3 3 14 City Council AgendaC v13 Presentation
ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 3/3/2014
Sutton, Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street
March 3, 2014
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at
www.citvofdubuaue.ora /media and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the
Mediacom cable system at Channel8 (analog) and 85.2 (digital).
WORK SESSION
5:30 PM
Convention and Visitors Bureau - Annual Report
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Problem Gambling Awareness Month (Mach 2014)
Problem Gam blind Avvareness P roclam ation
2. American Red Cross Month (March 2014)
Red Cross Month Proclamation
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non - controversial and all consent itemswill be normally voted upon in a single
motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If youwould liketo discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and be recognized by the Mayor and state the itemyou would like removedfromthe Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/25, City Council proceedings of 2113, 2117, 2118 and 2120; Housing
Commission of 1128; Human Rights Commission of 1113; Proofs of Publication for City Council proceedings of 2/3,
2/10, 2112, 2113:
Suggested Disposition Receive aid File
Arts Commission 2/25 City Council 2/13 City Council 2/17 City Cound12/18 City Council 2/20 Housincil/28, Hum an Rights
1/13 Proof -City Council 213 Proof -City Council 2/10 P roof-City Council 2/12 Proof -City Council 2/13
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
DeLos and Dorothy Bohnsackfor property damage, Barbara Erickson for personal injury, Tracey Hayes for property
damage, Wayne Heim for vehicle damage, Julie Houselog for vehicle damage, Miguel Jackson for vehicle damage,
Jerome Kutsch for vehicle damage, Michael Mahoney for vehicle damage, Dennis O'Connor for vehicle damage, Andy
Ruden for vehicle damage,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Bohnsack Claim Erickson Claim Haves Claim Heim Claim Houselog Claim Jackson Claim Kutsch Claim Mahoney Claim
O'Connor Claim Ruden Claim
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referredto Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for
the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: DeLos Bohnsack for property damage, Zachery Griesfor property damage,
Jerome Kutsch for vehicle damage, Dennis O'Connor forvehicle damage, Michael Pancratr for vehicle damage, Anne
Powell for vehicle damage, Andy Ruden for vehicle damage, JeffTracey for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fite; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. 2014 Art on the River Exhibition - Artwork Selection
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission requesting concurrence with the selection of artwork for the 2014 Art on
the River Competition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Commission Letter, Jury Selections,
5. 2014 Amended State Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending that the City Council amend the 2014 State Legislative Priorities to include supporting the
efforts of the Dubuque Community School District and Hillcrest Family Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Amending State Legislative Priorities -MVM Memo, Staff Memo,
6. Dubuque Water Sports Club - Lease Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the annual lease with the Dubuque Water Sports Club for a section of Schmitt
Island.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Water Sports Club Lease -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Lease Agreement,
7. Dubuque Jaycees - Veterans' Memorial Park Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a one -year agreement with the Dubuque Jaycees to operate a community
garden at Veterans' Memorial Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Jaycees Lease for Community Garden at Veterans' Memorial Park -MVM Memo Staff Memo Lease Agreement
8. JFK Road and Wacker Drive Intersection Improvements Traffic Signalization Project - Quit Claim Deed
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed for a right -of -way purchase from U.S. National Bank
Association for the proposed JFK Road and Wacker Drive Intersection Improvements Traffic Signalization Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot A of Hawkeye Stock Farm in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Right of Way Purchase from US Bank 435 JFK MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Quit Claim Deed - Executed, Ground
Water Hazard Statement - Executed, Declaration of Value, Acquisition Plat - Recorded, Area Map,
9. Civil Service Commission
Commissioner James Schilling submitting his resignation from the Civil Service Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Schilling Resignation Letter
10. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the position of Recreation Program Supervisor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
Recreation Program Supervisor List,
11. Urban Youth Corps Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the Urban Youth Corps Grant application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Urban Youth Corps Grant App -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Urban Youth Corps Grant Application,
12. Consent Decree Semi Annual Report
City Manager recommending approval to certify the March 31, 2014 Semi Annual Consent Decree Report to be
submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. EPA and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Changed
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
March 31st Consent Decree Semi Annual Report -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Consent Decree Report Draft,
13. Special Assessment - Snow Removal at 695 Kane Street
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution establishing the Final Assessment Schedule for Snow Removal
from City Right -of -Way for the property at 695 Kane Street.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final Assessment Schedule for the 2013 -2014 Snow Removal Assessment - Right -of -Way
Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Snow Removal Assessment 695 Kane St -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Resolution, Schedule of Assessments
14. Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
City Manager recommending approval of agreements between the City and three property owners for the inclusion of
agricultural property in a proposed expansion of the urban renewal area for the Dubuque Technology Park Economic
Development District.
RESOLUTION Approving agreements between the City of Dubuque and property owners to include certain agricultural
land in the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Aq Land Area included in Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
Furuseth Agreement O'Rourke Agreement, Tracy Agreement,
15. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — Awn Stop Mart, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance
violation for Awn Stop Mart, Inc., 1998 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Settlement Agreement AWN Stop Mart, Inc -MVM Memo Staff Memo, Agreement
16. Business License Refund
Request from David Wetter for a refund of the liquor license LC0039826 for "920 Main" located at 920 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Refund Request,
17. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine
Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution,
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 2
City Manager recommending preliminary approval to the Resolution of Necessity, the Preliminary Schedule of
Assessments, establish the date of the public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid proposals for
the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project which includes four alleys in the Bee Branch Watershed
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting the date of
public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
RESOLUTION Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid
Set 2 Project
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution - Plans /Specs, Resolution - Schedule, Necessity, Setting
Date Notice to Bidders, Preliminary Assessments, Supporting Doc
2. SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 3
City Manager recommending preliminary approval to the Resolution of Necessity, approve the Preliminary Schedule of
Assessments, establish the date of the public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid proposals for
the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project which includes four alleys in the Bee Branch Watershed
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
RESOLUTION Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid
Set 3 Project
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution - Plans /Specs /Notices, Resolutions - Schedule of
Assessments/Necessity Notice to Bidders, Preliminary Assessment, Supporting Doc
3. Bishop Block - Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Estate
City Manager recommending approval of the "Notice of Intent" to dispose of real estate via quit claim deed to Bishop's
Block Limited Partnership to be set for public hearing on the March 17, 2014.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in City -owned real property by Quit Claim Deed to Bishop's Block
Limited Partnership
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
Bishop Block- Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Estate -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D,
Exhibit E, Exhibit F, Resolution of Intent to Dispose
4. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications for the Dubuque
Intermodal Transportation Center; and establishing March 17, 2014, as the date of public hearing and authorizing the
City Clerk to advertise for bid proposals for the project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center -MVM Memo Staff Memo ECIA Memo Resolution(s) and Notices,
5. TriState Quality Metals - Development Agreement and Intent to Dispose of Real Estate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 17 to consider action on a Development Agreement
between and among the City of Dubuque, Wilming Investments LLC and TriState Quality Metals LLC related to
property acquisition and construction of a facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center South.
RESOLUTION of Intent to Dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate pursuant to a Development Agreement
between and among the City of Dubuque, Wilming Investments, LLC and Tristate Quality Metals, LLC; and fixing the
date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
Establish Public Hearing TriState Quality Metals WIming Investments -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Development
Agreement
6. Sale of City -Owned Property - 2250 Washington Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 17, 2014, for the purpose of disposing of City -
owned real estate at 2250 Washington Street to Jodie L. Evans.
RESOLUTION of Intention to dispose of City -owned property, specifically, Lot 1 Of Lot 4 In Lot 103 In L.H.
Langworthy's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Book of Plats #12, Page
65 — 2250 Washington Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing 3117114
Sale of City -owned property at 2250 Washington St -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Review of applications to the following Boards /Commissions: Applicants are invited to address the City Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next
City Council meeting.
Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2016 (Vacant term of Root)
Applicant:
David Wall, 333 W. 17th St. Apt. #19
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting:
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3 -year term through June 29, 2016 (Expired term of Hill)
Applicant:
McKenzie Hill, 394 1/2 Bluff St., #2
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3 -year term through January 11, 2017 (Expired term of Young)
Applicant:
David Young, 1594 Central Ave.
Mechanical Board
Two, 3 -year terms through March 16, 2017 (Expiring terms of Giese and Hillard
Applicants:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa St.
Gary Hillard, 2826 Muscatine St.
Boards Overview Sheet, Latest Listings, Vacancies, Housing Commission Application, Civic Center Advisory Commission
Application Housing Code of Appeals Board Application Mechanical Code Board Applications
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please come to the podium and
state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Iowa and Locust Street Parking Ramps Repair Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of plans, specifications form of contract and
estimated cost for the Iowa and Locust Street Parking Ramps Repair Project.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Iowa and Locust Street
Parking Ramps Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Iowa and Locust Street Parking Ramp Repair Project -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution Proof of Publication - Iowa/Locust
Ramps Proiect
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not allowed except as authorized by
the Mayor.
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. ITC Midwest Projects Overview
Angela Jordan, Area Manager of Local Government and Community Affairs; and Mark Ryan, Project Engineer, for ITC
Midwest to present on the company's recent and planned projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
ITC Projects Overview ITC Map 1, ICT Map 2,
3. Multicultural Family Center Annual Report
Multicultural Family Center Board and Director Abeni El Amin, will share a presentation of the 2012 -2013 Multicultural
Family Center Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Multicultural Family Center Annual Report Presentation -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , MFG Annual Report ,
4. Tour Dubuque - Trail and Park Use Agreement
City Manager recommending allowing Tour Dubuque Trikkes on the Riverwalk and other areas approved by the City
with a one -year trial period as approved by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Trail and Park Use Agreement with Tour Dubuque -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Usage Agreement,
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Waiver Policy for Special Events
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance establishing a Special Event Waiver process and approval
of the recommended Special Event Waiver Policy.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 4 Parades
and Assemblies by adding separate sections for groups of 24 or less people and groups of 25 or more, clarifying that a
Hold Harmless Agreement is necessary for groups of over 25 people, distinguishing between events that occur on City
property, public right -of -way, or private property, clarifying when a permit is necessary for events on private property,
and adding a provision which allows the City Manager to waive certain requirements per an adopted Policy; and
amending Title 10 Public Ways and Property by adding a new Chapter 8, Valet Drop Off Parking; Permit Requirements
which moves the Valet Parking Regulations to a different location within Title 10
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Special Event Permit Waiver Policy -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance, Effect of Amendment, Waiver Policy, Suggested
Motion
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not an
agenda item. Please take your place at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however, no
formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT