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11 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 November 18, 2019 in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. t� Present: Mayor Buol; Chairperson ones; Council Members Del Toro, Resnick, Shaw, S. „prank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorngy, Brumwell Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Rios 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 Sustainable Dubuque. WORK SESSION SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE Adjournment © Yays. Nays 1,---- Buol i—' Sprank ", , s) Del Toro (7/ ¢-�/ Shaw -� Resnick AY Jones itpAyx7 v 4/ / a xip CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2019 in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayo uol; Council Members �%I oro, Jones, R snick,, haw, S rank; City ManagerVap-Milligen, City Attorney.Brumwell Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Rios 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. Standout Community Organization Pursuing Equity (S.C.O.P.E.) Award - Multicultural Family Center The Dubuque Branch of NAACP will present the Thoma . D terman S.C.O.P.E. Awa d to the Multicultural Family Center. ... r a PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Small Business Satday (Npvember 23, 2019) Was accepted by Commerce. of the Dubuque Area Chamber of 2 Yays Nays ,RIos Buol iii,.---- Sprank ` Del Toro Shaw 6 -' ` Resnick/ ` P Jones CONSENT ITEMS 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission and Working Groups of 10/22; City Council proceedings of 11/4, 11/12; Historic Preservation Commission of 9/25; Housing Commission of 10/22, 11/14; Historic Preservation Commission of 9/25; Human Rights Commission of 9/9, 9/26; Library Board of Trustees of 9/6; Transit Advisory Board of 10/24; Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/24; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/21. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Approval of City Expenditures City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. RESOLUTION 396-19 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) 3. Abstracts of Votes City Clerk transmitting the Abstracts of Votes for the November 5, 2019 General Election as certified by the Dubuque County Auditor. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4. Dubuque Jaycees 2020 Fireworks Request Correspondence from Thomas Parsley, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, in partnership with the Dubuque Jaycees, requesting approval to conduct a fireworks display on Friday, July 3, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne St. and Lime St. in conjunction with the closure of indicated streets and A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a special event request. A rain date of July 4, 2019 is also requested. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 3 Yays Nays Rios Buol Sprank Del Toro Shaw Resnick Jones 5. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program Agreement with Dubuque Community School District City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Dubuque Community Schools City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the Dubuque Community School District and recommends acceptance of the School District's financial support retroactive to the start of the 2019/2020 school year. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Awarding the Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing award of the construction contract for the Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project CIP# 7202792 to Tricon General Construction. RESOLUTION 397-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Recording the Award of the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System Project City Manager recommending that the award for the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 9. Accepting the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 1) City Manager recommending adoption of the resolution to accept the improvements and authorize the final payment for the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 1) project to Top Grade Excavating. RESOLUTION 398-19 Accepting the Tamarack Park Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Project and authorizing final payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 4 Yays Nays Rios Buol Sprank Del Toro Shaw Resnick Jones 10. Acceptance of Dubuque Industrial Center West - McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project City Manager recommending adoption of the resolution providing acceptance of the construction contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -McFadden Farm Grading Phase 1 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa. RESOLUTION 399-19 Accepting the DICW - McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement from PTC, LLC for Property at 18th and Elm Streets City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Public Sanitary Sewer Utility from PTC LLC for property at 1800 Elm Street. RESOLUTION 400-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for the public sanitary sewer through, over and across part of Lot 171A in East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. North Cascade Road Right -of -Way Dedication Plat from Property Owners Steger and Tjarks City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Acquisition Plats that will provide the additional right-of-way needed for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project. RESOLUTION 401-19 Approving the Acquisition Plats of Lot A of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa and Lot 1-1-A and Lot 1-1-B of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 5 Yays Nays Jaitar `"rr Buol Sprank Toro LADel Shaw Resnick Jones 13.Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION 402-19 Authorizing the City of collect delinquent problem property charges in accordance with 14-1J1 International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. Finance Department Modified Staffing Change City Manager recommending approval to modify the staffing request change approved by City Council on October 21, 2019 to request a full-time Budget/Financial Analyst. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 15. Request for Assistant Housing and Community Development Director City Manager recommending the addition of a Full -Time Assistant Housing and. Community Development Director to be implemented in the current fiscal year. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. Transitioning the Lead and Healthy Homes Inspector to a Permanent Position City Manager recommending transitioning one Lead and Healthy Homes Inspector position to a permanent FTE position that will span funding sources necessary to hold continuity to both grant funded positions and the general housing code enforcement team. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 17. Integrated Parking Service (IPS) Smart Parking Pilot City Manager recommending approval to enter into an agreement with IPS Group, Inc. to implement a 60 -day smart parking pilot with the option to extend an additional 30 days. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve _. '18. Paramount Ambulance Request Correspondence from Marvin Ney of Paramount Ambulance requesting a change in the City's policy to include privately -owned emergency services use of the Emergency Traffic Signal (Opticom). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager 6 Yays Nays -Rios Buol ,w, Sprank ,,,,Z Del Toro Shaw Resnick °' Jones 19. 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 December 15, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 20. Signed Contract(s) Hillcrest Family Services agreement for holiday display in Murphy Parke Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 21. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. for the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building Materials Removal Project; Temperley Excavating, Inc. for the Bowling and Beyond Site Foundation Removal Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 22. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - Big 10 Mart City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Road. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - Neighbors Tap City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Neighbors Tap, 1899 Rockdale Road. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 24. Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 403-19 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) 7 25. Dubuque Racing Association Depreciation and Improvement Fund Expenditure Request City Manager recommending approval of a request from Dubuque Racing Association President Jesus Aviles is requesting approval to spend from the Depreciation and Improvement Fund to replace the concrete near the main valet canopy at the Q Casino. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8 ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Yays Nays ,Ri Buol ,, Sprank Del Toro Shaw Resnick z Jones 1. Lower Bee Branch Creek Security Network Project December 2, 2019 City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate; establishing the date of the public hearing; and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project. It is further recommended that a public hearing be set for December 2, 2019. RESOLUTION 404-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of the public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 2, 2019 9 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 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. Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board (Review) One, 3 -Year term through August 1, 2021 (Vacant At -Large term of Luchsinger). Applicant: Russell Bickle, 933 White St. 2. Community Development Advisory Commission (Review) One, 3 -Year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant At -Large term of Pinnola) Applicant: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. Appointments were made to the following Commissions. 3. Housing Commission (Appointment) One, 3 -Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant At -Large term of Schwendinger) Applicants: 1. Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. Additional Applicant; 2. Suzanne Stroud, 234 East 14th St. 4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Wright). Applicant: 1. John Krayer, 6510 Wellington Ln. Yays Dalton Stroud Riese- ---- V Buol" d- Sprank Sprank 1/, 1 ---- Del Toro Shaw j,-- Shaw fr° Jones Resnick Jones 4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Wright). Applicant: 1. John Krayer, 6510 Wellington Ln. Yays Nays V Buol d- Sprank 1/, Del Toro , Shaw j,-- . Resnick fr° Jones 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request to Rezone 900 Seippel Road Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve a request from Joe Delaney to rezone property at 900 Seippel Road from AG Agricultural Zoning District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE 49-19 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property from AG Agricultural District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Rios__ ;„.--' Buol �-' Sprank Del Toro(/' ice' , Shaw 4,---- Resnick -Jones Jones Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays ;„.--' Buol /,�°° Sprank Del Toro i �-�` Shaw rM.----' Resnick d..--' Jones 11 2. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Adoption Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 405-19 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays -Ries-.--, -' Buol „` Sprank Del Toro Shaw Resnick Jones 12 3. Merge, LLC Development Agreement Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement between Merge, LLC and the City of Dubuque providing for the sale of City - owned real estate in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to Merge, LLC and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant obligations. A representative from Merge, LLC; Greater Dubuque Development Corporation; and City Staff will each provide a presentation. RESOLUTION 406-19 Approving disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by sale through a Development Agreement with Merge, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution, Motion B, then Motion A Yays Nays ,--R" sig Buol ,,/ Sprank L%/ Del Toro Shaw �'' Resnick Jones epic. IA) 6i,t) two, h 17- 13 4. Establishment of the Dubuque Urban Revitalization District Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan, and the City Manager recommending approval. Staff will make a brief presentation. ORDINANCE 50-19 Amending Ordinance No. 6-19 which amended City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas by adopting a new Section 3-2-14 Establishing the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area and establishing requirements for qualifying property owners RESOLUTION 407-19 Rescinding resolutions creating certain Urban Revitalization Plans and adopting a new Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan ORDINANCE 51-19 Repealing Ordinance No. 12-2006 which established the Garfield Place II Urban Revitalization Plan ORDINANCE 52-19 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas, by Repealing Sections 3-2-2 through and including 3-2-9 and Section 3-2-12 and adopting a new Section 3-2-2 Establishing the Dubuque Revitalization Area and requirements for qualifying property owners Suggest d Disposition: Receive and FileAdopt Resolution, Motion B)Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays - -Rios` , - �, ice Buol Sprank ' Del Toro i' Shaw 1 ' Resnick " Jones Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays - —Rios ice Buol - Sprank ' Del Toro Shaw ' Resnick Jones 14 tYlit PUBLIC INPUT r:// 15 ACTION ITEMS 1. Request Work Session on Imagine Dubuque Implementation Update City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a Work Session for Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, regarding a recommended Collective Impact framework for implementation of Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action, the City's 2017 Comprehensive Plan. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yays Nays =Rios---� J Buol Sprank ,.-Del Toro t - Shaw ".<1 Resnick i„ ------Jones 16 ADJOURNMENT @ COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Yays Nays Ri4bs / BoI / Sp r . n,k D A I Toro Shaw Resnick Jones TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the purpose of conducting work session Sustainable Dubuque. Consent Items: Pages n/a Ric W. Jones, Chairperson (verbaly stated at meeting TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be held on Monday, November 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. Consent Items: Pages 1-4 is W. Joh, Chairperson h 14 i //e4 'dd • • / 40",-•• • 7 I 1 „ . . ,, ,,,,,,i,”, . ,e - , . , , - -,-0, r, .... 1 ' ( • , ,., ._. a. . , ;( '...- ,.,., • ', . < . ,' 1 , . ' • r, ..",. i ..: .,- . "" 7., A46' '' / - ' .1" ,,:er,_ ..,..,,,,,......, . --..- . ;t............1. , ., :.,' r:ii .....,...--... IIITIITI • / / . ..- . ,,, I e . , , . .. . /, ...' ' , .. / ... - , / Cxj.1 / l' .. ../ .• ". ,. . ... „ . 4.1.1 ' . ' 4 7,4''''''''‘''7: ** - //'''' ''''' ' ' ?../' ' .,, ,,,,,,,,„_, ., , _ . / .--.., . . ..' ' .,... ..." „ . /e. int • 9