3 4 13 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
RECEIVED
13 FEB 29 AM 8: 21
Government Body: City Council
Date: March 4, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM — Work Session
6:30 PM — Regular Session
Place of Meeting: Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
City Clerk's Office
Dubuque, IA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified governmental body will meet at
the time, date and place as set forth above.
The TENTATIVE AGENDA for the meeting is as follows:
5:30 PM: Work Session
Every Child / Every Promise
6:30 PM: Please See Attached Agenda
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and /or governmental body holding the
meeting.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with
special accessibility needs should contact the city clerk's office at (563) 589 -4120 or
TTY (563) 690 -6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
,Council.
Kevin Y Lync Mayor ro Tem
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 4, 2013 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
resent: Mayor Pro Tern Lynch; Council Members Bfaig, Co ors, Jofies, Resnick,
utton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
May the spirit of wisdom keep our hearts and minds open as we endeavor to serve the
common good.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Mason's Child Identification Day (March 9, 2013) 4%r
2. IPOST Month (March 2013)
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CONSENT ITEMS
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 2/20, 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 Revenues for Month Ending 1/31/13
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Bobbie Bisdorf -Jost for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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: Bobbie Bisdorf-
Jost for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update
City Manager transmitting the Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update for January
2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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 Portzen 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)
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)
7. US 151/61 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 N . 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)
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8. Washington Street Parking Lot - Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the
Washington Street Parking Lot Project, as completed by McDermott Excavating, Inc.,
RESOLUTION ! C.) Accepting the Washington Street Parking Lot Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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
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
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
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
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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
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
15. Certified Local Government (CLG) - 2012 Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the 2012 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
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
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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 r Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation
Agreement For Us 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)
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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 require by Iowa Code 453A.47A.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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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
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 3/18/13
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 d'P' 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
Dis os ng of Ci. Interest in a Sanitary Sewer Easement
in Lot 2 University(Exf nsion Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 3/18/13
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.
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RESOLUTION r 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 3/18/13
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 3/18/13
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, owa 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 3/18/13
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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:
1. 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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 71) Disposing Of City Interest In Lot 2 -1 -A Of The SE 1/4 - SW
% Section 29, T89N, R2E, 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION V Vacating a portion of Old Highway Road near Radford
Road in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
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
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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 perty, 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
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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
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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
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5. Code of Ordinances - Electric Transmission Line Company Licensing
City Manager recommending approval of an Electric Transmission Line Company
Licensing Ordinance.
ORDINANCE / 7/3 Establishing the procedure for licensing electric
transmission line companies
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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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 /C 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
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session on Every Child / Every Promise.
Kevin J Lynch ayor Pro Tem
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m on March 4, 2013 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. tn Street.
resent: Mayor Pro Tem L ch; Council Members Brig, Con{irs, J es, Remick,
IA:utton; City Manag an Milligen, City Attorney Lindahh
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Every Child / Every Promise.
WORK SESSION
Every Child / Every Promise
Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque, provided a presentation on the activities of Every Child / Every Promise.
Adjournment
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