11 2 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
November 2,2015
B21g, Resnick, Bull, Suttone Connote, Jones, Lynch
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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WORK SESSION
1. 5:00 PM- Inclusive DubuqueQuarterly Update Changed
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Adoption Month (November2015)
2. Hospice Month (November2015)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda Items are considered to be Future and noncontroversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon In a single motion wltlloutany 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 Mayor and sb@tl1e item youwould like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
L Minutes and Reports Subm uteri
City Council Paceetlings of 10/19, Hlstohc Preservation Com misslon of 1 N15, Housing Com mission of 10/27, Library
Board of Trustees Update of 10/22 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 1 N2$ Paim & Recreation Commission
of 10/13', zoning Board ofA0Ju4m emmf 10,22 Pard of Publicatton for City Council Proceedings of1 m$ Pmet of
publication of Notice of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month ELung 3/31
Suggested DiepoeiEon: Receive and File
2. NMice of Claims and Suits
Crelg Kowalski for property damage
Suggested DiepoeiEon: Receive and File; Refer W City Attorney
3. Disposition M Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
owa Communites Assurance Pool. C21g Kowalski for property damage
Suggested DiepoeiEon: Receive and File; Concur
0. Dubuque Comm unity Receives Three Iowa Tourism Awards
City Manager foramlI no car espontlence about the America's River Festival, the H otel Julien Dubuque, and Dia I n I Iowa's
AgnculW ral Innovation Tour receiving awards from the Iowa Tourism Ord ceand Me Tavel Federation of Iowa.
Suggested DiepoeiEon: Receive and File
B. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
City Manager transmlNgq updated correspondence tothe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the
Coloradan of(rytlaelectrlc power development at Lock and Dam No. 11 .
Suggested DiepoeiEon: Receive and File
6. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)- FY15 IOWA STATEMAP Proposal
City Manager transmitting a letters of support from the City and the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the FY15 IOWA STATEMAP proposal, which includes subprojects for
geologic mapping in Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Iowa Department of Revenue Notice of Intended Action ARC 2178C
City Manager recommending approval of the City's response to the Iowa Department of Revenue's proposed amendments
to the Iowa tax statutes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Fuller vs. City of Dubuque Settlement
City Attorney recommending approval of a Partial Dismissal with Prejudice and the Release related to Cheryl Fuller vs. City
of Dubuque and Tina Pimentel suit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. East Dubuque Savings Bank Agreement for 911 High Bluff Street
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the City and East Dubuque Savings Bank for liens against
property at 911 High Bluff Street related to emergency repairs of the retaining wall.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Accepting Sanitary Sewer Access Easement-Timber-Hyrst Estates
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Sanitary Sewer Access Easement from North Cascade Road
Developers, LLC in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4. Subdivision
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Sanitary Sewer Access Easement through, over and across part of Lot G and Lot 38 of
Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. 2015 Sidewalk Assessment Program
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution establishing the final assessment schedule for the 2015 Sidewalk
Assessment Program.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final Assessment Schedule for the Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk Repair Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Delinquent Garbage Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify garbage collection charges to the
Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to collect delinquent collection charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; Title 6-6-4133
& Title 6-613 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Delinquent Garbage, Junk, and Weeds Removal Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending the levy of special assessments for the Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement Programs against
seventeen separate parcels of property inspected from July 1, 2015 to October 5, 2015.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2015 and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of
Assessments to the County Treasurer and to public notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Horsfield Construction for the Lake Eleanor Road Lift Station and Water Main Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Signed Contracts
License Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for 2015 Amphitheater Usage; Memorandum of Understanding for Technology
Support and Acquisition of Technology between the City of Dubuque Multicultural Family Center and the Carnegie-Stout
Public Library.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder— Buffalo Wild Wings
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for Buffalo Wild Wings, 2805 Northwest Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Grand Harbor Resort &Water Park
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for the Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park, 350 Bell Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder— Hartig Drug Company
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for Hartig Drug Company#4, 2225 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Tobacco Compliance— Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder— Hartig Drug Company
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation
for Hartig Drug Company#4, 2225 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Alcohol License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses 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
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. SCADA Manhole Installation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 2015 SCADA (flow metering stations)
Manhole Installation Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for November 16, 2015.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cots; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cots; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 11/16/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
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.
Housing Commission
One, 3 year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant At-Large term of Foster)
Applicant:
Nicolas Hobson, 1592 Locust St. (Qualifies for At-Large)
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. English Ridge - Housing Urban Renewal District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a Housing Urban Renewal Plan for the English Ridge area
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Bee Branch Creek Basin Overlook and 22nd Street Parking Lot Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the
estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek— Basin Overlook and 22nd Street Parking Lot Project and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek - Basin
Overlook & 22nd Street Parking Lot Project, Iowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(683)--81-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Sale of Property- 1849 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the sale of city-owned property at 1849 Jackson Street to
Community Housing Initiatives (CHI) and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real estate (lot) located at 1849 Jackson Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Sale of Property-767 University Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the sale of city-owned property at 767 University Avenue to
Habitat for Humanity and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City Interest in real property located at 767 University Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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. Purchase of Twin Ridge Water, Inc.
City Manager recommending the purchase Twin Ridge Water, Inc., which provides sewer and water service to 101
properties within and adjacent to the Twin Ridge Subdivision in an unincorporated area commonly called Key West.
RESOLUTION Approving an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale and transfer of existing assets by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Twin Ridge Water, Inc., in Dubuque County, Iowa and approving an Offer to Buy and
Acceptance for the acquisition of real estate owned by the Grace M. Mueller Revocable Family Trust and Raymond M.
Mueller Irrevocable Family Trust in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Sewershed 7 & 10 Manhole Replacement Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the 2015 Sewershed 7 & 10 Manhole Replacement
Project to the low bidder Top Grade Excavating.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the 2015 Sewershed 7 & 10 Manhole Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. English Ridge - Housing Urban Renewal District
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance creating a tax increment financing district for the English Ridge
Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area, 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
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment-Title 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which amends Title 16, Chapter 8 of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by removing duplicate sections and renumber the sections accordingly.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 8 Zoning
Board of Adjustment Applications by removing duplicate sections and renumbering the sections accordingly
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Bench and Trash Receptacle Design
City Manager recommending approval to proceed with the fabrication of benches and trash receptacle designs for the
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Request to Schedule Work Session - Rehabilitation Projects
City Manager recommending approval to schedule a City Council work session for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 4:30
p.m. to tour three rehabilitation projects.
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