9 4 12 City Council AgendaREGULAR SESSION
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PROCLAMATIONS)
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2. Dubuque OlkobeReet DW(September 15, M14
PRESENTATIONS)
1. 2012 an Otympice PeRmmance Awards
Police Chief M ark Datsking to present the 2012 KaObn ns Performance Awards to OR Handler Officer Brian Wullwebe, and his OR
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CONSENTPEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be ruulme and non controversial and all consent items will normally voted upon in asingle
motion witho I any separate discussion on a pat item If you wawa like to discus one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and be recognized by the M ever and sale the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Repotle Surritel
Ads and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission S24 Cry muncit pmc degree of 000 Community Development Advisory Commission
of 0115, Historic Preservation Commission 0n16 Human Rights Commslon of 7S Library Board of Trustees minutes of S23 and
Board update of S23 and 023, Long Range Planning Addlsery Commission of 0n15, Mscbanlal Board of we Bare Community
Advisory Committee of SO Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of By
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REGULAR SESSION
630 PM
PEE OGE O F ALLE FIAT CE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
SWEARING IN
Mayo, Boor to Swear In Mayo, Pro Tam Kevin Lynch September 2012 April
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Voiree from the Waeboum -Break the Paradigm Orye(Smtember 8 October 5, 2012)
2. Dubuque OlkobeReet DW(September 15, M14
PRESENTATIONS)
1. 2012 an Otympice PeRmmance Awards
Police Chief M ark Datsking to present the 2012 KaObn ns Performance Awards to OR Handler Officer Brian Wullwebe, and his OR
partner "Buy
c"
CONSENTPEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be ruulme and non controversial and all consent items will normally voted upon in asingle
motion witho I any separate discussion on a pat item If you wawa like to discus one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and be recognized by the M ever and sale the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Repotle Surritel
Ads and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission S24 Cry muncit pmc degree of 000 Community Development Advisory Commission
of 0115, Historic Preservation Commission 0n16 Human Rights Commslon of 7S Library Board of Trustees minutes of S23 and
Board update of S23 and 023, Long Range Planning Addlsery Commission of 0n15, Mscbanlal Board of we Bare Community
Advisory Committee of SO Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of By
Suggested Disposition: Rereirve and File
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7/9, Library Board Minutes 7/26, Library Board Update 7/26, Library Board Update 8/23, Long Range Planning Minutes 8/15, Mechanical Board
Minutes 8/9, Safe Community Minutes 5/9, Proof - City Council Proceedings 8/6,
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
American Concessions for property damage, Monica Halverson for vehicle damage, and Steven Kaiser for property damage, and
James Schueller for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Americana Concessions Claim, Halverson Claim, Kaiser Claim, Schueller Claim,
3. Disposition of Claims
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: Americana Concessions for property damage, Monica Halverson for vehicle damage, Steven Kaiser for
property damage, and James Schueller for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. City of Hamilton, Ohio
Correspondence and proclamation from Joshua Smith, City Manager of Hamilton, Ohio, thanking the City of Dubuque for welcoming
their delegation and providing a tour of Dubuque on July 28 -30, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Hamilton Proclamation,
5. Flexsteel Industries - Acceptance of Sidewalk Easement
City Manager recommending acceptance of the easement for a sidewalk across Flexsteel Industries, Inc. at the southwest corner of
Bell and 5th Streets.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Grant of Easement for sidewalk through, under and across part of Lot 1 of 1 of Adams Company's 4th
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Flexsteel Industries Acceptance of Easement for Sidewalk -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Acceptance Resolution, Grant of Easement for Sidewalk,
Sidewalk Easement Exhibits,
6. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Fischer Lanes
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Fischer
Lanes, 880 Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fischer Lanes Alcohol Compliance Settlement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement copy,
Dubuque Industrial Center North - Acceptance of Storm Sewer and Access Easements
City Manager is recommending acceptance of storm sewer and access easements from 2013 Dubuque, LLC for existing storm sewer
and access across Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center North Second Addition.
RESOLUTION Accepting the grant of an easement for storm sewer and access through, over and across a part of Lot 1 of Dubuque
Industrial Center North Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Accept Fed Ex (2013 Dubuge) Storm Sewer and Access Easements -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Supporting Document,
8. Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment - International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234
City Manager recommending approval of a ten hour per day and four day work week for full -time Public Safety Dispatchers through
September 30, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Operating Engineers Amendment- MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Amendment,
9. Dubuque Regional Airport - Land Acquisition Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the land acquisition plat for the land acquired from Ronald and Ellen Hartman.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township
88 North, Range 2 East of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township
88 North, Range 2 East of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Approval of Land Acquisition Plat -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Resolution - NW, Consent to Plat- NW, Resolution - SW, Consent to Plat - SW,
10. Consent Decree Semiannual Report
City Manager recommending submittal of the September 2012 Semiannual Report for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Consent Decree.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Consent Decree Semiannual Report-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Consent Decree Semi - Annual Report,
11. Gallagher Benefit Services - Consulting and Actuarial Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services for
benefit consulting and actuarial services effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014, and authorize the City Manager to sign the
Amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Gallagher Benefit Consulting & Actuarial Services -MVM Memo, Gallagher Benefit Services Memo, Gallagher Benefit Services Agreement,
12. Statewide Program for Monitoring Post- Construction Controls - Letter of Support
City Manager recommending that the City send a letter of general support for a statewide effort to help track and inspect post -
construction controls and to create an on -line database that all inspectors can use.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Statewide Program for Monitoring Post - Construction Controls Letter of Support-MVM Memo, Staff Memo & Letter of Support,
13. Volunteer Generation Fund Grant
City Manager recommending that the City accept a Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Award from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer
Service, which will allow the City to use volunteering as a strategy to meet some of the Safe Community Task Force
Recommendations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Recommendation -MVM Memo, Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Memo, Volunteer Generation Grant
Negotiated, Negotiation Response,
14. Fiscal Year 2012 City Street Financing Report
City Manager recommending approval of the City Street Financing Report for Fiscal Year 2012.
RESOLUTION Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2012 City Street Financing Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
FY12 City Street Financing Report-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Report,
15. Purchase of Services Agreement - Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
City Manager recommending execution of a contract with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to provide a Home Advocate
for the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Green and Healthy Homes POS -MVM Memo, Staff memo, Purchase of Service Agreement,
16. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) - 2012 Annual Report
Iowa MRPC Chair John Goodmann submitting the 2012 Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission's annual report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
MRPC 2012 Annual Report,
17. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Correspondence from Luis Rodgriguez of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Engineering Management Branch,
providing the City with information on the appeals process and notification of publication for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and
Flood Insurance Study (FIS) determinations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
FEMA - FIRM & FIS Appeals Letter,
18. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission / Investment Oversight Commission
Commissioner John King submitting his resignation to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and the Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission due to a change in residency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
King Resignation Letter,
19. Housing Commission
Commissioner Dave Kapler submitting his resignation to the Housing Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Kapler Resignation Letter,
20. Iowa Municipal Professionals Academy
Correspondence from Cindy Kendall of the ISU Extension and Outreach, Office of State and Local Programs thanking the City for
supporting the attendance of City Clerk Kevin Firnstahl and Assistant City Clerk Trish Gleason at the 2012 Iowa Municipal
Professionals Academy.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Kendall IMPA Letter,
21. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Correspondence from Shannon Steinbauer, Government Technical Representative for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development advising that the City's Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program has received an overall performance rating of
100 out of 100 and providing some instruction on the program's relationship to the Green and Healthy Homes Initiatives.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Healthy Homes Letter,
22. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 10
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 10 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which adopts Ordinance Nos.
35 -12, 36 -12, 37 -12, 38 -12, 39 -12, 40 -12, and 41 -12 as adopted by the City Council through August 20, 2012.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 10 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Staff Memo, Code Supplement No. 10, Resolution,
23. Dubuque Main Street - Resolution of Support
City Manager recommending approval of the Program Agreement between Dubuque Main Street, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Department of Economic Development.
RESOLUTION of support and financial commitment for the Main Street Program in Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DMS Resolution of Support - MVM Memo, Agreement, Resolution,
24. IBM Research - Amendment to Joint Development Agreement
City Manager recommending an amendment to the existing Joint Development Agreement with IBM Research to support a
Department of Energy Smart Grid Data Access Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
IBM Research Amendment to Joint Development Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Final Joint Development Agreement,
25. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Contract with A &G Electric for the North End Neighborhood Trail Lighting Project and Stackis Construction for the Fire Hydrant
Repainting Project Phase II 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
A &G Electric Contract, Stackis Construction Contract,
26. Signed Contracts
Contract with Davis Construction for the Allison- Henderson Park Building Remodel and Digital Designs for exterior bus decal
advertising production.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Davis Construction Contract, Digital Designs Contract,
27. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine license applications 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 Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
Vacate of Property - 2500 Kerper Blvd. (Key City Plating)
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for September 17, 2012, to consider vacation of a lot known as Lot 2A of
McGraw -Hill, Key City Plating Replat.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a portion of Kerper Boulevard, to be known as Lot 2A of McGraw -Hill
Key City Plating Replat in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque, County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 9117112
Vacate Petition Kerper Blvd at Key City Plating -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution & Notice of Hearing, Map, Plat,
2. Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending the first Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for September 17, 2012.
RESOLUTION Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 9117112
Setting Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment - MVM Memo, Staff memo, Resolution, Notice of Hearing, Amendment
Detail,
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.
Cable Television Commission
One 3 -year term through July 1, 2015 (Vacant term of Herrig)
Applicant:
Kathleen McMullen, 1308 Curtis St.
Civic Center Commission
One 3 -year term through June 29, 20123 (Vacant term of Field)
Applicant:
Kirstin Pope, 5388 Park Place
Housing Commission
One 3 -year terms through August 17, 2014 (Vacant Term of Krey)
Applicant:
Rick J. Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. #104
Human Rights Commission
Two 3 -year terms through January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2015 (Vacant Terms of Krey and Hansen)
Applicants:
Rick J. Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. #104
Howard Lee III, 516 Lincoln Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Zoning Advisory Commission
Two 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015 (Vacant terms of Hardie and Miller)
Applicants:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. #104
Stephen Hardie, 62 Freemont Ave.
Charles Miller, 7010 Asbury Rd.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Boards Overview Sheet, Boards Latest Listing, Cable TV Commission Application, Civic Center Advisory Commission Application, Housing
Commission Application, Human Rights Commission Applications, Zoning Advisory Board Applications, Gender Balance Law, Gender Balance
- City Breakdown, 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
Request to Amend Planned Unit Development - Asbury Plaza (Tabled from June 18, 2012)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by O'Connor & Thomas, P.C., Asbury Dubuque, LC, and
Richardson Investments, LLC to amend the Asbury Plaza Planned Unit Development to allow for a right -in /right -out access to the
Northwest Arterial and to amend the list of permitted uses, height and sign regulations and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
Correspondence from O'Connor & Thomas on behalf of the developers requesting that the application be withdrawn from
consideration.
City Manager advising that City staff has no objection to the request for withdrawal.
ORDINANCE
As recommended by the Zoning Advisory Commission OR as recommended by the City Manager
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code by rescinding Ordinances 4 -96, 44 -99, 97-
02, 41 -03, 51 -05 and 65 -06, which established regulations for Asbury Plaza, a planned unit development with a Planned Commercial
Designation, located at the northwest corner of Highway 32 and Asbury Road and now being amended to allow vehicle sales and
vehicle service or repair as permitted uses and amend regulations for signage and building height
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table, Accept Withdrawal
Asbury Plaza PUD - MVM Memo, Request to Withdraw Application, Attorney Letter 6 7 12, Asbury Plaza PUD -MVM Memo, Asbury Plaza PUD
- Requests to Table, Map Asbury Plaza Public Easements, MVM PUD Ordinance Amendment, ZAC Ordinance, ZAC Letter to Council ,
Application Form, Attorney Letter, Vicinity Map, Renderings, Conceptual Plans, Staff Memo, Aerial Views, City Code, Traffic Study , Proof of
Publication, Proof of Publication 4 16 12, Proof of Publication 6 18 12, Suggested Motion,
2. 2013 Dubuque, LLC (Fed Ex) - Vacate Storm Sewer Easement and Blanket Easement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the vacation of a blanket access easement and a portion of storm sewer
easement on Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center North Second Addition, as requested by Carl Ruedebusch, representing the purchasers
of the lot, 2013 Dubuque, LLC and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in storm sewer and access easements on Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center North Second
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Industrial Center North 2nd Addition Vacate Storm Sewer Easement & Blanket Access Easement -MVM Memo, Vacate Storm Sewer
Easement & Blanket Access Easement Lot 1 DICN 2nd Addition, Disposing Resolution, Release of Easement, Acceptance of Resolution,
Documentation from 8 -20 -12 Agenda,
3. Green Alley Permeable Pavers Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Green alley Permeable Pavers Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) between Jackson and Washington Streets from 16th to
17th and between Jackson and White Streets from 17th to 18th and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers
Supplemental Environmental Project (Between Jackson and Washington Streets from 16th to 17th and between Jackson and White
Streets from 17th to 18th)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
SEP Green Alley Proied -MVM Memo, Attachment I to MVm Memo, Attachment II to MVM Memo, Resolution, Staff Memo,
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not allowed except as authorized by
the Mayor.
Meter District Amendment - Historic Millwork District (Third Reading)
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance expanding the Downtown Meter District to include White Street from 5th Street
to 11th Street on both sides, 8th Street both sides White Street to Washington, 9th Street both sides White Street to Elm Street, 10th
Street both sides from White Street to Elm Street, 11th Street both sides from White Street to Elm Street, Jackson Street both sides
from 8th Street to 11th Street, and Washington Street both sides from 8th Street to 11th Street.
Correspondence from the Dubuque Police Protective Association in opposition to the Meter District Amendment.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14-
321.666 Municipal Parking Meter District Established by Expanding the Downtown Meter District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Amendment to Meter District -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance, Meter District Amendment Map, DPPA Letter, Suggested Motion,
2. Grand River Center - Floor Settlement Remediation Project
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 17, 2012, for the Grand River Convention Center - Floor
Settlement Remediation Project and to authorize advertisement for proposals.
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 (Grand River Convention Center
Floor Settlement Remediation Project)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 9117112
Grand River Convention Center -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Notice to Bidders, Resolution & Notice of Hearing,
3. Intermodal Transportation Campus - Design Award
City Manager recommending award of the multi - phased final design and construction oversight of the Intermodal Transportation
Campus Phase I contract to Neumann - Monson of Iowa City, IA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Intermodal Transportation Campus Architect Engineer Contract Award - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Newmann Monson Contract,
4. Citizen Correspondence
Correspondence from Amy Spiegelhalter, 3739 Inwood Avenue, requesting the City install a sidewalk on Peru Road from the Casey's
General Store to the Heritage Trail.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Spiegelhalter Letter,
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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.
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Pending Litigation - Chapter 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa