1 19 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 19, 2021
Lynch, Sprank, Roussel!, Buol, Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted virtually
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listening, and public input options.
January 19, 2021
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
WORK SESSION
1. 5:00 P.M. - Arts & Culture Master Plan Update
Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen -Brant and network partners will provide an
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update on the implementation of the City's Arts and Culture Master Plan.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Dubuque Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Month (January 2021)
On behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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 of 1/4; Community Development Advisory Commission of 1/6; Historic
Preservation Commission of 12/17; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
12/17; Proof of publication on City Council proceedings of 12/7, 12/11; Proof of publication for List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending 11/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jayne David for personal injury; Shane and April Hanson for property damage; Jordan Koehler for
vehicle damage; Nathan and Amanda Salzmann for property damage; Becky Wolf and Chuck Minnick 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: Jayne David for personal injury; Jordan Koehler for
property damage; Nathan and Amanda Salzmann for property damage; Becky Wolf and Chuck Minnick
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 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. Memo Recording Award of Chaplain Schmitt Island Fiber Collaboration Project
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City Manager recommending that the award for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Fiber Collaboration Project
be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
6. Modifications to Original Approval Plans and the Final Plat of North Grandview Estates
No. 2 in 2006, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution for modification to the original approval plans and
the Final Plat of North Grandview Estates No. 2 in 2006.
RESOLUTION Approving modifications to the original approval of plans and the Final Plat of North
Grandview Estates No. 2 in 2006, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Part of Lot 1 of Sara S. and
Edward R. Bartels Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public sanitary sewer improvements that the developer,
Ichiban Realty, LLC, has recently completed across Part of Lot 1 of Sara S. and Edward R. Bartels
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Part of Lot 1 of Sara S. and
Edward R. Bartels Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Acceptance of Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Cedar Street Force
Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project, as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., in the
final contract amount of $185,397.81.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Cedar Street Force Main Air Vacuum Release Valve Replacement Project
and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of 2020 Pavement Marking Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2020 Pavement Marking
Project, as completed by Selco, Inc., in the final contract amount of $153,227.31, which is a 0.53%
decrease from the original contract amount of $154,043.29.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2020 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Southwest Arterial / U.S. 52 Intelligent Transportation System Corridor - HDR
Professional Service Agreement
City Manager recommending approval and authorization for the City Manager to execute a consultant
Professional Service Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to assist in providing design services for the
development and implementation of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along the Southwest Arterial
/ U.S. 52 Corridor.
RESOLUTION Approving the Consultant Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and HDR Engineering, Inc. for the development and implementation of an Intelligent Transportation
System (ITS) along the Southwest Arterial / U.S. 52 Corridor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Adoption of Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 2020 S-2
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 2020 S-2 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances that codifies Ordinances Nos. 32-20 through 51-20.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2020 S-2 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting
City Manager transmitting the notification of the City of Dubuque receiving the Government Finance
Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 31 st
consecutive year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals New Interagency Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals for performance of food and hotel licensing, inspections, and enforcement with
respect to retail food establishments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Management Contract with Travel
Dubuque
City Manager recommending approval of a one-year conference management contract with Travel
Dubuque to host the 2021 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Signed Contract(s)
Public Improvement Contract: Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 1 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications 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. Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. Housing TIF Agreement (North Grandview Estates Housing
Urban Renewal Area)
City Attorney recommending the City Council set a public hearing for February 1, 2021
regarding the Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. Housing TIF Agreement (North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area).
RESOLUTION Intent to approve an Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Ehrlich
Properties, L.L.C. and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed reimbursement of Ehrlich Properties L.L.C. for certain
infrastructure improvements as described in the agreement with Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue and providing for the publication of notice thereof
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Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 1, 2021.
2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1293 Walnut
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution declaring the City's intent to dispose of
property at 1293 Walnut Street and setting the date for public hearing for February 1, 2021.
RESOLUTION Intent 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 1, 2021.
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 — Newly Formed Board
Seven, 3-Year terms and five alternate, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2024
Special experience and training qualifications:
One member must be a residential construction professional;
One member must be a commercial construction professional,
One member must be an electrical construction professional,
One member must be a plumbing construction professional,
One member must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction
professional,
Two (2) multidisciplinary representatives, which could be an architect, engineer, building
designer, or general construction professional.
Alternates:
One alternate must be a residential construction professional,
One alternate must be a commercial construction professional,
One alternate must be an electrical construction professional,
One alternate must be a plumbing construction professional,
One alternate must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction
professional
Applicants:
(Note: all applicants qualify as a multidisciplinary representative in addition to the qualification
listed by their name)
Adam Brown, 686 S. Grandview Ave.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction
professional alternate)
Mitchell Haufe, 1233 Miller Rd.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction
professional alternate)
Daniel McNamer, 2891 Northridge Dr.
(Qualifies as plumbing construction professional or plumbing construction professional
alternate)
Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction
professional alternate)
Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd.
(Qualifies as a multidisciplinary representatives)
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board
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Three, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Special experience and training qualifications:
residents with an interest in fair and equitable housing with an emphasis on the balance of
landlords, tenants, and other interested citizens.)
Applicants:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. (Qualifies as a Landlord)
Jeff Lenhart, 1274 Locust St. (Qualifies as a tenant)
Gil Spence, 975 Grove Terr. (Qualifies as an interested citizen)
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Breitfelder)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Keeler)
Applicants:
Pamala Birch, 1550 Betterfield Rd.
Klanea Evans, 691 '/2 Lorimer St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females/3 vacancies
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Winterwood)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Peroski)
Applicants:
Justin Gross, 1225 Kelly Ln.
Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Crt.
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 Dubuque Industrial Center, Chavenelle Road/Northwest Arterial -
Traditional Zoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Robert
Hartig/Medical Associates to rezone property located at Dubuque Industrial Center, Chavenelle
Road/Northwest Arterial from PI Planned Industrial district to C-3 General Commercial district,
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying property described as Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center
Second Add, all in the City of Dubuque, from PI Planned Industrial District to C-3 General
Commercial District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Flexsteel Way between Lots 4 and 5 in Dubuque
Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating
Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc. Development Agreement)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for approval of the vacation of a portion of
Flexsteel Way between Lots 4 and 5 in Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known
as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
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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. Commission Recommended Actions for Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
City Manager transmitting recommendations from the Human Rights Commission, the Housing
Commission and the Community Development Advisory Commission for prioritizations from the
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
Suggested Disposition:
1. Remove from Table; 2. Receive and File
2. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 2 Project
City Manager recommending award of the Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2
Project construction contract to the low bidder, TD&I Cable Maintenance in the amount of
$226,691.66, which is 5.8% below the engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic
Collaboration — Phase 2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Proceedings to Amend the 2010G Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Fund Loan) for a Rate Reset (Refinancing) — Lower Bee Branch Restoration
Project
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City Stormwater Utility Revenue
State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan agreement entered into as of October 27, 2010.
RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing Amendment to Loan and Disbursement Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and
providing for the reissuance of the Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series
2010G (Rate Reset).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
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ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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