1 19 16 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 19, 2016
Jones, Rios, Resnick, Connors, Buol, Del Toro, Lynch
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WORK SESSION
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535 p m. - 346348 W. Locust Street
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT RENIS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent iRmswill
be naturally voted upon In a single much whrout any separaR decussion on a paunchier iRm. If you
sound like to discuss one of to Consent IRms, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the
Mayor and grace to IRm you sound like dral from the Consent Agenda for operate decussion and
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1. Mnules and Reports Submitted
Cable N Cammissian of 1212115, City Council Proceed nes of 114116, Civil Service Caromssian of
12/16/15 118116, Library Board of Trustees of 11/19/15 Lane Forced Planning Htivisory Cammissian of
12/16/15 Zoning Htivisory Cammissian of 116116, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/17/15 Proof of
Publi Cohen for City Council Proceed des of 12121115
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Changed
2. NMiw &Claims and Suits
Larry Kirby for vehicle homes, Andrew IVNkmrec for property homes, Luke Koonce for vehicle homes,
M chdlle Poll of for property, damage, Jdegree Rodney for vehicle cordage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Rotor o 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: Larry Kirby for vehicle damage, Andrew Makovec for
property damage, Luke Potnick for vehicle damage, Michelle Roling for property damage, Jessica Rooney
for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Anderson Sainci Receives the Gil Chavenelle Memorial Award
City Manager transmitting information on the Dubuque Jaycees' Gil Chavenelle Memorial Award
recognizing Resource Management Coordinator Anderson Sainci.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Cori Burbach Appointed to Iowa Energy Plan Working Group
City Manager transmitting information from the Iowa Economic Development Authority appointing
Sustainable Dubuque Coordinator Cori Burbach to the Iowa Energy Plan working group.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant - Request to Release Funds
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Notice of Intent to Request Release
of Funds for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant.
RESOLUTION Authorization of a Request for Release of Funds and Certification for Lead Based Paint
Hazard Control Grant and Healthy Homes Production Grant programs
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Public Bike Trail Improvements for East 16th Street and Kerper Blvd. Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public bike trail improvements that the developer, Rainbo
Oil Co., has recently completed at the intersection of East 16th Street and Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Accepting Bike Trail Improvements over City property at East Sixteenth Street and Kerper
Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 -Year 1 Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 7-
Year 1 Project, as completed by McDermott Excavating, Inc., and adoption of the Final Schedule of
Assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7-Year 1 and Authorizing the payment of
the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 - Year
1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Fire Station 2 Restroom Remodel Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Fire Station#2 —Restroom
Remodel Project, as completed by Mueller Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Fire Station No. 2 - Restroom Remodel Project and authorizing the payment
to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. FIT of the construction contract for the Elm Street Parking Lot
Project, as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Elm Street Parking Lot and authorizing the payment of the contract amount
to Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Acceptance of Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer - 10246 Tyra Lane
City Manager acceptance of a permanent easement for sanitary sewer from Mary Kay and Timothy J.
Pancratz over property at 12046 Tyra Lane in Dubuque County.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for sanitary sewer through, over and across
part of Lot 1 of Red Cedar Estate No. 2 in the County of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Award of 30- and 42-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Lift Station Assessment and
Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending authorization for the City to enter into contract negotiations with Strand
Associates to perform engineering consulting services including, but not limited to, survey inspection,
emergency response planning and assessment of the City's 30- and 42-inch sanitary sewer force mains
and Terminal Street and Cedar Street Lift Stations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Property Tax Appeal Settlements - Pape Grain Company
City Attorney recommending approval of three property tax appeal Stipulations of Settlement for properties
owned by Pape Grain Company.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Sewer Maintenance Foreman Classification
City Manager recommending the creation a separate civil service classification for the position of Sewer
Maintenance Foreman and approval to eliminate one Foreman position in the Public Works Department
and the creation of one Sewer Maintenance Foreman position in the Public Works Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Plat of Survey of Lubben Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lubben Place (620-628
Loras Blvd.) subject to waiving the lot area requirement for Lot 1 and Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Lubben Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
City Manager recommending approval to eyecute the required Governmental Money Purchase Plan and
Trust Adoption Agreement with the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
RESOLUTION Approving the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust
Adoption Agreement- Plan Number 10-6876
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Improvement Contracts/ Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Portzen Construction, Inc., for Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook at 16th Street Detention Basin
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alcohol License Applications
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. Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending approval of resolution directing the Lange Estates Urban
Revitalization Plan (Applewood IV) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016.
RESOLUTION Finding that the designation of the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan is
necessary to encourage needed housing and residential development providing safe, affordable
housing for the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and providing for a public hearing thereon
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
2. Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution directing the Marquette Hall Urban
Revitalization Plan (Former Sacred Elementary Heart School) be set for public hearing on March
7, 2016.
RESOLUTION Finding that the designation of the Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan is
necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
3. Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution directing the Paragon Square Urban
Revitalization Plan (Former Holy Ghost School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016.
RESOLUTION Finding that the designation of the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan is
necessary for rehabilitation and conservation of the hereinafter described property and Urban
Revitalization Area is necessary in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of the City
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
4. University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution directing the University Lofts Urban
Revitalization Plan (Nativity School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016.
RESOLUTION Finding that the designation of the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is
necessary to encourage needed housing and residential development providing safe, affordable
housing for the residents of the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the follow ng
Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2016 (Vacant term of McDonell - Jackson Park District)
Applicant:
Alfred P. Kopczyk, 1320 Locust St. (qualifies for the Jackson Park District)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females
2. Boards and Commissions Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through January 11, 2019 (Expiring term of White)
One, 3-year term through January 11, 2018 (Vacant term of Miller)
Applicants:
Robert Schaub, 1745 Embassy West
Ron White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
Human Rights Commission
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.
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
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. Intent to Dispose of 2300 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposing of City-owned real estate at
2300 Jackson Street to Tami M. Paisley and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 2300 Jackson Street in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. SW Arterial Right of Way Property Acquisition
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing on the intent to commence a public improvement
project and to establish Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) of necessary right-of-
way property which the City intends to acquire or condemn, if required, for the Southwest Arterial
Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Establishing the fair market value of real property for the Southwest Arterial
Project, directing good faith negotiations for the acquisition of property and authorizing The
commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings, if necessary, to acquire property
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Roasting Solutions, LLC - Development Agreement and Property Acquisition
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approva the Devalopment 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 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Roasting Solutions, LLC providing for the sale of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center South
Second Addition 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. Request for Work Session - Levee Breach Prevention and Preparedness Activities
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a Work Session for March 7, 2016, at
5:00 p.m. on the levee breach prevantion and preparedness activities of the John C. Culver
Floodwall flood protection system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Request for Work Session - EPA Consent Decree Status Report
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a Work Session for Monday, March 21,
2016, at 5:00 p.m. on the EPA Consent Decree.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. Request for Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Report
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule the Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Work
Session for April 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
4. Request for Work Session - Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Report
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule the quarterly Inclusive Dubuque Work
Session for April 18, 2016, at 5:15 p.m.
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), -(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT