7 1 19 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on July 1, 2019 in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro TemiR os; Council Members Keil Taro, Jones, 4san, Resnick,
S.b, aw; City Manager Van City Attorney Brumwell
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Mayor Pro Tem Rios 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Sister Cities International Day (July 15, 2019) was accepted by
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 6/17; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 5/28;
Housing Commission of 4/23, 5/28; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 6/6;
Transit Advisory Board of 6/20; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 6/3;
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending
5/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Lilly Michele Reed for property damage; Marc Zugenbuehler for vehicle damage; Frantz
Family Properties, LLC / CHS Forwards, LLC vs. City of Dubuque, et al. for conveyance
of real property.
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: Lily Michele
Reed for property damage, Marc Zugenbuehler 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 242-19 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)
lrts and Cultural Affairs - Operating and Special Project Grants for Fiscal Year
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City Manager recommending approval of the recommended recipients and grant
amounts of the Fiscal Year 2020 Arts Operating Support and Special Project grants as
approved by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Dubuque Racing Association 2018 Annual Report
City Manager providing a copy of the Dubuque Racing Association's 2018 Annual
Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Award and Accept Harlan Street and Euclid Street Alley Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Harlan Street and Euclid Street
Alley Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project to Temperley Excavating, Inc. be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
8. Award Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion
Project to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
9. Awarding Orchard Drive Water Main Extension Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Orchard Drive Water Main
Extension Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. Awarding the Grand River Center First Floor Concourse Carpet Replacement
Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Grand River Center First Floor
Concourse Carpet Replacement Project to Floor Show Companies be officially recorded
in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
11. Dubuque Museum of Art Request for Consideration of Planning for Potential
Enhancements to Washington Park
City Manager recommending that the Mayor and City Council receive and file this item
and give this request consideration during the annual goal setting that is scheduled for
August 12, 13 and 14, 2019.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12. Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Application - Letters
of Support
Letters of Support from Mayor Buol and City Manager Van Milligen to the Office of
Aviation Analysis in support of the Dubuque Regional Airport's application for the Small
Community Air Service Development Pilot Program at the Dubuque Regional Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement No. 2019 -TS -
017 for the STREETS Program
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement
with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement Grant for
the purchase and installation of dynamic message signs along US 20, as part of Phase I
of the Dubuque STREETS Project.
RESOLUTION 243-19 Approving the Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2020 -TS -
017) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement
Program to fund the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals
(STREETS)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement No. 2019 -TS -
025 for the STREETS Program Study
ty Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement
with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement Grant to
assist with funding the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals
(STREETS) study that will develop a smart, next generation traffic management and
control system.
RESOLUTION 244-19 Approving the Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2019 -TS -
025) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement grant
to fund the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Consent to Amendment to Sublease Agreement between Dubuque Racing
Association and Iowa Greyhound Association
City Manager recommending that the City Council consent to the Amendment to
Sublease Agreement between Dubuque Racing Association and Iowa Greyhound
Association that extends the sublease to March 31, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Fiscal Year 2020 Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of the Workers' Compensation excess insurance
renewal rate submitted by Safety National, the City's current carrier, effective July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Approval of the Administrative Services Agreement between RxBenefits, Inc.
and the City of Dubuque
City Manager recommending approval of the Administrative Services Agreement with
RxBenefits, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and the
Dubuque Police Protective Association
City Manager recommending that the City Council receive and file the arbitration award
for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque
Police Protective Association.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Code of Ordinances — Adoption of Supplement No. 32
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 32 to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION 245-19 Adopting Supplement No. 32 to the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for
Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City of programming changes on
or about July 22, 2019.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Signed Contract(s)
Alliant Energy Interruptible Service Contract 2019-2020; American River Transportation
Co. dba ARTCO Fleeting Services Short-term Docking License Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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22. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete for the Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion; Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating, Co., Inc. for Orchard Drive Water Main Extension Project
2019; Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 246-19 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. Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements Project - Initiate
2. Vacate Public Utility Easements on Lot 3 of Plaza Court, 1590 Curtis Street -
Initiate
3. Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Phase I - Initiate
4. Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area - Initiate
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1. Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements Project - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Chaplain
Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be
set for July 15, 2019.
RESOLUTION 247-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost; setting the date for a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement of bids for the Chaplain
Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 15, 2019.
2. Vacate Public Utility Easements on Lot 3 of Plaza Court, 1590 Curtis Street -
Initiate
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for July 15, 2019,
on the disposal of a public utility easement across a portion of Lot 3 of Plaza Court,
common address 1590 Curtis Street.
RESOLUTION 248-19 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in
public utility easement over and across Lot 3 of Plaza Court, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 15, 2019
3. Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Phase I - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure through the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the Chavenelle Road Hike -Bike Trail Phase 1 Project,
and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 15, 2019.
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RESOLUTION 249-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 15, 2019
4. Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area - Initiate
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary
and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for August 5, 2019.
RESOLUTION 250-19 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain property in and near
Sky Blue Estates and Eagle Valley Subdivision is an Economic Development Area and
that the development of said area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting a date for hearing on a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for
said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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E. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
REVIEW
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next
City Council meeting.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3 -Year term through June 30, 2022 (Vacant term of Armstrong). Applicant:
Nicholas Haider, 876 S. Grand Avenue
2. Electrical Code Board
One, 3 -Year term through May 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Nebel Jr.). Applicant: Eric
Trausch, 1290 Kelly Ln.
3. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One, 3 -Year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of Hingtgen). Applicant:
Michelle Becwar, 2115 Coates St.
4. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3 -Year term through June 30, 2022 (Expiring term of Kohlhaas). Applicant: Jacob
Kohlhaas, 1125 Richards Rd.
5. Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5 -Year term through June 30, 2023 (Expired Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
representative term of Cremer). Applicant: Gwen Kosel, 455 South Grandview (Qualifies
as Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment representative.). This commission is subject to
the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Five Commissioners total; currently 2 males/1
female/2 Vacancies.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Nomination of Eagle Point Park as a City Landmark Site
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an application to
the State Historic Preservation Office nominating Eagle Point Park as a City Landmark
Site, and the City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 30-19 Amending Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic
Preservation of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding Eagle Point Park as
a Landmark Site
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Intent to Dispose of City -Owned Property at 445 Loras Boulevard
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the sale of City -owned
property at 445 Loras Boulevard to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI), and the
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 251-19 Disposing of City interest in real estate located at 445 Loras
Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Community Development Advisory
Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which adds a new Title 2,
Chapter 5, Article C which establishes the Community Development Advisory
Commission and provides for the powers, operation, membership and meetings.
ORDINANCE 31-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency and Community Development Commissions
by repealing Article C Community Development Advisory Commission and adopting a
new Article C Community Development Advisory Commission in lieu thereof
establishing the Community Development Advisory Commission and providing for the
powers, operation, membership, and meetings
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2. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video
The Cable TV Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial
Project for June 2019.
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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, July 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Jake Rios, Mayor Pro Rios, Mayor Pro Tem