3 2 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 2020 in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cakianagh, J es, Resnick, Roussel!, Shaw,
S tunk; City Manager .an Milligen, City AttorneBrumwell
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ayor 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 Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape
Master Plan.
WORK SESSION
Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 2, 2020 in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor oI; Council Members Cav n� agh, Jo es, Resnick, Ro ssell, Shaw,
Sprank; City Manager V .n-Milligen, City Attome ,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
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 2/17, 2/22, 2/24, 2/26; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 1/15; Library Board of Trustees of 12/19/19 and Council Update No. 195
of 2/20/20; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 1/20; Proof of publication for
City Council proceedings of 1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 2/4; Proof of publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 1/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Tamika Carr for personal injury, Jessica Lang for personal injury, Ashley Moore for
vehicle damage, Brad Reicherts for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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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: Tamika Carr for
personal injury, Jessica Lange for personal injury, Ashley Moore for vehicle damage,
Brad Reicherts for vehicle damage, and Emily Treanor for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 64-20 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)
5. Map of Iowa Historic Population Trends 1850-2018
City Manager providing a copy of Historic Population Trends in Iowa for Decennial
Census Years 1850-2018 from the Legislative Services Agency and the U.S. Census
Bureau.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Iowa Population Trends in Age
City Manager providing a copy of Iowa Population Trends in Age from the Legislative
Services Agency and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Usage Agreement with Clarke University for Veteran's Memorial Park Softball
Field #2
City Manager recommending approval of a three-year extension of the current Usage
Agreement with Clarke University for Field 2 in Veterans' Memorial Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Approval of Usage Agreement with Loras College for McAleece Recreation
Area Petrakis Field
City Manager recommending approval of a three-year extension to the current Usage
Agreement with Loras College for Petrakis Field in McAleece Recreation Area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Pre -Annexation Agreement with Arthur J. Fischer
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Arthur J.
Fischer for property located at 14805 Siegert Lane in Dubuque County, in conjunction
with his request to connect to City water.
RESOLUTION 65-20 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Arthur J. Fischer
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. City of Dubuque Comments on Proposed NEPA Changes
City Manager transmitting a draft letter from Mayor Roy D. Buol offering the City's
comments to the Council on Environmental Quality regarding the Council on
Environmental Quality's Proposal to Change Implementing Regulations for the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Acceptance of Improvements in Cedar Lake Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the
developer, Pristine Properties, LLC, has recently completed in Cedar Lake — East
Fifteenth Addition.
RESOLUTION 66-20 Accepting public improvements in Cedar Lake - East Fifteenth
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Acceptance of Storm Water Impoundment Easement from Gary Valentine in
Timber-Hyrst Subdivision No. 4
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Storm Water
Impoundment from Gary Valentine as part of the Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 Project.
RESOLUTION 67-20 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Storm Water Impoundment
Easement through, over and across a part of Lot 1 of Valentine Place No. 3, in the city
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Part of Lot 64 in Timber-
Hyrst #5 Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the
developers, Lori E. Silvia and Brian A. Silvia, have recently completed across Part of Lot
64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 Subdivision.
RESOLUTION 68-20 Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Lot 64 in
Timber-Hyrst Estates #5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification - Sisters of Charity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Correspondence from the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary notifying the City
of a permanent termination of 203 employees at its facility at 1100 Carmel Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
15. SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co, LLC
Correspondence from SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co., LLC (SOO Green) notifying
the City of a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 16, 2020 at the Hotel
Julien, on a proposed 525 kilovolt underground high voltage direct current (HVDC)
electric transmission line in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
16. Request for Proposal - Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective
Traffic System (STREETS) Project
City Manager recommending approval to initiate the Request for Proposals (RFP)
process for professional consultant services to design and implement the Smart Traffic
Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic System (STREETS).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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17. Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Housing Trust Fund Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Finance Authority State Housing
Trust Fund Grant Agreement for 2020 for continued support of homeownership and
rehabilitation activities in the Washington Neighborhood.
RESOLUTION 69-20 Approving the State Housing Trust Fund Grant Agreement
between the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Dubuque's Housing Trust Fund and
authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager
to approve the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. CS Technologies - Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Master Co -Location and
Shared Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and CS Technologies.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. ImOn Communications LLC - Third Amendment to Master Co -location and
Shared Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Third Amendment to Master Co -Location
and Shared Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ImOn
Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Habitat for Humanity Memorandum of Understanding
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat
for Humanity ensuring the property at 389 E. 21 st Street remain an affordable
residential unit upon completion of the project.
RESOLUTION 70-20 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Dubuque and Habitat for Humanity of Dubuque and Jackson County for the
requirements associated with the property located at 389 E. 21 st Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Signed Contract(s)
Software License and Services Agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. for installation of
equipment in the Jule's demand response bus fleet.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Business License Refunds
Request from Beecher Liquor for a refund of the Liquor License No. LE0003208 located
at 1691 Asbury Rd. due to business being sold and request from Iowa Street Mart for a
refund of Tobacco Permit No. DBQ-06-20 located at 1256 Iowa Street due to business
being sold.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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23. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 71-20 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)
24. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Conlon Construction for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Veterans Memorial Site
Improvements; MDE, LLC d/b/a McDermott Excavating, for the North Cascade Road
Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Jackson Street Reconstruction Project from 11th Street to 12th Street
April 6, 2020
2. Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project
March 16, 2020
3. Setting Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 City of Dubuque Recommended
Budget
March 26, 2020
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1. Jackson Street Reconstruction Project from 11th Street to 12th Street
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Jackson
Street (11th Street to 12th Street) Reconstruction Project, and further recommends that
a public hearing be set for April 6, 2020.
RESOLUTION 72-20 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
RESOLUTION 73-20 Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and
estimate of total cost for the Jackson Street (11th Street to 12th Street) Reconstruction
Project
RESOLUTION 74-20 Resolution of Necessity for the Jackson Street (11th Street to 12th
Street) Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION 75-20 Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 6, 2020
2. Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Cedar Street
Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project and further recommends
that the City Council set a public hearing for March 16, 2020.
RESOLUTION 76-20 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 16, 2020
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3. Setting Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 City of Dubuque Recommended
Budget.
City manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 26,
2020 on the Fiscal Year 2021 City budget, operating and Capital Improvement Program
for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 77-20 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021
Budget as Amended for the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION 78-20 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025 for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 26, 2020
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Review of Applications for the following Boards and Commissions.
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 meeting.
1. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board (Review)
Two, 3-Year terms through March 16, 2023 (Expiring terms of Giese and Muhlack)
Applicants: Tom Giese, 395 Villa St.; Dieter Muhhllack, 2464 Matt ,ew John Dr.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment (Review)
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2025 (Expiring term of Ahlvin)
Applicant: Keith Ahlvin, 264 S. Grandview Ave. This commission is subject to the State
of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Five Commissioners total; currently 1 male/2 females/ 2
openings.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Millwork District Parking Lot 1 Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Millwork District Parking Lot 1
Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 79-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Millwork District Parking Lot #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 - Bioretention
Basin Construction, Tree Removal and Native Vegetation Establishment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 - Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree
Removal and Native Vegetation Establishment, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 80-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project: Phase 2 Bioretention
Basin construction, tree removal, and native vegetation establishment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of
the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
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2. Request to Reconsider a Denial of Claim by Patrick Konzen
Correspondence from Council Member David Resnick requesting reconsideration of the
denial of a claim against the City filed by Patrick Konzen.
Sugges ed Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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3. Awarding the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project m
City Manager recommending award of the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project
contract to the low bidder Top Grade Excavating, Inc.
RESOLUTION 81-20 Awarding public improvement construction contract for the North
Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 from the 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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4. Code of Ordinance Amendment - Title 10 Allowing Leashed Dogs and Cats in
Designated Parks
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommending amendments to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances allowing leashed dogs and cats in designated parks.
ORDINANCE 9-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations,
Section 10-5B-1 Definitions
ORDINANCE 10-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations by
repealing Section 10-5B-4 Dogs, Cats and other Domestic Animals and adopting ne
Section 10-5B-4 Dogs and Cats in lieu thereof e
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5. City Council Priority - Dream Center
City Manager recommending that the Mayor and City Council dedicate $176,000 in
Fiscal Year 2020 and $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2021 of this already budgeted funding to
the Dream Center project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. CityCouncil Priority- Fountain of Youth / United Way
City Manager that the Mayor and City Council dedicate $13,031.50 in Fiscal Year 2020
of this already budgeted funding to the United Way for grant matching purposes to
benefit the Fountain of Youth.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 1 Civil Service Employees)State of
Residency
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance that permits the City's civil
service employees to reside in states other than the State of Iowa.
ORDINANCE 11-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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8. Five Flags Civic Center Referendum: Information from City Clerk and City
Attorney
City Clerk providing information on the use of voting centers for the September 8, 2020
Five Flags Civic Center Referendum.
City Attorney providing information on referendum parameters for City Council
Members.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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9. Request to Reschedule Inclusive Dubuque Work Session
City Manager recommending City Council approval to reschedule the April 13, 2020
Inclusive Dubuque Work Session to Monday, April 6, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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 02, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducing such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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'noy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-4
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 02, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session on the Central Avenue corridor
Streetscape Master Plan.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages n/a
Kevin Firnstahl
From:. Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 1:39 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl
Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: Robert Shaw
Address: 2210 Evergreen Drive
Ward:
Phone: 563-556-0655
Email: rej.shaw@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
Message: I want to let you know my opinion on the dogs in the city parks issue. I am against the idea for reasons that I have seen
expressed over the years by others - I walk frequently on Heritage Trail in the non -winter months and the people walking their dogs
there are always having to put their dogs back on the leash when they see me coming. They don't follow the rules otherwise in most
cases. I like normally like dogs but I am nervous when I see that the owner doesn't have control over the dogs, or they are too large
for the owner to handle, and then I worry that the dog could get loose, even if on a leash, and become a problem. The dog that the
owner loves and understands is not the same dog that I see coming down the trail. I don't know them, and I believe that many of
them are very protective of their owners, especially if there are children with them. I have to anticipate a bad response to any
stranger coming near them. I have no reason to think it would be different at any city park. If more dogs were allowed in city parks I
am sure I would have to try to find a different place to walk where it would be relaxing and peaceful.
Thank you for your work and your consideration of my opinions.
Bob Shaw.
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Kevin Firnstahl
From: Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 1:14 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl
Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: Donna Shaw
Address: 2210 EVERGREEN Dr.
Ward:
Phone: 556-0655
Email: shaw.donnal@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
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Message: Dear Council members, I read in the paper that you were going to vote on whether or not to allow dogs in all of our parks.
I am hoping that you vote this proposal down. I am requesting this because I frequent our beautiful parks, but am fearful of dogs
because of being bit two different times while walking. When I see a dog, on a leash or not, coming toward me, I tense up and lose
the enjoyment of the walk. Many dog owners seem to believe that everyone loves his/her dogs, not taking into account others
experiences with pets. I have been a dog owner in the past so I must say my personal comfort with dogs has changed over time due
to my experiences. When I go to Farmers Market in the summer it seems as though one is inundated with pets, often jumping on me
due to owners not making the animal behave.There is no reason for me to believe this wouldn't also happen in the parks. If you
decide to allow dogs in all of the parks, would you then take into consideration to build a new park for those who do not enjoy being
around dogs. A new park for non -dog lovers would be expensive but would respect my need (and others) to have the right to go to
the park without a negative experience with dogs. Sincerely, Donna M. Shaw
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