2 15 16 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 15, 2018
Del Toro, Lynch, Rios, Jones, Connors, Resnick, Buol
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Historic Federal Building
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February 15 2018
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WORK SESSION
1. 5:15 PM - Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau
Staff from u e Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau vnll conduct the ennual work session who
Ciry Council.
REGULAR SESSION
8:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONUS)
1. Circles Award Presentation
Dubuque WACP to present the Dubuque Circles Inieeeve and the Crescent Commmiry Health
Center who the Thom DeRriren SCOPE (Standout Community organization Pursuing Equity)
Award
PROCUINATION(S)
1. RMary M Dubuque 100th Anniversary (February 18, 2018)
2. Rare Disease Day (February 29, 2018)
CONSENT RENIS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-contrawnuel and ell consent iRmswill
be normally voted upon In a single quench whrout any separate discussion on a patdculer 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 2i from the Consent Agenda for operate discussion and
consideration.
1. Mutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 111, 2/2113, 214, 218, 2110, aammuniy Devebpment A&Bary aammibson
of 1120, Five Flags Crime Center advisory aommibson of 1125, Fbu9ng Commission of 1125; Miinch c
Preservation Commission of 1121, Investment(dworght Adfusery Control scion of 1/9; Library Board of
Trustees Council Update of 1128, Zoning Advisory Commission of 213; Zoning Good of Adjustment of
1128, Proof of Publication for Cry Cartel Proceedings of 1119
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Rayanna Bockenstedt for vehicle damage; Eugene Chappell for property damage; Dean Rampson 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: Rayanna Bockenstedt for vehicle damage, Eugene
Chappell for property damage, and Dean Rampson for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Dubuque National Service Partnership Award
City Manager transmitting information about the Dubuque National Service Partnership's national
recognition and award from the Iowa Campus Compact.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Water in Dubuque Brochure
City Manager transmitting a public information brochure from the Water Department regarding Dubuque's
water quality and quantity.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. 2016 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2016 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the Quarterly Investment Report for December 21, 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the 2015 Certified Local Government(CLG) Annual Report and recommending
authorization for the Mayor to sign the report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption Applications
City Manager recommending approval of 15 applications for property tax exemption from the Urban
Revitalization Program for Calendar Year 2015.
RESOLUTION Approving property tax abatement applications submitted by property owners in recognized
Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax
Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Partners for Places Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit a Partners for Places Grant Application in partnership
with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable 1V Commission's request for funding from the Public,
Educational, and Government(PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities to reimburse the
City of Dubuque's Cable 1V Division for synchronization equipment purchased for transitioning to high
definition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project Grant
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Dubuque to submit an
application for a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Transportation Alternatives Program
Grant to assist with funding a proposed Hike/Bike Trail along Chavenelle Road from the Northwest Arterial
to Seippel Road.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study (DMATS) for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for the City of
Dubuque Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. English Ridge L.L.C. - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with English Ridge, LLC for development of a
housing subdivision.
RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and English Ridge, LLC for
the Development of property in the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Section 8/1-11ousing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Amendments
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving changes to the Housing Choice
Voucher/Section 8 Administrative Plan.
RESOLUTION Approving amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Storybook Hill Children's Zoo Boosters - Request to Construct Pavilion
City Manager recommending approval for the Storybook Hill Children's Zoo Boosters to construct a
second new open air pavilion on the ground they lease from the City at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Stone Cliff Winery License and Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal of the License Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery
for a section of the Amphitheater and approval of a new Lease Agreement for their outdoor patio pergola
through December 31, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Award Timber Hyrst #4 North Line Sanitary Sewer Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Timber Hyrst Estates#4 Sanitary Sewer North Line
Project to Connolly Construction, Inc., be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
18. Timber Hyrst #4 South Line Sanitary Sewer Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Timber Hyrst Estates#4 Sanitary Sewer South Line
Project to Connolly Construction, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
19. NW Arterial Fiber Optics - John F. Kennedy Road to US 52 Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Northwest Arterial Fiber Optics- JFK to US 52 Project
to Portzen Construction, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
20. 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. Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Heeb Street Retaining
Wall Reconstruction Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 7,
2016.
RESOLUTION Heeb Street Retaining Wall Project- Preliminary approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
2. 2016 Bridge Repair Maintenance Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 2016 Bridge
Repairs and Maintenance Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March
7, 2016.
RESOLUTION 2016 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project- Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 3/7/16
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commissions Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
Two, 3-year terms through February 15, 2019 (Expiring terms of Caldwell as LMI Area
Representative and Hinke as At-Large)
Applicants:
Theresa Caldwell, 1633 Elm St. (qualifies for LMI Area Representative)
Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr. (qualifies for At-Large)
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 1, 2019 (Expiring term of Thum)
Applicant:
Louise Thum, 3037 Kaufmann Ave.
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. Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Service Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to appro\e the construction plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost of the Dubuque City Hall Electrical Service Project and the
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Service Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. FY 20016 Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe(CIPP) Lining Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the construction plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-
Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
FY16 Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Intent to Dispose of Property - Curtiss-McEvoy Streets Lot
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the disposal of City-owned property at
Curtiss and McEvoy Streets to Routely Construction, LLC, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by Deed to Routely Construction, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Intent to Dispose of Property - 2008 Foye Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval to dispose of City-owned
property at 2008 Foye Street to David and Ellen Rath and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City Interest in real property located at 2008 Foye Street, 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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC)
Mark Seckman, Vice President of National Marketing for GDDC, to make a brief presentation
about a new economic development project in the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2. Historic Preservation Commission - Old Jail Sign
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the redesign and
monument materials without an electronic message center for a new limestone sign at the Old Jail
Museum Office of Veteran's Affairs and further recommends conditions should the Council feel an
electronic message center component is needed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report 2015
City Manager transmitting the Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report for 2015. Staff will make a
short presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
4. General Obligation Bonds Series 2016ABC Directing Advertisement of Sale
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the
$2,830,000 General Obligation Settlement Bonds, Series 2016A; $11,505,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 201613; $4,155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C, and
approval of the electronic bidding procedures, and awarding the Bonds to the best bidder.
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$2,830,000 (dollar amount subject to
change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A, and approving electronic bidding procedures
and Official Statement
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$11,505,000 (dollar amount subject to
change) General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2016B, and approving the electronic bidding
procedures and Official Statement
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$4,155,000 (dollar amount subject to
change) General Obligation Bonds Series 2016C, and approving the electronic bidding
procedures and Official Statement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award
City Manager transmitting information on the City receiving the Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting
Award from the North American Salt Institute.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Insurance Services Office Rating
The City Manager transmitting information about the City of Dubuque's Insurance Services Office
(ISO) rating related to the City's fire protection ability being upgraded to Class 2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Amended Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Recommendation
City Manager recommending the position of Training and Workforce Development Coordinator be
added to the list of frozen positions for Fiscal Year 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Key West Drive Water Main Extension Added
Late
City Manager recommending approval of a water main extension along Key West Drive ahead of
the previous Fiscal Year 2017 schedule.
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
Collecti a Bargaining —Chapter 20.17(3) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT