12 1 14 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
December 1, 2014
Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street
December 1, 2014
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and on Dubuque's
CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at Channel 8 (analog) and 85.2 (digital).
SPECIAL SESSION
1. WORK SESSION - 5:00 PM - Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Project
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent items will be normally voted
upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 11/17; Civil Service Commission of 11/12; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
11/3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jordan Stackis for vehicle damage, University of Dubuque (Craig Kloft) for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. City Focus - Fall 2014
City Manager transmitting the Fall 2014 City Focus.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitted the certified list for the position of Parking System Technician.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
5. Code of Ordinance - Adoption of Supplement No. 16
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 16 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies
Ordinance Nos. 38-14 through 43-14, 46-14 through 52-14 and code change as adopted by the City Council and enacted
through August 4, 2014.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 16 to the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. 2015 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager submitting the 2015 State of Iowa Legislative Priorities for adoption and presentation to legislators at the
annual Legislative Dinner.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan - Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Citizen
Participation Plan that was approved by the Community Development Advisory Commission on November 19, 2014.
RESOLUTION Amending the Citizen Participation Plan by repealing the existing plan and adopting a new Citizen
Participation Plan in lieu thereof for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Continuum of Care Grant Closeout for Fiscal Year 2014
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign the close-out documents for the Fiscal Year 2014
Continuum of Care Grant submittal to HUD.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Vacated Alley Conveyance - Property Adjacent to 440 Klingenberg Terrace
City Manager recommending rescinding Resolution No. 187-14 which approved the deed and approve the corrected deed.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 187-14 Incorrectly Authorizing the Conveyance of the East 10 Feet of the
Vacated Alley Lying Between Lot 1 Of Lot 4 And Lot 1 Of Lot 5 And Lots 8 And 9 In C.A. Voelker’s Addition, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, to “Nathan J. Morfold and Sarah J. Morfold”, and Authorizing Such Conveyance to Sarah J. Morford
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Service Agreement - TRICOR Safety Consulting
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with TRICOR Safety Consulting to review policies, prepare
manuals, conduct assessments and authorization for the City Manager to execute the Service Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Delinquent Garbage, Junk, Weeds Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending the levy of Special Assessments for the Weed /Junk /Garbage Enforcement Programs.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule Of Assessments for 2014 and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule Of
Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Acceptance Wilbur Street Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Wilbur Street Reconstruction Project, as
completed by Key City Excavating, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Wilbur Street Reconstruction Project and Authorizing the Payment to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Acceptance of Storm Sewer Project - Sunnyview Drive
City Manager recommending acceptance of the storm sewer improvements in a portion of the Southerly 99 feet of Lot 92 in
Finley’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, which the owners, James and Kristine Noonan, have recently completed.
RESOLUTION Accepting Storm Sewer Improvements in a Portion of the Southerly 99 Feet of Lot 92 in Finley’s Addition to
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Acceptance of Water Main Improvements - Truck Country
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the owners, Truck Country, have recently
completed adjacent to the north side of their property at 10785 Route 61 in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting water main improvements in the Chestnut St. & US Highway 151/61 Right of Ways in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Acceptance of Water Main Improvements - Holliday Drive
City Manager recommending acceptance of the water main easement from Warrior Enterprises for an existing water main
across Lot 1 Holliday 6th Addition in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Grant of Easement for Water Main through, Over and Across Lot 1 Holliday 6th Addition, in The
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Sewershed 5 Corrective Action Plan
City Manager recommending authorization to certify and submit the City of Dubuque's Corrective Action Plan for
Sewershed 5 to the US Department of Justice, the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report
City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report that has been filed with Dubuque County
Auditor Denise Dolan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Fiscal Year 2014 State Urban Renewal Report
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 State Urban Renewal Annual Report.
RESOLUTION Approving the Fiscal Year 2014 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder – 1st & Main
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for 1st & Main, 101 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco licenses 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)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Review of Application(s)
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.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1 year term through December 31, 2015 (Expired term of Chavenelle)
Applicant:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane
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. North Cascade Road Area - Housing Urban Renewal Plan
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider North Cascade Road Urban Renewal Plan and Joint
Agreement with Dubuque County and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Five Flags Center Annual Report Presentation
Five Flags Center Manager Joyce White of SMG to make a presentation on the current fiscal year activities and future
plans for the Five Flags Center.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
3. Request for Proposal - Arts and Culture Master Plan
City Manager recommending City approval to distribute a Request for Proposal for the Arts and Cultural Master Plan
Consultant and authorization for the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the recommended consultant for
presentation to the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Revenue Purpose Statement for Franchise Fees
City Manager recommending approval of the Revenue Purpose Statement.
RESOLUTION Adopting Revenue Purpose Statement regarding use of revenues from proposed gas and electric
franchise fees pursuant to Iowa Code § 364.2(4)(f)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Code of Ordinance Amendment - Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District North Cascade Road Housing Urban
Renewal Area
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment Financing District for the North
Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
North Cascade Road 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
6. General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Complete Action - Series 2014B and 2014C
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete the action required on the recent
Series 2014B and Series 2014C General Obligation Capital Loan Notes.
RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as Paying
Agent, Note Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Note Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement
RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as Paying
Agent, Note Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Note Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Catfish Creek Watershed Partnership - 28E Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to amend the existing 28E agreement with Dubuque County
and the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District for the continued joint support of the Catfish Creek Watershed
Authority Board and the Urban Conservationist Position for the Catfish Creek Watershed.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Amending of a 28E Agreement with Dubuque County and the Dubuque Soil and Water
Conservation District Regarding the implementation of a Waterhsed Management Plan for the Catfish Creek Watershed
Basin
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. EPA 2.5 PM Advance Program- Path Forward Air Quality Plan
City Manager recommending submittal of the EPA PM Advance Program, Path Forward Plan Draft to the EPA for their
comment and consideration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Request to Reschedule Inclusive Dubuque Work Session
City Manager recommending rescheduling the February 2, 2015 quarterly work session on Inclusive Dubuque to
Monday, February 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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), -(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT