8 4 14 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2014 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
oPresent: Mayor B I; Council Members Br g, Cofi'nors, J61‘,1 ch, Resnick,
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Health Center Week (August 10-16, 2014) was accepted by
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 7/21; Human Rights Commission of 6/14; Investment
Oversight Advisory Commission of 7/23; Library Board of Trustees Update of 7/24;
Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 7/7
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Dwayne and Susan Murphy for property damage, Andrew Schroeder for property
damage, Zuhdija Zulic for property damage; City of Dubuque vs. Dena Kurt et. al.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Dwayne and
Susan Murphy for property damage, Steve Maker for vehicle for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Government Finance Officers Association - Certificate of Achievement
City Manager transmitting the 26th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Officer's Finance Association
(GFOA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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5. Multicultural Family Center - Phase II Renovation
City Manager recommending approval of the consultant selection committee's
recommendation for hiring Selser Schaefer Architects to provide architectural design
and construction administration services for the Multicultural Family Center — Phase II
Renovation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Property Acquisition - 321 E. 22nd Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a residential dwelling located at 321
E. 22nd Street owned by Gary E. Bay and Susan M. Bay as part of theacquisition
program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION 225-14 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Gary E. Bay
and Susan M. Bay in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Quarterly Investment Report - June 30, 2014
City Manager transmitting the June 30, 2014 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Award 12-13 (Grant 12 -AC -13)
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Iowa
Commission on Volunteer Service for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Lamar Companies Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a Renewal Lease Agreement with the Lamar
Companies for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and terminating June 30, 2015 to allow
for a'Lamar-owned sign on City property at 280 South Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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10. Stipulation of Settlement - AMC Showplace Theatres, Inc. Property Tax
Appeals
City Attorney recommending approval of a Stipulation of Settlement with AMC
Showplace Theaters, Inc., for property tax appeals.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Approval of Plat - Aviation Drive
City Manager recommending approval of the plat of City property, which includes
Aviation Drive, in order for Dubuque County to formally recognize and assign the name.
RESOLUTION 226-14 Approving the Plat of Roadway Easement for a Permanent
Roadway Easement Located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 88
North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa Hereinafter
Known as Lot A of Said Northwest Quarter
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Approval of Plats - Jecklin Lane
City Manager recommending approval of the plats of City property for the relocated
Jecklin Lane.
RESOLUTION 227-14 Approving the Acquisition Plat for Tract A for the Relocation of
Jecklin Lane and Tract B for the Vacation of Existing County Road Right of Way in Lot 1
of the Replat of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 22,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION 228-14 Approving the Acquisition Plat for Tract A for the Relocation of
Jecklin Lane in Lot 1 of the Replat of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
and Tract B for the Vacation of Existing County Road Right of Way in the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and In Lot 1 of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter all in Section 27, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th
Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Approval of Plat — Merlin Lane
City Manager recommending approval of the plat of City property that includes the
relocated Merlin Lane.
RESOLUTION 229-14 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot B for the Relocation of
Merlin Lane Located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Mediacom Communications Company advising the City of
channel relocations that will take place on or about September 1, 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Improvement Contracts/Maintenance Bonds
Fred Jackson Tuckpointing Co., Inc. for the North Softening Basins Rehabilitation
Project; Portzen Construction, Inc. for the John F. Kennedy Rd. and Wacker Drive
Traffic Signal Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 230-14 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)
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Intent to Dispose of Property by Easement - Jecklin Lane
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for August 18, 2014 on the
disposition of a portion of Jecklin Lane.
RESOLUTION 231-14 Setting a public hearing on the disposition of property by
easement to Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing
8/18/14
2. Intent to Dispose of Property by Easement - Merlin Lane
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for August 18, 2014 on the
disposition of a portion of Merlin Lane.
RESOLUTION 232-141 Setting a public hearing on the disposition of property by
easement to Dubuque County
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing
8/18/14
3. Dubuque Technology Park - Economic Development District Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Technology Park
Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate, and sets a public
hearing on the proposed amendment for September 2, 2014.
RESOLUTION 233-14 Resolution 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
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting:
1. Housing Commission:
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2017 (Expiring term of Baumhover)
Applicant: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave #104
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2. Human Rights Commission
One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2016 (Vacant term of Helgager)
Applicants:
Nikkole Nutter, 2897 Asbury Rd.;
Susan Stone, 1384 Solon St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females
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1. EIm Street Parking Lot Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the EIm Street Parking Lot Project
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 234-14 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the EIm Street Parking Lot Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 5 - Year 1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the SRF Green Alley Project Bid
Set 5 - Year 1 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 235-14 Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 5 — Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION 236-14 Resolution with Respect to the Adoption of the Resolution Of
Necessity Proposed for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 5 — Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION 237-14 Approving Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost
for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 5 — Year 1 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 - Year 2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid
Set 1 - Year 2 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 238-14 Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 - Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION 239-14 Resolution with Respect to the Adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity Proposed for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 - Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION 240-14 Approving Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost
for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 - Year 2 Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Serenity Ridge Subdivision
Developer John Herrig requesting to address the City Council regarding the intersection
of Plaza Drive and Derby Grange Road related to Serenity Ridge Subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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2. Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report
Executive Director Keith Rahe to provide the quarterly report for the Dubuque
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 12 Airport Commissions
City Manager recommending approval of a new Title 12 for three ordinances which
provides for administration and enforcement of the Airport, creates the office of Airport
Administrator, establishes general and Airport zoning regulations, and establishes the
Airport Commission, Airport Zoning Commission, and Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
ORDINANCE 51-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 12 Airport By
Repealing Title 12 Airport and Adopting a New Title 12 Airport In Lieu Thereof Providing
for Administration and Enforcement of the Airport; Creating the Office of Airport
Administrator; Establishing General Regulations for the Airport; Establishing Airport
Zoning Regulations; Establishing the Airport Commission; Establishing the Airport
Zoning Commission; and Establishing the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance with a new Title 2, Chapter 3,
which establishes the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission and provides for the
powers, operation, membership and meetings.
ORDINANCE 52-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions by Repealing Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission and
Adopting a New Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission in Lieu Thereof
Establishing the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission and Providing for the
Powers, Operation, Membership, and Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Iowa Department of Transportation - Safety Grant Application
City Manager recommending authorization for the City of Dubuque to submit a grant
application to the State of Iowa for Traffic Safety Improvement Program funding for the
North Grandview Avenue and Delhi Street Roundabout Intersection Improvement
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RESOLUTION 241-14 Authorizing the Filing of a Grant Application with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety Improvements funding for the City of
Dubuque North Grandview Avenue and Delhi Street roundabout intersection
improvement
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6. Regional Conservation Partnership Program Competitive Pre -Application
Proposal
City Manager recommending approval of the pre -proposal application for the USDA
Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan and City
Representative
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's update of the Fiscal
Year 2015 Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan, as
well as the resolution and the Fiscal Year 2015 REAP Grant application for Phase 5 of
the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail. It is further recommended that the City
Council confirm the City representative on the Dubuque County REAP Committee to
attend the committee meeting on August 12, 2014.
RESOLUTION 242-14 Authorizing REAP Grant Application to Iowa Department of
Natural Resources for Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail (Phase 5)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), onfirm Representative
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION p.m.
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition- Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -U) Code of Iowa
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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, August 04, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may propertly come before the
City Council.
Consent Items: Pages 1-3
oy D. Buol, Mayor