Minutes_City Council Proceedings 6 17 13CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2013 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Historic Millwork District.
WORK SESSION
Historic Millwork District Update
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar facilitated a presentation on the history,
progress, and future projects in the Dubuque Historic Millwork District. Presenters
included: John and Mary Gronen, Nancy Kann, Andy Mozena, Rich Bean, Kim David,
Tim McNamara, Jeff Morton, Phil Wagner, Janice Roerig - Blong, Leslie Shalabi, Ryan
Dierks, Mike Van Milligen, and Teri Goodmann. Topics included:
• History/Master Plan
• Caradco Project
• Novelty Irons Works
• Voices Warehouse
• Power Plant & Foundry Buildings
• Horizontal Infrastructure
• Art Involvement
• Resource Development /Legislative & Funding Needs
• Awards & Recognitions
• Parking
• What's Next
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2013 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
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)
Richard Bissell Day (June 27, 2013) was accepted by Michelle Helmer of the
Carnegie -Stout Public Library.
PRESENTATION(S)
Main Street Iowa Awards: Dubuque Main Street Director Dan LoBianco presented
the Main Street Iowa Awards for Best Public Improvement Project (Historic Millwork
District Complete Streets Project) and Best Total Rehabilitation Project (Caradco
Project).
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable TV Commission of 5/1; City Council
Proceedings of 6/3; Civil Service Commission of 5/29; Historic Preservation
Commission of 5/16; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 5/15; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 6/5; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/20;
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 4/30;
Proof of Publication for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Storm Water Collection
Accounts of 5/24 Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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Notice of Claims and Suits: Leo Heim for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
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: Leo Heim for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Bell Tower Theater Productions: City
Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Bell
Tower Productions. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque Community Y: City Manager
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Dubuque
Community Y. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque County Extension: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Dubuque
County ISU Extension. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association: City
Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with
the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Four Mounds: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Hills and Dales Senior Center: City
Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with
Hills and Dales Senior Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Lutheran Services: City Manager is
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Lutheran Services
in Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Northeast Iowa School of Music: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with
Northeast Iowa School of Music. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Project Concern Foster Grandparent
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. for services related to the Foster Grandparent
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Riverview Center: City Manager is
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the
Riverview Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement
with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - St. John's Lutheran Church: City Manager
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the St.
John's Lutheran Church. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Washington Tool Library: City Manager
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the
Washington Tool Library. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Purchase of Services Agreement - Four Mounds HEART Program: City Manager
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Four Mounds
HEART Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Agreement - Opening Doors: City Manager recommending
execution of Purchase of Services Agreement with Opening Doors. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
Purchase of Services Agreement - St. Mark Community Center: City Manager
recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with St. Mark
Community Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - America's River Corporation: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with America's River
Corporation. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Crescent Community Health Center: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Crescent
Community Health Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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Contracted Services Agreements - Dubuque Area Labor Management Council: City
Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Main Street: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main
Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement — DuRide: City Manager recommending execution of
a Contracted Services Agreement with DuRide. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Every Child 1 Every Promise: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Every Child 1 Every
Promise. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: City
Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque:
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative: City Manager recommending execution of a
Contracted Services Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque:
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Matter Creative Center: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Matter Creative
Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Operation: New View Community Action Agency:
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with
Operation: New View Community Action Agency. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque:
Project HOPE: City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services
Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Contracted Services Agreement - Proudly Accessible Dubuque: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Proudly Accessible
Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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East 16th Street - Acquisition Plat: City Manager recommending approval of the
Acquisition Plat of Lot B of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
which provides additional right -of -way for East 16th Street near Kerper Boulevard. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.176 -13 Approving the
Acquisition Plat of Lot B of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa,
was adopted.
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommending approval of
the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the
filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 177 -13 Approving the advance of funds for
repayment from the Greater Downtown District Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Fund and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19 was
adopted.
Technology Park Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommending approval of the
suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the
Technology Park Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing
of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 178 -13 Approving an advance of funds for
repayment from the Technology Park Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund
and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19 was adopted.
Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommending
approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment
from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and
directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 179 -13 Approving the advance
of funds for repayment from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code
Section 403.19 was adopted.
Design Guidelines Update Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval
to execute the grant agreement to update the City of Dubuque Design Guidelines. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Watershed Management Plan Extension: City Manager recommending approval of a
request for extension of the City's Phase II contract with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan from June
2014 to December 2014. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Well Field Electrical Upgrade Project Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the construction contract for the Well Field Electrical Upgrades Project as
completed by Price Industrial Electric. Upon motion the documents were received and
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filed and Resolution No. 180 -13 Accepting the Well Field Electrical Upgrades Project
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Commissioner Louise Kames
submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
Upon motion the document was received, filed and the resignation accepted.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for
the positions of Planning Technician and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
Health and Prescription Insurance Plans Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Renewal:
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rate submitted by HM Life for
Specific and Aggregate Stop -Loss Renewal of the City's Health and Prescription Drug
Insurance Plan. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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 for Dubuque
Community Schools to purchase a computer, editing software, and portable
backgrounds with which to produce programming for their educational access channel.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Funding: City Manager recommending submittal of a
grant for $83,964 in HUD shortfall funds for the current Fiscal Year ending December
2013. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report: City Manager transmitting the
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report for May 2013. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Local Sustainability Matching Fund Grant Application: City Manager recommending
approval of a grant application to the Local Sustainability Matching Fund to support the
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative with the required match coming from the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Request for Proposals - E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Consultant Services: City
Manager requesting approval of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for master plan
development of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of Spain State
Recreation Area. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
US Conference of Mayors - Lead Safe for Kids' Sake Grant Program: City Manager
recommending that the City of Dubuque's Housing and Community Development
Department submit and City Council approve a US Conference of Mayors Lead Safe for
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Kids' Sake Grant application. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
Audit Engagement Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Audit
Engagement Agreement for year ending June 30, 2013 audit with Eide BaiIly. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Acquisition of Property - 1947 Green Street: City Manager recommending approval to
extend an offer to the property owners D. Ronald and Christine A. McClain to purchase
the property at 1947 Green Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 181 -13 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by D. Ronald
and Christine A. McClain in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior
Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company informing
the City of programming changes being implemented on or about July 12, 2013. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Correspondence from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informing the City that the modified flood
hazard information for Dubuque became effective May 31, 2013 remains valid and
revises the FIRM and FIS reports that were in effect prior to that date. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Improvement Contracts and Maintenance Bonds: Apel Paving & Parking Lot Service
for the Port of Dubuque 2013 Parking Lot Pavement Markings; McDermott Excavating,
Inc. for the South Algona Street Pavement Repair; Murphy Construction for City Hall
Third Floor Remodeling; River City Paving for South Algona Street Pavement Repair;
Skyline Storage & Trucking, Inc., for South Algona /St. Joseph Streets intersection,
street pavement, sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — Tott's Tap: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for Tott's Tap, 3457 Jackson Street. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of
annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco licenses as submitted. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 182 -13 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; and Resolution No. 183 -13 Approving
applications for retail cigarette /tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code
453A.47A were adopted.
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BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their appointment to the
following boards /commission:
Community Development Advisory Commission: One - 3 year term through February
15, 2016 (vacant term of Koshakji). Applicant: Mary Bridget Corken, 2353 Martin Dr. Ms.
Corken spoke in support of her appointment.
Zoning Advisory Commission: One — 3 year term through July 1, 2016 (expiring term
of Norton). Applicant: Patrick Norton, 920 Valentine Dr.
Appointments were made to the following boards /commissions:
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: 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. Apt #1; and Jessica
Teckemeyer, 2945 Keokuk St. Upon roll -call vote Katherine Kluseman, Marina
O'Rourke - Rosenow, Susan Riedel, and Jessica Teckemeyer were appointed to four -
year terms through June 30, 2016.
Civic Center Advisory Commission: One — 3 year term through June 29,
2016(expiring terms of Bakke) Applicant: Rod Bakke, 3030 Karen St. Motion by
Connors to appoint Rod Bakke to a 3 -year term through June 29, 2016. Seconded by
Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
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 an Interim Commissioner); Robert M.
McDonell, 135 West 17th St. (Qualifies for Jackson Park District); Dr. John Whalen,
1105 Highland PI. (Qualifies for W. 11th St. District). Upon roll -call vote, Mr. Beard was
appointed interim commissioner for the Jackson Park District, and Mr. Whalen was
appointed commissioner for the W. 11th St. District for 3 -year terms through July 1,
2016.
Housing Commission: One — 3 year term through August 17, 2015 (Vacant term of
Culbertson) Applicant: Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St. Motion by Braig to
appoint Robert M. McDonell to the remainder of a 3 -year term through August 17, 2015.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Housing Code Appeals Board: One 3 -year term through January 11, 2015 (Vacant
term of Newman). Applicant: Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. (Ms. Gotz is resigning her
appointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals in favor of applying for the Housing
Code Appeals Board.) Motion by Jones to appoint Mary Gotz to the remainder of a 3-
year term through January 11, 2015. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One — 3 year terms through July 1, 2016
(expiring term of Reisdorf). Applicant: Stephen V. Reisdorf, 740 Brookview Sq. Motion
by Braig to appoint Stephen V. Reisdorf to a 3 -year term through July 1, 2016.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7 -0.
Library Board of Trustees: Two 4 year terms. One through July 1, 2015 (vacant term
of Hammer); and one through July 1, 2017(expiring term of Willis). Applicants: Daniel
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Boice, 1225 West 3rd St.; John T. Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct.; Mike Willis, 1365 West 5th
St. Upon Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed Daniel Boice to the Library Board
of Trustees for the remainder of a 4 -year term through July 1, 2015; and Mike Wills to a
4 -year term through July 1, 2017.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Two — 3 year term through July 1, 2016
(expiring terms of Winterwood and Prochaska). Applicants: Charles Winterwood, 1555
Montrose Terrace; James Prochaska, 2478 Beacon Hill (Additional Application). Motion
by Connors to appoint Charles Winter wood and James Prochaska to 3 -year terms
through July 2, 2016. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Park and Recreation Commission: Three — 3 year terms through June 30, 2016
(expiring terms of Hoffmann, Lyness, and Schlueter). Applicants: Katherine Lydon, 123
Bluff St.; Karen Lyness, 89 Alpine St.; David Schlueter, 3645 Crescent Ridge; Paul
Hoffmann, 174 Bradley St. (Additional Application). Upon roll -call vote Katherine Lydon,
Karen Lyness, and David Schlueter were appoint to 3 -year terms through June 30,
2016.
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission: Two 3 -Year terms. One through
February 1, 2016 (vacant term of Coty); and one through February 1, 2014 (vacant term
of Connors).Applicants: Robert J. Felderman, 241 Southgate Dr.; and Nancy
Rhomberg, 2477 Beacon Hill Dr. (Additional Application). Motion by Connors to appoint
Robert J. Felderman to a 3 -year term through February 1, 2014 and Nancy Rhomberg
to a 3 -year term through February 1, 2016. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Rezone - 13034 Seippel Road / Hillcrest Family Services: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Hillcrest Family services
to rezone property located at 13034 Seippel Road from County A -1 Agricultural and C -1
Conservancy to City OF Office Residential concurrent with annexation and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed 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. Seconded by Jones. Planning Services Manager Laura
Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 28 -13
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property, in conjunction with annexation,
located at 13034 Seippel Road from County A -1 Agricultural and C -1 Conservancy to
City OR Office Residential District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Voluntary Annexation Request - 13034 Seippel Road / Hillcrest Family Services:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a voluntary annexation
request by Hillcrest Family Services for their 10 -acre property located at 13034 Seippel
Road and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and
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file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 184 -13 Approving an application for
voluntary annexation of territory owned by Hillcrest Family Services. Seconded by
Braig. City Manager Van Milligen responded to questions regarding the impact of the
annexation on the budget, tax implications, and additional police presence. Motion
carried 7 -0.
Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Ironworks Building) Development Agreement: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement
relating thereto with Warehouse Trust, LLC and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
185 -13 Approving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and
the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Warehouse Trust, LLC.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund): Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the suggested proceedings on the
issuance of not to exceed $14,767, 000 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan
Notes (State Revolving Loan Program) and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 186 -13
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $14,767,000 Stormwater
Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe
(CIPP) Lining Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 187 -13 Approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the FY2013 and
FY2014 Sewer Cured -in- Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7 -0.
30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project; Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 9th to 11th Streets and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 188 -13 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for Phase I of the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project From 9th to
11th Streets. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated, limiting discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
Design Mill, Inc., State Business Financial Assistance Application: City Manager
recommending approval of the submission of a State of Iowa Business Financial
Assistance Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of
Design Mill, Inc., to locate in the CARADCO Building at 900 Jackson Street. Motion by
Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 189 -13 Authorizing
the filing of an application for State Business Assistance on behalf of Design Mill, Inc.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau:
City Manager recommending approval of a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, which requests appointment of the
Mayor and one City Council Member to its Board of Directors. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents, appoint Council Member Jones to the Board of
Directors, and add language to the by -laws stating that two (2) City Council Members
will be members of the CVB Advisory Committee but who cannot serve as chairperson.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Arts and Culture Program - FY14 Operating Support Requests: Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission requesting approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Arts and
Culture Funding Program for Operating Support recommendations and associated
funding agreements. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve
the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Commission Chairperson Marina
O'Rourke - Rosenow provided an overview of the selection process. Council Member
Braig announced the names of the grant recipients. Motion carried 7 -0.
Arts and Culture Program - FY14 Special Projects Grants: Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission recommending approval of seven Fiscal Year 2013 Arts and
Culture Grants for Special Projects and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant
agreements. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Braig announced the names of
the grant recipients. Motion carried 7 -0.
Iowa Department of Transportation - Memorandum of Understanding for SW Arterial:
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the continued
development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 190 -13 Approving a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department
of Transportation for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest
Arterial Project, Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2013 -16 -262. Seconded by Resnick.
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann provided a presentation recapping the history,
current status and future of the project. Motion carried 7 -0.
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Smart Planning Outline for Comprehensive Plan Update: City Manager
recommending approval of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission's Smart
Planning outline for the update of the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal TIF: City Manager
recommending adoption of an ordinance amending the tax increment financing district
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed 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. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 29 -13
Amending Ordinance Nos. 60 -12, previously amended, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque,
Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special
fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with the Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances - City Council Compensation: Approval of an ordinance
amending the salary compensation of the City Council effective January 1, 2014 as
recommended by the City Council Compensation Task Force and approved by the City
Council on June 3, 2013. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that
the requirement that a proposed 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.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 30 -13
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor
and City Council, Section 1 -6 -2 Compensation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Buol read a prepared statement on behalf of the City Council addressing
concerns in the community regarding several related incidents of violence, which took
place last week.
Council Member Connors reported on the City winning the 2013 All America City
Award at a presentation in Denver, Colorado, and thanked those who participated.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Laura Carstens, 2370 Shiras Avenue, spoke about her involvement in the All America
City Award and thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:36 p.m. regarding pending
litigation and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:15 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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