Minutes_City Council Proceedings 1 3 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2012 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol (via phone), Mayor Pro -Tem Jones; Council Members Braig,
Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
SWEARING IN
Mayor Pro -Tem Ric Jones swore in 2nd Ward City Council Member Karla Braig and
At -Large City Council Member David Resnick.
PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 16, 2012) was accepted by Mary Ann Conzett
on behalf of the Faces and Voices.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 12/19, Housing Code
Appeals Board of 11/15, Transit Advisory Board of 12/8; Library Board of Trustees
Update from meeting of 12/14; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/5.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims and Suits: Daniel Davis for vehicle damage, Jeffrey Glenn Holt for
personal injury, Joseph Jacobsmeier for vehicle and property damage, Ron and Diane
Streif for vehicle damage, Wulfekuhle Injection and Plumbing for materials and labor.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
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: Joseph Jacobsmeier for property and vehicle damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Special Assessment - 1104 Riverview Street: City Manager recommending approval
to assess $11,915.36 to the property at 1104 Riverview, for demolition, water service
removal, weed removal and publication of notice in the Telegraph Herald. Upon motion
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the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 1 -12 Adopting the Schedule
of Special Assessment for a lien against the property at 1104 Riverview Drive and
directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessment to the County Treasurer
and to publish notice thereof was adopted.
Request for Proposals - 9th & 11th Streets One -Way to Two -Way Conversion and
Downtown Traffic Analysis: City Manager recommending issuance of a Request for
Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified firms interested in providing professional services for
the 9th Street & 11th Street One -Way to Two -Way Conversion. This will also include a
comprehensive downtown traffic study. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program (TCSP) Application:
City Manager recommending approval to submit a grant application for a $600,000
grant from the Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program to assist
in the cost of converting 9th and 11th Streets from one -way to two -way streets. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Final Plat - Liberty Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
rescinding Resolution No. 310 -11 and re- approval of the Final Plat of Liberty
Subdivision. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 2-
12 Authorizing the re- approval of the Final Plat of Liberty Subdivision of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Healthcare Analytics Proposal for Actuarial Services: City Manager recommending
approval of the acceptance of the Proposal for Actuarial Services for the City of
Dubuque prepared by Healthcare Analytics to negotiate reimbursement arrangements
for Finley and Mercy Hospitals and authorization for the City Manager to sign the
Proposal Memorandum. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Approve Acquisition of Police K9 and Accept Grant from K9s 4COPS: City Manager
recommending acquisition of Police K9 and acceptance of a grant from K9s 4COPS.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
2012 Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager requesting adoption of the 2012
Federal Legislative Priorities. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report - December 2011: City Manager submitting the
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report for December 2011. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
Housing Code Appeals Board: Commissioner Bill Kinsella submitting his resignation
from the Housing Code Appeals Board. Upon motion the document was received and
filed and the resignation accepted.
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Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Accounts: City Manager
recommending adopting of a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify the grass
and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 3 -12 Authorizing the City to
collect delinquent grass and weed cutting 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, was adopted.
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Assessments: City Manager
recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify the 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 4 -12 Authorizing the
City to collect delinquent vacant and abandoned building and problem property charges
in accordance with Title 6 -6 -3B1 h; Title 6 -6 -4B3 & Title 6 -6B of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation - Highway Corridor Preservation Notice of
Renewal: City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Iowa Department of
Transportation regarding their intent to renew the Corridor Preservation Zone in
Dubuque County along U.S. 20 from the Peosta interchange easterly to the intersection
with the Northwest Arterial in Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received and
filed.
Citizen Correspondence - Traffic Cameras: Correspondence from Gary Hughes of
Marion, Iowa, regarding the legality of traffic cameras. Upon motion the document was
received and filed.
Global Smart City Summit: City Manager submitting information on Mayor Roy D.
Buol's participation in the Global Smart City Summit, December 14 -16, 2011 in Tainan,
Taiwan. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Signed Contracts: A) Contract with R &R Mills Trucking Company for removal of top
soil at the former Dubuque Packing Plant parking lot site, B) Contract with McCullough
& Associates for schedule analysis related to the Water Pollution Control Plant
Modification Project, C) Contract with KJVWV Engineering Consultants for close -out
activities related to the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project, D) Contract
with the Iowa Department of Economic Development Authority for CDBG Watershed
Management Authority Phase I. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Alcohol License Renewals: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 5 -12 Approving the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to
United Automobile Workers #94, and a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hartig Drug Store #4;
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and Resolution No. 6 -12 Approving the issuance of a Class "B" Hotel /Motel Liquor
License to Chammps Americana, a Class "C" Beer /Liquor License to Breezer's Pub,
and a Class "B" Wine Permit to Hartig Drug Store #4 were adopted.
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicants were 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.
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission: 2 three -year terms through February
1, 2015 (expiring terms of Jochum and McNamara). Applicants: Jeffrey Jochum, 3750
Aerostar Drive; Patrick McNamara, 1041 Shady Oaks Drive. Mr. Jochum and Mr.
McNamara both spoke in support of their respective appointments.
Appointments to the following Boards /Commissions:
Housing Code Appeals Board: One 3 -year term through January 11, 2015 (Expiring
term of Miller). Applicant: Fred Miller, 2462 Central Avenue. Motion by Braig to appoint
Fred Miller to the Housing Code Appeals Board for a 3 -year term through January 11,
2015. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One 3 -year term through July 1, 2012
(Vacant term of Melendez). Applicant: Ashlie Simonson, 44 S. Algona Street. Motion by
Braig to appoint Ashlie Simonson to the remainder of a 3 -year term through July 1,
2012. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, between Jackson and
Washington Streets): Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost; adopt the
Resolution of Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets);
and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 7 -12 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th,
Between Jackson & Washington Streets); Resolution No. 8 -12 Resolution with respect
to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the Green Alley Permeable
Pavers Project (17th - 18th, Between Jackson & Washington Streets); and Resolution
No. 9 -12 Approving Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, Between Jackson & Washington Streets).
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
A.Y. McDonald State Assistance - Application Amendment: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider modifying the application for financial assistance
submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of A.Y. McDonald and
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the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 10 -12 Approving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement
relating thereto with A.Y. McDonald Mfg., Co. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7 -0.
Senator Harkin - Historic Federal Building Lease Renewal: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a nine -year lease extension with Senator Harkin for
office space in the Historic Federal Building and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
11 -12 Approving the disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of
Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Federal Government on
behalf of Senator Harkin. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Building Project: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Project and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 12 -12 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contact, and estimated
cost for the Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Building Project. Seconded by Resnick.
Responding to questions from City Council, Public Works Manager Don Vogt stated that
the current building is inadequate in terms of no restroom, water, or sewer connections
and has been cited by the Corps of Engineers. The new building is intended to be a
permanent facility. Motion carried 7 -0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Five Flags Center Annual Report and Activities Update: City Manager transmitting
the Annual Report for Five Flags. Five Flags Manager Joyce White, who is employed by
SMG, the private management company for Five Flags, made a verbal presentation to
the City Council on the update of activities in the current fiscal year and plans for the
future. Highlights included financial and budget information, review of past and
upcoming events, and community relations efforts. Motion by Connors to receive and
file documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Blue Zones Project Application - Commitment Letters: City Manager recommending
approval and execution of commitment letters for the Blue Zones Project by the
individual City Council Members, the City Manager and the Public Health Specialist.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Braig. Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan introduced members
of the Blue Zone Project Team. Motion carried 7 -0.
Sustainable Dubuque - Request for Work Session: City Manager requesting setting
the date for the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work session for Monday, February 20,
at 5:00 p.m. to be held in Council Chambers. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
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documents and set the work session for February 20 at 5:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on the upcoming opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics on
January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Harbor Hotel.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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