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Proof_City Council Proceedings of 3 4 13CI 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 Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Lynch; Council Members Braig, Con- nors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton; City Manager Van Mil!igen, City At- torney Lindahl Absent: Mayor Buol Mayor Pro Tem Lynch read the call and stat- ed this is a special ses- sion of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Every Child / Every Promise program. WORK SESSION Every Child / Every Premise Presentation on the activities and success- es of the Every Child / Every Promise program by Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque; Stan Rein - gans, Superintendent of Schools, Lynn Devaney, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Troy Rabbett, Development and Mar- keting Director for St. Mark Community Cen- ter, Shirley Hoertsman, Director of Student Services for Dubuque Schools; and Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager. Topics in- cluded: • Vision / Mission • Five Promises: healthy start, effective education, caring adults, safe places, op- portunities to serve • Current Objectives •Successes • Leadership Enrich- ment After - School Pro- grams (LEAP) St. Mark Community Center: o history & back- ground, o school year educa- tional programs o high- impact part- nerships o school readiness o school attendance o summer learning o out -of- school time o Summer Academy Pilot o Partnerships • Campaign for Grade - Level Reading uooi„ ail) UP01 P I Ol U0113P sbuipaaooad Jo @sod' Jo4 "wt X131 `5M01 `anbn -lano0 Muni `3331,3 q -wpi0 aUT APP gTSZ a IIIM `eMo1 -ngna Jo fo pJeog (N011, 0330X3 1NflOWv V NI A3NC ONV NVO1 V 01 SI 31r11IISNI O3SOdObd 6uiMolIOJ - uelsgns a31 }ou a ail. ui iwaue6 i31gM Jed P u1 `6u11. alep ail a uei} @JOu ssei you pi lP uo1 ;2311, aq IIIM E @q1. @Jain uaiM awl: asodJnd eqt 4130} -aaJ6V w IP1 }uess3 uopae pas a3llou an!I iAgaJag Aluno3 ai, '£ ueoi asoc ail pup -aaJ6V ut to the IEDA CDBG Disaster Recovery program on behalf of the ECIA super region to assist in the production of a new multi - family rental units. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque County, Iowa does hereby endorse and support the proposed CDBG MFNP #5 applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority and authorizes the Chairperson to sign the applications. Motion by Klein, seconded by Man - ternach, carried unan- imously to approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 13 -054. RESOLUTION 13 -055 - REQUEST FOR PAY- MENT #33 FOR JUMPSTART FEDERAL HOUSING REHABILI- TATION PAYMENT PRO- GRAM #08 -DRH -004 WHEREAS, Dubuque County is the fiduciary agent for Jumpstart Federal Housing reha- bilitation program #08- DRH -004; and WHEREAS, the East Central Intergovern- mental Association has disbursed funds in the -8d. ;^u"0fSs!w Su2J1 0u1ae13 UP 40 IenOJdde 6u,Puawwo -39J JeBeuPIN A113 :but - s11031-1 AuOdwo3 awl u o l ss l w s uOJ1 3!J ;3a I3 - seoueuipJo Jo epoo 'Aeu 6u! -40A savor 1111M T -55 pap JUSLdmd)le vuuU4Ue Project Status Update: City Manager transmit- ting the Sustainable Dubuque Project Sta- tus Update for January 2013. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. 5 Points Traffic Re- construction - Project Acceptance: City Man- ager recommending acceptance of the con- struction contract for the 5 Points Traffic Sig- nal Reconstruction Project, as completed by Portzen Construc- tion. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 67 -13 Accepting the 5 Points Traffic Signal Recon- struction Project and authorizing the pay- ment of the contract amount to the contrac- tor was adopted. ternach, carried unan- imously to approve the duplicate warrants. CORRESPONDENCE - FROM ECIA REGARD- ING MITIGATION PAY- MENT REQUEST FOR THE SECOND FUNDING DRAW ON THE DUBUQUE COUNTY FLOOD BUYOUTS Motion by Klein, seconded by Man - ternach, carried unan- imously to receive and file the correspon- dence. LETTER TO STATE LEGISLATORS REGARD- ING RESIDENCY RULES RELATED TO MHDD RE- DESIGN Motion by Klein, seconded by Man - ternach, carried unan- imously to approve the letter. PERSONNEL REQUISI- TIONS Motion by Klein, seconded by Man - ternach, carried unan- imously to table the personnel requisition of Sunnycrest Manor for a permanent, full - time registered nurse coordinator. Motion by Klein, seconded by Man - ternach, carried unan- imously to recess at 6:04 p.m until Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1 :00 p.m. The Board recon- vened at 1:02 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2013, with Supervisor Klein absent. RESOLUTION 13 -057 - FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1 -1 AND LOT 2 -1 SE SW - SEC 30 - CENTER SI fed i /ng Hems l c TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, there has Agricultural di: thus subject to a requirements of district. 2. That the < described plat bi is hereby approve the Chairperson c Board of Supervis authorized and d ed to endorse approval of Dut County, Iowa upor plat. Motion by Den seconded by ternach, carried 1 imously to approv authorize the Chi sign Resolution 13 Motion by Den seconded by ternach, carried imously to reces 1:08 p.m. Thursday, Marcl 2013 at the Jean Linn County Ac istration Buildini Cedar Rapids, low, MENTAL HEA DISABILITY SER\ OF THE EAST CEN REGION MEETING The Board n vened at 1:00 p.n Thursday, Marc! 2013 at the Jean Linn County Adn tration Building Cedar Rapids, I Board members Klein and 1N Demmer and CPC Jansen attended meeting. Motion by I seconded by Derr carried unanimous recess at 3:00 until Friday, Man 2013 at 10:30 a.m. The Board n vened at 10:30 a.r Friday, March 8, with all E GcDx )nnAH liOO STATE F IO A {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: March 13, 2013, and for which the charge is $303.09. Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this day of ; 20 4'3 . Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. CITY OF DUI11QUE, 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 Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Lynch; Council Members Braig, Con- nors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City At- torney Lindahl Absent: Mayor Buol Mayor Pro Tem Lynch read the call and stat- ed this is a special ses- sion of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Every Child / Every Promise program. WORK. SESSION Every Ch;Cc / Every Promise Presentation on the activities and success- es of the Every Child / Every Promise program by Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque; Stan Rein - gans, Superintendent of Schools, Lynn Devaney, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Troy Rabbett, Development and Mar- keting Director for St. Mark Community Cen- ter, Shirley Hoertsman, Director of Student Services for Dubuque Schools; and Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager. Topics in- cluded: • Vision / Mission • Five Promises: healthy start, effective education, caring adults, safe places, op- portunities to serve • Current Objectives •Successes • Leadership Enrich- ment After - School Pro- grams (LEAP) • St. Mark Community Center: o history & back- ground, o school year educa- tional programs o high- impact part- nerships o school readiness o school attendance o summer learning o out -of- school time o Summer Academy Pilot o Partnerships • Campaign for Grade - Level Reading There being no fur- ther business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 1t 3/13 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 Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Lynch; Council Members Braig, Con- nors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City At- torney Lindahl Absent: Mayor Buol Mayor Pro Tem Lynch read the call and stat- ed this is a regular ses- sion 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 wis- dom keep our hearts and minds open as we endeavor to serve the common good. PROCLAMATION(S) Mason's Child Identi- fication Day (March 9, 2013) was accepted by Chris Stechman of the Dubuque Masons, 1155 Locust St. IPOST Month (March 2013) was accepted by Diane Asmussen of the Finley Hospital, 350 N Grandview Ave. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Coun- cil 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 Commis- sion of 1/14, Long Range Planning Advi- sory Commission of 2/20; Proof of Publica- tion for City Council Proceedings of 2/4 and 2/5; Proof of Publica- tion for List of Claims and Summary of Reve- nues for Month Ending 1/31/13. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims and Suits: Bobbie Bisdorf- Jost for vehicle dam- age. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed and refer- red to the City Attor- ney. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been re- ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assur- ance Pool: Bobbie Bisdorf-Jost for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and con- curred. Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update: City Manager transmit- ting the Sustainable Dubuque Project Sta- tus Update for January 2013. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. 5 Points Traffic Re- construction - Project Acceptance: City Man- ager recommending acceptance of the con- struction contract for the 5 Points Traffic Sig- nal Reconstruction Project, as completed by Portzen Construc- tion. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 67 -13 Accepting the 5 Points Traffic Signal Recon- struction Project and authorizing the pay- ment of the contract amount to the contrac- tor was adopted. Manson Road Emer- gency Watermain and Bridge Repair - Project Acceptance: City Man- ager recommending acceptance of the con- struction contract for the Manson Road Bridge and Watermain Emergency Repair Project, as completed by Taylor Construction. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 68 -13 Accept- ing the Manson Road Bridge and Water Main Emergency Repair Pro- ject and authorizing the payment of the con- tract amount to the con- tractor was adopted. US 151/61 Capacity Improvements - Project Acceptance: City Man- ager recommending acceptance of the con- struction contract for the US 151 -61 Capacity Improvements Project, as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 69 -13 Accept- ing the US 151 -61 Ca- pacity Improvements Project, Iowa DOT Proj- ect No. STP- A -061- 8(128)22-31 and au- thorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. Washington Street Parking Lot - Project Acceptance: City Man- ager recommending acceptance of the con- struction contract for the Washington Street Parking Lot Project, as completed by McDer- mott Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 70 -13 Accept- ing the Washington Street Parking Lot Proj- ect and authorizing the payment of the con- tract amount to the con- tractor was adopted. Tschiggfrie Excavat- ing 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 Con- trol Plant Modifications Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and re- ferred to the City Man- ager. The Jule - Consolidat- ed Funding Authorizing Resolution: City Man- ager recommending approval and signature on the Authorizing Res- olution for The Jule's FY 2014 Consolidated Funding. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Collective Bargaining Agreement Amend- ment - Teamsters Local No. 120: City Manager recommending appro- val of an amendment to the Collective Bar- gaining Agreement with the Teamsters Un- ion to provide for a work week that con- sists of ten hours per day and four days per week effective April 22, 2013 through Septem- ber 27, 2013 for the Maintenanceworker, Airfield Maintenance - workers and Mechanic assigned to the Airport. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed and approved. Request for Proposals - Catfish Creek Water- shed Management Plan: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the Request for Pro- posals (RFP) for con- sulting services to pre- pare the Catfish Creek Watershed Manage- ment Plan. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed and approved. Purchase of Property - 735 Caledonia Place: City Manager request- ing authorization to sign the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Ac- ceptance Agreement for 735 Caledonia Place. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed and ap- proved. Consent Decree Semi - Annual Report: City Manager recommend- ing 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. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed and approved. Certified Local Gov- ernment (CLG) - 2012 Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the 2012 Certified Local Government (CLG) An- nual Report. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed. Civil Service Commis- sion: Civil Service Com- mission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Purchasing Coordinator and Traffic Control - Quarterly Progress Reports: Cor- respondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment (HUD) in- forming the City that its Healthy Homes Demonstration Work Plan has achieved an overa 1 performance rating of 100 out of 100 and has received a Green Designation and that the Lead -Based Hazard Control Grant Work Plan has ach- ieved an overall per- formance rating of 100 out of 100. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed. Sisters of St. Francis: Correspondence from the Sisters of St. Fran- cis thanking the City of Dubuque for its sup- port of Mayors for Peace and nuclear weapons abolition by 2020. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alco- hol License Holders - Clark Gas Station: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the Acknowledgment/Settl ement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Clark Gas Station, 700 Rhomberg Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobac- co License Holders - Clark Petroleum: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the Acknowledgement /Set tlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Clark Pe- troleum, 700 Rhomberg Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alco- hol License Holders - Dubuque Quick Stop Mart: City Manager recommending appro- val of the Acknowledg- ment /Settlement Agreement for an alco- hol compliance viola- tion for Dubuque Quick Stop Mart, 1401 Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobac- co License Holders - Dubuque Quick Stop Mart: City Manager recommending appro- val of the Acknow- ledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobac- co compliance viola- tion for Dubuque Quick Stop Mart, 1401 Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alco- hol License Holders - Eagles Club: City Man- ager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Set - tlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for the Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed and ap- proved. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recom- mending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco li- censes as submitted. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 72 -13 Approv- ing applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine permits, as re- quired by City of Dubu- que Code of Ordinan- ces Title 4 Business and License Regula- tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liq- uor, Beer and Wine Li- censes and. Permits; and Resolution No. 73- 13 Approving applica- tions for retail cig- arette /tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A were adopted. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the reso- lutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0. Petition to Vacate - Portion of University Avenue Extension: City Manager recommend- ing that a public hear- ing be set for March 18, 2013 to consider a re- quest from Douglas Dolter, Dubuque Mat- tress, Inc., to vacate a portion of University Avenue Extension adja- cent to Iowa Auto Glass at 2796 Universi- ty Avenue. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 74- 13 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 2A University Avenue SEP Green Alley Per- meable Pavers Project - Loras Boulevard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street: City Manager recommending init'a- tion of the public b d- ding procedure for the SEP Green Alley Per- meable Pavers Project between Loras Boule- vard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street, and further recom- mends that a public hearing be set for March 18, 2013. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 77- 13 Preliminary appro- val of plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, spec- ifications, form of con- tract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids SEP Green Alley Per- meable Paver Project (Between Loras Boule- vard and Arlington Streets from Prairie Street to Dell Street.) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. 30 -Inch Force Main Project (Phase 1 - 9th - llth Streets): City Manager recommend- ing initiation of the bid- ding process for Phase 1 (9th Street to llth Streets) of the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project and the water main on Elm Street from 9th to llth, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 18, 2013. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 78 -13 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the ad- vertisement for bids (Phase I of the 30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project From 9th Street to llth Street) was adopted setting a pub- ic hearing for a meet - ng to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. Wilmac Property Company - Linseed Oil Paintworks Building: City Manager recom- mending that a public hearing be set a for March 18, 2013 to con- sider entering into a Development Agree- ment for the property located at 151 East 9th Street (Corner of 9th and Jackson). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 79- 13 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 ex- ecution of a Develop- ment Agreement relat- ing thereto with Wilmac Property Com- pany, and providing for the publication of no- tice thereof was adopt- ed setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS Appointments were made to the following Board: Mechanical Code Board: Two 3 -Year terms through March 16, 2016 (Expiring terms of Billmeyer and Papin). Applicants: Ro- nald Billmeyer, 2375 Theda; Paul Papin, 2955 Jackson St. Mo- tion by Braig to appoint Ronald Billmeyer and Paul Papin to 3 -year terms through March 16, 2016. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allow- ing anyone present to address the City Coun- cil. Petition to Vacate - Portion of Old Highway Road: Proof of publica- tion on notice of public hearing to consider disposal of a portion of Old Highway Road at the intersection of Rad- ford Road for the Na- tional Guard Readiness Center and the City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 80 -13 Disposing of City Interest In Lot 2-1- A Of The SE ,/4 - SW I/4 Section 29, T89N, R2E, 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Res- olution 81 -13 Vacating a portion of Old High- way Road near Radford Road in the City of Du- buque, Iowa, were adopted. ACTION ITEMS Greater Dubuque De- velopment Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque De- velopment Corpora- tion. Topics included Business retention and expansion, and work- force solutions. Motion by Jones to receive and file. Seconded by Resnick. Motion car- ried 6 -0. Park & Recreation Commission - Pets in Parks Recommenda- tion: Park & Recreation Commission submit- ting its recommenda- tions regarding pets in city parks and on trails. by amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordi- nances 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 Ani- mals in Certain Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails Subject to Condi- tions; Establishing Leash and Waste Clean -Up Require- ments; Prohibiting Ani- mals Running At -Large Within Parks, Open Spaces, or Trails; Per- mitting the Exercising of Dogs off Leash in Certain Areas; and Re- vising Park, Open Spaces and Trail De- scriptions. City Council discus- sion included conver- sation about child safe- ty, health concerns, en- forcement, compromis- es, possible monitoring for future revision, and acknowledging the Commission's work and research. Motion by Jones to consider the first read- ing of the proposed or- dinance. Seconded by Braig. Motion failed 5 -1 with Braig voting yay. Code of Ordinances - Pawn /Secondhand Dealers & Junk/Sal- vage Operators Amend- ment: City Manager recommending adop- tion of the revised ordi- nance regarding Pawn/ Secondhand Dealers and Junk/Salvage Op- erators. Police Chief Mark Dalsing and As- sistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell pro- vided a brief presenta- tion that provided background informa- tion about the process and public input used in the amendment process. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordi- nance be considered and voted on for pas- sage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be sus- pended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion car- ried 6 -0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 14 -13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repeal- ing Chapter 6 Junk and Secondhand Dealers and adopting a new Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Deal- ers; Junk and Autosal- vage Dealers in lieu thereof. Seconded by Resnick. Motion car- ried 6 -0. Parking Lot Request - 156 Main Street: City Manager recommend- ing approval of a re- quest from Platinum Supplemental Insur- ance, Inc. to construct a new surface off - street parking lot at 156 Main Street in the Old Main Historic Dis- trict. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and ap- prove the recommen- dation. Seconded by Connors. Motion car- ried 5 -1 with Jones vot- ing nay. Code of Ordinances - Electric Transmission Line Company Licens- ing: City Manager rec- ommending approval of an Electric Trans- mission Line Company Licensing Ordinance. Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement that a pro- posed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Sec- onded by Connors. Mo- tion carried 6-0. Motion by Jones for fi- nal consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 15 -13 Establishing the procedure for li- censing electric trans- mission line compa- nies. Seconded by Con- nors. Motion carried 6 -0. Code or Ordinances - Solicitor's License: City Manager recommend- ing adoption of a new Title 4, Chapter 5, So- licitor's License, that combines the existing Title 4, Chapter 5, Door to Door Sales and Title 4, Chapter 9, Peddlers and Transient Mer- chants. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordi- nance be considered and voted on for pas- sage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be sus- pended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion car- ried 6 -0. Motion by Braig for fi- nal consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 16 -13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repeali- ng Chapter 5 Door to Door Sales and Chapter 9 Peddlers and Transi- ent Merchants and adopting a new Chap- ter $ Solicitor's License in lieu thereof. Sec- onded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0. PUBLIC INPUT Jeff Lenhart, 1711 Clarke Drive, provided an update on the re- cent Complaint Free Dubuque event noting that it drew 400 people and raised $3,500 for the Dubuque Rescue Mission. Rich Misky, 3199 Sher- idan Rd. commented on his concerns over the city's debt issu- ance, repayment, and property tax increase. There being no fur- ther business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 1t 3/13 ESS LICATION -d Communications, Inc., an Iowa d,a newspaper of general circulation Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby in said newspaper on the following rge is $303.09. ■otary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, ,203 . -n Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. contract for P an: City Manager rec- its Traffic Sig- ommending approval econstruction of the Request for Pro - 1s completed posais (RFP) for con- en Construe- suiting services to pre n motion' the pare the Catfish Creek .s were re- Watershed Manage- nd flied and ment Pian. Upon mo- n No. 67 -13 twn the documents I the 5 Points were received, filed ignai Recon- and approved. Protect 'and Purchase of Property} ig the pay- - 735 Caledonia Place: the contract City Manager request )the contras- ing authorization to Jopted. sign the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Ac- ceptance Agreement for 735 Caledonia Place, Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed and ap- proved. Consent Decree Semi- Annual Report: City Manager recommend- ing 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. Upon motion the docu ments were received, fi ed and approved Certi #led Local Gov - ernment (CLG) - 2012 Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the 2012 Certified Local Government (CLG) An nual Report.'Upon mo tion the documents were received and filed, Civil Service Commis - s on: Civil Service Co - mission submitting certified lists for the positions Puhasn Coordinator of and rc i Traffig c Engineer. Upon n the documents were recmade eived, filed and a Matter of Re- cord. Actuarial Valuation of Post - Employment Ben-. efit Plans City Manag- er recommending that the SilverStone Group be selected to conduct the GASB -45' actuar'al valuation for 2013. Upon motion the docu - ments were' received, filed and approved. DOT Local Road De- tour Agreement - 30 Inecch t : Force Main Proj City Manager rec ommendin authoriza tion for thg e Mayor to execute an agreement with the lowa Depart - ment of Transportation for the use of local roads as an authorized detour route for the Phase I - 30 -inch Force Main Relocation Proj ect' from 7th to 12th' Streets. Upon motion the documents were' received and filed and Resolution No. 71 -13 App the a partroving ment of TranlowspoDe r- tation Agreement for use of local agency roads as detours for Phase I - 30 Inch Force Main Relocation Proj- ect from 7th to 12th Streets was adopted. Healthy Homes and Lead -Based Hazard ion No. 72 -13 Approv ng applications for beer, ; liquor, and /or sine permits, as re- quired by City of Dubu- que Code of Ordinan- ces Tit e 4 Business and License Regula- tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Art cie B Li uor, Beer and Wine Li censes and. Permits; and Resolut on No. 73- 13 Approving applica- tions for retail cig- arette /tobacco sales permits, as required by lowa Code 453A.47A were adopted. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the reso- lutions, set the :public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice Seconded by Resnic. Motion carr'ed 6 -0. Petition to Vacate - Portion of University Avenue Extension: City Manager recommend- ing that a public hear- ing be set for March 18, 2013 to consider a re- quest from Douglas Dotter, Dubuque Mat- tress, Inc., to vacate a portion of University Avenue Extension adja- cent to owa ; Auto Glass at 2796 Universi- ty Avenue. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 74- 13 Resolution of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 2A University Avenue Extension Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 75- i3 Approving a at of the proposed vacating of a portion of Univer- sity Avenue Extension Right -of -Way were adopted setting a pub- lic hearing for a meet- ing to commence at 6;30 pm. on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Bu ding. Petition to Vacate - Sanitary Sewer Ease- ment at University Ex- tension Place: City Manager recommend- ing that a public hear- ing be set for March 18, 2013 to consider a re- quest by Douglas Dotter of Dubuque Mat- tress, Inc. to consider the vacation of asani- t sewer asement in Lot ary 2 Univeresity'Exten -, sion Place, Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No 76 13 Resolution of Intent to dispose of city inter- est and vacate a Sani- tary Sewer Easement over Lot 2 University Extension Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubu- que County, Iowa, was adopted setting a pub-! lic hearing for a meet- ing to commence at 6:30 p.m on March 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. nri COMMISSIONS Appointments were made to the following Board: Mechanical Code Board: Two 3 -Year terms through March 6, 2016 (Expiring terms of Billmeyer and Papin).'Applicants: Ro- nald Billmeyer, 2375 Theda; Paul Pap n, 2955 Jackson St. Mo- tion by Braig to appo nt Ronald Billmeyer and Paul Pepin to 3 -year terms through March 16," 2016. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules vere suspended allow- ing anyone present to address the City Coun- ci ition to Vacate - Portion of Old Highway Road: of ti publica tion on Pro noce of of public hearing to consider disposal of a portionlof Old Highway Road at the intersection of Rad- ford Road for the Na- tional Guard Readiness KCDnICK. %VIUTIUII Udr 1VULa1J 1 UUIIL, 111 ailu 101 LIUUU4UG I..0U11L� 1UWG ried 6 -0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance , RY K. No. 14 -13 Amending ! r _ r City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations by repeal - mg Chapter 6 Junk and Secondhand Dealers and adopting a new Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Deal- ers; Junk and Autosal- vage Dealers' in lieu thereof. Seconded by Resnick. Motion car- ried 6 0. Parking Lot Request - 156 Main Street: City Manager recommend- ing approval of a re- quest from Platinum Supplemental Insur- ance, Inc. to construct a new surface off - street parking lot at 156 Main Street the Old Main Historic in Dis- trict. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and ap- prove the recommen- dation. Seconded by Connors. Motion car -