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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 9/17/2012
Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick Sutton, Braig, Buol
CITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. fith Street, Dubuque
September 17, 2012
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Mediacom cable system at Channel8 (analog) and 97.2 (digital).
WORK SESSION
4:30 PM
TOUR OF DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA SOLID WASTE AGENCY LANDFILL CELL #9
HWY 20 LANDFILL
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Presentation of the Colors by the Dubuque Honor Guard
in honor of the 175th Anntaersary of the Dubuque Police Department
PROCLAMATION(S)
Dubuque Police Department 175th Anniversary Week (September 23 -29, 2012)
PD Anniversary Week Proclamation,
2. Day of Peace (September 21, 2012)
Q3'v of PPtr s P rnniamatinn
3. Kiwanis Peanut Days (September 28 & 29, 2012)
KivAenis Peanut Days 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 like removedfromthe Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 8/27, 8/28, and 9/4, CNiI Service Commission of 8/27 and 9/6, Community Development Advisory
Commission of 9/5, Historic Preservation Task Force of 9/5, Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee of 9/4, Human Rights
Commission of 8/13, Park and Recreation Commission of 8/14, Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/5, Zoning Board of Adjustment of
8/23, Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 8/20
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings 8/27 City Council Proceedings 8/28 City Council Proceedings 9/4 Civil Service Minutes 8/27 Civil Service M inutes
9/6 CDAC Minutes9/5 Historic reservation TF Minutes9/5 Housing Trud Fund Minutes 9/4 Human Rights Minutes 8/3 Park and Rec
Minutes 8/14 Zoning Advisory Minutes 9/5 Zoning Board of Adiustment Minutes 8/23 Proof -City Council P roceedinas 8/20
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Nicole Haverland for vehicle damage, Gary Piten for vehicle damage, Christine Putnamfor personal injury,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Haveland Claim, Pitzen Claim, Putnam Suit,
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: Nicole Haverland for vehicle damage, Gary Pitzen for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
City Manager advising that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City a Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2011 Certified Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
GFOA Certificate of Achievement -MVM Memo GFOA Letter to Mayor GFOA Letter to Staff,
5. Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R)
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign documents to close out the Community Development Block Grant
Recovery (CDBG -R) associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R) Grant Closeout Agreement with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Community Development Block Grant Recovery Closeout -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Agreement,
6. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager recommending submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period
commencing July 1, 2011 and concluding June 30, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY2012 CAPER -MVM Memo, FY2012 CAPER Council Memo Resolution, FY12 CAPER
7. Iowa Finance Authority - Housing Trust Fund Application
City Manager recommending submittal of a grant request to the Iowa Finance Authority to support home ownership activities in the
Washington Neighborhood and to commit the matching funds.
RESOLUTION Approving commitment of matching funds for an application to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for state housing trust
funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Washington Neighborhood /Housing Trust Fund Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
8. City Council Goals and Priorities 2012 -2014
Submission of the 2012 -2014 City Council goals and priorities from the August 27 and 28, 2012 City Council Goal Setting Session.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Goals Press Release,
9. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Correspondence from the Housing Commission requesting approval for Commissioners Amy Eudaley and Jim Holz to be appointed as
the Commission's representatives on the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Housing Commission Letter,
10. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
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 (CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the
Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the CLPPP and Healthy Homes Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs Contracts -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Staff Memo, VNA Lead Spreadsheet, Lead Subcontract
with IDPH 2012 -2013 Lead Subcontract with the VNA 2012 -2013, VNA Healthy Homes Spreadsheet,
11. Housing and Community Development Director- Limited Account Authorization
City Manager recommending that Housing and Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash be granted authority to sign
checks for specialized City of Dubuque bank accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing certain designated employees of the City of Dubuque authorization to execute checks on behalf of the City
of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Housing Director Authorization to Sian Checks -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Resolution,
12. Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement - Wilmac Property Company
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Economic
Development Authority, the City of Dubuque and Wilmac Property Company related to the redevelopment of the former Betty Building
located at 151 East 9th Street.
RESOLUTION Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
the City of Dubuque and Wilmac Property Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
HEZ Agreement Wilmac Property (Betty Building)-MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, HEZ Agreement
13. Plat of Survey - North Fork Trails #4
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of North Fork Trails No. 4 (3400 Keymont Drive) subject to
waiving the lot frontage requirements for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of North Fork Trails No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Commission Letter, Resolution, Applicant Materials, Staff Materials,
14. Final Plat - Harvest View Estates 11th Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of of the Final Plat of Harvest View Estates 11th Addition (Millstone Drive).
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Harvest View Estates 11th Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Commission Letter, Resolution Applicant Materials Staff Materials,
15. Department of Education - Smart Grid Data Access Grant
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Smart Grid Data Access Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Smarter
Electricity Iowa Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DOE Smart Grid Data Access Grant -MVM Memo, Staff Memo ,
16. Volunteer Solutions Software - Memorandum of Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for agencies who post their volunteer opportunities on -line
using the City managed Volunteer Solutions Software.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Memo of Agreement for Volunteer Solutions Software -MVM Memo Staff Memo
17. Fire Hydrant Painting Program Phase I - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Phase I Fire Hydrant Painting Program as completed by Ted Stackis Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting Phase 1 of the fire Hydrant Painting Program and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Fire Hydrant Painting Program Phase I -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , IIW Approval Letter, Resolution,
18. Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant Program
Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advising that the City's Healthy Homes Demonstration
Work Plan Program has received an overall performance rating of 90 out of 100 and a Green designation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Healthy Homes Letter,
19. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) - Annual Report 2011 -2012
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President and CEO Rick Dickinson submitting GDDC's 2011 -2012 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
GDDC Memo GDDC 2011 -2012 Annual Report,
20. Arbor Estates Phase 3 - Acceptance of Detention Facilities & Warranty Deed
City Manager recommending acceptance of the storm water detention facilities that the developer, Kivlahan Farms, L.C., has recently
completed in Arbor Estates - Phase 3, and a warranty deed for the detention area and sanitary sewer lift station lot.
RESOLUTION Accepting stormwater detention facilities in Arbor Estates Phase 3
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property described as Lot 12 of Block 9 and Lot 15 of the replat of Lot 15 in Block 7 all in
Arbor Estates in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Arbor Estates Acceptance of Detention Facilities and Warranty Deed -MVM Memo Staff Memo Acceptance Resolution, Warranty Deed
Resolution, Arbor Estates Warranty Deed, Arbor Estates Deed with photo Arbor Estates Deed,
21. 2012 Sidewalk Assessment Program
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution establishing the final assessment schedule for the 2012 Sidewalk Assessment
Program.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final Schedule of Assessments for the 2012 Public Right -of -Way Sidewalk Repair Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2012 Sidewalk Assessment Program -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Schedule of Assessments,
22. 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements for the 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project, Bid Package 1,
as completed by Drew Cook & Sons.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Proiect -MVM Memo, 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Proiect Bid Pk' 1 Staff Memo, Resolution Payment
Forms,
23. Mystique Casino Re- Roofing Request
City Manager recommending approval of Mystique Casino's request to re -roof the original structure of the Mystique Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Mystique Casino Re- Roofing Request - MVM Memo, Mystique Casino Re- Roofing Request - Staff Memo, Mystique Casino Re- Roofing
Request,
24. Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition
Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition submitting an informational packet regarding drug and alcohol management and training in
partnership with Helping Services of Northeast Iowa and the State of Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Clerk
DCSYC Information Packet,
25. 11th Street Stair and Hand Railing Repair Project
City Manager recommending that the costs of the 11th Street Stair and Handrail Repair Project be officially recorded in the minutes of
the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
11th Street Stair and Hand Railing Project Acceptance -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, 11th Street Stair and Handrailinq Repair Project Payment
Forms,
26. City Utility Extensions to the Airport - Design Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending the selection of WHKS as the professional Design Consultant to complete the design for the Utility
Extensions to the Dubuque Regional Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Design Consultant for the City Utility Extensions to DBQ Airport-MVM Memo, Staff Memo,
27. Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Volunteer Generation Fund Grant agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Grant Agreement
28. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Portzen Construction for the 5 Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Portzen Contract and Bond,
29. Signed Contracts
Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements for Lighting and Primary Road Maintenance and Water Pollution Control
Plant Modifications for Marion Construction Co., Change order No. 17.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
IDOT - Lighting Agreement, IDOT - Primary Road Maintenance Agreement, Miron Construction Co. - Change Order No. 17,
30. 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 Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. General Obligation Refunding Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2012, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $950,000 in
General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $950,000 General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2012G, (for an Essential Corporate Purpose) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice
thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 1011112
$950,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds - Set Public Hearing - MVM Memo, Staff Memo Statutory Debt Limit Usage Update - Staff
Memo, Bond Attorney Letter, Resolution,
2. Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project, and that a
public hearing be set for October 1, 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 (Port of Dubuque Watermain
Extension Project).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 1011112
Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolutions POD Water Map,
3. Request to Vacate - Peosta Street (Giese Companies)
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2012 to consider a request by Giese Companies to vacate a
portion of Peosta Street abutting their property at 2125 Kerper Blvd.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a portion of Peosta Street to be known as Lot A of Giese Subdivision
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated Peosta Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 1011112
Peosta Street Vacate -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution of Intent to Vacate Peosta St, Resolution Approving Plat Peosta St Giese
Companies, Letter to Vacate City Property Giese Companies, Peosta St Plat, Peosta St Map,
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.
(There are no new applications to be reviewed at this meeting)
Appointments to be made at this meeting:
Cable Television Commission
One 3 -year term through July 1, 2015 (Vacant term of Herrig)
Applicant:
Kathleen McMullen, 1308 Curtis Street
Civic Center Commission
One 3 -year term through June 29, 20123 (Vacant term of Field)
Applicant:
Kirstin Pope, 5388 Park Place - Withdrawn for Residency Reasons
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:
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 Application, Housing Commission Application Human Rights Commission
Applications, Zoning Advisory Commission 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
1. Vacate of Property - 2500 Kerper Blvd. (Key City Plating)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Kerper Blvd. abutting property at 2500 Kerper Blvd.
(Key City Plating) and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard abutting Lot 2 of McGraw -Hill, Key City Plating Replat in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, at 2500 Kerper Boulevard
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in 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)
Kev City Platting - Kerper Boulevard Vacating -MVM Memo, Public Hearing Vacate Petition /Kerper Blvd Kev Citv Plating Staff Memo, Vacate
Resolution, Disposing Resolution, Kerper Blvd at Key City Plating Map Kerper Blvd at Key City Plating Plat 9 -4-12 Docs Vacate Kerner Blvd at
Key City Plating, 9 -4 -12 Docs Vacate Kerner Blvd at Key City Plating
2. Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment, which amends
the Fiscal Year 2013 budget for City Council actions since the beginning of the Fiscal Year, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment - MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Amendment Detail
3. Grand River Center - Floor Settlement Remediation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost
for the Grand River Convention Center Floor Settlement Remediation Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, from of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center floor Settlement
Remediation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Grand River Convention Center Floor Settlement Protect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Material from 9/4/12 Meeting
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. Green Alley Permeable Pavers Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) - Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the SEP Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (between Jackson and
Washington Streets from 16th to 17th; and between Jackson and White Streets from 17th to 18th) to the low bidder, Drew Cook and
Sons Excavating.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the SEP Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project - Between Jackson &
Washington Streets from 16th to 17th and between Jackson & White Streets from 17th to 18th
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Award Construction Contract for SEP Green Allev -MVM Memo, 2012 SEP Green Alley Award Construction Contract Staff Memo, Resolution,
Bid Tabulation,
2. ARC Transfer Center Phase I Project - Rejection of Bids
City Manager recommending rejection of all bids received for the construction of the Area Residential Care Jule Transfer Center Phase
I Project and recommends the project go through value engineering ad redesign because all bids exceeded the budget.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Recommendation to Reiect Bids for ARC Transfer Center -MVM Memo Staff Memo, Bid Tabulation ,
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Alcohol Violations
City Manager recommending that an ordinance amendment be adopted to refer all contested alcohol violations to the Iowa Alcoholic
Beverages Division.
ORDINANCE Amending 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, Section 4 -2B -15 Suspension and Revocation Generally; Grounds, Section 4-
2B -16 Suspension and Revocation; Specific Terms; and Section 4 -2B -17 Appeal and Hearing by Providing a Notice of Violation;
Opportunity for Settlement or Hearing with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Alcohol Violation Ordinance Amendment -MVM Memo Staff Memo Ordinance Contested Hearings Memo 7/31/12 Suggested Motion
4. Code Ordinances Amendment - Parking Violations and Fines
City Manager recommending approval to amend City Ordinance 9 -14- 321.621: Parking Violations; Fines: to include language allowing
the City Manager to waive fines on vehicles ticketed while the owner was involved in providing emergency response services to the
City.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14-
321.621 Parking Violations; Fines by adding a provision which allows the City Manager to waive parking violation fines for emergency
responders
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
City Code Ordinance Amendment of 9- 14- 321.621 -MVM Memo Staff Memo , Ordinance, Ltr from Dubuque Auxiliary Police Suggested Motion,
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Road Work Zones
City Manager recommending approval to amend City Ordinance 9 -1 -321.1 to provide a definition of a Road Work Zone to mirror the
State Code and approve an amendment to 9 -16- 321.1003 to detail the fine schedule for violations in Road Work Zones.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 1 General Provisions,
Section 9 -1 -321.1 Definitions by adding a definition for Road Work Zones and Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 3
Administration by adding a new provision relating to Road Work Zones
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Amendment to City Code 9 -1 -321.1 and 9- 16- 321.1003 -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Ordinance Suggested Motion,
6. Code of Ordinances Amendments - Utility Billing Assessments
City Manager recommending ordinance amendments that will streamline the process to certify unpaid rates and charges to the County
Treasurer by assigning the responsibility to the Finance Director.
RESOLUTION Delegating authority to the Finance Director -City Treasurer to prepare Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water,
sewer, refuse and stormwater accounts and to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice
thereof
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 7
Finance Director -City Treasurer Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify delinquent utility billing charges to the County
Treasurer
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C
Rates, Section 4 Payment of Bills Providing the Procedure for Delinquent Water Service Charges, Establishing a Lien for Nonpayment
of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent charges to the County Treasurer
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article
C Rates, Section 13 -2C -5 Lien for Failure to Pay by providing the procedure for delinquent sewers and sewage disposal charges,
establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent
charges to the County Treasurer
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 11
Billing, Delinquent Accounts and Collection Procedures providing the procedure for delinquent stormwater management charges,
establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent
charges to the County Treasurer
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private
Collection Service, Section 13 -6A -7 Charges; Billing and Collection by providing the procedure for delinquent solid waste charges,
establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent
charges to the County Treasurer
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Motion B, Motion A
Ordinance Amendments - Utility Billing Assessments -MVM Memo Staff Memo Cityscape Magazine Article, Resolution Delegating Authority,
Ordinance - Finance Director duties, Ordinance - Payment of Bills, Ordinance -Sewer , Ordinance- Stormwater, Ordinance -Solid Waste,
7. Eagle Point Energy -1, LLC
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC License Agreement for the solar power cells on the
Municipal Services Building.
RESOLUTION Approval of an amendment to the License Agreement regarding solar photovoltaic equipment between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Eagle Point Energy -MVM Memo, Lindahl Memo, Resolution Approving Amendment To License Agreement, Amendment To License
Agreement,
8. Bee Branch Creek Restoration project Service Agreement with Railroad
City Manager recommending a Service Agreement between Dakota, Minnesota, & Eastern Railroad Corporation, a corporation doing
business as Canadian Pacific (CP), and the City of Dubuque relating to the design of the proposed railroad bridge to be constructed as
part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Service Agreement made and entered into by and between the City Of Dubuque, Iowa and Dakota,
Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, doing business as Canadian Pacific
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bee Branch Crrek Restoration Project Service Agreement with Railroad -MVM Memo, Bee Branch Creek Restoration Protect Service
Agreement with Railroad Authorizing the Service Agreement Resolution, Dubuque Service Agreement Memorandum of Understanding,
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