9 15 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 September 15,
2014 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. ..
Present: Mayor "°Buol; Council Members 'Graig, Connors, Jones, Ly ch, Resnick,
/Sutton (via phone); City Manager Van Milligen (vim -phone), Assistant City Manager Teri,
Goodmann, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent:
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.
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Days 9f Peace (Septemb
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
POCLAMATION(S)
2014) was accepted b
Dubuque Oktoberfest Day (September 27, 2014) was accepted by
Recovery Month (September 2014) was accepted by'4,17
Crop Walk Day (October 5, 2014) was accepted by 723
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 8/26; Cable TV Commission of 7/1;
City Council Proceedings of 8/4, 8/25, 8/26, 9/2; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 7/16 and 8/20; Library Board of Trustees Report of 8/28; Park and
Recreation Commission of 8/12; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of
8/18, 8/25, 8/26; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for
Month Ended July 31, 2014
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Property Acquisition - 1513 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a home located at 1513 Washington
Street owned by Roger D. Richard for the purpose of rehabbing and reselling to a
qualified homebuyer.
RESOLUTION 285-15 Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Roger D.
Richard at 1513 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Property Acquisition - 1598 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a home located at 1598 Washington
Street owned by Roger D. Richard for the purpose of rehabbing and reselling to a
qualified homebuyer.
RESOLUTION 286-14 Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Roger D.
Richard at 1598 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Property Acquisition - 1501-1503 Bluff Street
City Manager recommending authorization to acquire a duplex located at 1501-1503
Bluff Street from the Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation for the
purpose of rehabbing and reselling as two separate properties to two qualified
homebuyers.
RESOLUTION 287-14 Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by the
Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation (WNDC) at 1501-03 Bluff Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. 2014 Access Ramp Installation Project Phase 3
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2014 Access Ramp Installation
Project -Phase 3 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
6. 2014 CDBG Curb Access Ramp Installation Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2014
CDBG Curb Access Ramp Installation Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Key City Properties, LLC - Pre -annexation Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of Key City Properties, LLC Pre -Annexation
Agreement in accordance with the Fringe Area Development Standards, and authorize
the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 288-14 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement Between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Key City Properties, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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8. Holliday 5th Addition - Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement
City Manager recommending that the City Council consent to the assignment of interest
in the Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement between the City and WBBW Holliday
Development, LLC for Lot 1 of Holliday 5th Addition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. FY 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the period July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
RESOLUTION 289-14 Authorizing the Submission of a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Period Commencing July 1, 2013
and Concluding June 30, 2014
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. English Ridge Subdivision No. 2 - Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the
developer, English Ridge, LLC, has recently completed in English Ridge Subdivision
No. 2.
RESOLUTION 290-14 Accepting Public Improvements in English Ridge Subdivision No.
2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Iowa Finance Authority - Housing Trust Fund Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit an Iowa Finance Authority Housing
Trust Fund application for continued support of homeownership activities in the
Washington Neighborhood and authorizing commitment of the a match from available
General Funds.
RESOLUTION 291-14 Approving Commitment of Matching Funds for an Application to
the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for State Housing Trust Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. 2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Acceptance
City Manager recommending approval to accept the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) award from the Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant program and authorize
the signing of the award document and special conditions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Request for Proposals - Bunker Hill Golf Irrigation Project
City Manager recommending approval to release a Request for Proposal for design,
cost estimates and construction administration services for the Bunker Hill Golf Course
Irrigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Linseed Oil - CDBG Subrecipient Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Wilmac Property Company for the redevelopment of 901 Jackson Street
according to the terms of the Community Development Block Grant contract.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. Harvest Kitchen & Bar - Amendment to Loan Agreement for Name Change
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the July 21, 2014 Loan
Agreement with Harvest Kitchen & Bar owned by Offal Food Group, LLC changing the
name of the restaurant from Harvest Kitchen & Bar to Brazen Open Kitchen & Bar.
RESOLUTION 292-14 Approving the First Amendment to Loan Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Harvest Kitchen & Bar
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Mediacom Communications Company advising the City of
programming additions and rate adjustments on or about October 1, 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Signed Contracts
Agreement with IIW for engineering services related to the Roosevelt Street Pumping
Facility 2014 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Ron's
Discount Smokes
City Manager recommending approval of an Alcohol Compliance Settlement Agreement
with Ron's Discount Smokes & Beverage Center, 1691 Asbury Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Business License Refund
Request by Dave Adams for a refund of the tobacco license DBQ-060-15 for Dave's
Downtown Conoco, Inc. located at 500 Locust St. in the amount of 75.00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Rockfarm Holdings, Inc. - Development Agreement and Property Acquisition
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 6, 2014, to
approve a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Rockfarm
Holdings, Inc. for the acquisition of 4.28 acres in the Dubuque Technology Park
Economic Development District.
RESOLUTION 293-14 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate
pursuant to a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Rockfarm
Holdings, Inc. 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, Set Public Hearing 10/6/14
2. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - 429 Rhomberg Stabilization
Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the 429 Rhomberg
Stabilization Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for October 6,
2014.
RESOLUTION 294-14 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
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the Council regarding their application for
appointment to the following commission:
1. Airport Commission
Two, 4 -year terms through September 14, 2018 (Expiring terms of Accinelli and Daoud).
Applicants: Steven Accinelli, 3007 Huntington Dr.; R.J. Blocker, 880 Kane St.; Dan
Nicholson, 889 Walker St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Five Commissioners total; currently 1 male, 2 females, and 2 vacancies
Appointments to the following commission to be made at this meeting.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5 -year term through March 25, 2019 (Vacant term of Hutchinson). Applicant:
Joyce Pope, 560 West 13th St
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Five Commissioners total; currently 4 males/0 females/1 Pending Appointment
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1. Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Amendment No. 1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the first Fiscal
Year 2015 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for City
Council actions since the beginning of the Fiscal Year and includes items which City
Council has expressed support with the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 295-14 Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2015
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. English Mill Road Pumping Facility Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the English Mill Road Pumping
Facility Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
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3. English Mill Road Water Main Extension Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the English Mill Road Water Main
Extension Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
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This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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1. Home Base Iowa Community - Resolution of Support
Rick Dickinson, President/CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
requesting City Council approval of a resolution supporting the City of Dubuque as a
Home Base Iowa Community.
RESOLUTION 298-14 Supporting the City of Dubuque as a Home Base Iowa
Community
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 - Year 2 Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the SRF Green AIIey Bid Set 2 -
Year 2 Project to Drew Cook and Sons Excavating.
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RESOLUTION 299-14 Awarding public improvement contract for the SRF Green AIIey
Bid Set 2 - Year 2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Dubuque Technology Park Economic
Development District
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment
Financing District for the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District to
expand the district to include Subarea C where Rockfarm Holdings, Inc. will be building
and creating 48 jobs.
ORDINANCE 58-14 Amending Ordinance No. 65-97, as amended by Ordinance No.
44-14, Providing that General Property Taxes Levied and Collected Each Year on all
Property Located Within the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District,
in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the Benefit of The
State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School
District and Other Taxing Districts, be paid to a Special Fund for Payment of Principal
and Interest on Loans, Monies Advanced to and Indebtedness, Including Bonds Issued
or to be Issued, Incurred by said City in Connection with said Urban Renewal
Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Novelty Iron Works Facility Tour
Correspondence from Bob Johnson of Novelty Iron Works Landlord, LLC inviting the
City Council to tour the Novelty Iron Works redevelopment project at 333 East 10th
Street at a time and date convenient for the City Council.
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CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition- Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of
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ADJOURNMENT
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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, September 15, 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.
ftoy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-3
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Council Follow Up
2007 • 2012 • 2013
September 16 2014
The following item(s) were referred to the City Manager by the City Council or require
signature from the September 15, 2014 Council meeting. Please return the completed
documents to me for further processing.
CONSENT ITEM(S)
2. Property Acquisition - 1513 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a home located at 1513 Washington Street
owned by Roger D. Richard for the purpose of rehabbing and reselling to a qualified
homebuyer.
RESOLUTION 285-15 Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Roger D. Richard
at 1513 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Property Acquisition - 1598 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a home located at 1598 Washington Street
owned by Roger D. Richard for the purpose of rehabbing and reselling to a qualified
homebuyer.
RESOLUTION 286-14 Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Roger D. Richard
at 1598 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Holliday 5th Addition - Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement
City Manager recommending that the City Council consent to the assignment of interest in the
Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement between the City and WBBW Holliday Development,
LLC for Lot 1 of Holliday 5th Addition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager