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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
350 W. 6TH STREET
PUBLIC VIEWING OF NEW JULE TRANSIT BUSES
4:15 p.m. – 5:15
p.m. on W. 6th Street
WORK SESSION
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
5:15 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Chaplain Maria Wiblin, Hillcrest
Family Services
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Responsible Gaming Education Week (August 1-5, 2011)
2. United Way Campaign Time
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 7/18; Electrical Code Board of 5/23; Housing Commission of 5/24; Human Rights Commission of 5/9;Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 7/20;
Safe Community Advisory Committee of 7/13
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of June 28, 2011
Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of 7/5 and 7/6
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Abby and Marty Kluesner for vehicle damage; Benjamin Heiderscheit for vehicle damage; Cole Schiel for personal injury
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:
Benjamin Heiderscheit for vehicle damage; Mark Jennings for vehicle damage; Marty Kluesner for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. U.S. Mayor Magazine
City
Manager transmitting two articles from US Mayor Magazine entitled “Mayors Explore Opportunities for Cities to Work Smarter Using Technology,” and “Houston, Evanston Win 2011 Mayors Climate
Protection Awards,” which mention Dubuque and Mayor Roy Boul.
4. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project – Contract No. 2 – Doors, Frames and Hardware
City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 2 – Doors, Frames and Hardware (supply materials only), as completed by Doors, Inc., in the final contract
amount of $95,791.00.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 2 – Doors, Frames and Hardware (supply only) and authorizing the payment
of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project Contract No. 5 – Acoustical
Tile Ceilings
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 5 – Acoustical Tile Ceilings, as completed by Artisan, in the
final contract amount of $102,627.74.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 5 – Acoustical Tile Ceilings and authorizing the payment
of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Zoning Advisory Commission
Communication from Jeff Stiles submitting his resignation from the Zoning Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
7. Ind
iana Subdivision – Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed for the storm water detention facility in Indiana Subdivision.
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of property in Indiana Subdivision to the City of Dubuque for storm water detention facilities
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. MWH
Americas, Inc. / MidAmerica Energy Company
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the City’s License Agreement for the soil boring and monitoring well installations on
City right-of-way for the continued environmental assessment of the former Peoples Natural Gas site.
RESOLUTION Authorizing License Agreement for site assessment between the City of
Dubuque and Theile Geotech, Inc., to conduct soil borings and install monitoring wells on public right-of-way in the area of 925 Kerper Boulevard
Suggested Disposition: Receive and
File; Adopt Resolution
9. Request for Proposal – Public Safety Software
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposal for public safety software
for Dubuque County and City of Dubuque emergency operations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque County Iowa State University Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase
of Service Agreement with Dubuque County Iowa State University Extension for operating costs for recreation programs as part of the Neighborhood Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve
11. Purchase of Service Agreement – Four Mounds Foundation
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation
for operating costs for the Day Camp Program as part of the summer Neighborhood Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Purchase of Service Agreement
– Hills and Dales Senior Programs
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Hills and Dales for operating costs for the Lifetime Center to provide educational,
recreational and social programs to senior citizens at 3505 Stoneman Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Purchase of Service Agreement – Northeast Iowa School
of Music
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Northeast Iowa School of Music for operating costs for providing music lessons for nine children
as part of the summer Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Purchase of Service Agreement – Opening Doors for Emergency and Transitional Housing
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Opening Doors
for operating costs for operational costs for Teresa Shelter, an emergency shelter for 28 women and children, and Maria House, a transitional facility the houses up to 18 women and children.
Suggest
ed Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern, Inc., Information and Referral and Child Care Referral
City Manager recommending approval
of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. to help provide financial counseling and medical services information and referral services, and child care resource and
referral services to low- and moderate-income residents of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Purchase of Service Agreement – Washington
Neighborhood Tool Library
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Washington Tool Library to provide lending free tools and equipment for low
and moderate income persons.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. First Half of 2011 Weed/Junk/Garbage Assessments
City Manager recommending the levy of special
assessments for the first half of the 2011 Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement Program in the total amount of $1,565, which is being levied against 14 separate parcels of property.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for first half of 2011 and directing the Acting City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Smart Planning Consortium Update
City Manager transmitting an update on the June 22 and July 13, 2011
Smart Planning Consortium meetings on the Dubuque County Regional Smart Plan for Council review and feedback.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) Flood Management Measures
City Manager recommending approval of a letter to be sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the City’s efforts to implement
the required floodplain management measures for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20 Salt Handling Agreement
City
Manager recommending approval of a salt handling contract with Gavilon Grain, LLC, d/b/a Peavey Company for the 2011-2012 season at $5.00 per ton.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and
File; Approve
21 Morton Salt, Inc. Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a one-year (through May 31, 2012) salt storage and handling agreement with representatives of Morton Salt, Inc.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Flexsteel Industries, Inc. – State of Iowa Direct Financial Assistance
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa
Department of Economic Development (IDED) for Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., for a corporate headquarters located in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Approving an Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance contract by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
23. Helping Services of Northeast Iowa
Communication from David Runyon, Executive Director of Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, thanking the
City Council for its support and budget assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Shannon’s Bar & Grill, Torero, and Eagle Club (1-Day Outdoor Sale); and a Special Class
“C” Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to the Dubuque Jaycees
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Pump Room Roof Replacement
City Manager recommending
approval of the preliminary specifications for the Pump Room Roof Replacement Project, and initiation of the bidding process and that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of the specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on the specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering
the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/15/11
2. Green Industrial Supply Development Agreement and Land Sale
City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011, on the disposition of approximately 24.506 acres of property in Dubuque Industrial Center West to Green Industrial
Supply, Inc., and Green Industrial Properties, LLC for the purpose of constructing a 140,000 square-foot office/distribution and light manufacturing facility pursuant to a development
agreement with the City and the use of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations.
RESOLUTION of 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 issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development
Agreement relating thereto with Green Industrial Supply, Inc., and Green Industrial Properties, LLC and providing for the publication of notice thereof.
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 8/15/11
3. Paragon Square – Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011, on the sale of Tax Increment Financing Bonds
up to $350,000 to assist in the renovation of the former Holy Ghost School and Convent buildings.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $350,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution;
Public Hearing 8/15/11
4. Dubuque Regional Airport – Conservation Easement
City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011 to dispose of an interest in City
property as set forth in the Declaration of Conservation Covenants and Restriction Conservation Easement on the specified property at the Dubuque Regional Airport.
RESOLUTION of 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 in the form of a Declaration of Conservation Covenants and Restrictions and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution;
Public Hearing 8/15/11
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 Commission
Three 3-year terms through August 17, 2014 (Expiring terms of Eudaley, Rogaskie, and Ronek)
Applicants:
Amy
Eudaley, 950 Wood Street
Patricia Rogaski, 1502 ½ Maple Street
Regine Ronek, 2282 White Street
Ms. Ronek also serves on the Human Rights Commission
SUSPEND THE RULES
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. Redistricting Plan for City Wards and Precincts (Tabled from July
18, 2011)
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to review and approve the 2011 redistricting Plan for City Wards and Precincts and the Precinct 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: Remove from Table and Reopen the Public Hearing;
Receive and File, Approve Agreement; Motion B, Motion A
Material from the July 18 City Council Meeting
Material from July 5, 2011 City Council Meeting
2. Lake Ridge Economic Development District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development
District that would include property along Lake Ridge Drive near Cedar Cross Road and the City Manager recommending approval.
Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Commission
recommending approval of the proposed Lake Ridge Urban Renewal Plan and stating that it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal
Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Material from June 20, 2011 City Council Meeting
3. Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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), and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Green Alley permeable Pavers Project
(17th-18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets)
RESOLUTION with respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the Green ally Permeable Pavers Project (17th-18th,
between Jackson & Washington Streets)
RESOLUTION Approving the Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the Green Alley permeable Pavers Project (17th-18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets)
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Material from July 18, 2011 City Council Meeting
4. Eagle Point Energy – 1, LLC – License and Power Purchase Agreement
Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of a License and Power Purchase Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Eagle Point Energy – 1, LLC an Iowa Limited Liability Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Material from July 18,
2011 City Council Meeting
5. Sale of Property – 1052 Rush Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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 the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in City-owned property to Routley Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Material from July 18, 2011 City Council Meeting
6. Sale of Property – 1895 Wood Street
Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider 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 the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an
Interest in City-owned property to Routely Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Material from July 18, 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. Fiscal Year 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque’s update of the Fiscal Year 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal
of the Fiscal Year 2011 REAP grant applications for land acquisition for the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of
Spain; the Bee Branch Creek Trail – MRT Route; and appointment of a City Council representative (currently Council Member Joyce Connors) to the REAP Committee.
RESOLUTION Authorizing
REAP Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain
RESOLUTION Authorizing REAP Grant Application
to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Bee Branch Creek Trail – MRT Route
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Adopt Resolutions; Appoint Representative
2. Holy
Ghost Urban Renewal District – Tax Increment Financing
City Manager recommending approval of the creation of the tax increment financing district for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District.
Adoption of the proposed tax increment ordinance is needed to establish the use of tax increment financing to the district.
ORDINANCE providing that general property taxes levied and
collected each year on all property located within the Holy Ghost 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 Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District Redevelopment Project
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
3. Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A and Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series 2011B
City Manager advising that
the sale of $6,330,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A; and $1,590,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B will take place on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The
results will be brought to the August 1st City Council meeting.
RESOLUTION Directing sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A
RESOLUTION Directing sale of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
4. Water and Resource Recovery Center
– Cogeneration Project
City Manager recommending approval of the April 2011 Water and Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities report submitted by Strand Associates, Inc., approval
to submit the plan to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for possible low-interest loan funding through the State Revolving Fund, and approval to complete the design services for
bidding of the cogeneration in the fall of 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Financial Assistance Program
City Manager
recommending establishing a cost-sharing financial assistance program to qualified property owners for the City’s Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Approve
6. Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. 1
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community
Development Block Grant Program to reflect a $217,086 decrease in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement allocation for Fiscal Year 2012.
RESOLUTION Approving a Fiscal
Year 2012 (Program Year 2011) Annual Action Plan – Amendment No. 1 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Grant Writing Assistance
City Manager recommending approval of a five-month contract with the Ferguson Group for $12,500 to assist with strategic planning, preparation and application
of federal grant applications, and $25,714 to extend the contract of the current Management Intern until June 30, 2012, to provide grant writing assistance and America’s River III campaign
assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. JELD-WEN Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Development Agreement with JELD-WEN, Inc.
to facilitate job creation at their facility located at 250 East 8th Street.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and JELD-WEN, Inc.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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 28, 2011