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3 18 13 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the purpose of acting up on such business that may properly come before the City Council. Consent Items: Pages 1 -5 y D. Buol, Mayor CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor col; Council Members Bta g, Corj ors, Jor s-, Lync Res ick, i/Siitton; City ge�'d�- Miitigen, City Attorney Lindahl v Abnt: 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) 610e)d-// 1. Fair Housing Month (April 2013) 2. Family and Medical Leave Act 20th Anniversary 3. Women's History Month (March 2013) 1 6/V00-ii CONSENT ITEMS Yays Nays I/ Buol V/ Connors 1/ Jones Lynch p/ Resnick Sutton Braig 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted Cable TV Commission of 2/6; City Council Proceedings of 2/28 and 3/4; Historic Preservation Education Task Force of 3/7; Library Board of Trustees of 1/24 and 2/11; Library Board of Trustees Update of 2/28; Mechanical Code Board of 3/7; Park & Recreation Commission of 2/12; Safe Community Advisory Committee of 1/9; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/28; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/18; 2/19, 2/21, 2/25, 2/26, 2/27, and 2/28 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Carla Olivarez for vehicle damage, Robert Sarazin for property damage, Donna Schmitt for vehicle damage, Bart Weiden 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: Carla Olivarez for vehicle damage, Bart Wieden for vehicle damage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 4. State of Iowa - Old Highway Road Acceptance of Easements City Manager recommending acceptance of a Watermain, Fiber Optic Lines and Appurtenances Easement from the State of Iowa for existing watermain and fiber optic lines along the northerly right -of -way line of Old Highway Road near Radford Road. RESOLUTION 1-5 Accepting the grant of an easement for watermain, fiber optic lines and appurtenances through, under and across a part of Lot 2 -1 and Lot 2 -1 -A all in the SE 1/4 - SW 1/4 Section 29, T89N, R2E, 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2 5. Acceptance of Deed - 735 Caledonia Place City Manager recommending acceptance of the deed for 735 Caledonia Place from the James P. Lammer Estate. RESOLUTION f ) Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa, from James P. Lammer Estate. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program - Grant Close Out City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign the grant closeout certification and other required documentation to close out the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program (HPRP) grant the City received in 2009. RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing (HPRP) Grantee Closeout Certification with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7. Iowa DOT - Railroad Grade Crossing Repair Agreement at East 14th Street City Manager recommending approval of the State of Iowa Federal -Aid Grade Crossing Surface Repair Agreement for the construction of surface improvements at the East 14th Street railroad grade crossing. RESOLUTION Approving State of Iowa Federal -Aid Grade Crossing Surface Repair Agreement for the construction of surface improvements at the railroad crossing located at East 14th Street (Agreement 376125P) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 3 8. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Flood Insurance Rate Map Changes City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding revisions to five panels of the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) along the City's riverfront. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 9. Plat of Survey - Littleton and Sawyer's Subdivision, Plat 2 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey Littleton and Sawyer's Subdivision Plat 2 subject to waiving the lot frontage requirements for Lots 1 and 2 as requested by MK Properties, LLC. RESOLUTION C Approving the Plat of Survey Littleton and Sawyer's Subdivision, Plat 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. AmeriCorps Program - Clerical Assistant City Manager recommending approval for the continuation of a Clerical Assistant under the AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 11. Asbestos Survey and Monitoring of Abatement - Old Mill and Mason Roads City Manager recommending approval of the award to Carno ATC for 35 samples and all required reports related to Asbestos Survey and Monitoring of Abatement for the flood- damaged properties at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 12. PEG Capital Expenditure Request City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendations for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities up to $200 for Mediacom to purchase a video demodulator to improve the signal quality of the Mercy Mass video feed. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 4 13. Old House Enthusiasts - Grant Application City Manager recommending approval for the Historic Preservation Commission to apply for a $1,500 grant from the Old House Enthusiasts for digitizing historic City Directories. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. U.S. Housing and Urban Development - Sequestration Correspondence City Manager transmitting two letters from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning the effects of the Sequestration budget on the programs of the Housing and Community Development Department. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 15. Urban Youth Corps Grant City Manager recommending approval of the Urban Youth Corps Grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for hiring three 16 to 21- year -old youths to work specific tasks in the park system this summer. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. Dubuque Water Sports Club - Lease Approval City Manager recommending approval of the annual lease with the Dubuque Water Sports Club (formerly Dubuque Water Ski Club) for a section of Schmitt Island. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 17. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Correspondence from the Board of Directors of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency informing the City that the DMASWA has voted to extend its Waste Delivery Contract for an additional year commencing July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 18. Interstate Power and Light Company Power Purchase Agreement City Manager recommending approval of a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light Company. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 19. Request for Proposal - Water & Recourse Recovery Center Energy Management Consulting City Manager recommending approval to distribute a Request for Proposal for a consultant to optimize energy use by the Water & Resource Recovery Center's new industrial equipment and for Energy Star commissioning of the administration building. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 20. Iowa DOT Emergency Detour Agreement - Catfish Creek Bridge Replacement City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the use of local roads as an authorized emergency detour route for US 52/61/151 improvements and Catfish Creek Bridge Replacement Project. RESOLUTION .?? Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Use of Local Agency Roads as an Emergency Detour route for US 52/61/151 Improvements and Catfish Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 21. 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 Fisher Lanes, 880 Locust Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 6 22. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Happy Joe's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Happy Joe's, Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor, 855 Century Drive. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Salsa's Mexican Restaurant City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 24. Business License Refunds Request by Ric Worcester from Off Minor for a refund of a liquor license in the amount of $422.50. Request by Bandana's Missouri, LLC from Bandana's Bar -B -Q for a refund of a liquor license in the amount of 168.75 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 25. Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 0 0 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) Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 7 ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. Yy Nays Buol V Connors Jones 1// Lynch V Resnick Sutton �/� Braig 1. Weaver Castle, LLC - Development Agreement for 324 -326 W. Locust Street City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for April 1, 2013, to approve a Development Agreement with Weaver Castle, LLC to redevelop property located at 324- 326 W. Locust Street into four apartments. 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 Weaver Castle, LLC, and providing for the publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions, Public Hearing 4/1/13 2. Request to Vacate University Avenue Extension - MRJD Properties City Manager recommending approval of a request by MRJD Properties to vacate portion of University Avenue Extension adjacent to Iowa Auto Glass at 2796 University Avenue and that a public hearing be set for April 1, 2013 on the disposal of this property. RESOLUTION Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 2A University Avenue Extension Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 4/1/13 8 BOARDS /COMMISSIONS 1. Civil Service Commission (Mayoral Appointment) 1 three -year term through April 6, 2017 (Expiring term of White) Applicant: Daniel White, 2919 Elm Street --- PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 30 -Inch Force Main Project Phase I (9th - 11th Streets) City Manager recommending rescinding Resolution No. 78 -13, which will cancel the public bidding process for Phase I of the 30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 9th Street to 11th Street and re- initiate the project at a future City Council meeting once the plans and specifications have been updated to reflect the new scope of work. RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 78 -13, Approving preliminary 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 of bids for phase I of the 30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 9th Street to 11th Street Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Buol Connors j/, `1 Jones Lynch Resnick j/. Sutton j/ Braig 10 2. Petition to Vacate - University Avenue Extension City Manager recommending rescission of Resolution No. 74 -13, resulting in the cancellation of the intent to vacate and dispose of City interest to Dubuque Mattress, Inc. for the vacating petition of University Avenue Extension. RESOLUTION qp1.-.. Rescinding Resolution No. 74 -13 Intent to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in Lot 2A University Extension Place Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays 7 Buol 1/ Connors V), Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 11 Suspend the Rules Yays Nays V Buol 1/7 Connors f/ Jones ]%c Lynch Resnick 1f Sutton 1% Braig 3. Request to Vacate - Sanitary Sewer Easement at University Extension Place Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Douglas Dotter of Dubuque Mattress, Inc., to dispose of city interest in a sanitary sewer easement over Lot 2 _University Extension Place and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION /--) Disposing of City Interest in a sanitary sewer easement in Lot 2 University Extension Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Buol V/ Connors f/ Jones 1/ Lynch Resnick Sutton l/ Braig 12 4. SEP Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project - Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the SEP Green Alley Permeable Paver Project (Between Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street) and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for S P 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) Yays Nays V Buol t% Connors Jones //7 Lynch j/ Resnick 1/- Sutton vV- Braig A/2e 27a/A06,- )74"4-ze ,adfia4/5 cuurr /447'4- ./i/./),/(pi t.kzee_ 13 5. Unified Development Code Text Amendment Articles 5 & 14: Parks and Parking Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the City of Dubuque to amend Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending Article 14 -6, Off - Street Parking Requirements, to add Parks, Public or Private, and Similar Natural Recreation Areas to the list of Land Uses and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending Article 14 -6, Off - Street Parking Requirements, to add Parks, Public or Private, and Similar Natural Recreation Areas to the list of Land Uses and by Amending Article 5, Zoning Districts, to modify how Parks is listed as a Permitted Use Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays // Buol 12 Connors v Jones Lynch VaResnick Resnick Sutton V Braig Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays !/ Buol // Connors v Jones Lynch //: Resnick Sutton f% Braig 14 6. Unified Development Code Text Amendment - Sidewalk Installation Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the City of Dubuque to amend Article 13- 3.6(A) of the Unified Development Code regarding installation of sidewalks and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 13 Site Development Standards, Section 3 -6(A) Sidewalks and Walkways, to reference the General Sidewalk Requirements in the Code of Ordinances Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays 7 Buol 17. Connors I/ Jones v/ Lynch Resnick l% Sutton V� Braig Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays Buol 1/ Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton /../ Braig 15 7. Wilmac Property Company - Linseed Oil Paintworks Building Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider entering into a Development Agreement for the property located at 151 East 9th Street (Corner of 9th and Jackson) and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 95- Approving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Wilmac Property Company Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yaysi Nays /7 Buol Connors Jones 1/ Lynch j/ Resnick Sutton V/ Braig 16 24Pi/-70(,./x o/44-77-1/. ,y."7 (-zi??Y 8. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes - State of Iowa Revolving Fund Loan City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for the issuance of not to exceed an additional $700,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes from the Iowa Water Pollution Control Works Financing Program. ol RESOLUTION (. _ Ratifying, confirming and approving publication of Notice of Public Hearing for the issuance of an additional amount of not to exceed $700,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance of an additional amount of not to exceed $700,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Buol t/o2 Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 2Z(i6g. REINSTATE THE RULES This action limits discussion to the City Council. Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 17 ACTION ITEMS 1. Park & Recreation Commission - Pets in Parks Recommendation Council Member Ric Jones submitting a request to reconsider a proposed ordinance I allowing leashed, licensed dogs in City parks. Correspondence from the Park & Recreation Commission relaying additional recommendations related to Veteran's Memorial Plaza and play areas. Correspondence from Health Services relaying current violation statistics related to pets in parks. Correspondence from Leisure Services relaying research about other cities related to pets in parks. Materials from the March 4, 2013 Council Meeting. ORDINANCE /574 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 to Reconsider, Motion B; Motion A Motion to Reconsider Yays y s Nays Nays Buol Buol VConnors Connors Jones Jones V Lynch Lynch 1/ Resnick Resnick Sutton Sutton 1i Braig Braig iadii-ioi.frke,lid•rdafe 'e4)e z&I /7.o/Atkirs, dorozz- 44r- 14/Aman- e4/fir /np%i / M46-%110-,47,6 Final Reading and Adopt y s J�%?Qy Nays I/ Buol Connors V/ Jones Lynch 1/ i Resnick Sutton 1i 1, Braig iadii-ioi.frke,lid•rdafe 'e4)e z&I /7.o/Atkirs, dorozz- 44r- 14/Aman- e4/fir /np%i / M46-%110-,47,6 Final Reading and Adopt Y s Nays Buol Connors J es Lyn Resnic Sutton Braig /yr �in� 180/fiotehy& 2. City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) - Project Award City Manager recommending award of the contract for the City Hall Envelope Restoration (tuckpointing) to the low bidder, Randy Williams d /b /a R & W Restoration. RESOLUTION Awarding the public improvement contract for the City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones 2/ Lynch /% Resnick ij Sutton l_— f Braig Z/D 4p4i eAg -67d7 4A7A f/Aiw 400 Ivo* /,irk eiy-apa YAP/ /le/ SOW li4lr/tn , VAder hAt de7)4#zd 19 q:0 3. Water & Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities - Award of Contract City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Water & Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities Project to Total Mechanical Systems Incorporated. RESOLUTION Awarding the public improvement contract for the Water & Resource Recovery enter Cogeneration Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays V Buol Connors Jones 1/ Lynch VResnick Sutton V Braig - /10 1010- .1,-‘440742, ilotoix/S are114/1,s1 20 4. Housing Assistance Payment Fund Balance City Manager recommending funds be deposited into the Housing Assistance Program fund from identified savings in the general fund to comply with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reporting requirement. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Nays Buol Connors v/ Jones Lynch Resnick 2/ Sutton ), Braig /7 p&--7 h Ai20/1 die//6 /4247Y. AW5 21 5. Housing and Community Development Funding Partnership City Manager recommending approval of a proposed partnership between the Community Housing Initiatives (CHI), Dubuque Bank and Trust (DB &T) and the City Housing Department to restore about 18 units in the Washington Neighborhood. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Nays i/ Buol / Connors !/( Jones i/ Lynch I" Resnick v Sutton )X, Braig ,)/144/1-/A4,27 ta/m/milif //0. — *96, a Rqq frila c,i/v /i// /0 ,, 6. Sustainable Dubuque - Request for Work Session City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a Sustainable Dubuque quarterly work session for Monday, May 6, at 5:00 p.m. to hear the final reports from the University of Iowa -Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities students. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; mil 4�� Yays Nays V Buol / Connors !/( Jones Lynch V Resnick U Sutton V- Braig 22 I. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS -0/(5,57.69 o7-?/‘ 'eV14 i e J. PUBLIC INPUT K. ' LOSED SION Pen . gation perty Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa Yays Nays V Buol ✓a Connors V Jones L// Lynch V Resnick V Sutton Braig L. ADJOURNMENT Yays Nays Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Sutton Braig 23 53 G!�2/ 7 a-~ -/Pf cf:Sip/4314k, 7 2 I 4miti A7740- "4,7— //// ? 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