3 16 10 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
March 16, 2020
Roussel!, Shaw, Cavanagh, Sprank, Jones, Resnick, Buol
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street - Second -Floor Council Chambers
March 16, 2020
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and
on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. 6:00 PM - Fire Department- Mini Pumper on Display
PRIOR TO THE MEETING, the Fire Department will display the new mini pumper on 6th
Street.
2. COVID-19 Update
City staff will provide an update on COVI D-19 preparation and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day (March 18, 2020)
On behalf of the American Public Gas Association.
2. Soil & Water Conservation District 75th Anniversary (March 26, 2020)
On behalf of the Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District.
3. Census Day (April 1, 2020)
On behalf of the Census 2020 Complete Count Committee.
4. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2020)
On behalf of the Riverview Center.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings 2/27, 3/2, 3/9; Community Development Advisory Commission of 2/19; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/20; Housing Commission of 2/25/20; Library Board of Trustees of 1/23;
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/5 with Attachments; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/4;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/10, 2/17,
2/24, 2/26, 2/27.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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)
3. 2020 Census Trilingual Utility Bill Insert
City Manager providing a copy of the four -page brochure on the 2020 Census, featuring information in
English, Marshallese, and Spanish, being mailed with City of Dubuque utility bills from March 18 through
April 9. The goal of the publication is to encourage all Dubuque residents to participate in the Census to
ensure a complete count.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Congressional Delegation Correspondence Regarding Infrastructure Bill
Mayor Roy Buol's correspondence to Federal Legislators urging passage of national infrastructure
legislation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Acceptance of 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project - Elm Street to Heeb
Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract and approving the Final Schedule
of Assessments for the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm to Heeb), as completed by
Langman Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm to Heeb Streets) and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the final Assessment Schedule for the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements
Project (Elm to Heeb Streets)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Agreement - Eagle Point Park Phase 1
Archeology Survey
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2020 grant agreement through the Certified Local
Government grant program by the State Historic Preservation Office under the Iowa Department of
Cultural Affairs for Continued Preservation Planning at Eagle Point Park with a Phase I Archaeology
Survey.
RESOLUTION Approving CLG Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for
continued preservation planning at Eagle Point Park
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Request for Proposals - Parking Ramp Maintenance Needs Assessment Project
City Manager recommending authorization to release a Request for Proposals for engineering services
related to conducting a maintenance needs assessment for each of the City's seven parking structures
and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate an agreement with the recommended consultant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Waste Minimization Grant
for Multicultural Family Center Expansion
City Manager recommending approval of a waste minimization grant application to the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency for the Multicultural Family Center expansion.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Metx, LLC - Second Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Second Amendment to Development Agreement with Metx,
LLC, which extends the completion date of the minimum improvements to September 30, 2020.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Metx, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. National League of Cities Census Rapid Response Grant Proposal
City Manager recommending approval to submit a Census Rapid Response Grant proposal to the National
League of Cities to reach historically undercounted populations for the Census 2020 Complete Count
campaign.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. 2020 AmeriCorps Creating Opportunities Teen Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2020 AmeriCorps Formula Grant application recently
submitted to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services and now submitted to the Corporation for
National and Community Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Operation New View for TBRA Grant
Administration
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Operation New View to
ensure the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance grant received by Operation New View is administratively
viable and supported.
RESOLUTION Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and Operation
New View for Administrative Assistance under the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. TripSpark - Ranger Purchase
City Manager recommending approval to purchase 17 Rangers from TripSpark for the Jule's Fixed Route
Automatic Vehicle Locator System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. 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 March 31, 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Imagine Dubuque Implementation - Approval of Coordinators
City Manager transmitting the approved list of City staff and community partners identified to serve as
Coordinators for the 110 recommendations that will implement the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Signed Contract(s)
ChargePoint, Inc. cloud plan and assure maintenance and management plan for the electric vehicle
charging stations for the Intermodal Ramp.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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)
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 2320 Mineral Street
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for April 6, 2020, for the
purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at 2320 Mineral Street to Danielle K.
Atchison.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time
and place of hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 6, 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
meeting.
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
One, 3-Year term through August 1, 2021 (Vacant At -Large term of Luchsinger)
Applicant:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St. (Qualifies as At -Large Applicant)
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Belmont)
Applicant:
Matthew Mulligan, 1167 Hunters Ridge
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females/ 1 opening
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
Two, 3-Year terms through March 16, 2023 (Expiring terms of Giese and Muhlack)
Applicants:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa St.
Dieter Muhlack, 2464 Matthew John Dr.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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.
5 Commissioners total; currently 1 male/2 females/ 2 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. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment 1100 Carmel Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from I I W,
P.C., Cody T. Austin / BVM-PHS Senior Housing Inc., to amend the PUD Planned Unit
Development District at 1100 Carmel Drive to accommodate a secondary emergency access
for a senior living community, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified
Development Code by repealing Ordinance No. 29-18 and adopting an Amended PUD Planned
Unit Development with a PR Planned Residential designation, and Conceptual Development
Plan to accommodate a secondary emergency access for the development of a senior living
community
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve
Replacement Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, from of contract, and estimated cost for the
Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement 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. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input 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. Award of Contract for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2
Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment
City Manager recommending award of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project
Phase 2 Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment
contract to the low bidder Mainline Excavating Co., Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding the public improvement contract 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)
2. Award of Millwork District Parking Lot #1 Project
City Manager recommending award of the Millwork District Parking Lot #1 Project construction
contract to the low bidder Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement project for the Millwork District Parking Lot #1
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Cable TV Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions Chapter 11 to more accurately reflect the duties of
the Cable TV Commission.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions Chapter 11 Cable Television Commission providing for the powers, operation,
membership, and meetings of the Cable Television Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at wwwcityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
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ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
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