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8 15 11 Acting Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING Government Body: City Council Date: Monday, August 15, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM Special Session 6:30 PM Regular Session Place of Meeting: Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified governmental body will meet at the time, date and place as set forth above. The TENTATIVE AGENDA for the meeting is as follows: 5:00 PM — SPECIAL SESSION Conducting Interviews for the Position of City Clerk 6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING Please see Attached Agenda RECEIVED 11 AUG 12 AM 8: 48 City CIcric'3 Mice Dubuque, IA 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. Kevin S. Firn -tahl, Acting City Clerk ANY VISUAL OR HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (563) 589 -4120 OR TTY (563) 690 -6678 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO: KEVIN S. FIRNSTAHL, ACTING CITY CLERK YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011, AT 5:00 PM IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK. TO: KEVIN S. FIRNSTAHL, ACTING CITY CLERK YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING TO ACT UPON SUCH BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. CONSENT ITEMS: PAGES 2 -8 D4, ROY D. B '• L, MAYOR The City Council met in special session at 5:OOp.m. on August 15, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Str -et. Present: Mayor B I , Council Members Boa‘, Corp‘, �s, Lyi, Re k, S , City on Y � 9 � � Manager Vanjdlilligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct a interviews for the position of City Clerk. Motion to adjourn:- Yays Jones Y/ Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION SPECIAL SESSION INTERVIEWS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK 7) I /0//;1- Candidates: 1. Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk, Dubuque, Iowa 2. Linda Gaul, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Earlville, Iowa 3. Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk, City of Elgin, Iowa 2 •/ � ,. /111"41-1 4. Teevie Walker, Assistant City Clerk, City of Valley Center, Kansas (P #frfoiwi' /5).2 The City Council met in regular session a 0 p.m. on August 15, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street. Present: Mayor oI, Council Members rig, Corgi rs, Jqr, s, Lyr h, Remick, S, ton, City Manager,V Milligen, City Attorney L ahl Absent: Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to conduct such business that may properly come before the Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Sister Amy Golm, Clarke University 1. Kinderpalooza Day (S PROCLAMATION 2 tember 8, 2011) 1, h /11∎ //12 i1 PRESENTATION 1. 201 low E v' on ntal E a len a Award 044)i, Sustainable Dubuque Coor• inator on Burbach to present the 2010 Iowa Environmental Excellence A and for Outstanding Environmental Leadership and Innovation. Correspondence from Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds congratulating the City of Dubuque on receiving the Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award for Outstanding Environmental Leadership and Innovation. /�'/ /(6/4/a 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. Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council proceedings of 8/1; Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/15; Historic Preservation Commission of 7/21; Investment Oversight Commission of 7/27; Zoning Advisory Commission of 8/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/28 Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of 7/28 Proofs of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7/18; List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended June 30, 2011 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims /Suits Patricia Bodnar for vehicle damage; Nicolas Davis for vehicle damage, Todd Fishnick for property damage; Rita Menadue for property damage; Michael and Nickole O'Connor for property damage; River Valley Nursery and Landscaping for payment of subcontractor work related to the Dubuque Industrial Center; Aaron Shivers for vehicle damage; John Sjobakken for property damage; Cathy Krueger for property damage; and George Weinberg for vehicle 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: Patricia Bodnar for vehicle damage; Nicholas Davis for vehicle damage, Todd Fishnick for property damage; Cathy Krueger for property damage, Rita Menadue for property damage; Kelly Schiel for personal injury; Aaron Shivers for vehicle damage; and John Sjobakken for property damage. 3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 3. Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection Accounts City Manager recommending authorization to submit delinquent water, sewer, refuse and storm water collection accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such past due accounts RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater accounts and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 4. Office of the City Assessor Communication from Richard A. Engelken, City Assessor, advising the City that the Board of Review has four appeals before the Property Assessment Appeal Board in Des Moines and four appeals filed with the Iowa District Court. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 5. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project —1502 Maple Street City Manager recommending approval acquisition of the property at 1502 Maple Street for $73,000 for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION ___ Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Milton E. Schwartz in the City f Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 4 6. Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 7 City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract from the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 7, Roofing, as completed by Geisler Brothers in the final amount of $101,020.82. RESOLUTIONS Accepting the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 7, Roofing, and Authorizing the Payment of the contract amount to the contractor. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 7. Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 8 City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Carnegie - Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 8, Elevator, as completed by Tricon Construction in the final contract amount of $132,600. RESOLUTION Accepting the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 8 and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 8. IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvements City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvements Project as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC in the final contract amount of $436,288.34. RESOLUTION Accepting the IA 32 and Asbury road Turn Lane Improvements Projec , Iowa DOT Project No. STP -32- 1(30)-- 2C -31, and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 5 9. Historic White Water Creek Bridge Phase 3 — Bridge Abutments City Manager Recommending acceptance of the improvements and authorizing payment of the contract amount of $51,837.50 to Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc. for the Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 3 - Bridge Abutments. RESOLUTION 9 Accepting the Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 3 - Bridge Abutments and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 10. 2011 Detention Basin Maintenance Program City Manager recommending approval of the final assessments for the FY2011 Detention Basin Maintenance Program. RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the Fy2011 Detention Basin Ma ntenance Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 11. Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing Company City Manager recommending an amendment to the Development Agreement with Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. and R & S Realty, LLC. RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the Dubuque Stamping & g, Manufacturin Inc. and R & S Realt Y Development Agreement LLC Develo ment A reement Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 12. Safe Community Task Force City Manager recommending that the City not adopt the preservation briefs of the National Park Service. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 6 13. Historic Preservation Commission — Four Mounds Estate Site Plan Historic Preservation Commission requesting approval of additional funding associated with the Historic District Public Improvement Project (HDPIP) - Four Mounds Estate Site Plan. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. Water and Sanitary Services Funding Request City Manager recommending the reallocation of funds to pay for a utility - related study examining the impacts of extending sewer and water to the Airport. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 15. AIMS Parking Enforcement Software Module City Manager recommending the purchase of an additional payment software module from AIMS, the Parking Division software vendor, which will enhance the online availability to customers and provide a more seamless and reliable system for the processing of payments. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. Iowa Department of Natural Resources — State Revolving Fund City Manager transmitting correspondence from Patti Cale- Finnegan, SRF Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources advising the City of Dubuque of the terms of a loan forgiveness for a portion of the Clean Water Sate Revolving Fund for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 17. Site Plan Review - 3390 Lake Ridge Drive / Rose of Dubuque, LP Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the site plan for a new, three - story, assisted living center located at 3390 Lake Ridge Drive as requested by Greg McClenahan for Rose of Dubuque, LP. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 7 18. Intermodal Transportation System — Grant Applications City Manager recommending submittal of two grant applications to provide funding for the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation System in the Historic Millwork District. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 19. Temporary Help for Processing Roofing Permits City Manager recommending approval to hire a part-time clerical worker to assist with the increased work load due to the increase in roofing permits related to the hail storm and the increase in mechanical permits due to the recent flooding, subject to a future budget amendment. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 20. General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A and Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series 2011B City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete the action required on the recent Series 2011A and 2011B bond issuance. RESOLUTION __ Appointing Registrar and Paying Agent Series 2011A RESOLUTION© Authorizing the issuance of the Bonds Series 2011A RESOLUTION Appointing Registrar and Paying Agent Series 2011B RESOLUTION Authorizing the issuance of the Bonds Series 2011B Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Nays Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors 8 21. RISE Application and Commitment of Local Match City Manager recommending approval of RISE application and commitment of local match for 7 and Commercial Streets. RESOLUTION Endorsing the submission of a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) a plication to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the construction of 7 and Commercial Streets. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Materials to be distributed Friday, August 12, 2011 22. Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM Group, Inc.) City Manager transmitting correspondence from the PFM Group, Inc., regarding the City's key credit characteristics and pricing trends. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 23. Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report City Manager submitting the Sustainable Dubuque Monthly report for July 2011. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 24. Quarterly Investment Report City Manager submitting the Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2011. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 25. Mediacom Communication from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company advising the City of a new digital adapter that all Mediacom customers will need and the associated fees as of September 15, 2011. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 9 26. Signed Contracts 1) Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project budget increase request from MWH America's Inc.; 2) Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Change Order Nos. 8 and 9 with Miron Construction Co., Inc.; 3) Tenth and Iowa Street Parking Ramp Project Change Order 009 -PS with J.P. Cullen Construction. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 27. Alcohol Compliance — Civil Penalties for Alcohol License Holders City Manager recommending acceptance of the Acknowledgement /Settlement Agreement for Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel /Champps Americana for their second violation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 28. Liquor License Refunds Request of Kurt Heine of Bulldog Billiards, Inc., for a refund of Beer and Liquor License No. LC0035994 in the amount of $422.50; and Magdaleno Arceo of Las Margarita's Restaurant for a refund of Beer and Liquor License No. LC0034263 in the amount of $422.50. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 10 29. Liquor License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit (5 -Day Special Event) to m ire Diesel Perform. /Shireman Benefit; Dubuque Jaycees; Riverfest; and Clarke University; A Class "C" Beer Permit to Ron's Discount Smokes & Beverage Center; Dubuque Quick Stop Mart, Inc.; Holy Spirit Church, and Casey's General Store #2420 and #2421 RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer /Liquor License to Knicker's Sal on (Outdoor Sale 9/10/11 and. 10/9/11); The Bank Bar & Grill; Lucky 13 Tap; Los Azteca's Mexican Restaurant; Courtside sports Bar & Grill; Star Restaurant Ultra Lounge; Chances R; Mystique Community Ice Center; The Lift; Texas Roadhouse; a Special Class "C" BW Liquor License (5 -Day Event) to Camp Albrecht Acres; a Special Class "C" BW Liquor License (14 -Day Event) to Dubuque County Fine Arts Society; a Special Class "C" BW Liquor License to Bandana's Bar -B -Q; and Tri- State Blind Society; and a Class "WBN" Native Wine License to Plaza 20 BP /Amoco; Kwik Stop Food Mart; and Ron's Discount Smokes & Beverage Center, and a Class "E" Liquor License for Casey's General Store #2520 and #2421 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 11 ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. 1. Petition to Vacate — a portion of a public alley in the1900 Block of Garfield Avenue — 9/6/11 2. Sale of Property — 2300 Washington Street — 9/6/11 3. Sale of Property — 2302 Washington Street — 9/6/11 Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 1. Petition to Vacate —1900 Block of Garfield Avenue City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for September 6, 2011 to consider a request by Brian Goranson to vacate a portion of a public alley abutting 1902, 1912, 1946, 1952, and 1956 Garfield Avenue in the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Resolution of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Tots 148A, 149A, 150A, 151A and 152A in Ham's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa RESOLUTION of Garfield Avenue Approving plat of proposed vacated alley in the 1900 block Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 9/6/11 2. Sale of Property — 2300 Washington Street City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for September 6, 2011 to consider disposal of City -owned property at 2300 Washington Street. RESOLUTION Resolution of intention to dispose of City -owned property, specifically Lot 2 o Bee Branch Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof (2300 Washington Street) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/6/11 12 3. Sale of Property — 2302 Washington Street City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for September 6, 2011 to consider disposal of City -owned p operty at 2302 Washington Street. RESOLUTION Resolution of Intention to dispose of City -owned property, specifically Lot 1 Bee Branch Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof (2302 Washington Street) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/6/11 13 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. Zoning Advisory Commission One 3 -year term through July 1, 2013 (Vacant term of Stiles) Applicant: Eugene Bird, 3357 Arrowwood Lane This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law effective January 2, 2012. Appointments to the following Boards /Commissions: Housing Commission Three 3 -year terms through August 17, 2014 (Expiring terms of Eudaley, Rogaskie, and Ronek) Applicants: Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood Street Mitzi Krey, 433 W. 3rd Street Additional Applicant Regine Ronek, 2282 White Street Ms Patricia Rogaskie, 1502 1 /2 Maple Street, has withdrawn her application Ms. Ronek currently serves on the Human Rights Commission Ms. Krey currently serves on the Human Rights Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays BOARDS /COMMISSIONS 14 1. 17)(y/ 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. R &F Suspend Readings Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays USPEND THE RULES Final Reading and Adopt Ya� Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 15 Request to Rezone -1845 Washington Street Request by Marcy and Michael Armstrong to rezone property located at 1845 Washington Street from R -2 Alternate Two - Family Residential District and C -2 Neighborhood Commercia d� ' trict to C -4 Downtown Commercial District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE 4 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified evelopment Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1845 Washington Street from C -2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District and R -2a Alternate Two - Family Residential District to C -4 Downtown Commercial District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A --tr-fw - 4r / 4 ,7S(// 7 /5( 4 vvaa "kw 4 -744 kr ,/&( we*(7'7 pfAx wo f y,f, 4rey e / 6-6( /If -l 'ari/C.7. 1- 6 *14 (kig 1(7 - qe0 iiivglutwv -I k av/ipmmii-oridlgrif , ,jr7 fr -epriopt fidyfidiwil 07-)e -1firr ( 2. Planned Residential District - 2763 University Avenue Request from Tom Kluck to amend the Planned Residential District for 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 approval subject to conditions. Citizen petition submitted by Bruce and Annabelle Schaal, 2765 Beverly Avenue, in opposition to the request. ORDINANCE 9/ 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; Motion B, Motion A ,,�� ��,�, (Simple Majority; Super Majority Needed with Conditions)---0 �('jR1/*1 ins b) �2A/ R &F Suspend Readings Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Final Reading and Adopt Yays r ,2 Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays xie /d 4,4 49 21- SPZ ) 9 P 5`P,i)/11/6-. ,51/// ?1>) avk 3. Pump Room Roof Replacement Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Pump Room Roof Replacement Project, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval of specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Pump oom Roof Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions 4. Green Industrial Supply Development Agreement and Land Sale Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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; and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION pC Approving a development agreement providing for the sale of 24,506 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West to Green Industrial Supply, Inc., and Green Industrial Properties, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Y 'V V/ Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Yay/ Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays nrim de? iiii 0/1 W/ l000y7w-A-1 7-074-5/A te. iZeh/&>c /4-4( 17 5. Paragon Square — Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes and Development Agreement Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement with Paragon Square LLC and approval of 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, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION �.:F/ Approving a Development Agreement with Paragon Square, LLC for the property located at 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue RESOLUTION d Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $350,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Yays Jones V Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 18 / a i;(7- Dubuque Regional Airport — Conservation Easement Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the disposal 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, and the City Manager recommending approval. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Na Jones Connors Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays REINSTATE THE RULES This action limits discussion to the City Council. 19 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. Every Child / Every Promise Update Vice President of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Eric Dregne, to provide an update on the activities of the Every Child / Every Promise program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays / 1// Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays aji taz tea/ h1.e M ffr /41 deP 41/4 ila idh /7/Y/A0/7 # ( 9 ) tere J.2/7, Wf/74,*,o- Ilia-‘171/.0115/ dtVz,v7 47° 2. Lake Ridge Economic Development District - Tax Increment Financing City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District to facilitate the Rose Development of the $9.3 million 70 -unit affordable assisted living facility on Lake Ridge Drive consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the City Council on August 1, 2011. ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Lake Ridge Economic Development 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 Lake Ridge Economic Development District Redevelopment Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A R &F Suspend Readings Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Final Reading and Adopt Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 21 3. Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project City Manager recommending rejection of all competitive bids received for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17 — 18 Streets between Jackson and Washington Streets. Q RESOLUTION O - Rejecting all competitive bid proposals received for the Green Alley Pe eable Pavers Project (17 — 18 Streets between Jackson and Washington Streets Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 4. Port of Dubuque Marina Project — Bid Package No. 2 City Manager recommending award of the contract to the low bidder, Portzen Construction Inc., in the amount of $1,539,000, which is 0.71 % under the estimate of probable cost. The award of the improvement contract is subject to the approval and concurrence of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Yays v izj Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays RESOLUTION 7U 7 Awarding public improvement contract for the Port of Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package 2 — Amenities Building & Site Work Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution S j � /� cp — /2') / /a-- 22 5. Spahn and Rose Lumber Company City Manager recommending the approval of a Development Agreement with Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. regarding the lease of the former City Operations and Maintenance building located at 925 Kerper Boulevard that includes a property tax rebate for the three -year life of the lease. RESOLUTION ,2r Approving a Development Agreement with Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. for the Property located at 925 Kerper Boulevard Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 6. Support of Green House Gas Reduction 2030 Target City Manager recommending approval of the 50% by 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target as presented by Green Dubuque and a community -based Task Force at the July 5, 2011 City Council Work Session. This is consistent with one of the Mayor and the City Council's top priorities, Sustainable Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve he- *0 ktv 1r a/ 7 Yays / L17 Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 1 � z� �s /4 ,v�iGs- � �,,,�� �� e/A7 akziowa_ 471 Y/i ��i /f� 5 o /0i9 &firi/o 23 4 /11r174/ /e4,,K4tieliPz' 7. Green Vision Education City Manager requesting approval to schedule a work session for Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. on the Green Vision Education program of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays, Vac Jones J Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 8. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Phase II Design City Manager requesting approval to schedule a work session for Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to review the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Phase II design. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 24 Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays l/J Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Suggested Disposition: Receive and File W fei() 14/-*Wizaiv 0/77 121/dil d(-1 20,/, fild 25 10. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project — Acquisition of Junnie & Rich's Coin City Manager recommending acquisition of a property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Cedar Street and 15 Street for $68,950 ($2,000 over the appraised value) as part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 9. Disaster Assistance Update t/`'������� City Manager submitting an update of the response to flooding from the July 27 and 28, 2011 storm. RESOLUTIO11b�d0 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Junnie & Rich's Coin in the City of Dubuque 11. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project — Acquisition of 2250 Washington Street. City Manager recommending acquisition of a duplex located at 2250 Washington Street for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION // Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2250 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 12. Engine House No. 1 City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of the Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Engine House #1, LLC, a subsidiary of Dubuque Initiatives, to Dubuque Bank & Trust Community Development Corporation to sell and rehabilitate the Engine House #1 building at 1805 Central Avenue which formerly housed the Housing Department offices. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 26 13. CARADCO Landlord, LLC — Assignment of Development Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an assignment of the Development Agreement, Downtown Rehabilitation Loan and Grants, and Waiver Agreement between the City of Dubuque and CARADCO Building, LLLP, as subsidiary of Gronen Properties, to CARADCO Landlord, LLC, a different entity formed by Gronen Properties to own the CARADCO redevelopment project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yay 1/� ✓/ Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Yays 1/j Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 27 1/1-41/4 14. CARADCO Buildin City Manager recommending a modification in the collateral provided by CARADCO Building, LLLP, now CARADCO Landlord LLLP, for the $4.5 million IFA loan. 15. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission requesting the City Council explore how widespread the lack of City Channel 8 coverage is and what can be done to increase access for the Dubuque community. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 16. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation / Friends of the Mines of Spain City Manager recommending the City enter into a Purchase Agreement with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to possibly expand the size of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center site by 52 acres and further recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate the terms of the Purchase Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City. Yays v Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve /011/1 6-4k/i/A7 if/Pb Oxe",7/3 doisof 0�e�% - t rie ") )71.40' net() hied /z Y0 I g ea )1,774&44. 28 41Jd f / / dVi 4/ / 1 0191 Arh ‘ Ne7D7 �l/hs dotfiff,A A4dRigb,41477a� %0'�G , hvj �07 1177c- COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS *,P6 .P1/ PPWe if A/Nig-- v�� /fd 1 Motion to Adjourn P/cil Via/ Yays v Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig Buol Connors Nays 242,%(, 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. Kevin S. Firnstahl Acting City Clerk August 11, 2011 29