3 18 19 City Clerk's Skeleton NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 18, 2019 in
the second -floor Council. Chamber of the Historic Federal B fildinq,-350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Bol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, ResnickShw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney'Brumwell
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Project H.O.P.E. quarterly report.
WORK SESSION
Project H.O.P.E. Quarterly Report
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on 18th day of March
2019 in the second -floor Council Chamber of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street.
Present: Mayor B"uol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Saw,
City Manag9r Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Iowa Tourism Outstanding Community Award Presentation
Travel Dubuque CEO/President Keith Rahe will present the Iowa Tourism "Outstanding
Community" award in the metro category from the Travel Iowa Industry Partners.
2. Presentation of 365ink Impact Award
BrycParks of 365ink will presenth I Award to Polic Chief Mark D Isi g.
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3. The Big Muddy Cup 2018 Top Metros
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President/CE) Rick Dickinson will present
on the Big Muddy Cup 2018 Top Metros from the March 2019 Site Selection Mag ine.
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PROCLAMATION(S)
Scandinavian Music and Culture Week (March 18=23, 2019)
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2. Procurement Month Buyer's Day Proclamation (March 2019)
3Junior Achievement Day (April 4, 2019) .9/119/
4. Keep Iowa Beautiful Month (April 2019)
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/26; Cable TV Commission of 3/6;
City Council proceedings of 3/4, 3/7, 3/11; Civil Service Commission of 3/7; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 1/16; Housing Commission of 3/8; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/21; Human Rights Commission of 3/8; Library Board of
Trustees Minutes of 1/24 and Council Update #180 of 2/28; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 2/25; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/7; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 3/18; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/28; Proof of publication
for City Council proceedings of 2/18, 2/21.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Joseph Burbach for property damage, Matt McFadden for Mak's Bait Shack for property
damage, Roeder's Outdoor Power / James Roeder for vehicle damage, Robert Sigwarth
for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Joseph Burbach
for property damage, Hope Ehlinger for vehicle damage, Zachary Hallman for vehicle
damage, Matt McFadden / Mak's Bait Shack for property damage, Roeder Outdoor
Power for vehicle damage, and Robert Sigwarth for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 92-19 Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. 2019 Construction Projects
City Manager providing copies of the public information flyers regarding the 2019 road
construction projects and for navigating traffic during construction.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Memorandum of Understanding with Travel Dubuque for the 2019 Growing
Sustainable Communities Conference
City Manager recommending approval of a one-year Conference Management Contract
with Travel Dubuque to host the 2019 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7.U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amendment to Lead
Hazard Control Grant Award
City Manager recommending approval of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Control Grant Assistance Award/Amendment for
Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes interventions to be completed in 120 units by
September 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Water
Distribution Maintenance Worker and Help Desk Support Technician.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
9. Grand River Center Second Amendment to Management Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Second Amendment to the Grand River
Center Facility Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Platinum
Hospitality Group extending the Agreement to May 25, 2020.
RESOLUTION 93-19 Approval of a Second Amendment to the Facility Management
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. Acceptance of Grants of Easements for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer
Utilities from Property Owners on Marquette Place
City Manager recommending acceptance of Grants of Easement for Water Main and
Sanitary Sewer Utilities across properties on Marquette Place in the City of Dubuque as
part of the Marquette Place Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction
Project.
RESOLUTION 94-19 Accepting Grants of Easement for certain public utilities
associated with the Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction
Project in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. AT&T Comments on Small Cell Guidelines
Senior Counsel submitting correspondence from AT&T regarding the City of Dubuque's
Small Cell Guidelines adopted at the January 7, 2019 City Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Care Initiatives Property Tax Appeal Settlement
Senior Counsel transmitting a Property Tax Appeal settlement advising that the Care
Initiatives property at 2835 Kaufmann Avenue be classified as residential.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. McCarthy et al. vs. DRA, Q Casino, Hilton Garden Inn, and City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel providing an update of the negligence lawsuit brought by Kathleen
McCarthy on behalf of Matthew McCarthy.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Q Casino Request for Pyrotechnics Display
Q Casino requesting approval of a Fireworks Permit Application for a display of
pyrotechnics on April 13, 2019 and April 28, 2019 at approximately 8:00 p.m. for a
performance inside the Q Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Expenditure
Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission's request for
funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access
Equipment and Facilities to purchase equipment for Loras College and the City of
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration Plan
City Manager recommending approval and adoption of the Four Mounds Park
Ecological Restoration Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract by and among Dupaco
Voices LLC, Dupaco RE Management LLC, Dupaco Holding, LLC, Dupaco
Community Credit Union, City of Dubuque, and Iowa Economic Development
Authority
City Manager recommending approval of a State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance
Contract by and among Dupaco Voices LLC, Dupaco RE Management LLC, Dupaco
Holding, LLC, Dupaco Community Credit Union, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority for the investment in Dupaco's Dubuque operations.
RESOLUTION 95-19 Authorizing the execution of a Contract for State Business
Financial Assistance by and among Dupaco Voices LLC, Dupaco Re Management LLC,
Dupaco Holding, LLC, Dupaco Community Credit Union, City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Urban Sustainability Director's Network (USDN) Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Fellow Position
City Manager recommending approval of a temporary, full-time Urban Sustainability
Director's Network (USDN) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fellow to be hosted in
Dubuque for twelve weeks during the summer of 2019.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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19. Complete Action on Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2019 (State of Iowa Revolving Fund Loan)
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action
required on the Stormwater Revenue Capital Loan Notes Series 2019 (State of Iowa
Revolving Fund Loan).
RESOLUTION 96-19 Approving and authorizing a Form of Loan and Disbursement
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Iowa Finance Authority,
and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of
$16,382,000 Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series
2019, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and
providing for a Method of Payment of said Notes; approval of the Tax Exemption
Certificate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Adopting Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 31
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 31 to the City of Dubuque Code
or Ordinances.
RESOLUTION 97-19 Adopting Supplement No. 31 to the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Residential Parking Permit District Petition for Keyway Drive
Citizen petition requesting a residential parking permit district designation for Keyway
Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Keymont Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
22. Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Letter of Support
City Manager providing a copy of correspondence sent to the Iowa Governor's STEM
Advisory Council supporting Audubon School's endeavors to teach students computer
skills through the Computer Science is Fundamental Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Office of the Governor - Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors
Correspondence from Governor Kim Reynolds advising that City Manager Michael Van
Milligen has been appointed as a member of the Iowa Finance Authority Board of
Directors from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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24. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Notice of Pipe Culverts Project
Correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) informing the City
of an IDOT pipe culverts project taking place during the 2019 construction season
between Hwy 151/61 and St. Catherine Road.
25. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Notice of Rescheduled Public
Hearings
Correspondence from the USDA notifying the City of scheduled public meetings for the
Cardinal -Hickory Creek 345 -kV Transmission Line draft Environmental Impact
Statement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Voltmer, Inc. for the NW Arterial and Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
27. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 98-19 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Master Agreement and Intent to Dispose of an Interest in Real
Property Owned by the City of Dubuque by Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the State of Iowa, Telecommunications and Technology
Commission.
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for April 1, 2019,
on the Master Agreement for Shared Use Projects and Lease Agreement for space
within a City telecommunications facility located at 1515 W. 3rd Street between the City
and the State of Iowa, Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating as
the Iowa Communications Network (ICN).
RESOLUTION 99-19 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property
owned by the City of Dubuque by leases between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Iowa Communications and Technology Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 1, 2019
2. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for April 1, 2019,
to consider a Development Agreement for the Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. property located
at 3510 Central Avenue.
RESOLUTION 100-19 Fixing the date for a public hearing on theCity Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on a proposed development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. including the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 1, 2019.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments. Appointments to the following commissions to
be made at this meeting.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission
• One, 3 -Year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term of James).
Applicant:
1. Ellen Pinnola, 1420 Glen Oak St.
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2. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
• One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2020 (Vacant term of James).
• One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Darter
Applicants:
1. Michael Peroski, 1935 Coates St.;
2. Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St.
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3. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Boar,
• One, 3 -Year term through March 16, 22 (Expiring term of Hillary).
Applicant:
1. Daniel Hillary, 3087 Arbor Oaks Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone - SWAD, LLC for Property West of English Mill Road and
South of the Southwest Arterial
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Michael Portzen, SWAD, LLC to rezone property west of English Mill Road and south of
the SW Arterial from A-1 County Agricultural Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial
Zoning District in conjunction with annexation, and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 18-19 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property, in
conjunction with annexation, located north of Shrewsbury Lane from County A-1
Agricultural District to City C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Voluntary Annexation Request - SWAD, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a 100% voluntary
annexation request filed by Michael Portzen, SWAD, LLC, for approximately 28.48
acres of property located south of the Southwest Arterial, west of English Mill Road and
north of English Ridge Subdivision owned by the Carolyn S. Haupert Trust, concurrent
with rezoning, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 101-19 Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Request to Rezone 1640 Main Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Terry Wilson
to rezone property located at 1640 Main Street from R-4 Multi -Family Residential
Zoning District to OR Office Residential Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 19-19 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
1640 Main Street from R-4 Multi -Family Residential District to OR Office Residential
District
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4. 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of the 2019 Decorative Concrete
Maintenance Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 102-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project - Landfill Access Frontage Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Seippel Road Water Main
Relocation Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 103Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Adoption
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Resolution of
Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 104-19 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Crescent Community Health Center 2018 Year in Review
Crescent Community Health Center Board Chair and City of Dubuque Public Health
Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan submitting the Crescent Community Health Center 2018
Year in Review. There will be a short video presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentatio
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2. Miracle League of Dubuque Construction Plan Approval and Presentation
City Manager recommending approval of the plans and specifications for the Miracle
League of Dubuque project. Miracle League of Dubuque representatives will make a
short presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Approve, Presentation
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3. Pre -Annexation Agreement -IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with IADU Table
Mound MHP, LLC doing business as RV Horizons for the Table Mound Trailer Park, in
conjunction with a request to connect to City water and sewer.
RESOLUTION 105-19 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and David H. Reynolds, President, RV Horizons, Inc.
RESOLUTION 106-19 Amending Resolution No. 201-18 Approving a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Dubuque and IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC for
repairs and improvements to its water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system
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4. Award Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension Project
City Manager recommending award of the Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water
Main Extension Project construction contract to the low bidder Top Grade Excavating,
Inc.
RESOLUTION 107-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the Marquette Place
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Mobile obi a Vendor Agreement and Application
City Manager recommending approval of the establishment of a new Mobile Vendor
Agreement and Permit Application process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION @ p.m.
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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oy D. Buol, Mayor
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session on the Project H.O.P.E. quarterly update.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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