3 4 13 City Council AgendaCITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street
March 4, 2013
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WORN SESSION
5:30 PM - Every Child /Every Promise
Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programsforthe Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, to conduct a work session on Every Child 1 Every
Promise.
E CEP Presentation
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Mason's Child Identification Day (March 9, 2013)
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2. IPOST Month (Mach 2013)
(POST 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 2/18, 2/21, 2/25, 2/26, and 2/27; Civil Service Commission of 2/13; Historic Preservation Commission of
2120, Human Rights Commission of 1/14, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/20; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 2/4 and 2/5; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenuesfor Month Ending 1/31/13
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings 2 /18 City Council Proceedings 2/21 City Council Proceedings 2/25 City Council Proceedings 2/26 City Council
Proceedings 2/27 Civil Service Minutes 2 /13 Historic Preservaton Minutes 2/21 Human Rights Minutes 1 /14 Lona Range Planning Minutes
2/20 Proof - City Council Proceedings 2/4 Proof - City Council Proceedings 2/5 Proof -List of ClaimsRevenues 1/31/13
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Bobbie Bisdorf -Jost for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Bisdorf -Jost 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
CommunitiesAssurance Pool Bobbie Bisdorf -Jost for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update
City Manager transmitting the Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update for January 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
January Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, January Report,
5. 5 Points Traffic Reconstruction - Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 5 Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project, as
completed by Porten Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 5 Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5 Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Prolect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution Final Payment Form,
6. Manson Road Emergency Watermain and Bridge Repair- Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Manson Road Bridge and Watermain Emergency Repair
Project, as completed by Taylor Construction,
RESOLUTION Accepting the Manson Road Bridge and Water Main Emergency Repair Project and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Manson Road Bridge and Watermain Emergency Repair -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolutions Certification of Completion Final Payment
Fomi
7. US 151161 Capacity Improvements - Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the US 151 -61 Capacity Improvements Project, as completed
by Tschiggfrie Excavating.
RESOLUTION Accepting the US 151 -61 Capacity Improvements Project, Iowa DOT Project No. STP -A- 061 - 8(128)22 -31 and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
US 151 -61 Capacity Improvements Protect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Final Payment Form,
8. Washington Street Parking Lot- Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Washington Street Parking
McDermott Excavating, Inc.,
RESOLUTION Accepting the Washington Street Parking Lot Project and authorizing the payment of the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Washington Street Parking Lot Project -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Final Payment Form
Lot Project, as completed by
contract amount to the
9. Tschiggfrie Excavating Company Claim
Correspondence from O'Connor & Thomas Law Firm on behalf of Tschiggfrie Excavating Company objecting to release of retained
funds for materials and labor related to the Water & Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
O'Connor & Thomas Letter
10. The Jule - Consolidated Funding Authorizing Resolution
City Manager recommending approval and signature on the Authorizing Resolution for The Jule's FY 2014 Consolidated Funding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Jule Consolidated Funding Application for FY14 -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Authorizing Resolution,
11. Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment - Teamsters Local No. 120
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union to provide
for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week effective April 22, 2013 through September 27, 2013 for the
Maintenanceworker, Airfield Maintenanceworkers and Mechanic assigned to the Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters -MVM Memo, Staff Memo and Agreement
12. Request for Proposals - Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services to prepare the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan RFP -MVM Memo Staff Memo RFP,
13. Purchase of Property - 735 Caledona Place
City Manager requesting authorization to sign the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance Agreement for 735 Caledonia Place.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Authorize Signature on Offer to Buy Real Estate 735 Caledonia Place -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Acceptance, Past History,
14. Consent Decree Semi - Annual Report
City Manager recommending approval to certify the March 31st Semi Annual Consent Decree Report to be submitted to the U.S.
Department of Justice, U.S. EPA and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Consent Decree Semi Annual Report-MVM Memo, Consent Decree Semi Annual Report - Staff Memo, Consent Decree Semi Annual Report
March 31, 2013
15. Certified Local Government (CLG) - 2012 Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the 2012 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2012 CLG Annual Report-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, CLG Report
16. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Purchasing Coordinator and Traffic Engineer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
Purchasing Coordinator List, Traffic Engineer List,
17. Actuarial Valuation of Post Employment Benefit Plans
City Manager recommending that the SilverStone Group be selected to conduct the GASB -45 actuarial valuation for 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Actuarial Valuation of Post Employment Benefit Plans -MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement,
18. IDOT Local Road Detour Agreement - 30 -Inch Force Main Project
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
use of local roads as an authorized detour route for the Phase I - 30 -inch Force Main Relocation Project form 7th to 12th Streets.
RESOLUTION Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement For Use Of local agency roads as detours for Phase I -
30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th To 12th Streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
30 inch Force Main Project -Local Road Detour Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution Agreement, Descriptions Maps,
19. Healthy Homes and Lead -Based Hazard Control - Quarterly Progress Reports
Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informing the City that its Healthy Homes
Demonstration Work Plan has achieved an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100 and has received a Green Designation and
that the Lead -Based Hazard Control Grant Work Plan has achieved an overall performance rating of 100 out of 100.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Correspondence,
20. Sisters of St. Francis
Correspondence from the Sister of St. Francis thanking the City of Dubuque for its support of Mayors for Peace and nuclear weapons
abolition by 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Sisters of St. Francis Letter,
21. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Clark Gas Station
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Clark Gas
Station, 700 Rhomberg Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Clark Alcohol Settlement Acireement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo Agreement Copy,
22. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Clark Petroleum
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement /Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Clark
Petroleum, 700 Rhomberg Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Clark Tobacco Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Agreement Copy,
23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Dubuque Quick Stop Mart
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Dubuque
Quick Stop Mart, 1401 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Quick Stop Mart Alcohol Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement Copy,
24. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Dubuque Quick Stop Mart
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement /Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Dubuque
Quick Stop Mart, 1401 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Quick Stop Mart Tobacco Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement Copy,
25. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Eagles Club
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for the
Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Eagles Club Alcohol Settlement Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Agreement,
26. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco 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
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette /tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo, Police Memo, Liquor Resolution, Tobacco Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Petition to Vacate - Portion of University Avenue Extension
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 18, 2013 to consider a request from Douglas Dolter, Dubuque
Mattress, Inc., to vacate a portion of University Avenue Extension adjacent to Iowa Auto Glass at 2796 University Avenue.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 2A University Avenue Extension Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving a Plat of the proposed vacating of a portion of University Avenue Extension Right -of -Way
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3118113
Dubuque Mattress Inc Petition to Vacate University Avenue Extension -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution Vacate and Dispose, Resolution
Approving Plat Plat of Survey, Vicinity Map, Dubuque Mattress Letter,
2. Petition to Vacate - Sanitary Sewer Easement at University Extension Place
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 18, 2013 to consider a request by Douglas Dolter of Dubuque
Mattress, Inc. to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement in Lot 2 University Extension Place.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of city interest and vacate a Sanitary Sewer Easement over Lot 2 University Extension Place in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Disposing of City Interest in a Sanitary Sewer Easement in Lot 2 University Extension Place in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3118/13
University Extension Place- Vacate a Sanitary Sewer Easement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Vacate Resolution, Disposing of Easement
Resolution, Release of Easement, Plat of Survey Vicinity Map Dubuque Mattress Letter,
3. SEP Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project - Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the SEP Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project between
Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March
18, 2013.
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 SEP Green Alley Permeable Paver
Project (Between Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street.)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3/18113
Initiate SEP Green Alley Protect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolutions, Notice to Bidders,
4. 30 -Inch Force Main Project Phase I (7th - 12th Streets)
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for Phase I of the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th Street
to 12th Street, and the water main on Elm Street from 9th to 11th, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 18,
2013.
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 (Phase I of the 30 Inch Force Main
Relocation Project From 7th Street to 12th Street)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3118113
Initiate Phase 130 -Inch Force Main Proiect 7th -12th Streets -MVM Memo Phase 130 inch Force Main Relocation Project - Signed Staff Memo,
Resolution, Notice to Bidders
5. Wilmac Property Company - Linseed Oil Paintworks Building
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set a for March 18, 2013 to consider entering into a Development Agreement for
the property located at 151 East 9th Street (Corner of 9th and Jackson).
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 Wilmac Property
Company, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3/18113
Wilmac Property Development Agreement -MVM Memo, Set Public Hearing for Wilmac Property Company, Wlmac Property Company
Resolution, Wlmac Development Agreement
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.
(No new applications have been submitted at this time.)
Appointments to be made at this meeting:
Mechanical Code Board
Two 3 -Year terms through March 16, 2016 (Expiring terms of Billmeyer and Papin)
Applicants:
Ronald Billmeyer, 2375 Theda
Dr. Paul Papin, 2955 Jackson St.
Boards Overview Sheet Boards Latest Listings Boards Vacancies Mechanical Code Board Applications,
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. Petition to Vacate - Portion of Old Highway Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposal of a portion of Old Highway Road at the intersection of Radford
Road for the National Guard Readiness Center and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In Lot 2 -1 -A Of The SE 1/4 - SW 1/4 Section 29, T89N, R2E, 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Old Highway Road near Radford Road in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Public Hearing to Vacate Portion of Old Highway Road -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Disposing Resolution, Vacating Resolution, Plat of Survey,
Vicinity Map 2/18/13 Meeting 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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Park & Recreation Commission - Pets in Parks Recommendation
Park & Recreation Commission submitting its recommendations regarding pets in city parks and on trails.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation By
Adding Definitions Relating to Animals; Restricting Horsedrawn Vehicles; Permitting Dogs, Cats, and Domesticated Animals in Certain
Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails Subject to Conditions; Establishing Leash and Waste Clean -Up Requirements; Prohibiting Animals
Running At -Large Within Parks, Open Spaces, or Trails; Permitting the Exercising of Dogs off Leash in Certain Areas; and Revising
Park, Open Spaces and Trail Descriptions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Staff Memo , Pets in Parks- Background Info on Issue, Pets in Parks - Commission Minutes, Pets in Parks - Proposed Ordinance, Pets In Parks -
Current Ordinance, Pets in Parks - Petition to Change Ordinance, Pets in Parks - Correspondence for change Pets in Parks - Petition Against
Changing Ordinance, Pets in Parks - Correspondence Against Change,
3. Code of Ordinances - Pawn /Secondhand Dealers & Junk/Salvage Operators Amendment
City Manager recommending adoption of the revised ordinance regarding Pawn /Secondhand Dealers and Junk/Salvage Operators.
Police Chief Mark Dalsing and Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell to provide a brief presentation.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repealing Chapter 6 Junk
and Secondhand Dealers and adopting a new Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Junk and Autosalvage Dealers in lieu
thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Pawn /Secondhand Dealers & Junk /Salvage Operators -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance, Suggested Motion,
4. Parking Lot Request -156 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Platinum Supplemental Insurance, Inc. to construct a new surface off- street
parking lot at 156 Main Street in the Old Main Historic District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Parking Lot at 156 Main Street -MVM Memo Staff Memo Applicant Materials Staff Materials,
5. Code of Ordinances - Electric Transmission Line Company Licensing
City Manager recommending approval of an Electric Transmission Line Company Licensing Ordinance.
ORDINANCE Establishing the procedure for licensing electric transmission line companies
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Electric Transmission Line Company Licensing -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance, Suggested Motion
6. Code or Ordinances - Solicitor's License
City Manager recommending adoption of a new Title 4, Chapter 5, Solicitor's License, that combines the existing Title 4, Chapter 5,
Door to Door Sales and Title 4, Chapter 9, Peddlers and Transient Merchants.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repealing Chapter 5 Door
to Door Sales and Chapter 9 Peddlers and Transient Merchants and adopting a new Chapter 5 Solicitor's License in lieu thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Solicitor's License -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance,
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.