12 5 11 City Council Agenda
ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 12/5/2011
Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton
CITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building, Council Chambers
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
December 5, 2011
REGULAR SESSION
WORK SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Draft Intermodal Center Design Concepts
The Regular Session will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Intermodal Project-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Design Concepts,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Temple Beth El
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
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 10/25, City Council of 11/21, Civic Center Commission of 9/26, Community
Development Advisory Commission of 10/19, Transit Advisory Board of 11/17
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of November 17, 2011
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Meeting of November 7, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Arts Commission Minutes, Council Proceedings, Civic Center Minutes, Communiy Development Minutes, Transit Advisory Board Minutes,
Library Board Update #96,
2.
Notice of Claims and Suits
Judge Real Estate for property damage, Marylin Kennedy for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims and Suits
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: Judge Real Estate, LLC for property damage, Marylin Kennedy for property damage, Roger Ruh for
vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project, as
completed by Skyline Trucking & Storage, Inc., in the final contract amount of $32,320.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Installation Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2011 CDBG Access Ramp-MVM Memo, 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Acceptance - Staff Memo, 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Acceptance -
Resolution, 2011 CDBG Access Ramp Acceptance - Project Close-Out Form,
5. 2011 Drain Tile Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2011 Drain Tile Project improvements and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount of $16,865.64 to Connolly Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the 2011 Drain Tile Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2011 Drain Tile-MVM Memo, 2011 Drain Tile Project - Staff Memo , 2011 Drain Tile Project - Resolution, 2011 Drain Tile Project - Project
Close-Out Form,
6.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Dubuque
Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SRO Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , SRO Contract 2011-2012,
7.
RISE Funding Agreement - East 7th Street Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of a project agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for RISE funding to
reconstruct East 7th Street in downtown Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Approving an agreement for R.I.S.E. funding with the Iowa Department of Transportation relating to redevelopment of
East 7th Street in downtown Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7th Street RISE-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Site Map, Resolution, RISE Project Agreement,
8. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Acquisition of 2420 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase property at 2420 Washington Street from Don and Joyce Schoenberger for the
appraised value of $69,000 as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Don and Joyce Schoenberger in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2420 Washington St Acquisition-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Bee Branch, 2420 Washington - Resolution, Bee Branch, 2420 Washington -
Exhibit A,
9. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Acquisition of 2239 Prince Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase property at 2239 Prince Street from Kim Kluga for the appraised value of $64,000
as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Kim Kluga in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2239 Prince St-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Bee Branch - 2239 Prince, Resolution, Bee Branch Acquisition - 2239 Prince Street, Exhibit,
10. Code of Ordinances - Supplement No 6.
City Clerk submitting Supplement No. 6 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which includes Ordinance Nos. 37-11, 43-11, 46-
11, and 47-11.
RESOLUTION
Adopting Supplement No. 6 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Code Supplement No. 6 - Staff Memo, Code of Ordinances - Supplement No. 6, Code Supplement No. 6 - Resolution,
11.
Green Industrial Supply, Inc. - Iowa Values Funds (IVF)
City Manager recommending authorizing a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Iowa Values Funds
(IVF) Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of Green Industrial Supply, Inc.
RESOLUTION
Approving an Iowa Values Fund financial assistance contract by and among the Iowa Department of Economic
Development, the City of Dubuque and Green Industrial Supply, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Green Industrial-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, IEDA Green Industrial Contract,
12. Dubuque County Cooperative Winter Maintenance Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the new Cooperative Winter Maintenance Agreement between the City and County of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Winter Road Maintenance-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , 28 E Agreement ,
13. Friends of the Mines of Spain Recognition
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the National Association for Interpretation informing the City that the Friends of the
Mines of Spain has received an award for Excellence in Interpretive Support.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Press Release-Friends of Mines of Spain Award, NAI Award Plaque,
14. Healthy Homes & Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of Health and the Iowa Department of Public
Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse
Association for services related to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Childhood Lead Poisoning-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , IDPH Contract 2011-2012, Subcontract between City and VNA, Subcontract between
City and County Board of Health,
15. Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Assessment
Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
informing the City's that it's Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control program has received a Green designation and that it's overall
program performance is outstanding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Healthy Homes Report,
16. 2011 Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement Programs
City Manager recommending the levy of special assessments for the second half of the 2011 Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement
Programs in the total amount of $867.50, which is being levied against eight separate parcels of property.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for second half of 2011 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(s)
Weed_Garbage_Junk Liens-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Resolution, Property Lien Spreadsheet for 2nd half 2011,
17. Medicacom Communications
Correspondence from Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Lee Grassley correcting the amount
of rate change stated in correspondence dated November 8, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Correction - Letter,
18. Pet Data, Inc. - Contract Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of a renewal agreement with PetData, Inc. for the pet licensing service that processes the sale
of all dog and cat licenses in the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PetData_MVM Memo, Staff Memo , PetData Contract,
19. Proudly Accessible Dubuque - Quarterly Update
City Manager transmitting the quarterly update from Proudly Accessible Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Proudly Accessible Dubuque Letter,
20.
Raymond Place / Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair
City Manager is recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Raymond Place/Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair
Project, as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the final contract amount of $225,796.54, and adoption of the Final Schedule
of Assessments.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Raymond Place/Maiden Lane retaining wall repair project and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION
Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the Raymond Place / Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Raymond Place-MVM Memo, Raymond Place/Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair - Staff Memo, Raymond Place/Maiden Lane Retaining Wall
Repair - Resolution, Raymond Place/Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair - Assessments, Raymond Place/Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair -
Letter ,
21. Citizen Petition - Red Light / Speed Enforcement Cameras
Will Johnson submitting a citizen petition in opposition to the proposed red light / speed enforcement cameras.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Citizen Peitition,
22. Dubuque Terminals - Amendment to Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
Dubuque Terminals, Inc. (The Ice Harbor Lease).
RESOLUTION
Approving a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Terminals,
Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Newt Lease-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Exhibit A-Lease Parcels A & B, Resolution, First Amendment,
23. Crescent Community Health Center - Immediate Facility Improvement Grant
City Manager submitting correspondence to the Health Resources and Services Administration in support of Crescent Community
Health Center's application for an Immediate Facility Improvement grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Ltr of Support for Crescent Community Health Center,
24. 10th & Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 10th & Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters
Expansion Project, as completed by J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc., in the final contract amount of $7,906,417.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the 10th and Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Parking Ramp Acceptance - MVM Memo, Parking Ramp Acceptance - Staff Memo, Parking Ramp Acceptance - resolution, Parking Ramp
Acceptance - Engineer's Certificate,
25.
Dubuque Racing Association
City Manager recommending approval of the refinancing of the existing Dubuque Racing Association debt at more favorable terms with
the same lenders, American Trust and Savings Bank and Dubuque Bank & Trust as requested by Dubuque Racing Association
President and CEO, Jes³s Avil¬s.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DRA Refinancing-MVM Memo, DRA Refinancing -Memo,
26. Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Brookings Institution, the Hitachi Corporation, and the American Association for
the Advancement of Science thanking Mayor Buol for participating in the closing discussion of the Eco-Engineering: Building
Sustainable Cities forum on October 6, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Letter from Brookings Institute,
27. City of Dubuque State Legislative Issues for the 2012 Session
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's State of Iowa Legislative Priorities to be adopted by the City Council
and presented to legislators at the annual Legislative Dinner on December 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand River Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2012 State Legislative Issues-MVM Memo, 2012 State Legislative Issues,
28.
Platinum Holdings, LLC- Debt Refinancing
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Platinum Holdings, LLC (The Grand Harbor) to refinance their debt.
RESOLUTION
Approving Consent and Subordination to Third Mortgage Agreement for Platinum Holdings, LLC in favor of American
Trust & Savings Bank and approving an amendment to First Mortgage Agreement with American Trust & Savings Bank
RESOLUTION
Approving Consent and Subordination to Second Mortgage Agreement for Platinum Holdings, LLC in Favor or E.C.I.A
Business Growth, Inc.
RESOLUTION
Approving an Assignment of Amended Development Agreement, Assignment of Lease, and Assignment of Parking
Use Agreement to ECIA Business Growth, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Platinum Holdings-MVM Memo, Platinum Holdings Staff Memo, Rix Letter, Resolution Approving Consent Third Mortgage,
ResolutionApprovingConsentSecondMortgage, ResolutionApprovingAssignmentAmendedDALeaseParkingUseAgree,
FirstAmendmentMortgage&SecurityAgreement, Mortgage&SecurityAgreement, Consent&SubordinationSecondMortgage,
AssignmentAmendedDA, AssignmentLease, AssignmentParkingUseAgreement, OpenEndRealEstateMortgage,
Consent&SubordinationToMortgage,
29.
Brownfields Grant Application
City Manager recommending submittal of an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $400,000 in financial
assistance in doing Brownfield Assessment in the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Brownfields Assessment-MVM Memo, Brownfields Grant Application,
30. Watershed Management Authority - Phase I Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of a $24,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the purpose
of creating a Watershed Management Authority Board for the Catfish Creek Watershed.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant award in the amount of $24,500 for the creation of a
Watershed Management Authority Board for the Catfish Creek Watershed
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Watershed - MVM Memo, Watershed - Staff Memo, Watershed Grant Document, Watershed Grant Signature Page, Watershed Management
Resolution, Watershed Management Authority Board Staff Memo,
31. 10th and Central Avenue Parking Facility - Adoption of Mortgage
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution adopting the First Priority Mortgage required by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Department of Economic Development Administration relative to their grant award of $1.5 million towards the construction
of the Central Avenue Parking Ramp.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement and Mortgage in favor of the U.S. Department Of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration related to EDA Award # 05-01-04941 for the construction of the 10th and Central Parking
Facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Central Avenue Ramp-MVM Memo, Central Ramp US Dept of Commerce Mortgage Agreement, Central Ramp EDA Mortgage Resolution,
32. Signed Contracts
A) Giese Roofing Short Form Contract for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement; B) Strand Associates, Inc., Amendment No.5 for
the Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Giese Roofing_Fire Station No. 5, Strand Associates WPCP Amendment No. 5,
33.
Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class "LB" (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags; a Class "C"
Beer/Liquor License to Pepper Sprout, Inc.; a Class "B" Wine to Hy-Vee # 2; and a Class "WBN" Native Wine to the Engraved Gift
Collection and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee # 2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Staff Memo - Liquor License Renewals, Liquor Resolution, Beer Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Bonson Block, LLC - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 19, 2011 to consider a proposed development agreement with
Bonson Block, LLC for property at 356 Main Street.
RESOLUTION
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 Bonson Block
L.L.C., and providing for the publication of notice thereof .
Suggested Disposition: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 12/19/11
Bonson Block-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Location Map, Resolution, Bonson Block Development Agreement,
2. Scale House Building Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Project, and further recommends
that a public hearing be set for January 3, 2012.
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 (Purina Drive Weigh Scale House
Building Project)
Suggested Disposition: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s); Public Hearing 1/3/12
Purina Dr Scale House-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Initiate Resolution. Purina Drive Scale House Project,
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
applicant
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions;
appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Human Rights Commission
Two 3-year terms through January 1, 2015 (Expiring terms of Allen and Stewart)
Applicants:
Anthony Allen, 1725 Delhi Street
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit Street
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law effective January 1, 2012.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One 1-year term through December 31, 2012 (Expiring terms of Chavenelle and Twining)
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane
Connie Twinning, 421 N. Booth Street
Boards Overview Sheet, Boards Latest Listing, Human Rights Applications, Mediacom Foundation Applications, Gender Balance City
Breakdown, Gender Balance Law, Gender Balance Q&A Sheet,
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Request to Rezone - 2155 Rockdale Road
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval to rezone property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District t0 C-3 General Commercial District as requested by Joe Zwack, Triple J Land Co. LLC / Daryl
Biechler, DSD Properties.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 2155 Rockdale Road from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to C-3 General
Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2155 Rockdale Road Rezone-MVM Memo, Memo to City Manager, ordinance 12_5_11, signed acceptance form, Memoandum of Agreement,
application form, Zoning Advisory Commission Letter to Council, vicinity map, staff report, C-3 General Commercial description, ordinance 11-
21-11, petition in opposition, Suggested Motion,
2. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 in General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds for Greater Downtown Improvements and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
City Manager Memo - $5,000,000 GO UR Bonds Public Hearing, Staff Memo - $5,000,000 UR Bonds Public Hearing, Noth Letter - $5,000,000
UR Bonds Public Hearing, Resoultion - $5,000,000 UR Bonds Public Hearing, 11/21/11 Material-$5,000,000 GO Bonds-MVM Memo, 11/21/11
Material-GO UR Bonds - Staff Memo, 11/21/11 Material-GO UR Bonds Noth Letter, 11/21/11 Material-GO UR Bonds - Resolution,
3. General Obligation Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for
Essential Corporate Purposes and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
City Manager Memo - $9,000,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing, Staff Memo - $9,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing, Noth Letter - $9,000,000 GO
Bonds Public Hearing, Resolution - $9,000,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing, 11/21/11 Material-$9,000,000 GO Bonds-MVM Memo, 11/21/11
Material-GO Corporate Bonds - Staff Memo, 11/21/11 Material-GO Corporate Bonds - Noth Letter, 11/21/11 Material-GO Corporate Bonds -
Resolution,
4. Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost
of $1,170,411 for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Bee Branch Overlook-MVM Memo, Overlook Project - Staff Memo, Bee Branch Overlook - Resolution, Bee Branch Overlook - 11.07.11
Council, Bee Branch Overlook - Exhibit, Bee Branch Overlook - E-Mail,
5. Lower Bee Branch Floating Island Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost
of $198,495 for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Bee Branch Floating Island-MVM Memo, Floating Island - Staff Memo, Floating Island - Resolution , Floating island - 11.07.11 Council, Floating
Island - Exhibit, Floating Island - E-Mail,
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. Project Concern Assistance and Expense Reports
Project Concern Executive Director Nancy Lewis to provide a verbal report on the assistance and expenses of the July 2011 storm
event.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Project Concern - MVM Memo, Project Concern - Report,
2. Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project
City Manager recommending award of the Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project contract to the low bidder,
Floor Show Companies, in the amount of $89,358.
RESOLUTION
Awarding Contract (Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project )
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
GRC Carpet-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Grand River Center Ex Hall Carpet Repl Bid List, Resolution,
3.
2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Buy-Out
City Manager recommending approval to submit the City of Dubuque's 2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Buyout
Application in the amount of $673,718 for four flood damages properties in the Mason Road/Old Mill Road area.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing HMPG grant application for acquisition of flood-damaged properties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant-MVM Memo, Memo to City Manager, resolution, property owner list, vicinity map, application part 1, application
part 2, applicatoin part 3,
4. A.Y. McDonald - Financial Assistance Application
City Manager recommending authorization to submit an application for financial assistance to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority on behalf of A.Y. McDonald for a major expenditure at the Dubuque facility.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the filing of an application for state financial assistance on behalf of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
AY MdDonald-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Business Financial Assist Application,
5. Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Position
City Manager recommending approval to increase the Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator from a part-time 10 hours per week (.25
FTE) position to a part-time 20 hours per week (.5 FTE position).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Arts and Cultural Affairs-MVM Memo, Staff Memo ,
6. Purchase of Services - Survey of Iowa Cities
City Manager submitting research how contracts for purchase of services are handled by other cities in Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Purchase of Services-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Attachment I - POS Survey, Attachment II - Historical Information, Attachment III - Memo
dated March 11, 2008, Attachment IV - Karla Braig Memo, Attachment V - POS-Human Services, Attachment VI - New POS Requests Not
Funded or Partially Funded, Attachment VI - Community Development Advisory Commission Info,
7. Operation New View Community Action Agency
Correspondence from Operation New View Executive Director M. Thomas Stoval requesting City representation on the Agency's
Board of Directors for 2012. Currently Council Members Lynn Sutton and David Resnick, and City Manager designee Assistant Budget
Director Jason Hartman.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Operation New View Letter,
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