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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 0 p.m. on May 4, 2015 in the
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yi'esent: Mayor Bol; Council Members, ..a°ig Cor nors, Jo es, L nch, Resnick,
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
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The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6,;30 p.m. on May 4, 2015 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor K ol; Council Members Brig Con Ors, Jokes, Lytich, Renick,
.LS6tton; City Manager Van Milligenv, City Attorney,L-i.nd rI Y
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
1. Lynn Sutton, Mayor Pro Tem.
SWEARING IN
PRESENTATION
1. International City/County Management AssociatioVellowship Exchange
Welcome and Introduction of Mr. Sreedaran Raman from Malaysia and Mr. Jose
Augustus Villano from the Philippines.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Kids to Parks Day (May 16, 2015)-A'%/er
2. Peace Officers Memorial Week (May 10-16, 2015) -ygi'
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6. Mental Health Month (May 2015
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 4/20, Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/22,
Library Board of Trustees of 2/26 and 3/4, Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 4/6
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Darlene Kaufmann/Integrity Insurance for vehicle damage, Krystal Harmening for
vehicle damage
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: Margaret Ehlers
for property damage, Krystal Harmening for vehicle damage, Darlene
Kaufmann/Integrity Insurance for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Water Treatment Plant North Softening Basins Rehabilitation Project
Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Water
Treatment Plant North Softening Basins Rehabilitation Project as completed by Fred
Jackson Tuckpointing Co., Inc.
RESOLUTION 140-15 Accepting the Water Treatment Plant North Softening Basins
Rehabilitation Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution adding Fidelity Bank & Trust as
an authorized depository, which will allow Fidelity Bank to bid on City of Dubuque
checking, savings, money market or certificate of deposit accounts. It is also
recommended to increase the amount of City funds that can be invested in American
Trust & Savings Bank.
RESOLUTION 141-15 Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Catfish Creek 22- and 30 -inch Sanitary Sewer Inspection Project Acceptance
City Manager is recommending acceptance of the Catfish Creek 24 -inch and 30 -inch
Sanitary Sewer Inspection Project, as completed by Redzone Robotics, Inc.
RESOLUTION 142-15 Accepting the Water & Resource Recovery Center Catfish Creek
24" and 30" Sanitary Sewer Inspection and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. 2014-2015 Snow/Ice Removal from Right -of -Way Assessments
City Manager recommending establishing the final assessments for the 2014-2015
Snow Removal from City Right -of -Way.
RESOLUTION 143-15 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2014-2015
Snow Removal Assessment - Right -of -Way. Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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8. Northridge Ventures, LLC - Grant of Temporary Easement
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Temporary Easement for
Grading and Permanent Easement for Storm and Sanitary Sewer from Northridge
Ventures, LLC over property at 3600 Digital Drive.
RESOLUTION 144-15 Accepting a Grant of Temporary Easement for grading and
permanent easement for storm and sanitary sewer through, over and across part of Lot
11 in Block 2 of Dubuque Technology Park, in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited Property Tax Supported),
Second Lien Series 2014 Resolution Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Section 8.3 of the Master
Bond Resolution relating to the initial series of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
issued by the City under the Flood Mitigation Program.
RESOLUTION 145-15 Amending Resolution No. 159-14 approved on May 19, 2014,
relating to the issuance of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds by the City under the
provisions of Chapter 418 of the Code of Iowa, and authorizing the issuance of
$7,190,000 Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Unlimited Property Tax Supported),
Second Lien Series
2014
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Plat of Survey - 1421 Elm Street / Angie's Place
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and 2 of Angie's
Place in the City of Dubuque in order to create a new lot "encompassing the residential
building at 1421 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION 146-15 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of Angie's Place in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Progress Report
City Manager transmitting the Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan Progress
Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Request for Proposals - Eagle Point Park Intensive Survey and Evaluation
City Manager recommending authorization to solicit proposals to conduct the Eagle
Point Park Intensive Survey and Evaluation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Full Circle Organics - Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval for the City of Dubuque to send its second load
of yard debris and food scraps to the Full Circle Organics facility on any day when the
tonnage fee savings equals or exceeds the additional fuel cost.
RESOLUTION 147-15 Approving the First Amendment to Agreement between Full
Circle Organics, LLC and the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals Contract Amendment for Food
Inspections
City Manager recommending approval of an extension to the Iowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals Agreement with the City of Dubuque for performance of food
and hotel licensing, inspections and enforcement with respect to retail food
establishments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Alliance Technologies, Inc.
Correspondence from Alliance Technologies, Inc., advising the City that is has
submitted an application to the Iowa Utilities Board to terminate a Certificate of
Franchise Authority.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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16. Dubuque Golf & Country Club - Fireworks Request
Correspondence from Richard Bugalski, General Manager/CEO of the Dubuque Golf &
Country Club, requesting permission to display fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2014 at
about 9:30 p.m. on the DG&CC grounds with a rain date of Sunday, July 5.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Extend Bee Branch Creek Restoration Completion Deadline
City Manager transmitting correspondence to the U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration requesting approval to extend the Construction
and Completion Date and Award End Date of the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency
Project to September 1, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Midwest Concrete, Inc., for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder — Vinny
Vanucchi's Little Italy
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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20. Alcohol and Tobacco License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 148-15 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 149-15 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits,
as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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1. Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Iowa Water Pollution Control
Works Financing Program)
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 18, 2015, on the
proposition of selling not to exceed $34,000,000 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital
Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) to pay costs for the Upper Bee
Branch Creek Restoration.
RESOLUTION 150-15 Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of one or more
Loan and Disbursement Agreements and the issuance of not to exceed $34,000,000
Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
5/18/15
2. Sale of Property at 2521 Stafford Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 18, 2015, for the
purpose of disposing of City -owned real estate at 2521 Stafford Street to Sheonna D.
Bond
RESOLUTION 151-15 Resolution of Intention to dispose of City -owned property,
specifically, Lot Two (2) of Lot One (1) and the East One -Half (E 1/2) of Lot Four (4) of
Lot Two (2) both in Geiger's Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa — 2521 Stafford
Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Review of Applications to the Following Boards/Commissions: 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.
1. Electrical Code Board
Two, 3 Year terms through May 21, 2018 (Vacant term of Schmidt and expiring term of
Uhlrich). Electrical background qualification required.
One, 3 Year term through May 21, 2017 (Vacant term Hammel);
Journeyman/Maintenance qualification required
Applicants:
1. Zach Dowell, 2055 Winne Ct. (Qualifies for both);
2. Dave Nebel Jr., 2064 Woodrow Dr. (Qualifies for both); —
3. Kevin Pfohl, 1878 Hummingbird Dr. (Qualifies for both);
4. Paul Uhlrich, 4890 Olympic Heights Rd. (Qualifies for both)
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1. Utility Extension to Dubuque Regional Airport
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the utility extension to Dubuque
Regional Airport and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 152-15 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Utility Extension to the Dubuque Regional Airport
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2. North Cascade Road - Urban Renewal Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the amended
plan for the North Cascade Road Urban Renewal Area and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 153-15 Approving the amended Urban Renewal Plan for the North
Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
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3. Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Flood Mitigation Program)
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for public hearing
on the issuance of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Flood Mitigation Program)
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RESOLUTION 154-15 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $24,500,000 Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
RESOLUTION 155-15 Approving form and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement
relating to the offering and sale of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual
Appropriation Property Tax Supported), Senior Bond Series 2015A
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4. Tax -Exempt General Obligation Bonds Change "
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested
proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance of Tax -Exempt General Obligation
Bonds and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 156-15 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds
RESOLUTION 157-15 Authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 General Obligation
Bonds, and levying a tax for the payment thereof
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1. Women of Achievement Award
City Manager transmitting information on Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens
receiving the Unsung Champion Award from the Women's Leadership Network.
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2. White House Climate Action Champion Designation
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute the designation
agreement recognizing Dubuque as one of sixteen White House Climate Action
Champions.
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3. Examining Board Appointment Correction
City Assessor Rick Engelken requesting a correction to the appointment of a
representative to the Examining Board to a representative who is not a member of the
Conference Board or Board of Review in accordance with State Code.
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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 04, 2015 at 6. PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-3
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, May 04, 2015 at 5:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session on Sustainable Dubuque.
Consent Items: Pages n/a
Roy D. Buol, Mayor