5 21 12 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 5/21/2012
Resnick, Sutton, Brag, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch
CITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. fith Street, Dubuque
May 21, 2012
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at
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Mediacom cable system at Channel (analog) and 97 2 (digital)
WORIt SESSION
5 30 PM - Dubuque Regional Airport New Passenger Terminal Faalty
NewPassenaer Tennmal Fealdv -MW Memo Slide Presentation
REGULAR SESSION
6 30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 Mental Health Month (May 2012)
Mental Health Month Proclamation,
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non - controversial and all consent itemswill be normally voted upon in a single
motion without any separate discussion on a particular item If youwould liketo discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and be recognized by the Mayor and state the itemyou would Tike removedfromthe Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration
1 Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 5/7 and 5/8, Civil Service Minutes of 5/9, Housing Commission of 4/17, Human Rights Commission of 4/9, Investment
Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/25, Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/2
Suggested Disposition Recemeand File
City Council Minutes5 /7 City Counal Minutes 5i8 Civil Service Minutes5/9 Housing Commission Minutes4/17 Human Rights Minutes4/9
Investment Oversight Minutes 4/25 Zoning Advisory Minutes 5/2
2 Notice of Clams and Suits
Leann Marie Arlen for personal Injury, Candace Briggs for properly damage, Brian and Tracy Gallagher for property damage
Suggested Disposition Receive and Fula Refer to City Attorney
Men Claim Briggs Claim Gallagher Claim
3 Disposdion of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa
CommunitlesAssurance Pool Leann Marie Arlen for personal injury, Candace Briggsfor property damage, Brian and Tracey
Gallagher for property damage, David Jansen for property damage
Suggested Disposition Receive and Fula Concur
ICAP Claims.
4 State Hlstoncal Society of Iowa
Correspondence fromthe State Historical Society of Iowa informing the City that the Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic
District, 1460-1965 Central Avenue, will be considered by the State National Register Nominations Review Committee on June 8, 2012
at the Dubuque Masonic Temple
Suggested Disposition Receive and File
SHSI Letter
5. Citizen Petition - Dogs in City Parks
Kate Lydon of FIDO Dubuque submitting a citizen petition to allow dogs in City Parks
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Park and Recreation Commission
FIDO Dubuque Petition,
6. Citizen Petition - Residential Parking Permit District
Karen Leubka, 1160 Marjorie Circle, submitting a citizen petition on behalf of the residents of Amy Court and Lucy Drive requesting an
amendment to the Residential Parking Permit District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Citizen Petition - RPPD,
7. Dubuque County Historical Society - HRDP Grant application
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to sign the ownership form in support of the Historic Resource
Development program grant application by the Dubuque County Historical Society for $8,600 in grant funds for the interior restoration
project at the Mathias Ham House
RESOLUTION Authorizing HRDP Grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for the restoration project at Mathias Ham
House historic site
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Ham House HRDP Grant Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Ownership Form, Application,
8. BrownfieldlGrayfield Application for Caradco Landlord, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Brownfield /Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA), on behalf of Caradco Landlord, LLC
RESOLUTION Approving the Brownfield /Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credit application to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority on behalf of Caradco Landlord, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Brownfield /Gravfield Application Caradco Landlord -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Brownfield /Gravfield Application,
9. Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Accounts
City Manager recommending approval to certify delinquent water, sewer, storm water and refuse charges to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges
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(s)
Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse & Stormwater Accounts -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Assessment Notice and Resolution, List of Property Tax
Lien,
10. Enterprise Zone Commission - At -Large Appointments
City Manager recommending City Council confirmation of Dan LoBianco, Doug Stillings and Rick Stein for the three at -large positions
to serve on the Enterprise Zone Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Enterprise Zone Commission Appointments -MVM Memo At -Lame Applications Staff Memo
11. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Flood Insurance Rate Map and Study
Correspondence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) transmitting preliminary copies of the Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Dubuque County and incorporated areas for review and comment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
12. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Buyout Properties Lienholder Search Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's lienholder search agreement with Clemens, Walters, Conlon & Meyer
for the FEMA Buyout Program's Section 403 immediate threat demolition program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2011 FEMA Buyout Grant - Lienholder Search Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
13. Health Choices Administrative Services
City Manager recommending approval of the administrative services fee presented by Health Choices of $20 10 per contract per
month effective July 2, 2012 through June 30, 2014
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Health Choices Administrative Services Fee -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Administrative Services Agreement,
14. Plat of Survey - Dubuque Industrial Center West Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lots 1 and 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center West
Addition subject to waiving lot frontage for Lot 2
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey Lot 1 and Lot 2, Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition in City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Council Letter, Resolution, Applicant Materials, Staff Matenals,
15. Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 7
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No 7 subject to
waiving the lot area requirement for Lot 2
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No 7 in City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Council letter, Resolution Applicant Materials, Staff Matenals
16. Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 8
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No 8 subject to
waiving lot frontage and lot area for Lot 2
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No 8 in City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Council letter Resolution, Applicant Materials Staff Matenals,
17. Signed Contracts
Celebration Belle River Boat Docking Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Boat Docking Agreement,
18. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Chopper's Bar
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Chopper's
Bar, 601 Rhomberg Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Chopper's Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement Copy,
19. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Salsa's
Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Salsa's Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement Copy
20. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo, Police Memo, Liquor Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Loras Parkway
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 4, 2012 to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost of the Loras Parkway Project
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 ( Loras Parkway Project, Iowa DOT Project No TCSP- PA27(003)- - 93-31)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 614112
Loras Parkway Proiect -MVM Memo, Loras Parkway - Staff Memo, Loras Parkway - Resolutions,
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.
Human Rights Commission
One 3 -year term through January 1, 2013 (Vacant term of Ronek)
Applicant
Andrea Halgager, 40 Main Street
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, and application is compliant with the gender requirement
Appointments to be made at this meeting:
Electrical Code Board
Two 3 -year terms through May 21, 2015 (Expiring terms of Schmidt and Uhlirch)
Applicants
Robert Schmidt, 2184 Orchard Drive
Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Road
Historic Preservation Commission
1 three -year term through July 1, 2012 (Vacant at -large term of Knight)
Applicant
Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Drive
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, and the vacancy has been posted for 90 days
Boards Overview Sheet, Boards Latest Listing Electncal Board Applications, HPC Application, HRC Application, 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 - 3399 Eagle Point Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at 3399 Eagle Point Drive from R -1 Single Family
Residential District to AG Agricultural District as requested by Robert and Leann McDonald and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 3399 Eagle Point Drive from R -1 Single - Family Residential District to AG Agricultural District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Council letter Ordinance, Applicant Materials, Staff Materials
2. Request to Rezone - 890 Cedar Cross Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property at 890 Cedar Cross Road from CS Service & Wholesale
District to C -3 General Commercial District as requested by Catherine George and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 890 Cedar Cross Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C -3 General Commercial
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Council letter, Ordinance Applicant Materials Staff Materials,
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. Advertisement of Bond Sale - Series 2012C and 2012D
City Manager recommending approval of the advertisement for the sale of Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series 2012C and
General Obligation Bonds Series 2012D and approval of the electronic bidding procedures
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of $6,965,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 20120 and $7,595,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012D, approving electronic bidding procedures, and authorizing distribution of a Preliminary Official
Statement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2012 Series C &D GO Bonds Advertisement for Sale -MVM Memo 2012 Series C & D GO Bonds Advertisement for Sale 2012 Senes C & D
GO Bonds Advertisement for Sale - Resolution 2012 Series C &D GO Bonds Advertisement for Sale - Bond Counsel Letter, 2012 Senes C &D
GO Bonds Advertisement for Sale - Draft Preliminary Official Statement,
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