7 18 11 City Council Agenda with Supporting Documents
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
5:00 PM
WORK SESSION
Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Update
6:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Chaplain Dave Pacholke, Finley Hospital
PROCLAMATIONS
Fair Week (July 26-31, 2011)
Bank on Dubuque Month (July 2011)
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
Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 6/7; City Council proceedings of 7/5 and 7/6; Civil Service Commission of 6/1; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/16; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 6/15; Zoning Advisory Board of 7/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/23
Proofs of Publication for City Council proceedings of June 20 and 27; List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended May 31, 2011
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Amy Feipel for property damage; Mark Jennings for vehicle damage; Daniel Konichek for vehicle damage; Janet Romberg 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: Amy Feipel for property
damage; Daniel Konichek for vehicle damage; Geraldine Hayes for property damage; Janet Romberg for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Dubuque Jaycees – Fireworks Display
Communication from Tom Parsley, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, requesting permission to display fireworks on behalf of Radio Dubuque and the Dubuque Jaycees on July 3, 2012, with
a rain date of July 4, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. University of Dubuque – Fireworks Display
Communication from Security Officer Ross Salwolke on behalf of the University of Dubuque requesting permission to display fireworks at Chalmers Field on September 20, 2011 at approximately
10:25 p.m. for the Under the Lights football game.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Friends of the Mines of Spain
City Manger transmitting a communication from Mines of Spain Park Ranger Wayne Buchholtz informing the City that the Friends of the Mines of Spain has received the Excellence in Interpretation
award from the National Association of Interpreters.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Environmental Excellence Award
City Manager transmitting a press release announcing that the City of Dubuque is one of 20 Iowa organizations and businesses which will receive the Environmental Excellence award from
Governor Terry E. Branstad.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Wild Rose Estates
Communication from Ken Kress on behalf of WMK Investment Properties requesting assistance with issues pertaining to the Final Plat for Wild Rose Estates on Middle Road.
City Manager transmitting information in response to a communication received from the developer of Wild Rose Estates residential development on Middle Road in Dubuque County, just outside
the City of Dubuque city limits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
8. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Laborer and Parking System Technician.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
9. PEG Capital Expenditure Grant Requests
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission’s recommendation for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access
Equipment and Facilities for a request from the Dubuque Community School District for up to $3,000 for equipment and software upgrades to enable them to properly use their automation
system to produce and operate a regular program schedule for their educational access channel and a request from Loras College for up to $2,000 for a software upgrade for the operation
of the shared educational access channel and six on-camera lights for their field production cameras.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending the purchase of property on Maple Street owned by G&S Real Estate as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Delinquent Snow and Ice Removal and Garbage Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending approval to certify snow and ice removal charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to collect delinquent snow and ice removal and garbage collection charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Assessments
City Manager recommending authorizing the City Clerk to certify vacant and abandoned building and problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to collect delinquent vacant and abandoned building and problem property charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3B1h; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. 3087 Central Avenue Update
City Manager transmitting information on the development history for the property at 3087 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Supplemental Engineering Project (SEP) Work Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a work plan for the Supplemental Engineering Project (SEP) as required by the Consent Decree related to the City’s Wastewater Management System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Southwest Arterial - Supplemental Agreement No. 9
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a supplemental agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $126,700, which approves revisions to the original
scope of services to the Consultant Professional Services Contract to complete the final engineering design phase of the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Consultant Professional Services -Supplemental Agreement No. 9 between AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and the City of Dubuque for the final engineering design
phase of the Southwest Arterial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Morrison Bros. Company– First Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Morrison Bros. Company to provide for a one-year extension of the job creation period to June
1, 2012.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the Morrison Bros. Company Development Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Cottingham & Butler Ins. Inc. – First Amendment to Development Agreement and the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement and an amendment to the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement, both with
Cottingham & Butler, Inc. and Security Investments, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement between and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Security Investments,
LLC
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program Loan Agreement, Number: DRLP #1-07 between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Security Investments, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
18. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque – Project H.O.P.E. Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a contract for services with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque relating to Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel), an initiative
of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Paragon Square, LLC – Housing Enterprise Zone Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Paragon Square, LLC,
that will provide 18 new market-rate housing units in the downtown.
RESOLUTION Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Paragon Square, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
20. Dubuque Industrial Center West – South Siegert Farm
City Manager recommending award of a contract to IIW Engineers for design and construction services associated with the development of the South Siegert Farm for a cost not to exceed
$428,120.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. 2011 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2011 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Historic Preservation Commission – West Locust Street Off-Street Parking
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting that the City Council explore parking solutions for the West Locust and Bluff Street area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
23. State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI)
Correspondence from Deputy State Historical Preservation Officer Barbara Mitchell informing the City that the Holy Ghost Catholic Historic District (2887-2921 Central Avenue) was accepted
for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places by the State Nominations Review Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Signed Contracts
1) AmeriCorps Agreement - No Cost Extension Amendment;
2) Lease Agreement with Spahn and Rose Lumber Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
25. Liquor License Transfer
Request from the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium to transfer their liquor license to the Port of Dubuque on August 6, 2011 for the Taste of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Business License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer and cigarette license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Knicker’s Saloon, the Walnut Tap, and House of China; a Special Class “C” Liquor License (5-Day Special Event)
to Music N More Productions; a class “B” Wine Permit to Sid’s Beverage Store and Road Ranger; a Class “WBN” Native Wine Permit to the Mandolin Inn and Kwik Stop Food Mart.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Sid’s Beverage, Road Ranger and Kwik Stop
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to Awn Stop Mart, Dubuque Quick Stop Mart, Friendly Locust Mart, and Instant Replay
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications, approval of the Resolution of Necessity, approval of the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments
and initiation of the public bidding process for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th – 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets), and further recommends that a public hearing
be set for August 1, 2011.
RESOLUTION 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 (Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project 17th – 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets)
RESOLUTION Approving the plat, schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost and setting date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity (Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project
17th – 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets)
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th – 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/1/11
2. Eagle Point Energy – 1, LLC – License and Power Purchase Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 1, 2011, on approval of a 25-year License and Power Purchase Agreement with Eagle Point
Energy – 1, LLC to install solar panels on the Public Works facility on Kerper Court and provide electricity to the facility.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by license between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Eagle Point Energy – 1, LLC an Iowa Limited
Liability Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 8/1/11
3. Sale of Property – 1052 Rush Street
City Manager recommending the sale of a City-owned vacant lot at 1052 Rush Street to Routley Construction for $5,000 for participation in the East Central Intergovernmental Association
plan for the Iowa Department of Economic Development Single-Family New Production Round #2 Program, and that a public hearing be set for August 1, 2011, to consider disposal of the property.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed disposition
of city owned property to Routley Construction and providing for the publication of notice thereof Lot 171 Union Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa – 1052 Rush Street)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/1/11
4. Sale of Property – 1895 Wood Street
City Manager recommending the sale of a City-owned vacant lot at 1895 Wood Street to Routley Construction for $1.00 for participation in the East Central Intergovernmental Association
plan for the Iowa Department of Economic Development Single-Family New Production Round #2 Program, and that a public hearing be set for August 1, 2011, to consider disposal of the property.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed disposition
of city owned property to Routley Construction and providing for the publication of notice thereof (Lot 51 Rosedale Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa - 1895 Wood Street).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/1/11
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Human Rights Commission
One 3-year term through January 1, 2013 (Vacant term of Davis)
Applicant:
Nickie Blume, 2523 Washington Street
This commission is subject to the State Gender Balance Law effective January 1, 2012.
Transit Advisory Board
Three 3-year terms through July 30, 2014 (expiring terms of Enderson, Lightcap, and Stewart)
Applicants:
George Enderson, 511 St. George Street
Joel Lightcap, 1985 Alta Vista Street
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit Street
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 Residential District Amendment – 2763 University Avenue
Communication from Tom Kluck withdrawing his application to amend the Planned Residential District for property located at 2763 University Avenue.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Tom Kluck to amend the Planned Residential District at property located at 2763 University Avenue to permit
a 60-foot by 30-foot, two-story common building with three apartments on the second story; set back 20 feet from the north side property line and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
denial.
Citizen communications and petition from Bruce and Annabelle Schaal and Gus Hammer in opposition to the rezoning request.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by providing for the amendment of Ordinance 36-09, which established regulations for
a Planned Unit Development with a Planned Residential Designation, located north of the University Avenue and Ethel Street intersection, and now being amended to allow three additional
apartment units and enlarging the club house building
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept the Withdrawal; or Conduct the Public Hearing; Concur with denial; or Motion B, Motion A
SUSPEND THE RULES
2. Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District and the City Manager recommending approval.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Commission approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Material from June 6, 2011 Council Meeting
3. ID Institutional District Amendment – Hillcrest Family Services
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Hillcrest Family Services to amend the ID Institutional District for property located at 2005 Asbury Road
to allow the proposed chapel to be located 15 feet from the front property line (Wilbrecht Lane) and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, amending Ordinance 32-11, approving an amended Campus Development Plan for Hillcrest
Family Services Institutional District for a new chapel
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
4. Redistricting Plan for City Wards and Precincts
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to review and approve the new Ward and Precinct Redistricting maps, agreement with Dubuque County and the City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by repealing Chapter 8, Elections, and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8, Elections,
establishing boundaries for four (4) wards and twenty (20) precincts
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement; Motion B, Motion A
Material from July 5, 2011 City Council Meeting
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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. Amendment to Housing Code
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Housing Code at Section 6-6-11A removing Sections 6 and 7 related to the Habitual Offender definition.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation, and Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations, Section 6-6-11 Habitual Violator by removing
the provision relating to violations of other codes and changing the title
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
2. General Obligation Bonds
City Manager recommending advertisement for the sale of the $6,330,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A and $1,590,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B and approval
of the electronic bidding procedures.
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of $6,330,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A and $1,590,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B, and approving electronic
bidding procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Iowa Finance Authority – Caradco, LLLP
City Manager recommending approval of a $4.5 million load utilizing funding from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to Caradco Building, LLLP.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. International Business Machines (IBM) – Amendment to Joint Development Agreement No. W0954778
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the existing IBM Joint Development Agreement on Smarter Water to extend and expand the community access to Smarter Water information
and tools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Meter Interface Units (MIU) Project
City Manager recommending approval of a Change Order in the estimated amount of $43,056 to change out approximately 509 existing Neptune R-900 Meter Interface Units (MIUs) with the Neptune
R-450 MIUs and the removal of four (4) Gateway Antennas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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
Kevin S. Firnstahl
Acting City Clerk
July 14, 2011