2 17 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 17, 2020
in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, J s, Resnick, Roussel! �nr
S -'rank; City Manage -Van Milli en CityAttorne .-Brumes ll
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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 Travel Dubuque Fiscal Year 2021
Budget.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
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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 February 17, 2020
in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal B Ming, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Ca anagh, Jo es, Reek, Roussel!, / Shaw
Sprank; City Manager \fan- Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Dubuque Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary Month (February 2020)
Wa acc tozl 'Miehad-Duebr_.o.f h.e pubugtie F_rate.rnal-Orderof Eagles.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2020) was accepted by Beth
McGory, for St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
3. Bruce Aune Day (March 2, 2020) was accepted by
of KCRG TV-9.
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Division #2.
Month Proclamation (March 2020) was accepted by
401/4,2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Dubuque
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and Work Groups of 1/28; City Council
Proceedings of 2/4, 2/10; Civil Service Commission of 1/30; Five Flags Civic Center
Commission of 1/27; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/6; Housing Commission of
1/28; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/22; Zoning Advisory Commission
of 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 1/13, 1/21; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Linda Lucy for property damage, Emily Treanor for property replacement, United States
Postal Service 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: United State
Postal Service for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Denial of Claim by Patrick Konzen
Senior Counsel recommending City Council deny a claim against the City by Patrick
Konzen as reviewed by the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Denial
5. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 45-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/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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6. State of the City - Winter 2020
Mayor Roy D.-Buoi's State of the City article for Winter 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Spring 2020 City Focus Magazine
City Manager providing a copy of the City of Dubuque's City Focus Magazine for Spring
2020 highlighting public safety.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Adoption of the 2020 Edition of the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
Program (SUDAS)
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2020 edition of the Iowa Statewide Urban
Design and Specifications Program (SUDAS) and adoptionof the 2020 edition of the
City's Supplemental Specifications.
RESOLUTION 46-20 Approving adoption of the 2020 Edition of Iowa Statewide Urban
Design and specifications Program for Public Works Improvements (SUDAS)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Certified Local Government Report
City Manager recommending approval of the 2019 Certified Local Government (CLG)
Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Rejection of Bids for Golf Course Irrigation Project
City Manager recommending rejection of the bids received for Phase 3 of the Bunker
Hill Irrigation Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Civil Service Commission - Certified List
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police Corporal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
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12. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Contract for Cottingham &
Butler Insurance Services, Inc. and Roshek Property, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing Contract 20-HQJP-
019 by and among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc., Roshek Property,
LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the
expansion of Cottingham & Butler's operations in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 47-20 Approving the Contract for State Business Financial Assistance by
and among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc., Roshek Property, LLC, the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Iowa Economic Development Authority Contract with Heartland Financial
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing Contract 20-HQJP-
018 between and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Dubuque Bank and Trust
Company, Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for the expansion of Heartland's operations in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 48-20 Approving the Contract for State Business Financial Assistance by
and among Heartland Financial USA, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, Roshek
Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Map of Estimated Population Migration - April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
City Manager providing a copy of the estimated population migration change for April 1,
2010 to July 1, 2018 from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Accepting the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the
Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project, as completed by Giese Roofing
Company.
RESOLUTION 49-20 Accepting the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project
and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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16. Accepting the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building Materials
Removal Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the
Multicultural Family Center — Hazardous Building Materials Removal Project as
completed by Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc.
RESOLUTION 50-20 Accepting the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building
Materials Removal Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Accepting the SW Arterial Military Road Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction
contract for the Southwest Arterial — Military Road Reconstruction Project as completed
by Hoffman Construction Company.
RESOLUTION 51-20 Accepting the Southwest Arterial - Military road Reconstruction
Project Iowa DOT Project No. HDP-2100(664)--7-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
City Manager recommending authorization of an application to the Iowa Finance
Authority (IFA) for the administration of the HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Program.
RESOLUTION 52-20 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the HOME
Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program and authorizing the Director of Housing and
community Development and the City Manager to approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Urban Revitalization Program Applications - December 20-31, 2019
City Manager recommending approval of the Urban Revitalization Program Application
for 2320 Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION 53-20 Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications submitted by
property owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the
transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Tricon General Construction for the Finance Department Construction Remodel Project;
Utility Service Contractors for the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project.
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Millwork District Parking Lot 1
2. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 - Bioretention
Basin Construction, Tree Removal and Native Vegetation Establishment Initiate
Bids March 2, 2020
3. Public Housing Authority Five -Year Plan
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1. Millwork District Parking Lot 1
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Millwork
District Parking Lot 1 Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
March 2, 2020.
RESOLUTION 54-20 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; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 2, 2020
2. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 - Bioretention
Basin Construction, Tree Removal and Native Vegetation Establishment Initiate
Bids
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding procedure for the Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration Project - Phase 2) Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree
Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment, give preliminary approval to the
construction plans and specifications, and establish March 2, 2020 as the date of the
public hearing.
RESOLUTION 55-20 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; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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3. Public Housing Authority Five -Year Plan
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a public hearing for March
23, 2020 on the Public Housing Authority 5-Year Plan (2020-2024).
RESOLUTION 56-20 Setting a public hearing on Public Housing Authority 5-Year Plan
(2020-2024)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 23, 2020
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments. Appointments to the following commissions to
be made at this meeting.
1. Zoning Advisory Commission ( OINTMENT)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 0iLxpired term of Norton)
Applicant: Pat Norton, 920 Valentin r.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Seven
Commissioners total; currently 2 males/3 females/ 2 openings.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS /
1. Request to Rezone Property at 2319 Manson Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Kristin and Steve Vaassen to rezone property located at 2319 Manson Road from R-1
Single -Family Residential Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District,
and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial.
ORDINANCE 7-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
2319 Manson Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to C-3 General
Commercial District
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2. Request to Rezone Property at 1865 Radford Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Horizon Development Group to rezone property located at 1865 Radford Road from LI
Light Industrial Zoning District to OC Office Commercial Zoning District and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 8-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
1865 Radford Road from LI Light Industrial District to OC Office Commercial District
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3. Vacate Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement over Silvia Property in Timber-Hyrst
Estates #5
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating a Sanitary Sewer
Utility Easement across Part of Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 owned by Lori E. and
Brian A. Silvia, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 57-20 Disposing of property by vacating City interest in a sanitary sewer
utility easement over and across Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
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4. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge over Catfish
Creek to Edval Lane
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated costfor the North Cascade Road
Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 58-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge Over Catfish
Creek to Edval Lane - Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100(669)--SG-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Viking USA, LLC River Cruises Riverfront Docking Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Riverfront
Docking Agreement with Viking USA, LLC, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 59-20 Approving Riverfront Docking Agreement with Viking USA, LLC
for the design and construction of an expanded docking facility along the Port of
Dubuque Riverfront
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6. Amending the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area Plan
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 60-20 Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan
for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area
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7. Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for
Fiscal Year 2021
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Resolution Establishing
Maximum Property Tax Dollars. City Assessor Troy Patzner will provide a brief
presentation.
RESOLUTION 61-20 Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Maximum Property Tax Dollars
for the affected Tax Levy total
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Fundraising and Naming Request for Mathias Ham Historic Site
City Manager recommending approval of the fundraising and naming recognition
request submitted by Dubuque County Historical Society for the Mathias Ham Historic
Site.
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2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 1-6A-3 - City Council Meeting Start Time
Pursuant to City Council direction, City Attorney is providing an ordinance amending the
start time of City Council meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ORDINANCE 9-20 Amending City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City Council, Article A Rules and Procedures,
Section 1-6A-3 Types of Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Table Mound Mobile Home Park
City Council to set a meeting date for discussion of Table Mound Mobile Home Park
situation.
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4. Consideration of a City Election/Referendum on the Bond Issuance for the Five
Flags Civic Center and Theater and Ballot Language.
City Manager providing an information packet for the City Council's consideration of a
City Election/Referendum on the Bond Issuance for the Five Flags Civic Center and
Theater and ballot language.
RESOLUTION 62-20 Calling for a special City election
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5. Presentation of the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Recommendation
City Manager presenting the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget recommendation.
The City Manager will provide a presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting a work session on the Travel Dubuque Fiscal Year
2021 Budget.
Icy D. Buol, Mayor
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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, February 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-4