4 21 14 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 4212014
Brag, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. fith Street
April 21, 2014
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WORK SESSION
5:00 PM
Sustainable Dubuque
Sustainable Dubuque Work Session Agenda -MVM Memo Staff Memo
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. YP Days of Caring (April 25, 2014)
YP Days of Carina Proclamation
2. Laughter Day (Mayr 4, 2014)
Laughter Day Proclamation,
3. Building Safety Month (Maj 2014)
pudding Safety Month Prndatnatiort
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
City Council Proceedings of 417, Civil Service Commission of 4110, Housing Trust Fund Commission of 4111, Zoning
Athisory Commission of 412, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/27
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fite
City Council Proceedings 477 Civil Service 4/10 Housing Trust Fund 4/11 Zoning Advisory 4/2 Zoning Board of Adiusiment
3727
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Maureen Barth for vehicle damage, James Maysforvehicle damage (2),
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fite; Refer to City Attorney
flr th Claiip Maus Claim MI Maus Claim f71
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: Maureen Barth for vehicle damage, James Maysfor vehicle damage (2),
James Ridley for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fite; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. Iowa Department of Transportation - Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation to provide transportation -related employment and training opportunities to youth between the ages of 16
and 21 who face barriers to employment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement
5. Four Mounds Barn Restoration Project Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the ownership form in
support of the 2014 Historic Resource Development Program grant application by Four Mounds Foundation for barn
restoration at the Four Mounds Estate Historic District.
RESOLUTION Authorizing HRDP Grant Application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for Barn Restoration Project
at four Mounds Estate Historic District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Grant Application for Four Mounds Barn Restoration Project -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Grant Application, Resolution,
6. PEG Capital Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendation for funding from the Public,
Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities to provide Hardware
Assurance for the on -air playback server for the Dubuque Community School District's educational access channel at
The Forum.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG Capital Expenditure Request -MVM Memo Staff Memo
7. Jule Transit System - Consolidated Funding Application
City Manager recommending approval of the Consolidated Funding Application, as submitted, and approve signature
of the Lobbying Cost Certificate, Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan and Authorizing Resolution for the Iowa Department
of Transportation Consolidated Funding Application for Fiscal Year 2015 for The Jule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Transit Consolidated Funding Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Consolidated Funding Application, Authorizing
Resolution,
8. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Lead -Based Paint Hazard Control Grant
Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting information required to
close out the Lead -Based Paint Hazard Control Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Letter,
9. Five Flags Center- Fiscal Year 2015 Detailed Operating Budget
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2015 Five Flags Center proposed operating budget submitted
by SMG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Five Flags Budget for FY2015-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , FF FY2015 Budget -SMG
10. United States Army Corps of Engineers Flood Inundation Modeling
City Manager transmitting information about the United States Army Corps of Engineers' work to create engineering
models to predict what might happen in the event of a failure of the John C. Culver Floodwall that protects a portion of
the City of Dubuque from Mississippi River flooding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
United States Army Corps of Engineers Flood Inundation Modeling -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Project Management Plan,
Presentation USAGE May 2013,
11. Urban Deer Management Plan 2014-2015
City Manager recommending approval of the 2014-2015 Urban Deer Management Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Urban Deer Management Plan 2014-2015 - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Deer Management Plan, Deer Harvest Results,
12. Compensation Package for Non -Bargaining Unit Employees
City Manager recommending approval of a compensation package for non -bargaining unit employees for Fiscal Year
2015.
RESOLUTION Approving the compensation package for non -bargaining unit employees for Fiscal Year 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Compensation Package for Non -Bargaining Unit Emplovees-MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution,
13. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Program Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Program Agreement between Dubuque Main Street Ltd., the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Economic Development, and related resolution.
RESOLUTION of Support and financial commitment for the Main Street Program in Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Main Street LTD Program Agreement - MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement, Resolution
14. Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project as completed by
Portzen Construction and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project Acceptance -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Project Certification Letter
15. Special Assessments - Snow Removal and Right -of -Way Obstruction for 2013-2014
City Manager recommending establishing the final schedule of assessments for the 2013-2014 snow removal from City
right-of-way
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)
2013-2014 Snow Removal Assessments -MVM Memo Staff Memo, Resolution and Notice Schedule of Assessments,
16. Plat of Survey -Jelinske Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat for the Jelinske Addition (Lorelei Lane) subject
to waiving the lot frontage for Lots 1 and 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Jelinske Addition in Dubuque, County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Commission Letter, Applicant Materials, Staff Materials, Resolution,
17. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) - Conveyance of Property
City Manager transmitting signed patents from the Iowa Department of Transportation conveying four tracts of land to
the City of Dubuque related to the Intermodal Transportation Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
IDOT Patents
18. Iowa Department of Natural Resources - E. B. Lyons Maintenance Shop Service Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a contract between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources related to a new IDNR maintenance shop that will be built to service the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and
the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Service Contract with the Iowa Department of natural Resources for Compensation of
Design Services for E.B. Lyons Maintenance Shop
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
E.B. Lyons Maintenance Shop Service Contract -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Draft IDNR Contract Resolution,
19. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)
Correspondence from the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) notifying the City of the
Agency's Fiscal Year 2014 fee schedule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DMASWA Fee Schedule
20. Old Town Neighborhood Historic District
City Manager recommending approval to release a Request for Proposals for consultant services to assist the City with
preparing a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Old Town Neighborhood Historic District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RFP for NRHP Nomination of Old Town Historic District -MVM Memo Staff Memo Staff Materials,
21. Human Rights Department FY 2013 Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report for the Human Rights Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Human Rights Department FY2013 Annual Report -MVM Memo Staff Memo Human Rights FY2013 Annual Report,
22. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Fire Chief and Equipment Mechanic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
Fire Chief List, Equipment Mechanic List,
23. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Commissioner Richard Van Iten submitting his resignation from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Van Iten Resignation Letter,
24. Signed Contracts
Dubuque by Carriage 10th Amendment to Lease Agreement; Westrum Leak Detection, Inc. for a computerized water
distribution system leak detection survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Dubuque by Carriage Amendment, Westrum Contract,
25. Tobacco Compliance — Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders - Kwik Star #495
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance
violation for Kwik Star #495, 2685 Dodge Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Kwik Star #495 Tobacco Compliance Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
26. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — Kwik Star #495
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance
violation for Kwik Star #495, 2685 Dodge Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Kwik Star #495 Alcohol Compliance Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement
27. Business License Refund
Request by Eddie Hwang for a refund of the liquor license LC0035121 for Taiko Restaurant located at 2155 S. Park Ct.
in the amount of $633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Clerk
Liquor License Refund Request,
28. 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
Changed
Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Liquor Resolution,
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. Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. - Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement with Spahn and Rose Lumber Co., providing for the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. Development Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution Development Agreement,
Elevation Designs Final Plan,
2. Unified Development Code Text Amendment - Title 16 Fringe Area Development Standards
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the City of Dubuque to amend Title 16-11-7 of
the Unified Development Code to add Fringe Area Development Standards and the City Manager recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Amending
Article 11-7 Application Requirements and Review Process to add Fringe Area Development Standards for
Subdivisions Within Two -Miles of the City of Dubuque Corporate Limits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Commission Letter, Staff Materials Ordinance Map
3. Unified Development Code Text Amendment - Title 16 Jurisdictional Subdivision Review Authority
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the City of Dubuque to amend Titlel6-11-2 of
the Unified Development Code to reference Iowa Code Section 354.9 and Two -Mile Extra Jurisdictional Subdivision
Review Authority and the City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 11 Land
Subdivision, Section 2 Applicability by Referencing Iowa Code Section 354.9
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Commission Letter Staff Materials, Ordinance,
4. Fiscal Year 2014 Second Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Second Budget
Amendment and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Fiscal Year 2014 Second Budget Amendment -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Amendment Detail Proof of Publication,
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. Code of Ordinance Amendment - Title 14 Residential Parking Permit Program
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to City Ordinance 9-14-321.722: Residential Parking Permit
Program, adding a provision which outlines the procedure for amendments to an existing Residential Parking Permit
District.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking,
Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321.722 Residential Parking Permit Program Established
by adding a provision which outlines the Procedure for Amendments to a Residential Parking Permit District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Residential Parking Permit Program Proposed Amendment -MVM Memo Staff Memo Ordinance, Effect of Amendment,
2. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission requesting approval and concurrence of the Commission's goals and
priorities for the next 18 months.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Commission Letter, Strategic Planning & Goals,
3. National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER 6) Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the
National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER 6) Grant to assist in funding a portion of the 14th Street Railroad Overpass
and the Bee Branch Bike -Pedestrian Railroad Overpass projects and names the City Manager as the authorized grant
representative and administrator.
RESOLUTION Approving application for National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER 6) Discretionary Grant funding for
the proposed 14th Street Railroad Overpass and the Bee Branch Bike -Pedestrian Railroad Overpass projects
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14th Street Overpass -Tiger Grant Approval -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Concept Renderings,
4. HMA Resurfacing Project - White Street from 11th Street to 21st Street Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the White Street HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project from 11th to 21st Street
to the low bidder River City Paving.
RESOLUTION Awarding the public improvement contract for the White Street HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project
from 11th to 21st Street (Iowa DOT Project No. NHSN-052-2(132)--2R-31)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
White Street Resurfacing Protect Award -MVM Memo, Staff Memo Resolution, Bid Tab,
5. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center - Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to the low bidder
Conlon Construction.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Construction Bid Award -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution
6. Request for Work Session - Payday Lenders
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for May 19, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. regarding
payday lenders.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Scheduling Work Session on Payday Lenders -MVM Memo, City Manager's Memo of 3/17 Meeting, Staff Memo, Staff Memo of
3/17 Meeting Staff Materials, Map 1 Map 2 Map 3, Map 4, Citizen Input,
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