5 19 14 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 5:15 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducing a work session on payday lenders.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on May 19, 2014 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor BpiCouncil Members Bre6, Co6c rs, J es, L ch, Re Hick,
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for the purpose of conducting a work session on payday lenders.
WORK SESSION
Payday Lenders
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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, May 19, 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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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2014 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
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Present: Mayor"Buol; Council MembersLBraig, nors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
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for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cable TV Commission of 4/2, City Council proceedings of 5/5, Five Flags Civic Center
Advisory Commission of 4/28, Human Rights Commission of 4/14, Library Board of
Trustees of 2/27, Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/7, Proof of Publication for City
Council proceedings of 4/21, Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 3/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Humanities Iowa Grant - Sister City Commission
City Clerk Kevin Firnstahl recommending approval of the submission of a Humanities
Iowa mini grant application in the amount of $3,000 for the Handan, China, Sister City
photo display.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request to Release Funds
City Manager recommending approval of the Request for Release of Funds for the
proposed projects approved in the Fiscal Year 2015 (Program Year 2014) Annual
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant activities.
RESOLUTION NO. 146-14 Authorizing request for release of Community Development
Block Grant funds for Fiscal Year 2015 (Program Year
2014)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Iowa Department of Transportation
Correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation advising the City that it
proposes to let a bridge rehabilitation project on US 52 at Grandview Avenue on
October 21, 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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5. Workers' Compensation Settlement - Weidenbacher Claim
City Attorney recommending approval of an Agreement for Settlement regarding a
workers' compensation claim that was filed against the City of Dubuque by. Mark
Weidenbacher.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Workers' Compensation Settlement - Hillard Claim
City Attorney recommending approval of an Agreement for Settlement regarding a
workers' compensation claim that was filed against the City of Dubuque by Richard
Hillard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Key City Investment Co. - Acceptance of Utility Easement
City Manager acceptance of a utility easement from Key City Investment Co. for the
construction of underground electric, fiber optic cable, traffic signals and other
appurtenant improvements associated with the JFK & Wacker Driver Intersection
Improvements Traffic Signalization project.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-14 Accepting the grant of a utility easement through, over and
across a part of Lot 2-11 Yiannias Place, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Development Services Activity - Revised Fiscal Year 2015 Fee Schedule
City Manager recommending approval of a revised Fiscal Year 2015 fee schedule for
the Development Services Activity in the Planning Services Department. It is further
recommended the City Council approve a resolution rescinding the previous fees and
adopting a new fee schedule.
RESOLUTION No. 148-14 Rescinding Resolution No. 70-14, Establishing a Schedule of
Development Services Fees, and adopting in lieu thereof a new Schedule of
Development Services Fees as provided in Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, Unified Development Code
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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9. North End Neighborhood Association Petition
Correspondence from the North End Neighborhood Association petitioning the City of
Dubuque to collaborate on a street lighting project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
10. 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 new field production gear for Loras College.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Crescent Community Health Center Letters of Support
City Manager recommending approval to sign letters of support for Crescent Community
Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Centers funding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Improvement Contracts and Maintenance Bonds
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co, Inc., for SRF Green Alley Project Bid Sets 2 and 3;
River City Paving (aka Mathy Construction) for the White Street (11th -21st Street) HMA
Resurfacing with Milling Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-14 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)
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Fiscal Year 2015
2. Jule Transit Facility Roof and Sprinkler Repair Project
3. Residential Parking Permit District "D" Amendment
June 2, 2014
4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment
5. Technology Park Urban Renewal District Amendment
June 16, 2014
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1. Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Fiscal Year 2015
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Fiscal Year 2015
Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project, and further recommends
that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-14 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
6/2/14
2. Jule Transit Facility Roof and Sprinkler Repair Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Jule Transit Facility
Roof & Sprinkler Repair Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set
for June 2, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-14 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
6/2/14
3. Residential Parking Permit District "D" Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2014, on an
amendment to Residential Parking Permit District "D" by adding Alicia Street from
Pennsylvania Avenue to Andrea Street, both sides, and Marjorie Circle from Amy Court
to Andrea Street, both sides. It is further recommended that the portion of the petition
not meeting the 80% criteria be excluded from Residential Parking Permit District "D."
RESOLUTION NO. 152-14 Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Parking
Permit District D to include Alicia Street and Marjorie Circle
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
6/2/14
4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
amendment of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public
hearing on the proposed amendment for June 16, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 153.14of Necessity finding that certain areas adjacent to the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District meet the definition of a Blighted Area under
the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said areas is necessary in the interest
of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and
consultation on a proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for Said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
6/16/14
5. Technology Park Urban Renewal District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Technology Park
Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate; 2) enters into a Joint
Agreement with the County for said amendment; and 3) sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for June 16, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-14 of Necessity finding that certain areas adjacent to the
established Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District meet the
definition of an Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, that
development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed
amendment to the Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
6/16/14
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions.
1. Civil Service Commission
One 4 -year term through April 6, 2018 (Vacant term of Schilling); Applicant:
Mary Lynn Neuhaus, 1595 Montrose Terrace ----WE.-
2. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One 3 -year term through July 1, 2017 (vacant term of Van Iten); Applicant:
Joshua Clements, 561 Jefferson St. -
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Appointment to the following Board/Commission to be made at this meeting:
3. Electrical Code Board
Three 3 -year term through May 21, 2017 (Expired terms of Dixon, Hammel, and
Wilson); Applicants:
/ James Dixon, 2505 Marquette PI.; Dan Hammel, 2922 Fox Hollow Dr. Additional
5 Application; David Wilson, 2918 Washington St.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone - 1100 Carmel Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Sisters of
Charity BVM / The Lakota Group to rezone property at 1100 Carmel Drive from R-1,
Single -Family Residential, to PUD, Planned Unit Development and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending denial.
ORDINANCE NO. Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Unified Developme t Code by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the
end of South Grandview Avenue from R-1 Single -Family Residential to PUD Planned
Unit Development for the Mount Carmel Campus.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A; Concur with Denial; or
Reschedule to 6/16/14
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2. Request to Rezone - 3674 Crescent Ridge
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Dr. Mary Lynn
Neumeister to rezone the property at 3674 Crescent Ridge from R-1, Single -Family
Residential, to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending denial.
ORDINANCE NO. mending Title 16 of The City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, Unifies •evelopment Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property
located at 3674 Crescent Ridge from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to C-3
General Commercial District.
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3. Water Treatment Plant North Softening Basins Rehabilitation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the
specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the Water Treatment Plant
North Softening Basins Rehabilitation Project and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-14 Approval of specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Water Treatment Plant North Softening Basins Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. E. B. Lyons Interpretive Area Expansion Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Area
Expansion Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 156-14 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Area Expansion Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 contract
to the low bidder Drew Cook and Sons Excavating Co., Inc.
RESOLUTION No. 157-14 Awarding public improvement contract for the SRF Green
Alley Bid Set 4 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Sisters of St. Francis - Request to Donate Peace Pole
Parks and Recreation Commission recommending approval to accept a peace pole gift
from the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Family and place the pole in Washington
Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Correspondence from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
recommending that the City Council include sustainability and environmental
stewardship options in its promotion of Tax Increment Finance (TIF).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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4. Bond Purchase Agreement - Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited
Property Tax Supported), Second Lien Series 2014A.
City Manager recommending approval of the Bond Purchase Agreement and the Master
Resolution in connection with the issuance of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
(Unlimited Property Tax Supported), Second Lien Series 2014A.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-14 Approving the form and authorizing execution of a Bond
Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance of Sales
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited Property Tax Supported), Second Lien
Series 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 159-14 Master resolution relating to the issuance Of Sales Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds by the City of Dubuque under the provisions of Chapter 418
of the Code Of Iowa, authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the
payment of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited Property Tax Supported),
Second Lien Series 2014, and providing for a method of payment thereof, and related
matters
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(Tabled from April 7, 2014)
City Manager recommending adoption of a revised Special Events Permit Ordinance
and Waiver Policy.
ORDINANCE NO. 35-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
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Ways and Property by repealing Chapter 4 Parades and Assemblies and Enacting a
new Chapter 4 Parades, Assemblies and Special Events in lieu thereof; adopting a New
Chapter 8 Valet Drop Off Parking; Permit Requirements; and Amending Title 7 Police,
Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses by adopting a
new Section 7-5A-18 Unlawful Assembly
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove From Table; Motion B; Motion A;
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