2 16 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 16, 2015
Sutbone Bull, Resnick, Lynch, Connors, Bralg, Jones
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Historic Federal Building
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February 16,2015
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SPECIAL SESSION
1. 5:15 PM-WORK SESSION - Inclusive Dubuque
Changed
RE GU AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda Items are considered to be Future and non controversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon In a single motion wltlnoutany separate discussion on a particular item If youwoultl like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to tine microphone and be recognized by tine Mayor and statethe item youwould like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Acts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Com misslon of 12216/14, City Council proceed has of February 2, 4, 5 and io', Five Flags
Civic Center A Wlsaw Commisslon of 1/22', Investment Oversight Advisory Com misslon of 1/28', Library Board of Trustees
of 12218/14', Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/4', Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/20
S uggestetl Disposition: Receive and File
2. Novato M Claims and Suits
Steven Klein for vehicle damage; Cad Noel for property damage; Rick Willey torvehicle damage Well vs. City of Dubuque
for personal Injury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Roberto City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City AMmei advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. Steven Klein far vehicle damage; Cad Noel for property damage; Rick Willey for
vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive antl File; Concur
4. Sustvnable Dubuque Project Status Report
City Manager trans Timing tine Ouartetly Sustainable Dubuque Project Status ReportforJanuary 2615.
Suggested Disposition: Receive antl File
B. Quarterly Investment Reportfor December31, 9114
City Manager trans Timing tine December3l , 2614 Ouartetly Investment Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive antl File
6. Dubuque Regional Airport- New Terminal Entrance Roatl Project Acceptance and RISE Grant Closure
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contractforthe Airport U 5. 61 and New Terminal Entrance
Road Intersection Pmjectas completed by Flynn Company and RISE grant closure.
RESOLUTION Accepting the U.S. 61 and New Terminal Entrance Intersection Project and closure of the Revitalize Iowa's
Sound Economy (RISE) Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Irrevocable License -1000 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of an Irrevocable License at 1000 Main Street with 1840 LLC to keep an existing
encroachment adjacent to the building in the public right-of-way on E. 10th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Purchase of Land for Right-of-Way -767 University Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of an abutting sliver for 767 University Avenue from Anna Elliott.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of land owned by Anna Elliott at 767 University, Abutting Silver in the City of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Property Acquisition -2300 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a house located at 2300 Jackson Street from the Dolores A. Walbrun
Estate for rehabilitation and resale.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by the Dolores A. Walbrun Estate at 2300 Jackson Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Preliminary Plat - Derby Grange Acres
Zoning Advisory Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Derby Grange Acres subject to waiving lot
frontage for Lot 6 and street width requirements for Country View Drive and Country View Court.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Dubuque Board of Realtors Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a three year agreement with the City of Dubuque's Housing & Community
Development Department and the Dubuque Board of Realtors for the listing of City-owned properties.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Census Boundary Map Adjustment -Joint Resolution with the City of Asbury
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that affirms a joint agreement with the City of Asbury that seeks to
correct and resolve discrepancies between the U.S. Census Bureau's boundary maps and the actual corporate limits of
Asbury and Dubuque, and requesting the U.S. Census Bureau to adjust the boundary and annexation survey maps.
RESOLUTION Joint Agreement to adjust U.S. Census Bureau boundary and annexation survey (BAS) maps along a
shared boundary of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the City of Asbury, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Code of Ordinances -Adoption of Supplement No. 17
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 17 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies
Ordinance Nos. 55-14, 56-14, 57-14, 59-14, 60-14, 64-14, 65-14 and 66-14 as adopted by the City Council through
December 31, 2014.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 17 to the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Alcohol and Tobacco License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications 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
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Sale of City-Owned Property- 1318 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for March 2, 2015, for the purpose of disposing of City-owned real
estate at 1318 Jackson Street to Alison Levasseur and Shane Lenane.
RESOLUTION of Intention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically, north half o Lot 56 in East Dubuque an
Addition to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof- 1318 Jackson Street
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/2/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Review of applications to the following Board/Commission
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.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through July 1, 2015 (Vacant term of Runde)
Applicant:
Rachael Ferraro, 2538 Jackson St.
2. Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2018 (Expired term of Wainwright)
Applicant:
Thomas Wainwright, 1788 Lori St.
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Three, 3 Year terms through February 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Jochum, Lee and McNamara)
Applicants:
Jeffrey Jochum, 3750 Aerostar Dr.
Phyllis Lee, 520 South Grandview Ave.
Patrick McNamara, 381 Moore Heights
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. Request to Rezone - 1100 Carmel Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by the Sisters of Charity BVM / Lakota
Group to rezone property located at 1100 Carmel Drive from R-1 Single-Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit
Development, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval subject to listing seminary and museum
as conditional uses.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by
Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 1100 Carmel Drive From R-1 Single-Family Residential to
PUD Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned Residential Designation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone -221 & 250 East 8th Street and 300 East 9th Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from the City of Dubuque to rezone
property located at 221 & 250 East 8th Street and 300 East 9th Street from HI Heavy Industrial to Planned Unit
Development with a PC Planned Commercial description; and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16, The Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
Amending Ordinance 02-12 Which Established Regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development District with a
Planned Commercial Designation for the Historic Millwork District PUD and now Being Amended to Allow for the
Inclusion of 221 & 250 E. 8th Street and 300 E. 9th Street
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A, Super Majority Required
3. SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6 -Year 1
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 6 -Year 1 Project and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6
-Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION with Respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6
-Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION Approving Schedule of Assessments and estimated total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6 -Year
1 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 -Year 2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 -Year 2 Project and the City Manager Recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3
-Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION with Respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity Proposed for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3
-Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION Approving Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 -Year
2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. 2015 Asbury Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the 2015 Asbury Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2015 Asbury Road
Pavement Rehabilitation project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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. Request to Address the City Council - Mitch Quade
Correspondence from Mitch Quade requesting to address the City Council regarding a waiver of a pre-annexation
agreement related a farm on Swiss Valley Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Port of Dubuque Marina Report 2014
City Manager transmitting the Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report for 2014. Staff will make a short presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 10 -Sledding in Parks
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance amendment to add designated areas at Falk and Hillcrest Parks
for sledding.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations
10-513-23 Prohibiting Sledding, Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding or Tobogganing Except in Certain Designated Areas in
Certain City Parks Adding Additional Parks Where Sledding and Other Snow Activities are Permitted
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment Chapter 8 -Street Tree & Landscaping of Public Right-of-Way
City Manager recommending approval of the revised Street Tree and Landscaping on Public Right-of-Way Policy and
an amendment to Section 6-8-1: Trees and Landscaping.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment,
Chapter 8 Trees and Weeds, Section 6-8-1 Trees and Landscaping by adding Non-Woody Vegetation and Other
Landscaping to the City Manager's authority for the Street tree and Landscaping on Public Right of Way Policy
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Correction
City Manager submitting a list of Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Projects selected for possible elimination,
substitution and/or later reconsideration through the Fiscal Year 2017 budget process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Arts Master Plan Consultant Services Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Lord Cultural Resources to facilitate the development of an
Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Dubuque Racing Association -6th Amendment to Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval an amendment to the lease agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association
that requires a City of Dubuque Police Officer or County Sheriff to be present during all hours of operations at Mystique
Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission Membership
Communication from the Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission recommending dismissal of a commissioner for
lack of attendance and to declare the position vacant.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Motion to Declare the Position Vacant.
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 to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -Q)Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT