11 2 15 Clerk's Skelton Notes and Meeting CallsTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, November 02, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building
for the purpose of conducting such business that should properly come before
the City Council .
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D�
oy D. Buol, Mayor
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, November 02, 2015 at 5:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Inclusive Dubuque .
Consent Items: Pages n/a
D
oy D. Buol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2015
in the Historic Federal Buil •ing, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Bu I; Council Members Br tg, Conr4Jobs LyWC1 , Resnick,
ligutton; Assistant City Manager pi-nhauser, City Attorney indahl
Absent: City Manager Van Milligen
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Inclusive Dubuque.
WORK SESSION
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November 2, 2015
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
^Present: Mayor ol; Council Members Brig, Cont"ors, Jokes, Ly4 Renick,
button; Assistant- City Manager Steinhauser, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: dp.
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Adoption Month (November 2015) was accepted by
2. Hospice Month (November 2015)
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 10/19; Historic Preservation Commission of 10/15; Housing
Commission of 10/27; Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/22; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 10/22; Park & Recreation Commission of 10/13; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 10/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/5; Proof
of publication of Notice of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 8/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Craig Kowalski for property 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: Craig Kowalski
for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Dubuque Community Receives Three Iowa Tourism Awards
City Manager transmitting correspondence about the America's River Festival, the Hotel
Julien Dubuque, and Dig In! Iowa's Agricultural Innovation Tour receiving awards from
the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
City Manager transmitting updated correspondence to the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) regarding the exploration of hydroelectric power development at
Lock and Dam No. 11.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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
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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 374-14 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 375-15 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 376-15 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent collection charges in
accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 377-15 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
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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 378-15 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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 379-15 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
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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.
1. 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) = r` A
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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 380-15 Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the English Ridge
Housing Urban Renewal Area
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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 381-15 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)
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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 382-15 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)
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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 383-15 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)
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ACTION ITEMS
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 384-15 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)
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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 385-15 Awarding public improvement contract for the 2015 Sewershed 7
& 10 Manhole Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 68-15 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
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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 69-15 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
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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
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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
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
9/7
CLOSED SESSION p.m.
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa
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