1 6 14 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2014 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
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P;esent: MayorBuol; Council Members Braig, Connors, 6`s, Ly1r ch, Re n'k,
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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 Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project Design.
WORK SESSION
Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Design
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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 January 6, 2014 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Council Members Braig C nors, Jots, Lich, Resnick,
,S'utton; City Manage an Milligen, City Attorney iridahl
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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
SWEARING IN
Swearing In of Elected Officials & Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Roy D. Buol
Ric W. Jones - Council Member At Large
Kevin J. Lynch - Council Member First Ward
Joyce E. Connors - Council Member Third Ward
David T. Resnick - Mayor Pro Tem
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 11/26, City Council proceedings of
12/16/13, Community Development Advisory Commission of 12/18, Library Board of
Trustees of 11/21, Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 12/11, Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/2 and 12/16, Proof of Publication for List
of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 11/30
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Claim by William David for personal injury, Birgit Siegert for vehicle damage, Tschiggfrie
Excavating Company for labor and /or materials and Gloria Williams for property
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: William David
for personal injury, Birgit Siegert for vehicle damage, and Gloria Williams for property
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Nigerian Consulate Expression of Appreciation
Correspondence from Nigerian Ambassador Geoffrey I. Teneilabe expressing
appreciation for his recent visit to Dubuque and presentation at the Multicultural Family
Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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5. MidAmerica Economic Development Council Awards
City Manager transmitting the program from the MidAmerica Economic Development
Council annual Economic Development awards, which highlights Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation's awards for Business Retention & Expansion and Workforce
Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Request for Proposals — Collective Impact Volunteering Outreach Strategy
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposals for the
development of a brand and outreach strategy for collective impact volunteering under
the Volunteer Generation Fund Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Safety Consulting Services
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of TRICOR Safety Consulting to
conduct an assessment and authorization for the City Manager to execute the Service
Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Hwy. 151/61 S. Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project
Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Hwy.
151/61 S. Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project, as completed
by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company.
RESOLUTION 1 -14 Accepting the Hwy. 151/61 Grandview Avenue Overpass Water
Main Relocation Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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9. Kennedy Mall, Ltd., Acceptance of Utility Easement
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution accepting the Grant of Utility
Easement from Kennedy Mall, Ltd., for the JFK and Wacker Drive Intersection
Improvements Traffic Signalization Project scheduled for construction in the spring of
2014.
RESOLUTION 2 -14 Accepting the grant of utility easement through, and over and
across a part of Lot 1- 1 -1 -1 -1 of Hawkeye Stock Farm in Sections 27 and 28, Dubuque
Township, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Iowa Department of Economic Development
Correspondence from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising the City
of an amendment to Community Block Grant Program Contract 08 -DRH -212 related to
the Caradco Building and a technical correction to Amendment No. 5 related to the
Linseed Oil Building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Novelty Iron Landlord - Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Second Amendment to Development
Agreement with Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC.
RESOLUTION 3- 14Approving the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Global Green Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a Sustainable
Neighborhood Assessment Grant for the Washington Neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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13. 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 February 1, 2014 in addition to more transparency on cable
bills related to how specific fees are shown.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. City Assessor's Office
Communication from City Assessor Rick Engelken advising the City of additional
property tax appeals going before the Property Assessment Appeal Board and District
Court.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Business License Refund
Request from Rainbo Oil Company for a refund of the liquor license for Kwik Stop, 1200
Cedar Cross Road, in the amount of $100.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
1. Human Rights Commission
Three 3 -year terms through January 1, 2017 (vacant term of Elliott and Expiring terms
of Beacham and Jackson) Applicants:
1. Andrea Beacham, 1548 Pego Ct.
2. Miguel Jackson, 2130 Woodland Dr., Apt 11
3. Christopher Ostwinkle, Ph.D., 3678 Pennsylvania Ave., Apt 0 -183.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Nine Commissioners total; currently 5 males /3 females
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2. Mediacom Charitable Foundation
Two 1 -year terms through December 31, 2014 (Expiring terms of Chavenelle and
Twining). Applicants:
1. Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
2. Connie Twining, 421 N. Booth St.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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1. Request to Zone - Truck Country, 10785 U.S. Route 61
Request by McCoy Family Properties to zone property at 10785 U.S. Route 61 pending
annexation from Dubuque County B1, Business Zoning District to City of Dubuque C -3
General Commercial Zoning District and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 1 -14 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
10785 Highway 61 South from County B -1 Business Districts to City of Dubuque C -3
General Commercial District, concurrent with annexation
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2. Voluntary Annexation - Truck Country, 10785 U.S. Highway 61/151 (Tabled from
December 16, 2013 meeting)
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 approval.
RESOLUTION 4 -14 Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
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.
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2. America's River Festival Funding Request
City Manager recommending approval of a request from the America's River
Corporation for the City of Dubuque to provide aid in offsetting the 2013 America's River
Festival shortfall with a contribution from the City.
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3. Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and Fiscal Policy Guidelines
City Manager recommending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and Fiscal Policy
Guidelines.
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4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Business and License Regulations
City Manager recommending approval of revisions to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances relating to Pawn /Secondhand Dealers and Junk/Salvage Operators.
ORDINANCE 2 -14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and
License Regulations, Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Junk and Auto
Salvage Dealers by Amending the Proof of Financial Responsibility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Operating Without Registration
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Section 9 -4- 321.98: Operation without Registration, to make it consistent
with the State Code.
ORDINANCE 3 -14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 4 Driver's Licenses, Division 1 Generally, Section 9 -4-
321.98 Operation Without Registration to Mirror the State Code
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Dubuque County Early Childhood Board
Correspondence from Director Sherri Edwards inviting a member of the City Council to
serve on the Dubuque County Early Childhood Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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7. Operation New View Board Member Appointments
Correspondence from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
Directors at the first meeting in January 2014 (currently City Council Members Lynn
Sutton and David Resnick), and a representative appointed by the City Manager
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A ■ash). Mayor and City Council list of appointments to various boards
and commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
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H. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, January 06, 2014 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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y D. Buol, Mayor
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, January 06, 2014 at 5:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting a work session on the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Design.
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D. Buol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
Government Body: City Council
Date: January 6, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM — Work Session
6:30 PM — Regular Session
Place of Meetings: Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified governmental body will meet at
the time, date and place as set forth above.
The TENTATIVE AGENDA for the meeting is as follows:
5:00 PM: Work Session —
Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Design
6:30 PM: Please See Attached Agenda
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and /or governmental body holding the
meeting.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with
special accessibility needs should contact the city clerk's office at (563) 589 -4120 or
TTY (563) 690 -6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.