1 4 16 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 4, 2016 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Mayor Buol; Council Members Con‘Del rs Del Toro Jo/es,'Remick,
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Present: vRios; City Manager Va ��Milligen, City Attor 'ey Lindahl
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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
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing -In of Council Members -Elect and Mayor Pro -Tem
Mayor Buol to swear in
Council Member -Elect David Resnick (At -Large)
Council Member -Elect Luis Del Toro (Ward 2)
Council Member -Elect Jake Rios (Ward 4)
Mayor Pro Tem Ric Jones
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Minutes of 12/21; Library Board of Trustees Update of 12/17; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/7, 12/14; Proof of Publication for List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues Month Ending 11/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Ronald McDonald 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: Ronald
McDonald for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau's Annual
Report for Fiscal Year 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Accepting the Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer at 11885 Miners Lane
City Manager recommending acceptance of a permanent easement for sanitary sewer
from Jeffrey, Sandra and Howard Arensdorf over property at 11885 Miners Lane in
Dubuque County.
RESOLUTION 1-16 Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer
through, over and across part of Lot 2-2 Ohmert Farms in the County of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Accepting the Fire Station #4 Driveway and Sidewalk Replacement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Fire
Station #4 Driveway and Sidewalk Replacement Project, as completed by Midwest
Concrete Inc.
RESOLUTION 2-16 Accepting the Fire Station #4 Driveway and Sidewalk Replacement
Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for Fire promotional positions of
Fire Equipment Operator and Medical Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
8. Potter vs. City of Dubuque
City Attorney recommending approval of the Partial Dismissal and Release in the suit of
Suzanne Potter vs. the City of Dubuque et al.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Loras College/Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant Program — Cost -
Effective Intern Opportunity
City Manager recommending approval to employ three interns between the City
Manager's Office and the Economic Development using the Great Lakes Career Ready
Internship Grant Program through Loras College.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grasley, Senior Government Relations Manager for
Mediacom Communications Company advising the City of rate adjustments and
programming changes effective on or about January 17 through February 7, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 20
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 20 to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION 3-16 Adopting Supplement No. 20 to the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit an Assistance to Firefighters Grant
application to purchase two training manikins for EMS skills practice.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Public Health Preparedness Intern
City Manager recommending approval to hire an intern in the Health Services
Department to work on a NIMS-compliant local inventory of assets and resources
available for emergency response and mutual aid requests using Public Health
Emergency Preparedness grant funds through the Dubuque County Health Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. National League of Cities - Financial Inclusion Technical Assistance Project
City Manager recommending the City partner with the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque on an application to the National League of Cities Financial Inclusion
Technical Assistance Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 4-16 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 5-16 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco
sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Roasting Solutions, LLC - Development Agreement 1/19/16
2. Intent to Dispose of Property - 2300 Jackson Street 1/19/16
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1. Roasting Solutions, LLC - Development Agreement / Acquisition
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for January 19, 2016
to approve the Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Roasting
Solutions, LLC for the acquisition of 12.03 acres and a $3.2 million capital investment in
a new 34,000 square -foot facility employing 17 full-time equivalent positions in the
Dubuque Industrial Center South.
RESOLUTION 6-16 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate
pursuant to a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Roasting
Solutions, LLC and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
1/19/16
2. Intent to Dispose of Property - 2300 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for January 19, 2016,
for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real estate at 2300 Jackson Street to Tami
M. Paisley.
RESOLUTION 7-16 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate,
setting a time and place for a hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
1/19/16
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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. Housing Code Appeals Board (Review)
One, 3 -year term through January 11, 2019 (Expiring term of White); and one, 3 -year
term through January 11, 2018 (Vacant term of Miller); Applicants: Robert Schaub, 1745
Embassy West; and Ron White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
2. Human Rights Commission (Review)
Three, 3 -year terms through January 1, 2019 (Expiring terms of Fisher, LoGuidice and
Stone). Applicants: Sara Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann Ave.; Angela Jones, 2413 Pearl St.;
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St; and R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St. This commission is
subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 3
males/3 females
Appointment to the following Board was made at this meeting.
3. Electrical Code Board (Appointment)
One, 3 -year term through May 21, 2017 (Vacant Electrical background term of Reiss).
Applicant: Zach Dowell, 2055 Winne Ct.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Budget and Fiscal Policy Guidelines Fiscal Year 2017
City Manager recommending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Policy
Guidelines.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Review of Mayor and City Council appointments to various boards and commissions.
Communication from David Barnes, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency requesting confirmation of Council representatives for 2016.
Suggested sition: Receiv and File• ouncil
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, January 04, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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D. Buol, Mayor