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Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/16/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Michael and Cassie Foley for property 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 lowa,
the agent for the I owa Communities Assurance Pool: Michael and Cassie Foley for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expend'Rures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City e�enditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Finance and BudgeUCity Treasurer to make cerfain payments
of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Request for Nuisance Specialist Position
City Manager recommending approval to add a Nuisance Specialist position in the Housing I nspection
Division to start as soon as February 1, 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. lowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification - McGraw-Hill
Correspondence from Dana Kramer, Sr. Manager, Culture& Talent Services for McGraw-Hill, notifying
the City in accordance with the lowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act(WARN) of a restructuring
in McGraw-Hill's operations resulting in cerfain positions being eliminated from their facility at 501 Bell
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Q Casino Request for Add'Rional Funds from Depreciation and Improvement (D&E) Fund
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Dubuque Racing Association President and
CEO Jesus Aviles for additional funding from the Depreciation and I mpro�ment(D&I) Fund to be used
toward the administration steps and canopy project at the Q Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Affordable Housing Network, Inc.Agreement to Rehabilitate Rental Units
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Affordable Housing Network, I nc. for funding
to rehabilitate a minimum of 16 rental units over the next fi� years using HOME loan repayment funds.
RESOLUTION Approving anAgreementwithAffordable Housing Network, Inc. forthe rehabilitation of
residential properly within the City of Dubuque for resale or rental to low- and moderate-income families
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Accepting the 2019 Pavement Marking Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2019 Pavement Marking
Project as completed by SELCO, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2019 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Awarding the Automatic Fare Collection System and On-Demand Response System for
the Jule Transit Fleet
City Manager recommending that the J ule Transit Automatic Fare Collection System be awarded to
GenFare, and the On-Demand Response System be awarded to Ecolane.
RESOLUTION Awarding the supply and installation of an Automatic Fare Collection System and On-
Demand Response System for the Jule Transit Fleet Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. 2020-2023AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Campaign for Grade Level Reading Grant
Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2020-2023 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading grant application recently submitted to the lowa Commission on Volunteer Services
and now submitted to the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. lowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency
Infrastructure Grant Update
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter to the lowa Economic
De�lopmentAuthority outlining the budget status and possible amendmentto Contract#13-NDRI-011
associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. lowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency Competition
Grant Budget Status
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter to the lowa Economic
De�lopmentAuthority outlining the budget status to Contract#13-NDRH-001 associated with the Bee
Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Accepting Deeds for Property Owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation
City Manager recommending acceptance of deeds from Dubuque's True North Corporation for the
following properties: 305 East 22nd Street, 821 Garfield Avenue, 1448 Jackson Street, Empty Lot
adjacentto 1448 Jackson, 2247 CentralAvenue, 2414 WindsorA�nue, 2527 Washington Street.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque- 305 East 22nd Street
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque- 821 Garfield Avenue
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque- 1448 Jackson Street
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque- Empty LotAbutting 1448 Jackson Street
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque- 2247 Central Avenue
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque—2414 W indsor A�nue
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to cerfain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in
the City of Dubuque-2527 Washington Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article
B Liquor, Beer and W ine Licenses and Permits
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as
required by lowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 981 High Bluff Street
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a public hearing for February 4,
2020, for the purpose of disposing of City-owned real properly located at 981 High Bluff Street
to Bethany Home.
RESOLUTION of I ntent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time
and place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 4, 2020
2. Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for February 26 for the
Community Development Block Grant 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2021-2025), which includes
the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan, for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant 5-Year
Consolidated Plan including the Fiscal Year 2021 (Program Year 2020) Community
De�lopment Block Grant(CDBG)Annual Action Plan Budget
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 26, 2020
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are 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
meeti ng.
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
One, 4-Year term through J uly 16, 2020 (Vacant term of Patten)
Applicant:
Jared McGovern, 360 South GrandviewAve.
Community Development Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through February 15, 2023
(Expiring At-Large term of Dalton,
Expiring LMI term of Hammel,
Vacant LMI term of Burley)
Applicants:
Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. (Qualifies forAt-Large and LMI Rep.)
Kelly Fox, 838 Althauser St. (Qualifies for At-Large and LM I Rep.)
Gerald Hammel, 1225 RhombergAve. (QualifiesforAt-Largeand LMI)
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of Cavanagh)
Applicant:
Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St.
Human Rights Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2023 (Expiring Term of Jackson and Vacant term of
Parks)
Applicants:
Michael Durnin, 3560 PennsylvaniaAve.
Miquel Jackson, 1461 Jackson St.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females/4 opening
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointrnents to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through J uly 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Kopczyk)
Applicant:
Craig Reber, 760 FremontA�.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/3 females/2 openings
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
Two, 1-Year terms through December 31, 2020 (E�iring terms of Chavenelle and Twining)
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
Constance Twining, 1818 Avalon Rd. Additional Applicant
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through J uly 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell)
Applicant:
Craig Reber, 760 FremontA�. (Qualifies if appointed previously to the Historic Preservation
Commission)
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through J uly 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell)
One, 3-Year term through J uly 1, 2020 (Vacant term of Henschel)
Applicants:
Rebecca Kemp, 3195 Kerry Ct. Additional Applicant
Brittany Loeffelholz, 1414 N. Algona St.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/1 female/4 openings
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
1. Request to Rezone Property at 245 Railroad Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Mehta,
LLC to rezone property located at 245 Railroad Avenue from LI Light I ndustrial Zoning District
to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Ttle 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
De�lopment Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described properly located at 245 Railroad
Avenue from LI Light I ndustrial District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Revocable License
and Grant of Easements to Roshek Property, LLC, and the City Attorney recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Rewcable License and Grant of Easements by the City of
Dubuque, lowa to Roshek Property, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the North Cascade Road Water Main
Extension - Creek Crossing Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
North Cascade Road Water Main Extension Creek Crossing Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. I ndividual remarks
are limited to fi� minutes, and the overall Public I nput period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the lowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
I nput which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Awarding Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Project Changed
City Manager recommending award of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Project
construction contract to the low bidder Conlon Construction Company.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contact for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's
Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 7 - Parental Responsibility
City Manager recommending amendments to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section
7-5D-4 Parental Responsibility Ordinance that modifies some penalties to adjust to changes in
the parenting class available to defendants and to reflect actual enforcement practices.
Staff will make a brief presentation.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 7 Police, Fire and Public
Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article D Parental Responsibility, Section 7-5D-4 Penalties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment to Multiple Titles (1, 2, 3, 12, 13) - Director of Finance
and Budget Position
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending multiple sections of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances to reflect the new title of the Director of Finance and Budget as a
result of consolidating positions.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances:
• Ttle 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-1 Bonds of
Officers and Employees;
• Ttle 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-2 Deposits of
City Funds;
• Ttle 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-7 Finance
Director-City Treasurer;
• Ttle 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 3 I nvestment OversightAdvisory Commission,
Section 2-3-13 Powers;
• Ttle 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 3 I nvestment OversightAdvisory Commission,
Section 2-3-14 Reports Provided;
• Ttle 3 Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 4 Economic De�lopment, Article C Speculati�
Shell Buildings of Community Development Organizations and For-Profit Entities,
Section 3-4C-3 Application for Exemption by Property Owner;
• Ttle 12 Airport, Chapter 4 Airport Commission, Section 12-4-13 Powers;
• Ttle 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-
1C-4 Payment of Bills;
• Ttle 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates,
Section 13-2C-5 Lien for Failure to Pay;
• Ttle 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 13-4-5 SFU Rate,
Charges; Utility Re�nues;
• Ttle 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 13-4-13 Expenses
of Collection of Charges;
• Ttle 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private Collection
Service, Section 13-6A-7 Charges; Billing and Collection
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises and Title 7-SA-1
Disorderly Conduct
City Manager recommending approval of City Code of Ordinances Section 6-5-1 Prohibited
Noises and Section 7-5A-1 Disorderly Conductto amend the language by inserting mens rea
language—"intentionally, knowingly or recklessly° causing reasonable distress to the occupants
as suggested by the lowa Attorney General based on a U.S. District Court ruling.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 6 Health, Housing,
Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 7 Police, Fire and Public
Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-1 Disorderly Conduct
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Request for Work Session on the Inclusive Dubuque
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for April 13, 2020
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Inclusive Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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