5 4 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
May 4, 2015
Jones, B21g, Lynch, Suttone Resnick, Seel, Connors
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
`4V OFO4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
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1 C 350 W. 6th Street
. May 4, 2015
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CM1yCbannel on the Metllacom cable system at Channel (analog) and 85.2 (digitap.
WORK SESSION
1. 5:00 PM- Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
RE GU AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
1. Lynn Sudan, Mayor Pro Tem.
PRESENTATIONS)
1. International Cq/County Managem aR Association Fellowship Exchange
Welcome and Introduction of Mr. 3reedaan Raman from Malaysia and Mr. Jose Augustus Along from the Philippines.
PROCUM TIONS)
1. Kids to Parks Day (May 16, 9115)
2. Peace Officers Manonal Week (May 10-16, 2015)
3. Bike to Work Week (May 11-15, 2015)
4. DURite in Service W OlderAmericans Month (May 2015)
B. Histonc Preservation Month (May 2015)
6. Mental Health Month (May 2015)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and noncontroversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon In a single motion wltltoutany separate discussion on a particular Item If youwoultl like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayorand statethe item youwould like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Mnutes and Reports Subm ifted
City Council Pmceetlings of 4/26, Investment Oversight Advisory Com misalon of 4/22, Library Board of Tms@es 12/26
and 3/4, Proof of Publication for City Council Pmceetlings of 4/6
Suggested Disposifion: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Darlene Kadin burp nodal I nuance for vehicle tlamage, Krystal ITarmening for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposifion: Receive and File; Refer W City Attorney
3. Disposition 0 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 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)
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 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 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 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)
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 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 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 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)
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 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
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
Changed
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
20. 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. 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 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 of Intention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically, Lot Two (2) of Lot One (1) and the East One-
Half(E '/) 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 5/18/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. 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.
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:
Zach Dowell, 2055 Winne Ct. (Qualifies for both)
Dave Nebel Jr., 2064 Woodrow Dr. (Qualifies for both)
Kevin Pfohl, 1878 Hummingbird Dr. (Qualifies for both)
Paul Uhlrich, 4890 Olympic Heights Rd. (Qualifies for both)
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. 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 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Utility Extension to the
Dubuque Regional Airport
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 Approving the amended Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal
Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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) Senior Bond Series 2015A.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $24,500,000 Sales
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds Changed
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 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000
General Obligation Bonds
RESOLUTION Authorizing the issuance of$3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, and levying a tax for the
payment thereof
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. 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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 —Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -Q) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT