4 15 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, April 15, 2013, at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of acting upon such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Consent Items: Pages 1 -4
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 April 15, 2013 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor ol; Council Members Br`aig, Corthors, Jokes, Lyffch, R nick
U i SSi te6Sn; City Manag)an Milligen, City Attorne indahl (via
phone)
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.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 1/22, City Council proceedings of 4/8,
Civil Service Commission of 4/18, Electrical, Code Board of 3/25, Historic Preservation
Commission of 3/21, Historic Preservation Commission Education Task Force of 4/4,
Library, Board of Trustees Update of 3/28, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
of 3/20, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 3/12, Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 3/28, Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 3/18, Proof of Publication
for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ended 2/28
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Candy Hirsch for personal injury; William Latham for property damage; Anna Mae
McClain for vehicle damage; Turbin Dodge Chrysler Jeep 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: Candy Hirsch for
personal injury; Lee Latham for property damage; Anna Mae McClain for vehicle
damage; Robert Piel, Sr. for personal injury; Turpin Dodge Chrysler Jeep for vehicle
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. The Moving WaIlTM
Certificate of Appreciation from The Moving WallTM thanking the City of Dubuque for its
support during its stop in the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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5. Hazard Mitigation Property Acquisition Demolition Program
City Manager recommending approval of the bid specifications for abatement of
asbestos - containing materials and demolition of the flood- damaged structures at 1711
Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Five Flags Center - Fiscal Year 2014 Detailed Operating Budget
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Five Flags Center
proposed operating budget submitted by SMG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program
City Manager recommending approval of the Request for Release of Funds for the
proposed projects approved in the Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant activities.
RESOLUTION ,/ Authorizing request for Release of Community
Development Block Grant unds for Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Dubuque Golf & Country Club - Fireworks Request
Correspondence from Richard Bugalski, General of the Dubuque Golf & Country Club
requesting permission to display fireworks on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at about 9:30 p.m.
on the DG &CC grounds with a rain date of July 5, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD)
Protocols
City Manager recommending approval to purchase Emergency Fire Dispatch and
Emergency Police Dispatch Protocols from the Academy of Emergency Dispatch
(Priority Dispatch).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Prosperity Eastern Iowa (PEI) Membership
City Manager recommending approval to amend the Fiscal Year 2014 budget to
increase the City's membership dues for Prosperity Eastern Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Multicultural Family Center - Future Talk Program Assistant
City Manager recommending approval of the creation of a Future Talk Program
Assistant position at the Multicultural Family Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Iowa Economic Development Authority - Rousselot Dubuque, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of an amended contract with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for financial assistance on behalf of Rousselot Dubuque, Inc. for
an expansion of their facility at 2350 Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Approving an Economic Development Assistance Contract
by and among Rousselot Dubuque, Inc., the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for Account Clerk I, Land
Surveyor, and Police Lieutenant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
14. Zoning Board of Adjustment
Commissioner Michael Ruden submitting his resignation from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
15. Request for Proposal - Port of Dubuque Marina Startup and Operation
Consultant Services
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Westrec Marinas for startup
and operation consultant services for the Port of Dubuque Marina.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Request for Proposal - Telecommunications Carrier Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a joint Request for Proposal for
Telecommunications Services for Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque for local
voice, long distance, wide area network and internet services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for
Mediacom Communications Company informing the City of rate adjustments being
implemented on or about May 1, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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18. Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report
City Manager transmitting the Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Report for March
2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. for the Asbury Water Tank Reconditioning Project;
Nauman Nursery, Inc. for Dubuque Pack Memorial Landscaping; Portzen Construction,
Inc. for the SEP Green Alley Project (Loras /Arlington)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Signed Contracts
Management Agreement with Kenneth Clayton for Miller- Riverview Park and Dubuque
Water Sports Club.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco licenses
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION l %4/ 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 /1.6-
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permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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22. Grand River Center Management Agreement Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a temporary extension of the existing
agreement with Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC for management of the Grand River
Center.
RESOLUTION / / Approval of an amendment to the Facility Management
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
The Building Services Department will provide a brief presentation on the project.
1. Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project (and Presentation)
2. Water Main Relocation Project - Hwy. 151/61 and South Grandview Avenue
Overpass
3. Sale of Property - 2268 Washington Street
4. Fiscal Year 2013 Second Budget Amendment
May 6, 2013
5. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment Including Expansion
6. Lake Ridge - Urban Renewal District Amendment
7. Dubuque Brewing and Malting - Urban Renewal District Amendment
8. Industrial Center Urban Renewal District Amendment
9. Technology Park Urban Renewal District Amendment
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1. Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project (and Presentation)
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 5th and Bluff
Public Restroom Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for May
6, 2013. The Building Services Department will provide a brief presentation on the
project. / 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 (5th and
Bluff Public Restroom Project)
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 5/6/13
2. Water Main Relocation Project - Hwy. 151/61 and South Grandview Avenue
Overpass
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Highway 151/61
South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2013.
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RESOLUTION /: Preliminary approval of the specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on the specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (Hwy. 151/61 South
Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 5/6/13
3. Sale of Property - 2268 Washington Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2013 on the sale of
City -owned real estate at 2268 Washington Street to Kaylyn A. Mullady.
RESOLUTION / Resolution of Intent to dispose of City -owned property, Lot
1 Bee Branch Sub. No. 7, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof -- 2268 Washington Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 5/6/13
4. Fiscal Year 2013 Second Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2013 on Fiscal
Year 2013 Budget Amendment No. 2.
RESOLUTION A72 Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No.
2 to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 5/6/13
5. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment Including Expansion
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
amendment of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate and would be
expanded to include the area bounded by Harrison, Salina, and Camp Streets. He
further recommends that a public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June
3, 2013.
RESOLUTION /420=9-- Resolution of Necessity finding that a certain area adjacent
to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District meets the definition of a blighted area
under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is necessary in the
interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and setting dates of hearing and
consultation on a proposed amendment to the Urban renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/3/13
6. Lake Ridge - Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic
Development District is both necessary and appropriate and further recommends that a
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public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013.
RESOLUTION A-2..03 Resolution of Necessity finding that the established Lake
Ridge Economic Development District meets the definition of an Economic
Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is
necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting
dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal
Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/3/13
7. Dubuque Brewing and Malting - Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending adopt of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting
Urban Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate and further recommends that
a public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013.
RESOLUTION 49' Resolution of Necessity finding that the established
Brewing and Malting rban Renewal District meets the definition of a Blighted Area
under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is necessary in the
interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and
consultation on a proposed Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/3/13
8. Industrial Center Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
amendment of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate and
further recommends that a public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June
3, 2013.
RESOLUTION 49 Resolution of Necessity finding that the established
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District meets the definition of an
Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of
said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed amendment to the Urban
Renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/3/13
9. Technology Park Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center / South
Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate; determines that the
District shall henceforth be referred to as the Dubuque Technology Park Economic
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Development District and further recommends that a public hearing on the proposed
amendment be set for June 3, 2013.
RESOLUTION Resolution of Necessity finding that the established
Dubuque Industrial enter / South Economic Development District meets the definition
of an Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, determining that the
name and all subsequent references to the district shall change to the Dubuque
Technology Park Economic Development District, that development of said Area is
necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting
dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal
Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/3/13
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BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Review of applications to the following boards /commission:
1. Zoning Board of Adjustment
Two 5 -Year terms:
One term through March 25, 2015 (Vacant term of Ruden); and
One term through March 25, 2018 (Expiring term of Cremer)
Applicants:
Eugene Bird, 3357 Arrowwood Ln. �^
Jeff Cremer, 919 % Bluff St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
2. Building Code Board of Appeals
One 3 -Year term through August 1, 2014 (Vacantt term of Anglese).
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1. Safe Routes To School - Dubuque School Safety Improvements Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Safe Routes to School
Program - Dubuque School Safety Improvements Project and the City Manager
recommending approval. 427 RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for Safe Routes to School Program — Dubuque School Safety
Improvements Project #SRTS -U- 2100(663)- -8U -31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill Pump Station
Improvement Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 1 Approval of specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Park & Recreation Commission - Pets in Parks Recommendation (Second
Reading)
Park & Recreation Commission submitting revised recommendations regarding allowing
pets in City parks. City Manager submitting informational memos. Materials from the
March 4 and March 18, 2013 Council Meetings.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10
Public Ways an 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
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2. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note Series 2010E
City Manager recommending approval of the proceedings to approve the revised loan
documents concerning the increase in the principle amount of the Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Note, Series 2010E in order to provide funding for the Bee Branch
Watershed Green Infrastructure Project.
RESOLUTION / . Amending the Series Resolution (Resolution No. 302 -10)
approved on Augus 10, 2010, said Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance
Authority and Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of the $64,885,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010E, in order to provide for the funding of the Bee
Branch Watershed Green Infrastructure Project under the terms of a new Series 2010E
Note in the principal amount of $74,285,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Code of Ordinances - Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Motorcycles and
Motorized Bicycles Ordinance that requires that a person operating a motorcycle or
motorized bicycle keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times during
operation.
ORDINANCE �/5 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9
Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 3 Operation of Motorcycles
and Motorized Bicycles, Section 9 -7- 321.275 Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles by
requiring a person operating a motorcycle to keep at least one (1) hand on the
handlebars at all times
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Food Scrap Collection Alternative
City Manager recommending approval of a proposed food scrap and yard debris
composting contract with Full Circle Organics, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Request for Work Session - Port of Dubuque Marina Tour
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for May 20,
2013, at 5:00 p.m. to tour the Port of Dubuque Marina prior to the June 1, 2013
dedication.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council ,✓
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6. Request to Schedule Work Session - Historic Millwork District
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on Monday,
June 17, at 5:15 p.m. on a comprehensive update of the Historic Millwork District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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