12 16 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, December 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
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oy 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 December 16, 2013 in the
Historic Federal Buildin , 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor uol• Council Members Brai Co�iiors Jofies Lch Rd'snick Sutton; City
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Manager Vats A illigen, City Attorney Lirj Bahl
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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 11/5, Catfish Creek Watershed Management
Authority of 10/22, City Council proceedings of 12/2, Civil Service Commission of 11/11, Housing
Commission of 10/22, Human Rights Commission of 11/18, Library Board of Trustees of 10/24,
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 11/20, Zoning Advisory Commission of 12/4,
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11/21, Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 11/18
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Melissa Gilstrap for property damage, Dawn Sheffer 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: Melissa Gilstrap for property
damage and Dawn Sheffer for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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4. Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
City Manager transmitting the Bee Branch Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report
City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report that has been filed
with Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Human Rights Commission
Commissioner Michael Elliott submitting his resignation from the Human Rights Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
7. Housing Commission
Commissioner Judie Root submitting her resignation from the Housing Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
8. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Foreman.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
9. Final Plat - Brunskill Street Place No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat for Brunskill Street Place
No 2. subject to waiving the lot frontage requirements for Lots 2 through 6.
RESOLUTION 349- 13Approving the final Plat of Brunskill Street Place No. 2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s),
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10. Final Plat - Freedom Ridge Estates Plat 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat for Freedom Ridge Estates
Plat 2 subject to waiving lot frontage for Lots 1, 2, and 4.
RESOLUTION 350 -13 Approving the Final Plat Freedom Ridge Estates, Plat 2, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Final Plat - Katra Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Katra Subdivision, subject to allowing a
22 -foot paving width for Katra Court, a 25.88 -foot lot frontage for Lot 5, and waiving Sections 11-
20 Water Supply 11 -21 Sanitary Sewer, 11 -23 Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11 -24
Improvement Guarantees.
RESOLUTION 351 -13 Approving the Final Plat of Katra Subdivision in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Freedom Ridge Estates Pre - Annexation Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre - Annexation Agreement with John and Tina Perry,
property owners of 10600 Freedom Ridge Drive.
RESOLUTION 352 -13 Approving a Pre - Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and John W. and Tina M. Perry.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. IDOT Excess Right -of -Way Acceptance of Patent - Curtis and Bryant Streets
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Patent from the State of Iowa conveying four
remnant parcels at Curtis and Bryant Streets to the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 353 -13 Accepting a conveyance of property (Lots E, F, G, and H in Bonson &
Stewart's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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14. Seippel Road Commercial Park - Acceptance of Public Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the developer, Seippel
Road, LLC, has recently completed in Seippel Road Commercial Park Subdivision.
RESOLUTION 354 -13 Accepting public improvements in Seippel Road Commercial Park
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Thirty -Inch Force Main Project Phase I Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for Phase I of the 30 -Inch
Force Main Relocation Project from 9t" Street to 11th Street as completed by Portzen
Construction.
RESOLUTION 355 -13 Accepting Phase I of the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th
Street to 12th Street and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Jule Transit System ITS Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of The Jule Intelligent Transportation Project as
completed by Trapeze Group.
RESOLUTION 356 -13 Accepting the Jule Intelligent Transportation (ITS) Project and authorizing
the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Spahn & Rose vs. City of Dubuque
City Attorney recommending approval of a Release and Dismissal in the case of Spahn & Rose
vs. City of Dubuque related to the 2011 force main break at the former Public Works Garage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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18. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Warranty Deed
City Attorney recommending approval of a resolution accepting the Warranty Deed for the former
Bottoms property adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center.
RESOLUTION 357 -13 Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report
City Manager transmitting the Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report for November
2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Family Self- Sufficiency Coordinators Funding ✓
City Manager recommending approval of additional funding in Fiscal Year 2014 to continue
employment of the three Family Self- Sufficiency Program Coordinators.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. TriState Quality Metals Economic Development Assistance Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an Economic Development
Assistance Contract by TriState Quality Metals, LLC, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority.
RESOLUTION 358 -13 Authorizing the execution of an Economic Development Assistance
Contract by TriState Quality Metals, LLC, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. 2012 City Council Official Proceedings
City Clerk submitting the Official Proceedings of the City Council for 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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23. Improvement Contracts and Maintenance Bonds
Ted Stackis Construction for the Fire Hydrant Painting Program Phase 4.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 359 -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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Review of applications to the following Boards /Commissions:
1. Human Rights Commission
Three 3 -year terms through January 1, 2017 (vacant term of Elliott and Expiring terms of
Beacham and Jackson) Applicants:
Andrea Beacham, 1548 Pego Ct.
Miguel Jackson, 2130 Woodland Dr., Apt 11
Christopher Ostwinkle, Ph.D., 3678 Pennsylvania Ave., Apt 0 -183
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males /3 females
2. Mediacom Charitable Foundation
Two 1 -year terms through December 31, 2014 (Expiring terms of Chavenelle and Twining)
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
Connie Twining, 421 N. Booth St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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1. Voluntary Annexation - Truck Country, 10785 U.S. Highway 61/151
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the request by McCoy Family
Properties for the voluntary annexation of territory south of the City, and generally located at Truck
Country, 10785 U.S. Highway 61/151 and the City Manager recommending tabling to the January
6, 2014 meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table to January 6, 2014
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1. 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the final 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and
Resiliency Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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\ Request from Inclusive Dubuque for ongoing support of $75,000 per year to support the
implementation of the Inclusive Dubuque Initiative.
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3. Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility
City Manager recommending approval of a budget scenario and submission of a Surface
Transportation Program grant application for the Bus Stor a Maintenance Facility project at
former site of the Public Works Garage, 925 Kerper Blvd. here will be a presentation by staff.
RESOLUTION 360 -13 Authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study for Surface Transportation Program Funding for the City of Dubuque
(Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve the Recommendation, Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 7 Hunting and Target Practice
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance to change Section 7- 5A- 16(B)(10) to be
consistent with 7- 5A- 16(A)(10) related to target practice.
ORDINANCE 55 -13 Amending City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, fire, and Public
Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Section 7 -5A -16 Hunting and Target Practice Permitted by changing
"firearm or other weapon" to "shotgun" for Code consistency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Motor Vehicles - Overtaking, Passing on Right
City Manager recommending an ordinance, which amends City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Section 9 -7- 321.302: Overtaking, Passing on Right to mirror the Iowa Code.
ORDINANCE 56 -13 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Section 9 -7- 321.302 Overtaking, Passing on Right to mirror State
Code
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Fire Station No. 4 Improvements - Mechanical and Restroom Upgrade Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the Fire Station No. 4 Improvements - Mechanical and
Restroom Upgrade Project to Maryville Construction.
RESOLUTION 361 -13 Awarding public improvement project for the Fire Station No. 4 Mechanical
and Restroom Upgrade Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Jule Transit Facility Roof and Fire Sprinkler Repair Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction documents and construction
administration contract to FEH Associates, Inc.
RESOLUTION 362- 13Awarding construction document preparation and construction
administration contract for the Jule Transit Facility Roof and Sprinkler Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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8. Request for Work Session - Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Design
City Manager requesting a work session on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss
design elements of the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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9. Request for Work Session - Design Guidelines Manual
City Manager requesting a work session for Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. to review the
final draft of the design guidelines manual.
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10. Request for Work Session - Housing and Community Development
City Manager requesting a work session for Monday, February 3, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to provide
information on the organizational changes made in the Housing and Community Development
Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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11. Request for Work Session - Compressed Natural Gas
City Manager requesting a work session on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss
compressed natural gas.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
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