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2 4 13 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and Regular CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 4, 2013 in th the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sut- ton; 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 Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Report. WORK SESSION Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Report. Convention and Visitors Bureau President Keith Rahe introduced staff and presented the CVB annual report. Highlights included: tourism awards, impact studies, hotel/motel receipts summary, Welcome Center, city-wide occupancy, destination figures, visitors guide, tour group goals, meeting planner guide, group tour manual, travel Dubuque web site, public relations, marketing, social media, convention shows and group sales, eco- nomic impact, CVB budget, and festivals and events. The City Council had discussion following the report. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:16 p.m. /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 4, 2013 in th the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sut- ton; 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. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 12/11/12, City Council proceedings of 1/22, Historic Preservation Commission of 1/17, Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/23, Library Board of Trustees Update of 1/24, Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 1/7, Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/12, Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims and Suits: Bird Chevrolet for vehicle damage, Mary Oldham for per- sonal injury, Dale Wlochal for property damage. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed and referred to the City Attorney. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been re- ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As- surance Pool: Bird Chevrolet for vehicle damage, Mary Oldham for personal injury, Dale Wlochal for property damage, Lisa Vogt for property damage. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed and concurred. Millwork District Complete Streets - Project Acceptance: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the construction contract for the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 27-13 Accepting the Historic Millwork Dis- trict Complete Streets Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No. 28-13 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 27-13 ACCEPTING THE HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT COMPLETE STR ETS PRO- JECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Millwork Street Reconstruction, Millwork District Sanitary Sewer, Millwork District Storm Sewer, Millwork District Watermain appropriations for the contract amount of $6,810,174.47 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $7,977,311.00. th Dated this 4 day of February, 2013. Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer th Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 4 day of February, 2013. Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 28-13 ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE HISTORIC MILL- WORK DISTRICT COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3 DUBUQUE, IOWA: After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the attached sheet(s), Page 1 to Page 1 inclusive is hereby approved for the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project. There is hereby assessed and levied as a special tax against and upon each of the benefited properties, the respective sums indicated. The amounts shown in said Final Schedule of Assessments as deficiencies are found to be proper and levied conditional- ly against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the Fi- nal Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 384.63. Said assessments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special benefits conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value of same. In accordance with the Petition and Waiver Agreements approved by this City Coun- cil on August 16, 2010 and executed on September 7, 2010 with Wilmac Property Com- pany and Mid American Holdings, LLC, pertaining to the redevelopment of buildings at 1000 Jackson Street and 1079 Elm Street, respectively, the construction of Minimum Improvements under a future Development Agreement with each such property owner may result in the forgiveness of all or a portion of the remaining balance of the private street donation assessment referred to in those Petition and Waiver Agreements, as and to the extent set forth in the applicable Development Agreement. In such event, the Final Schedule of Assessments may be corrected, pursuant to Iowa Code § 384.74, to the extent it is necessary to conform the same to the terms of the Development Agree- ment between the City and the foregoing property owners. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify the Final Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certifi- cation once each week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code § 362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of filing of the Final Schedule of Assessments. On or before the date of the second pub- lication of the notice, the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to property owners whose property is subject to assessment, as provided in Iowa Code § 384.60. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the office of the City th Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the date of the first notice of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Thereafter, unpaid as- sessments of $500.00 or more are payable in 15 annual installments at the County Treasurer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, and will draw annual interest at nine percent (9%) computed to December 1 next follow- ing the due dates of the respective installments as provided in Section 384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment will be delinquent from October 1 following its due date on July 1 of each year. However, when the last day of September is a Saturday or Sun- day, that amount shall be delinquent from the second business day of October. Delinquent installments will draw the same delinquent interest as ordinary taxes. Property owners may elect to pay any annual installments semi-annually in advance. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 4 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MILLWORK DISTRICT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FINAL SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2012 The following schedule is hereby determined to show each lot proposed to be assessed for the improvement shown in the title together with the amount proposed to be as- sessed against each lot and the valuations shown opposite each lot are hereby fixed as the true value of such lots by the City Council of the City of Dubuque. PROPERTY OWNER NAME; LOT DESCRIPTION; PARCEL NUMBER; MAILING ADDRESS; STREET ADDRESS; CITY/STATE; NET ASSESSED VALUATION (2012); VALUATION WITH IMPROVEMENT; TOTAL NET ASSESSMENT Design Center, Inc., City Lots 359, 360 & 361, 10 24 491 001, 290 Main, 698 White, Dubuque IA 52001, $49,370, $49,370.00, $0.00 Plastic Center, Inc., City Lots 364-368 Inc. also Vac Alley between City Lots 359 to th 363 & City Lots 364 to 368, 10 24 491 002, 290 Main, 7 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $594,060, $594,060.00, $0.00 Plastic Center, Inc., Balance City Lot 404, 10 24 492 001, 290 Main, Dubuque IA 52001, $74,660, $74,660.00, $0.00 Plastic Center, Inc., City Lots 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 369, 370, 371, 372, & 373 Al- thth so alley between White St. & Jackson from 7-8-Adjacent to Said Lots, 10 24 488 003, 290 Main, 750 White, Dubuque IA 52001, $814,250, $841,485.92, $13,617.96 Wilmac Property Co., City Lots 349A, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 374, 375, 376, 377 & 378, 10 24 483 001, 801 Jackson, 801 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $945,130, $979,251.50, $34,121.50 Wilmac Property Co., City Lot 379 & S 15' City Lot 380, 10 24 479 008, 801 Jackson, th 151 E. 9 Dubuque IA 52001, $79,970, $90,164.80, $6,469.98 KC Investment Team LLC, W 45' City Lot 399, W 45' N 1/2 City Lot 400, 10 24 484 001, 1111 Dodge Street, 898 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $49,980, $58,075.72, $3,127.89 Rettenmaier, John, E 55' City Lot 399 & E 55' N 1/2 City Lot 400, 10 24 484 002, th 1105 Loras, E. 9 St., Dubuque IA 52001, $89,350, $92,602.48, $2,513.28 Fincel, Michael J., S 1/2 City Lot 400, City Lot 401, 10 24 484 003, 850 Jackson, 850 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $93,430, $105,257.20, $9,139.20 Caradco Building LLC, Lot 1 Caradco Place, 10 24 480 023, 1086 Main, 900 Jack- son, Dubuque IA 52001, $589,470, $959,511.30, $15,708.80 White, John H., Lot 1 of City Lot 381 N 36.2' of City Lot 380, 10 24 479 007, 409 Burch, 925 Jackson, $29,270, $37,960.22, $6,715.17 White, John H., Lot 2 of City Lot 381, 10 24 479 011, 409 Burch, 955 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $53,760, $58,529.38, $3,683.43 Power Plant LLC, City Lot 382, 10 24 479 010, 1056 Main Street, 975 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $108,630, $116,514.80, $6,092.80 thth JAKD LLC, City Lot 383, 10 24 479 009, 168 E. 10, 168 E. 10, Dubuque IA 52001, $80,880, $88,764.80, $3,046.40 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., City Lots 384-387 & S 1/2 City Lot 388, 10 24 477 010, P O Box 149, 1065 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52004-0149, $370,260, $405,741.60, 5 $27,417.60 Kalmes Brothers LLC, N 1/2 City Lot 388, 10 24 477 009, 1097 Jackson, 1097 Jack- son, Dubuque IA 52001, $135,660, $139,602.40, $3,046.40 Mabusth, Stuart W. & Mary P., City Lot 389, N 30.83' of City Lot 390, 10 24 480 001, 713 Lincoln, 1098 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $81,190, $93,818.00, $8,746.01 Mabusth, Stuart W. & Mary P. & Mid America Holdings, Mabusth Place, 10 24 480 th 025, 713 Lincoln, Washington & E. 11 St., Dubuque IA 52001, $130,570, $130,570.00, $5,000.00 Wilmac Property Co., Wilmac Place, 10 24 480 026, 801 Jackson, 1000 Jackson, Dubuque IA 52001, $578,700, $853,653.04, $155,484.39 Rouse & Dean Foundry Bldg. LLC, Lot 1-1 Center City Place #3, 10 24 480 027, 1056 Main Street, , Dubuque IA 52004, $62,460, $173,574.88, $0.00 Mid American Holdings, LLC, Lot 1 Center City Place #2, 10 24 480 015, 1079 Elm, 1079 Elm, Dubuque IA 52001, $715,500, $1,153,721.91, $455,721.91 Jeld-Wen Inc D/B/A Jeld-Wen Fiber of Iowa Attn Prop. Tax Acct., City Lots 405, 405A, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414 & 2-417, 10 24 489 002, Fiber of Io- th wa Attn Prop Tax Acct, P O Box 1329, 250 E. 8, Klamath Falls OR 97601, $261,550, $295,668.24, $34,118.24 Jeld-Wen Inc D/B/A Jeld-Wen Fiber of Iowa Attn Prop. Tax Acct., City Lot 402, 403, N25'2" Lot 415, 416 & 416A, 10 24 484 010, Fiber of Iowa Attn Prop Tax Acct, P O Box 1329, Washington Street, Klamath Falls OR 97601, $128,500, $145,859.80, $13,414.39 Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project – Acceptance: City Manager recom- mending acceptance of the Port of Dubuque Water Main Extension Project as complet- ed by Tschiggfrie Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 29-13 Accepting the Port of Dubuque Water Main Extension Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 29-13 ACCEPTING THE PORT OF DUBUQUE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRAC- TOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Port of Dubuque Water main Ex- tension Project (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the 20" Transmission Main Relocation Project capital improvement appropriation for the contract amount of $182,971.40 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573. 6 th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PORT OF DUBUQUE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the Port of Dubuque Water Main Extension Project, and that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $206,891.28. th Dated this 4 day of February, 2013. Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer th Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 4 day of February, 2013. Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Property Acquisition: City Manager recom- th mending approval to purchase a property owned by Alvin Blum at 501 E. 15 Street for more than the appraised value as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 30-13 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Blum Properties, Inc. in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 30-13 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY BLUM PROPER- TIES, INC. IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the ar- ea of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recommended in the 2001 "Drainage Basin Master Plan;" and Whereas, a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner of the property scheduled for acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following legally described property: North 35 feet of Lot 255, South 15 feet of Lot 255 and Lot 256 East Dubuque Ad- dition, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa At the cost of Two Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($277,000.00). Section 2. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the 1995 Al- Jon United Division AS-1500 Aluminum Melt Furnace owned and operated by Blum Properties, Inc. at the cost of Seventy Seven Thousand One Hundred and 00/100 Dol- lars ($77,100.00). Section 3. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim deed from the owner, conveying the owner's interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the herein described real estate. Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together 7 with certified copy of the Resolution. Section 5. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - Caradco Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the submittal and execution of an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Disaster Recovery Fund Contract Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of Dubuque on behalf of the Caradco Building Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.31-13 Approving Amendment Number 3 to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Disaster Recovery Fund contract between the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the City of Dubuque on behalf of the Caradco Building Project was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 31-13 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) HOUSING DISASTER RECOVERY FUND CONTRACT BE- TWEEN THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE ON BEHALF OF THE CARADCO BUILDING PROJECT Whereas, the City of Dubuque worked with Caradco Building, LLLP and Caradco Landlord, LLC to prepare CDBG Housing Disaster Recovery Fund grant applications to assist in the funding of residential rehabilitation for the Caradco Building Project; and Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved CDBG Contract #08- DRH-212 dated January 21, 2011 between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic Development Authority authorizing $8,900,000 of CDBG Housing Disaster Recovery Funds for the Caradco Building Project; and Whereas, additional CDBG program compliance requirements beyond the original contract scope of the Caradco Building Project are being required by the Iowa Econom- ic Development Authority; and Whereas, upon the request of the City of Dubuque, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has agreed to amend CDBG Contract #08-DRH-212 to include such additional costs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City requests that the Iowa Economic Development Authority amend CDBG contract #08-DRH-212 to include the additional costs of the CDBG pro- gram compliance requirements beyond the scope of the original contract. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment to CDBG Contract #08-DRH-212 on behalf of the City of Dubuque and to forward the executed copy to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for its approv- al, and to take such other action as may be necessary with respect to the amended con- tract. 8 th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk 911 Center/Emergency Operations Center Needs Assessment: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the selection of Wold Architects to provide the Needs Assess- ment for the Emergency Communications/Emergency Operations Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Historic Preservation Commission - White Water Creek Bridge: Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Dunleith & Dubuque (White Water Creek) Bridge nomination to the National Register of Historic Places be forwarded to the State Nomi- nations Review Committee. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap- proved. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Acceptance of Deeds and Agreements: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase agreements and acceptance of the deeds for flood-damaged properties at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road that were damaged in the flood of July, 2011 and further recommends that the City Attorney's Office be authorized to engage the services of Kevin Deeny to obtain Certificates of Iowa Title Guaranty for these properties. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 32-13 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by the Estes of Zane C. Thorpe in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 33-13 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by the Estate of Ken J. Lin in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 32-13 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE ESTATE OF ZANE C. THORPE IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque previously determined it is in the City’s best interest to participate with the East Central Intergovernmental Agency and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management to acquire flood damaged properties located in the floodplain in the Manson Road and Old Mill Road ar- ea, including the following described real estate (the Property): Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Mineral Lot 501, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to Alex Ander- son’s Map of the Mineral Lots of Julien Township & Vicinity & the recorded plats thereof, subject to easements of record; and Whereas, the City Council previously approved submission of a grant application for Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for the acquisition of the Property by the passage, ap- proval and adoption of Resolution Number 417-11 on December 5, 2011; and Whereas, through its participation in and compliance with the HMGP , the City of Dubuque has agreed to pay fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of acquiring the Property; the state of Iowa will pay ten percent (10%) of such cost; and the federal government will pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of such cost; and 9 Whereas, a purchase agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto (the Purchase Agreement), has been tentatively agreed upon between the City and the owner of the Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Purchase Agreement for and the acquisition of the Property is hereby approved. Section 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to retain an attorney qualified to ob- tain a Certificate of Title Guaranty for the Property, as required by the HMGP. Section 3. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions in the Purchase Agreement, the City of Dubuque accepts the Court Officer’s Deed from the Executor of the Estate of Zane C. Thorpe, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the Property. Section 4. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions in the Purchase Agreement, the City of Dubuque accepts the Mitigation Model Deed Restriction from the Executor of the Estate of Zane C. Thorpe, limiting the present and future use of the Property to open space, as required by the HMGP. Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Court Of- ficer’s Deed and Model Mitigation Deed Restriction to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with certified copy of this Resolution. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 33-13 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE ESTATE OF KEN J. LIN IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque previously determined it is in the City’s best interest to participate with the East Central Intergovernmental Agen- cy and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management to ac- quire flood damaged properties located in the floodplain in the Manson Road and Old Mill Road area, including the following described real estate (the Property): Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Mineral Lot 501, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof ; and Whereas, the City Council previously approved submission of a grant application for Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for the acquisition of the Property by the passage, ap- proval and adoption of Resolution Number 417-11 on December 5, 2011; and Whereas, through its participation in and compliance with the HMGP, the City of Dubuque has agreed to pay fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of acquiring the Property; the state of Iowa will pay ten percent (10%) of such cost; and the federal government will pay the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of such cost; and Whereas, a purchase agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto (the Purchase Agreement), has been tentatively agreed upon between the City and the owner of the Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 10 OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Purchase Agreement for and the acquisition of the Property is here- by approved. Section 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to retain an attorney qualified to obtain a Certificate of Title Guaranty for the Property, as required by the HMGP. Section 3. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions in the Purchase Agreement, the City of Dubuque accepts the Warranty Deed from the owner of the Property, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the Property. Section 4. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions in the Purchase Agreement, the City of Dubuque accepts the Mitigation Model Deed Restriction from the owner of the Property, limiting the present and future use of the Property to open space, as required by the HMGP. Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Warran- ty Deed and Model Mitigation Deed Restriction to be recorded in the office of the Dubu- que County Recorder, together with certified copy of this Resolution. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Asbestos Survey and Monitoring: City Manager recommending approval of the bid specifications for asbestos survey and monitoring for the flood-damaged structures at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - North Catfish Creek: City Man- ager transmitting an update of the successful North Fork of Catfish Creek Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) process for the City's flood plain maps and correspondence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission - Indoor Aquatic Center: Long Range Planning Commission submitting a Letter of Support for an indoor aquatic center and expressing its interest in assisting with the study and participating in the community en- gagement process. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Manager. Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 10: City Manager recommending ap- proval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 10 in or- der to make available area along Elm Street for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Pro- ject. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 34-13 Ap- proving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 10 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 34-13 APPROVING PLAT OF SURVEY OF LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF BEE BRANCH SUBDIVI- SION NO. 10 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA 11 Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, rd a plat dated the 3 day of December, 2012, prepared by Buesing & Associates dividing the North ½ of Lot 1-3-102 in L.H. Langworthy’s Addition to be hereinafter known as Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 10 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: rd Section 1. That the plat dated the 3 day of December, 2012, prepared by Buesing & Associates relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the December 31, 2012 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2013 Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommending adoption of the 2013 Federal Legislative Priorities. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Enterprise Zone Commission: City Manager transmitting appointments to the City's Enterprise Zone Commission of Dave Baker for United Labor, Richard Van Iten for the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission and Kelley Deutmeyer for the Iowa Eco- nomic Development Authority. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Golf Course Technician: City Manager recommending approval to create one Golf Course Technician position and eliminate one vacant Maintenance worker position in the Leisure Services Department. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board: Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board submitting meeting minutes of January 16, 2013 as re- quired by their Purchase of Service Agreement. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Mayors for Peace: Communication from Mayor Matsui Kazumi of Hiroshima, Japan, transmitting the City's Certification of Membership in Mayors for Peace and poster exhi- bition. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 12 Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Murphy Construction Group, LLC for the ARC Transfer Center Canopy Project 2012 Phase 1. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders -Casey's General Store #2420: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Casey's General Store #2420 at 2699 Rockdale Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Casey's General Store #2421: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Casey's General Store #2421 at 4003 Peru Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Exxtreme Pub: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Exxtreme Pub at 1701 Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Plaza 20 BP/Amoco: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Plaza 20 BP/Amoco at 2600 Dodge Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Plaza 20 BP/Amoco: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Plaza 20 BP/Amoco at 2600 Dodge Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Steve's Ace Home & Garden: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Steve's Ace Home & Garden at 3350 JFK Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Casey's General Store #2421: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledge- ment/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Casey's General Store #2421 at 4003 Peru Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 13 Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Casey's General Store #2420: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledge- ment/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Casey's General Store #2420 at 2699 Rockdale Road. 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 docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 35-13 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. 36-13 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 35-13 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 LIQ- UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap- proved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Big 10 Mart 2100 JFK Rd. Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine (Sunday) Dubuque Mining Co. 555 JFK Rd. Mall Suite 600 Class C Liquor (Sunday) (Outdoor) Dubuque Religious Center 923 Main St. Class B Wine (Sunday) El Paisano Grocery Store 1543 Central Ave. Class C Beer (Sunday) Hammerheads Bar 2095 Kerper Blvd. Class C Liquor (Sunday) Oky Doky #8 Foods 535 Hill St. Suite A Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Carryout Wine) (Sunday) Awn Stop Mart, Inc. 1998 Jackson St. Class C Beer (Sunday) Clark Gas Station 700 Rhomberg Ave. Class C Beer (Sunday) Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and permit types. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 14 RESOLUTION NO. 36-13 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE/TOBACCO SALES PER- MITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A. Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap- proved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit. Dollar General #10074 2400 Gateway Dr. Dubuque, IA. 52003 Dollar General #7289 3250 Kennedy Cir. Dubuque, IA. 52002 Dollar General #6896 605 West Locust St. Dubuque, IA. 52001 th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Sale of Property - 2290 Washington Street: City Manager recommending that a pub- lic hearing be set for February 18, 2013 for the purpose of disposing of City-owned real property located at 2290 Washington Street to Katherine Toskey. Upon motion the doc- uments were received and filed and Resolution No. 37-13 Resolution of Intention to dis- pose of City-owned property, Lot 1 Bee Branch Sub. No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof - 2290 Washington Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 18, 2013 in the His- toric Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 37-13 INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOT 1 BEE BRANCH SUB. NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF – 2290 WASHINGTON STREET Whereas,the City of Dubuque, has acquired certain real properties in connection with the Bee Branch Creek Re-Alignment Project; and Whereas, THE City has received an offer to purchase this property from Katherine Toskey; and Whereas, by accepting an offer to purchase for this property the City’s objective for providing homeownership to a qualifying buyer can be realized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 15 Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of its interest in the fol- lowing legally-described property: “Lot 1 Bee Branch Sub. No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.” Section 2. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the above-described real property to Katherine Toskey, for the sum of $99,000. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolu- tion and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 for a public hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the above-described property, to be held on th February 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Federal Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Sale of Property - 2320 Washington Street: City Manager recommending approval that a public hearing be set for February 18, 2013 for the purpose of disposing of City- owned real property located at 2320 Washington Street to Samantha and Nolan Hein. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 38-12 Resolu- tion of Intention to dispose of City-owned property specifically, lot 1 Bee Branch No. 6 in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, 2320 Washington Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to com- mence at 6:30 p.m. on February 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 38-13 INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, SPECIFICALLY, LOT 1 BEE BRANCH NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, 2320 WASHINGTON STREET Whereas, the City of Dubuque has obtained certain real property in connection with the Bee Branch Creek Re-Alignment Project; and for purpose of its rehabilitation and re- sale for owner-occupied housing; and Whereas, the City received an offer to purchase this property from Samantha and Nolan Heins; and Whereas, such purpose supports the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Wash- ington Neighborhood Revitalization strategy as approved by the City Council; and Whereas, by accepting the selected offer the City’s objectives of providing home- ownership to an income qualified buyers and rehabilitation of a vacated home can be realized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of its interest in the fol- lowing legally-described property: Lot 1 Bee Branch #6, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the above described real estate to Samantha and Nolan Heins for the sum of $75,000. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolu- tion and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public 16 hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on th the 18 day of February, 2013, at 6:30 o’clock p.m. at the Historic Federal Building, 350 th West 6 St., Dubuque, Iowa. th Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for February 18, 2013. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 39-13 Prelimi- nary 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 or- dering the advertisement for bids (City Hall Envelope Restoration Project) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 18, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 39-13 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC- IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City Hall–Envelope Restoration Project in the estimated amount $435,000, are hereby pre- liminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. th A public hearing will be held on the 18 day of February 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons may ap- pear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The City Hall–Envelope Restoration Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im- provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub- lished in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four but not more than forty-five days before the st date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 21 day of February, 2013. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council 17 th for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 4 day of March, 2013, in the Historic Federal Build- th ing Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa. th Passed, adopted and approved this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Council. Asbury Tank Reconditioning Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the Asbury Tank Reconditioning Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 40-13 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the As- bury Tank Reconditioning Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 40-13 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE ASBURY TANK PAINTING PROJECT. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract now on file with the of- fice of City Clerk and estimated cost for the Asbury Tank Reconditioning Project, in the amount of $851,720.00, are hereby approved. th Passed, adopted and approved this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Weaver Castle LLC - Development Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of pub- lic hearing to consider approval a Development Agreement with Weaver Castle, LLC to redevelop property located at 407-409 Loras Blvd. and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 41-13 Approving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Weaver Castle, LLC. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 41-13 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OB- LIGATIONS AND THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO WITH WEAVER CASTLE, LLC Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 22 -13, dated January 22, 2013 declared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement with Weaver Castle, LLC; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Obligations on February 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic 18 th Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City council to approve the Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to enter into the Development Agreement relating thereto for the purpose of carrying out an Urban Renewal Plan as hereinafter described is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the attached Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Weaver Castle, LLC. is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Develop- ment Agreement on behalf of the City and City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. nd Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of February, 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS Project HOPE Update: Eric Dregne, Director of Programs for the Community Founda- tion of Greater Dubuque provided an update and presentation on the activities of Project HOPE. Motion by Jones to receive and file. Seconded by Resnick. Mr. Dregne provided information related to the Project HOPE coalition, objectives, connecting people to edu- cation and skills, pathways to employment, Circles Initiative, financial asset building. Council Member Braig asked that Mr. Dregne look into partnering with the Heart Pro- gram. Motion carried 7-0. Dubuque Works 2012 Annual Report:Sarah Harris, Vice President of Workforce So- lutions for Greater Development Corporation, to provide a presentation on the Dubuque Works 2012 Annual Report. Motion by Jones to receive and file. Seconded by Resnick. Ms. Harris provided information related to the program’s impact, connection with people, relocation assistance, retention of young professionals, skills development, creation of skills pathways, newcomer services, resume building and internships. Motion carried 7- 0. Smarter Sustainable Dubuque Pilot Project on Smarter Discards - Follow Up: City Manager recommending that the City enter into contracts to make purchases from ven- dors to provide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, data collection soft- ware, and engagement and project management assistance in order to undertake the Smarter Discard Management Proof of Concept. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Responding to questions from the City Council, Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz stat- 19 ed that the use of technology will improve the efficiency, economic value and safety of refuse collection. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Salary Compensation Review: City Clerk submitting information for be- ginning the process of reviewing City Council salary compensation. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that Council provide the name and contact infor- mation for their representative to the City Clerk by February 8, 2013. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency: City Manager transmitting the meeting agenda and supporting documentation for the Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency's budget meeting on Wednesday, February 6 at 7:15 p.m., which requests that the Mayor or Council representative attend. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and appoint Council Member Ric Jones as the Mayor’s designee at the EMA meeting. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Recommendation: City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Recommendation. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. City Manager Van Milligen provided a slide presentation on the City’s financial history since the 1980s, plan for the future and how Dubuque compares to the 10 largest cities in Iowa. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mayor Buol reported on Dubuque receiving the River City of the Year award from Io- wa River Revivals and his attendance at Canada’s first Smart City Summit in Toronto. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:46 p.m. /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk 20