12 1 14 Assistant City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2014
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Maw—BuI; Council Members, Braig Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
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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 Sustainable Dubuque.
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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.
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig Connors,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent:
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Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Mayor Pro Tem braig 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.
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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 Ordinances - 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 NO. 378-14 Adopting Supplement No. 16 to the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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.
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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 NO. 364-14 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 NO. 365-14 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)
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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 NO. 366-14 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 NO. 367-14 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 NO. 368-14 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)
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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 NO. 369-14 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 NO. 370-14 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
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18. Fiscal Year 2014 State Urban Renewal Report
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 State Urban Renewal
Annual Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-14 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 NO. 372-14 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 NO. 373-14 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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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1 year term through December 31, 2015 (Expired term of Chavenelle). Applicant:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane
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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 NO. 374-14 Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade
Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
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
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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
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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
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4. Revenue Purpose Statement for Franchise Fees
City Manager recommending approval of the Revenue Purpose Statement.
RESOLUTION NO. 363-14 Adopting Revenue Purpose Statement regarding use of
revenues from proposed gas and electric franchise fees pursuant to Iowa Code §
364.2(4)(f)
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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 NO. 67-14 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
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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 NO. 375-14 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 NO. 376-14 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
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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 NO. 377-14 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
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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
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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.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION
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TO: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a special session of the city council to be
held on Monday, December, 1, 2014, at 5:00, PM for the purpose of conducting a
work session on the Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Project.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro'``!"
TO: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call the regular session of the city council to be
held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 6:30 PM, in the historic federal building to
act upon such business that may properly come before the council.
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Karla A. Braig, Mayor or Pro Tem
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