1 3 11 City Council Agenda with Supporting Documents
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Maria Wiblin, Hillcrest Family Services
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 of 12/20 and 12/21; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 12/7; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees of 11/16
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission’s 70th Quarterly Report
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of December 15, 2010
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 6, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
David Klavitter for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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: David Klavitter
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Purchase of Property – Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a commercial property, located at 500 Rhomberg Avenue and owned by PJ’s Tap, LLC, as part of the acquisition program associated
with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by PJ’s Tap, LLC in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. 2010 Drain Tile Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2010 Drain Tile Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, in the final contract amount of $20,272.84.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2010 Drain Tile Program and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. NAI Region 5 Awards Nomination for the Friends of the Mines of Spain
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for the Interpretation Award Nomination for the Friends of the Mines of Spain.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Trees Forever Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a $7,000 Trees Forever grant application to fund a small portion of the 485 trees planned along the lower portion of the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Support of Trees Forever Application for funding for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Westbrook Park Temporary Location Lease
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the lease between the City and Callahan Construction, Inc. to change the location for Westbrook Park from Lots 38 and 39 to Lots
1 and 2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Residency Requirement for Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission
Communication from Jeffrey L. Walters submitting his application to the Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission and advising that he lives outside the City limits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Advisory Board for the National ADA Coordinator Certification Program
City Manager transmitting information on the appointment of Human Rights Director Kelly Larson to the Advisory Board for the ADA Coordinator Certification Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. EMS Student Contract with NICC
City Manager recommending approval to execute an Emergency Medical Services Student contract with Northeast Iowa Community College.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Signed Contracts
-- Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Phase I Environmental Assessment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Hartig Drug Company #4 and Sam’s Club #4973
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Center / Champps Americana; a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to
Breezers Pub and The Lounge; and a Class “B” Wine Permit to Sam’s Club, Dubuque Religious Center and Hartig Drug #4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
This agenda item is being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Release of Easements – Lot 1 of Yiannias Place
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 18, 2011 to consider a request from Brian Kane, representing Key City Investment Company, for the release of easements
in Yiannias Place in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of City interest in Easement “B” and Easement “D” in Lot 1 and Lot 1A of Yiannias Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 1/18/11
BOARDS/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.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One 3-year term through January 11, 2014 (Term of Young)
Applicant:
David Young, 1572 Central Avenue
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission
Setting 10 Initial Terms:
Three 1-year terms through February 1, 2012
Three 2-year terms through February 1, 2013
Four 3-year terms through February 1, 2014
Applicants:
Sheila Castaneda, 1014 Dunham Drive
Michael Coty, 125 Bluff Street
Larissa Filimonenko, 2260 Samantha Drive
Jeffrey Jochum, 3750 Aerostar Drive
Richard Landis, 2390 Clarke Crest Drive
Pat McNamara, 1041 Shady Oaks Drive
William McIntee, 1339 Belmont Street
Eric Miller, 1290 W. 5th Street, #1
Betty Phillips, 3047 Kane Court
Louise Thurn, 3037 Kaufmann Avenue
Council Members Lynch and Voetberg serve as City Council representatives for a total of 12 members.
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. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission advising that they have renewed their commitment to public outreach and providing a report on the initial efforts.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Amendments to the Housing Code
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to the Housing Code to require crime-free training, to require tenant criminal background checks and to designate certain rental property
owners as Priority Category.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation, and Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations, Section 6-6-7 Licenses and Inspections requiring
a property owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to participate in the crime free multihousing program as a condition of a license issuance or renewal for a rental dwelling
operating license
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation, and Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations by adopting a new Section 6-6-11 Priority
Category; amending Chapter 6 Housing Regulations by adopting a new Section 6-6-12 Procedure for Hearing Appeal of Priority Category Status; and amending Chapter 6 Housing Regulations
by adopting a new Section 6-6-13 Inspection of Properties Owned by Priority Category
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Plain Map Update
City Manager providing an update on the City of Dubuque’s Technical Appeal of FEMA’s Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map for our community.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Extension of Southwest Arterial Moratorium
City Manager recommending approval of the extension of the development moratorium for the Southwest Arterial Corridor to July 1, 2012.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Title 14 (Buildings and Development) and by amending Title 16 (Unified Development Code) extending the development
moratorium for the Southwest Arterial Corridor to July 1, 2012
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Solar Thermal Licensing, Permitting and Inspections
City Manager recommending approval of amending the Code of Ordinances to create a Solar Thermal licensing system and empower Solar Thermal permits and inspections.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development by adding Chapter 13 Solar Thermal Licenses which requires a license in order to perform work
on solar thermal systems
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development by adding Chapter 14 Solar Thermal Systems requiring permits and inspections for work performed
on solar thermal systems and setting forth the standards for solar thermal systems
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Bus Colors for “The Jule”
City Manager submitting color options for “The Jule” for City Council consideration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7. Friends of the Mines of Spain Advisory Board
City Manager requesting that the City Council designate a representative to the Friends of the Mines of Spain Advisory Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
8. Amendment to Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Loan Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Iowa Finance Authority loan agreement for financing a portion of the costs of projects in the Historic Millwork District in
an amount up to $4,500,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Community Development Block Grant Award to CARADCO Project
City Manager recommending that the City indicate its interest in accepting a $5.9 million Community Development Block Grant award for the CARADO project to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. AV Preeminent Rating for City Attorney
Notification that City Attorney Barry Lindahl has been awarded the AV Preeminent Rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the microphone
and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however, no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa
Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
Collective Bargaining Strategy - Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3)
Jeanne F. Schneider
December 29, 2010