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5 18 20 City Clerks' Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on May 18, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city's website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Present: Mayor I; Council Members Cnagh, s, Rick, R ssell, 14/Spprrank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell Ab 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 broadband expansion. WORK SESSION Broadband Expansion /2i-eh )6 41/,/d4 Adjournment @ 1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 18, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city's website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Public input options were provided through: Contact the City Council at www.cityofdubuque.orq/councilcontacts; City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk©cityofdubuque.orq; and during the meeting at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque/49/-e'd„fe. PRESENTATION(S) 1. COVID-19 Update Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of Dubuque, will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. 2. Renee Tyler Receives University of Arkansas Clinton SchoolPublic Service Award Transportation Services Director Renee Tyler is the recipient of the Public Service Award, given to an online student who has demonstrated excellence in public service during their time at the Clinton School. Clinton School of Public Service Dean Susan Hoffpauir will present he award. ;✓ 'i PROCLAMA ION(S) Public Health Nurses Recognition Day (May 18, 2020) was accepted by Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of Dubuque. 2.Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2020) was accepted by Public Works Director John Klostermann and Civil Engineer Jon Dienst. en's Health Month Proclamation (June 2020) was accepted by Solid Waste ency Administrator and Wellness Committee Chairperson Ken Mille Police Officers Recognition Week (May 17-28, 2020) was accepted by Police Chief Mark Dalsi J3 2 CONSENT ITEMS 9," Yays Nays Jones y ---- Shaw Cavanagh d,.---' Sprank ,/,,.,.- 2' Resnick A---''-' Buol t- Roussel! 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council proceedings of 5/4; Community Development Advisory Commission of 4/21; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 4/16, 4/20, 4/22, 4/23, and 4/29. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Heather Flohr for vehicle damage, Nancy Gourley for property damage, JoAnn Witterholt-Weigel 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: Heather Flohr for vehicle damage, Nancy Gourley for property damage, and Jo Ann Witterholt-Weigel 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 145-20 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. 2020 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report City Manager providing notice that the City of Dubuque will be publishing its annual consumer confidence report documenting the 2019 water quality results. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. 2020 Outdoor Summer Pool Opening and Season Information City Manager transmitting information regarding the Flora and Sutton outdoor swimming pool opening and season. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays Nays Jones Shaw Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol Roussel) 7. Pre -Annexation Agreement for 13395 N. Cascade Road City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Robert J. Anthony for property located at 13395 North Cascade Road. RESOLUTION 146-20 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Robert J. Anthony Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Release of Mortgage - Lower Main Development, LLC for 137-153 Main Street. City Manager recommending approval of a Release of Real Estate Mortgage to Lower Main Development, LLC for the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan for the property at 137- 153 Main Street. RESOLUTION 147-20 Approving Release of Mortgage by the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the property at 137-153 Main Street owned by Lower Main Development, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Request for Proposals - COVID-19 Shelter Staffing Assistance City Manager transmitting a Request for Proposals for Shelter Staffing Assistance for the COVID-19 City Isolation Shelter that was released on May 8, 2020, which would be paid through Community Development Block Grant Funds. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. Subdivision Development Agreement for a Portion of Silver Oaks Estates City Manager recommending approval of a Subdivision Development Agreement with developer Royal Oaks Development Corporation for construction of public improvements and the dedication of public street right-of-way and associated easements in Silver Oaks Estates in the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION 148-20 Approving a Subdivision Development Agreement for a portion of Silver Oaks Estates between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Royal Oaks Development Corporation Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Downtown Rehabilitation Loans for W. 5th Street and Main Street Properties City Manager recommending approval of a loan agreement between the City of Dubuque and Plastic Center, Inc. for residential and commercial improvements made at 426-428 W. 5th Street and 951-957 Main Street (Betty Jane Block). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 4 Yays Nays Jones Shaw Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol Roussel) 12. CARich Properties, LLC - First Amendment to Development Agreement for 278 W. 17th Street City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement with CARich Properties, LLC to redevelop property at 278 W. 17th Street into a 30-unit residential complex affordable to low- and moderate -income residents. RESOLUTION 149-20 Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 13. 2020 Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Funding Grant Application City Manager recommending approval to submit the 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant application for a two-year grant awarded under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association (IMWCA) Resolution Authorizing Membership City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution authorizing the City to apply for membership in the Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association as approved by the City Council on May 4, 2020. RESOLUTION 150-20 Authorizing the City to apply for membership in the Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association (IMWCA) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announcement of Planned Action Correspondence from Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announcing planned action for exiting its Recreational Vehicle and Hospitality business affecting its global headquarters and Dubuque Operations sites. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 16. Media Campaign in Support of Immigrant Communities City Manager recommending approval for the City of Dubuque to join other community organizations in a messaging campaign to support immigrant communities in the wake of COVID-19. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5 Yays Nays Jones Shaw Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol RousselI 17. Civil Service Commission - Certified List Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police Officer. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 19. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder — WaI-Mart City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Wal-Mart Supercenter #204, 4200 Dodge Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 20. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder — Dollar General City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Dollar General Store #6896, 605 W. Locust Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 21. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder — Spencer Gifts City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Spencer Gifts, 555 J.F. Kennedy Road. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 22. Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION151-20 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) 6 ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. University of Dubuque Grant of Easement on Algona Street Right -of -Way June 1, 2020 2. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application June 1 ;2020 1. University of Dubuque Grant of Easement on Algona Street Right -of -Way City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2020 to consider granting the easement to the University of Dubuque for the private utilities conduit through the Algona Street right-of-way. RESOLUTION 152-20 Resolution of Intent to dispose of City interest by Grant of Easement for private utility to University of Dubuque for an underlying portion of Algona Street Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 1, 2020 2. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 15, 2020, on the Jule's Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application to explain the state and federal funding requests. RESOLUTION 153-20 Setting the date for a public hearing on Iowa DOT consolidated Funding application Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution, Set Public Hearing for June 15, 2020 Yays Nays Jones Shaw / Cavanagh , Sprank -Resnick Buol Roussel) 7 Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays ,„,.--` Jones Shaw t,,------ Cavanagh '— Sprank Resnick Buol Roussell PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request to Rezone - 3000 and 3040 Jackson Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Steve Emerson, 3000 Jackson, LLC to rezone property at 3000 and 3040 Jackson Street from LI Light Industrial Zoning District to C-4 Downtown Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE 18-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinance, Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Jackson and 30th Streets from LI Light Industrial District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Sus end the Readings Yays Nays Jones Shaw i Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol Roussell /90 4/4a 2. Code of Ordinances - Text Amendment for Community Gardens Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from the City of Dubuque to define Community Gardens as "a publicly or privately owned parcel where people gather to grow produce and flowers." List Community Gardens as a permitted use in all Residential and OR Office Residential Districts, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE 19-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending Chapter 16-2-3, Definitions, to add a definition of Community Gardens, and by amending Chapters 16-5-2.1, 16-5-3.1, 16-5-4.1, 16-5- 5.1, 16-5-6.1 and 16-5-7.1 to add Community Gardens as a permitted use Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays; Nays `%.-', Jones Shaw Cavanagh .-------,Sprank Resnick Buol Roussell Final Reading and Adopt Yays , Nays 1/' Jones Shaw 'Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol Roussell 9 3. 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 154-20 Approving the amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays i Nays Jones Shaw o Cavanagh ,Sprank j/---:/ Resnick Buol Roussel! gro' ,0171 10 4. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) Grant of Easement — Small Cell Equipment in Flora Park Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a grant of easement to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for a 10 foot - wide easement from the public right-of-way, across City of Dubuque property in Flora Park, to a light pole to access and install underground utilities to operate the small cell equipment on the light pole, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 155-20 Disposing of an interest in real property by Grant of Easement to Bell Atlantic Mobile systems, LLC, D/B/A Verizon Wireless, for small cell equipment in Flora Park Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Sou gs Yays , Nays Jones Shaw 17472, Cavanagh ,' Sprank Resnick Buol t / Roussell al Reading and A opt Yays Nays J es Sha C anagh prank Resnick N\) Buol Roussell 11 5. Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Francis Street to North Main Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Project from Francis Street to North Main Street. RESOLUTION 156-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Francis Street to North Main Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays • Nays Jones . Shaw Cavanagh Sprank 2esnick -- Buol Roussel! /i/7g 12 s 6. 2020 Pavement Marking Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2020 Pavement Marking Project, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 157-20 Approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2020 Pavement Marking Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays 7 Jones -' Shaw `Cavanagh L,--' S pran k Resnick f Buol Roussel) /9791.? 13 7. Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment No. 3 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment No. 3, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 158-20 Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 as amended last on November 4, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Jones --' Shaw 1,,,-- ` 'Cavanagh 1,------- Sprank Resnick Puol 4,----,,,,. Roussel) :07/9 440 = iqW 0 oy W &;) "Z", fefr 14 PUBLIC INPUT Public input options were provided through: Contact the City Council at www.cityofdubuque.orq/councilcontacts; City Clerk's Office at ctyclerkRcityofdubuque.orq; and during the meeting at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque ACTION ITEMS 1. Letters to Members of Congress - Supplemental Funding Support for Local Government Mayor Roy D. Buol providing copies of letters to Senator Grassley, Senator Ernst, and Congresswoman Finkenauer regarding supplemental funding support for local government. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays , Nays 1" Jones Shaw 1/ Cavanagh f� Sprank 1,Resnick /,sue ,Buol Roussel) 16 2. Federal Funding Provision to Provide Healthcare Coverage for United States Marshallese Residents Letters submitted to Senator Grassley, Senator Ernst, and Congresswoman Finkenauer supporting federal funding provision to provide healthcare coverage for United States Marshallese residents. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays _, Nays Jones Shaw is-''''l Cavanagh Sprank .-'' _Resnick /' g Buol ,,,, —" Roussel) 17 3. Awarding the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project City Manager recommending award of the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project construction contract to the low bidder Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. RESOLUTION 159-20 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Julien Dubuque Dr. Sanitary Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays , Nays i , Jones ,fr Shaw Cavanagh Sprank 1� ;' Resnick Buol Roussel! 677/9 18 4. Small Business Construction -Impacted Microloan City Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving a Contract for Services by and among the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives and East Central Intergovernmental Association for the administration of a microloan program to assist downtown businesses adversely affected by lengthy City construction projects. RESOLUTION 160-20 Authorizing the execution of a Contract for Services by and among East Central Intergovernmental Association, Dubuque Initiatives, and the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays , Nays Jones i Shaw , Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Buol Roussell 19 5. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - North Peru Road Subarea Ordinance City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance amending the tax increment financing district for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District that will expand the District to include the new North Peru Road Subarea. ORDINANCE 20-20 Amending Ordinance No. 26-17, Previously amended, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including Bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Nays Yays t', Jones k __Shaw Cavanagh Sprank ,Resnick Biuol Roussel! OA. Final Reading and Adopt Yays, Nays t Jones Shaw Cavanagh Sprank Resnick _Buol Roussell 20 6. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video Media Services Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project (April 2020) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentatio Yays , Nays Jones Shaw Cavanagh I.s'` "prank 1 Resnick ,Buol -7 Roussell r7--) 21 7. Roosevelt Street Water Tower Construction Video Update Media Services Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Construction. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation Yays Nays Jones haw / van .;g h Sp 7 r Re. ic,k Bof '`- '` • ussell fte; 22 8. Public Service Announcement and video from the City's Arts and Culture Partners City Manager providing information on a Public Service Announcement (PSA) produced through the collaborative efforts of members of Dubuque's arts and cultural community. The video presentation is available at https://bit.ly/2yU9IEX Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation Yays i Nays Jones Sha ; anagh .nk esn Buol Roussel) 23 ADJOURNMENT @ COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 1/C9O-'- 24 TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose of conducting a work session on expanded broadband. Roy D. Buol, Mayor You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. oy D. Buol, Mayor Consent Items: Pgs. 2-4