6 3 13 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 6/12013
Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. fith Street, Dubuque
June 3, 2013
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at
www.citvofdubuaue.ora /media and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the
Mediacom cable system at Channel8 (analog) and 97.2 (digital).
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
May the spirit of wisdom keep our hearts and rands open as we endeavor to serve the common good.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Apples for Students Months (June /July 2013)
,angles for Ctudents Months Proclamation
2. Emancipation Prodamation 150th Anniversary & Juneteenth 148th Anniversary
Emancipation Proclamation & Juneteenth Anniversary Prodamation
3. LGBT Pride Month Proclamation (.trine 2013)
(;RT Pride Month Proclamation
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Iowa DNR State Parks Bureau Chief - Presentation
Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau Chief Kevin Szcodronski to make a presentation on the
National Association of State Parks Directors conference to be held in Dubuque from September 3-6, 2013 and the
America's State Tree Woodland Walk to be installed on September 4 at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Expansion as
part of the conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
presentation by love DNR State Parks Bureau Chief -MVM Memo. Ctaff Memo Draft Agenda and Woodland Walts,
information,
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non - controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single
motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If youwould liketo discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and be recognized by the Mayor and state the itemyou would like removedfromthe Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/23, City Council proceedings of 5/20, Community Development
Advisory Commission of 5/15, Housing Commission of 4/9, Human Rights of 4/8, Library Board of Trustees of 4/25,
Library Board of Trustees Updates of 4/25 and 5/23, Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 5/29, Proof of
Publication for Final Assessment Public Right -of -Way of 5/10 and 5/17, Proof of Publication for City Council
proceedings of 5/6
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Arts Commission of 4/23 City Council P roceedincis 5/20 Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes of May 15
Housing Minutes 4/9 Human Rights Minutes of April 8 Librar Board of 4/25 LibraryBoard Update 4/25 Librar Board
Update 5/23, Sister Cit of 5/29 Proof -City Council P roceedi nas 5/6, Proof - Final Assessment Public R iaht -of -Way 5/10,,
5/17,
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Kevin Hammel /JK Trucking for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Hammel Claim,
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for
the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Kevin Hammel /JK Trucking for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims
4. Indiana Court 2012 Drain Tile Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2012 Drain Tile Project for Indiana Court as completed by McDermott
Excavating.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2012 Indiana Court Drain Tile Prolect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Closeout Form,
5. Asbestos Survey and Monitoring of Abatement Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Cardno ATC Asbestos Survey and Monitoring contract
for properties at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Asbestos Survey & Monitoring Abatement Contract Amendment -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Contract Amendment
6. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commissioner Paul Hemmer submitting his resignation to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Hemmer Resignation Letter
7. Award 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project awarded on May 13, 2013,
to Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $20,400.10 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
2013 Access Ramp Installation Project Award -MVM Memo 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project, 2013 Access Ramp
Installation Protect- Bid Tab,
8. Dubuque County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
City Manager transmitting information regarding the successful completion of the Dubuque County Multi- Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan and the approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Dubuque County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Dubuque IA Approval Letter,
Dubuque County Review Tool
9. The Economic Impact of Main Street Iowa, 1986 -2012
City Manager transmitting a report entitled, "Getting Results: The Economic Impact of Main Street Iowa, 1986 - 2012."
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
The Economic Impact of Main Street Iowa, 1986- 2012 -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Summary sheet and Report,
10. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications
Company advising the City of programming changes that will take place on or about June 25, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Correspondence,
11. Improvement Contracts! Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Hoyne Landscaping and Snowblowing, Inc., for the 2013 Upper Bee Branch Landscape Maintenance; McDermott
Excavating for the Safe Routes to School - Dubuque School Safety Improvements Project; Midwest Concrete, Inc., for
the 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project Asphalt Overly Program; Portzen Construction for the Bunker Hill Pumping
Facility 2013 Project; and Selco Inc., for the 2013 Pavement Marking Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Hoyne Contract and Bond McDermott Contract and Bond, Midwest Concrete Contract and Bond Portzen Construction
Contract and Bond, Selco Contract and Bond
12. Signed Contracts
IIW Engineers & Surveyors for the Purina Drive Salt Dock Remedial Design and Bidding Service Agreement; Strand
Associates Amendment No. 2 Design Services for the Water & Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Purina Drive Salt Dock Remedial Design and Bidding Service Agreement, StrandfW &RRC Amendment No. 2,
13. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — My Brother's Place
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance
violation for My Brother's Place, 1850 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
My Brother's Place Alcohol Compliance Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Settlement Agreement,
14. Business License Refund
Request by Jamal Karbush for a refund of the liquor license for The Ground Round Restaurant in the amount of
$633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
The Ground Round Refund Request,
15. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine license applications 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo, Police Memo, Liquor Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program)
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 17, 2013 on the proposition of issuing not to exceed
$14,767,000 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program).
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance
of not to exceed $14,767,000 stormwater utility revenue capital loan notes of The City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing
for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6117!13
Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $14,767,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program) - MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter,
2. FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
City Manager recommending the initiation of the public bidding process for the FY2013 and FY2014 Sanitary Sewer
Cured -in -Place Pipe Lining Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for June 17, 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6/17/13
FY13 and FY14 CIPP Lining Protect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution / Notice of Hearing, Notice to Bidders, CIPP Lining
Maps 1, CIPP Lining Maps 2, CIPP Lining Maps 3,
3. Dubuque Industrial Center South PCC Paving and Utilities 2013 Project
City Manager recommending the initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial Center South PCC
Paving and Utilities -2013 Project, and further recommend that a public hearing be set for June 17, 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6!17113
Dubuque Industrial Center South PCC Paving and Utilities -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Resolution, Notice to Bidders, RISE Cost
Estimate,
4. 30 inch Force Main Relocation Project - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project from
9th Street to 11th Street, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for June 17, 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing for 6!17!13
30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project lnitiate-MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Notice to Bidders
5. Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Ironworks Building) Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 17, 2013, on a Development Agreement for
Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Iron Works building).
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 Warehouse Trust, LLC, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Public Hearing 6!17113
Warehouse Trust LLC Development Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Development Agreement, Resolution
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Changed
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their application to the following boards/commissions: Changed
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Four 3 -year terms through June 30, 2016 (expiring terms of Hemmer, Kames, O'Rourke - Rosenow, and Riedel)
Applicants: (All applicants qualify for the Arts Representative designation)
Tom Farley, 491 West 4th St.
Katherine Kluseman, 1631 Alta Place
Tim Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace
Marina O'Rourke - Rosenow, 2085 Mullin Rd.
Susan Riedel, 282 Kelly's Bluff
Richard Rossignol, 1631 Main St.
Jessica Teckemeyer, 2945 Keokuk St.
Civic Center Com mission
One 3 -year term through June 29, 2016 (expiring terms of Bakke)
Applicant:
Rod Bakke, 3030 Karen St.
Historic Preservation Commission
Two 3 -year terms through July 1, 2016 (expiring terms of McDonell - Jackson Park District and Whalen - West 11th
District)
Applicants:
Benjamin Beard, 1854 Churchill St. (Qualifies as Interim 11th St. District resident)
Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St. (Qualifies for Jackson Park District resident)
Dr. JohnWhalen, 1105 Highland PI. (Qualifies for W. 11th St. District resident)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Housing Commission
One 3 -year term through August 17, 2015 (Vacant term of Culbertson)
Applicant:
Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One 3 -year term through January 11, 2015 (Vacant term of Newman)
Applicant:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One 3 -year terms through July 1, 2016 (expiring term of Reisdorf)
Applicant:
Stephen V. Reisdorf, 740 Brookview Sq.
Library Board of Trustees (Mayor's appointment)
Two 4 -year terms:
through July 1, 2015 (vacant term of Hammer)
through July 1, 2017 (expiring term of Willis)
Applicants:
Daniel Boice, 1225 West 3rd St.
John T. Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct.
Mike Willis, 1365 West 5th St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One 3 year -term through July 1, 2016 (expiring term of Wnterwood)
Applicant:
Charles Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Terrace
Park and Recreation Commission
Three 3 -year terms through June 30, 2016 (expiring terms of Hoffmann, Lyness, and Schluter)
Applicants:
Katherine Lydon, 123 Bluff St.
Karen Lyness, 89 Alpine St.
David Schlueter, 3645 Crescent Ridge
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
One 3 -Year term through February 1, 2016 (vacant term of Coty)
Applicant:
Robert J. Felderman, 241 Southgate Dr.
Appointments to the following boardtcom mission to be made at this meeting:
Electrical Code Board
One 3 -year term through May 21, 2014 (Vacant term of Mueller)
Applicant:
David B. Wilson, 2918 Washington
Boards Overview Sheet Latest Listings. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Applications, Civic Center Advisory
Commission Application., Electrical Coad Board Application, Historic Preservation Commission Applications, Housing Code
Appeals Board Application. Housing Commission Application. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Application
Library Board of Trustees Applications Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Application Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission Applications, Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission Application, Gender Balance Law, Gender
Balance Q &A , Gender Balance Tally
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please come to the podium and
state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Tim ber -Hyrst Estates #2 Vacate of Storm Sewer Easement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Robert A. and Beth M. Hartig to vacate a storm
sewer easement between Lots 1 and 2 in Timber -Hyrst Estates #2 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of city interest in a storm sewer easement between Lots 1 and 2 In Timber -Hyrst Estates # 2
In The City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Timber Hyrst Estates No. 2 Vacate Storm Sewer Easement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Release of Agreement,
Easement Vacation Exhibit, Council Materials from 5/20/13,
2. Lake Ridge Economic Development District Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Lake Ridge Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan Amendment -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Lake
Ridge Urban Renewal Plan Proof of Publication
3. Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban
Renewal District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal Amendment -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Dubuque Brewing & Malting
Urban Renewal Plan, Proof of Publication,
4. Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Economic Development District Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Economic
Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Amendment -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Resolution, Industrial Center Plan Proof of
Publication,
5. Technology Park Economic Development District Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
newly named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly named Dubuque Technology
Park Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
Dubuque Technology Park Urban Renewal Plan Proof of Publication,
6. Downtown Urban Renewal - Urban Renewal Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the amended and restate Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District -Urban Renewal Amendment - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Downtown
Urban Renewal Plan Commission Memo, Proof of Publication
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not allowed except as authorized by
the Mayor.
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Dubuque Intermodal Transporation Center
City Manager recommending approval of the number of parking spaces to be included in the Dubuque Intermodal
Transportaiton Center Parking Ramp.
There will be a brief presentation.
Changed
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Intermodal Parking Scenarios -MVM Memo, ECIA Memo, Intermodal Presentation, FTA Feasibility Study, Staff Memo, Millwork
Parking Priorites,
3. Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the 5th and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project to the low
bidder Porten Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the 5th and Bluff Streets Public restroom Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5th and Bluff Public Restroom Project Award -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Architects Recommendation & Bid Tab,
4. Water & Resource Recovery Center Energy Management Consulting Services Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of 7th Power Sustainable, LLC to provide the energy
management consulting services for the Water & Resource Recovery Center Modification Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
W &RRC Energy Management Consulting RFP Recommendation -MVM Memo, Staff Memo,
5. Hwy 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project Award
City Manager recommending approval of the Hwy. 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation
Project contract to the low bidder, Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
RESOLUTION Awarding Contract for the Hwy 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation
Project (CIP 740 -1405)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Hwv 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Resolution, Engineer's
Recommendation,
6. City of Dubuque TIGER V Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a Federal TIGER V Grant application for a new bus storage and maintenance
facility and rail platform and the funds for the City's local match.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
City of Dubuque TIGER V Grant Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, TIGER V Grant Funding,
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
Changed
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not an
agenda item. Please take your place at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however, no
formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT