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Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 1 19 16 STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation,publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: January 27, 2016, and for which the charge is $263.75. Subscribed to before me Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this —day of 520/ ell otary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. nrnlssion Mumbor is48 of12/2/15;City Council Permanent .Easement . Proceedings of 1/4/16; for=Sanitary• Sewer Civil Service Commis- 10246 `Tyra'Lane: City sion of 12/16%15;. Manager'.•recorromend 1/8/16;:Library,Board mg a'ceeptance 'of a -of ' 'Trustees of permanent easement 11/19/15;'Long.Range ' for sanitary' 'sewer Planning Advisory Com- from MaryKayand mission of 12/16/15; Timothy% J. Pancratz Zoning Advisory Com- over property at 12046 mission of 1/6/16; Tyra Lane in Dubuque Zoning Board of Atl, County.,Upon: motion justment-of 12/17/15; the documents were Proof of Publication for received and filed and City ,Council,:Proceed- Resolution No. 14-16 ings of 12/21/15. Upon Accepting a:Grant of .motion the documents Permanent ,Easement were' received• and for. sanitary' 'sewer filed. I 'through, over :.and 2. Notice of Claims across part of Lot 1 of and Suits: Larry Kirby -Red Cedar Estate No.2` for vehicle =damage, in% the County of Andrew Makovec for Dubuque, Iowa was property damage,Luke adopted. I I .. Potnick for. vehicle 12 Award of M-and damage, Michelle Rol- 42-Inch Sanitary,Sewer ing for property Force'Main and Lift damage, Jessica Roo Station .Assessment ney :;:for vehicle and Rehabilitation Pro- damage. Upon motion ject: -City Manager the documents were recommending author- received, filed and ization for the-:City_to referred to the:,City enter into contract Attorney. negotiations with 3. .Disposition of Strand .Associates to Claims;-:City Attorney perform, engineering: advising that the consulting :;services following.:claims have inclutling,� :.but. : not.. been referred-toPublic limited> .to;:., survey Entity Risk Services;of inspection; emergency Iowa,the'`agentfor•the response planning and Iowa i Communities assessment of the Assurance Pool: tarry City's,30- andi;42-inch Kirby:.,<for'. vehicle sanitary sewer_force damage,_Andrew Mak- mains and, Terminal ovec for property` Street : and I : Cedar damage;:Luke.Potnick Street Lift. Stations. for vehicle damage; Upon motion the Michelle `:Roling for documents :Were re- property damage, ceived;r filed ..and Jessica :Rooney for approved.. vehicle damage. Upon - 13.. Property.Tax,. motion the documents, Appeal Settlements were received, filed Pape Grain Company: and.concurred2 City :Attorney recom 4iii Anderson c1I. mending:approval'-;of Receives 'the Gil j three' property tax` Chavenelie, Memorial- appeal Stipulations sof Award: City; Manager Settlement for pro- transmitting 'informa-. perties owned by Pape tion on the,Dubuque Grain.Company. Upon Jaycees'.Gil;Chavenelle motion:the documents Memorial Award recog-' were received, ,filed nizing Resource' Man- and approved. , agement,^ Coordinator' 14. 'Sewer 'Main- Anderson Sainci., ainAnderson-Sainci::Upon tenance Foreman Class- motion the document ification:City Manager Was received and filed; recommending the- 5. Cori Burbach creation. a separate Appointed to Iowa civil ;servicer,' 'class- Energy Plan Working ification for the Group: City Manager positiom' of Sewer transmitting informa- Maintenance Foreman tion^-from the; Iowa and approval to Economic Development eliminate one Foreman Authority 'appointing position'in the' Public Sustainable- Dubuque; WorksDepartmentand Coordinator Cori Bur' the creation of­r:one CITY DF DUBUQUE, back to ,the' Iowa Sewer: Maintenance IOWA Energy Plan' .working Foreman position in CITY COUNCIL group. Upon motion the Public Works PROCEEDINGS the document was, Department. Upon mo- SPECIALSESSION received and filed. tion ; the documents -the Dubuque. :City ' 6.;Lead-Based Paint were received, . filed Council gathered'fora Hazard Control Grant- and approved: special session at,4:30 Request to Release 15. Plat of Survey of p.m. on January 19, Funds: City Manager Lubben Place:.Zoning 2016 in'front of the recommending appro- Advisory. Commission Historic Federal Build- 'val of a resolution recommending appro- ji g;350 W.'6th Street' authorjzjng'the Notice > val of the Plat of Present: Mayor6Pro_ of Intent to ;Request 'Survey for Lubben -Tem Jones; Council . Release of Funds for Place (620-628 Loras _Members•Connors Del ,the.Lead Bas`e'd Pamt ,Blvd.) subject to Hazard Control Grant waivin the lot area Toro Lynch, Resnick 9 -- motion edocuments. Jones;:Pearl St.; pcoperfy.Seconded by the.':John C. Culver Rios,•City Manager'Van Upon;motlon`tf a tlocu >.requirement:for Lot 1: - ggwvere received•and filed,, Adrienne.Scott,:;1365 Resnick.Responding to Floodwall flood protec- Miiligen.Absent: May,- .menu were ;received and Lot 2.Upon motion = and'Resolution:No.21'= Solon-. St.; :r R.R.S. questionsfrom-the.City tion system.Motion by;;. orBuol and.efiled a'ndi .Reso the documents were meeting fo commence 16' Finding that ',the,:r Stewart '460 .Summit. `Council (Assistant:City Connors to receive and' ,:Housing'De artment lutlon No.8-16,puthor- received and,filed and at 6:30 p m on..March' designation sof •the' St..,Upon roll-call}vote Engineer ':Bob:Schiesl file the documents and P izatlon ofa Request for.. Resolution No.s`15-16 7;2016.in'%the.Historic University Lofts Urban;'. -Sara Fisher "Angela explarned!`., he' differ- set the worksession as.i' taff Present. !Kris ,. 9 Neyen;_Erica:Haugen Release of Funds and ,,;Approving the Plat of F.ederal'Bu ldmg.' 't '. Revitalization,'Pian •is;•-Jones, and.,'Adrienne,' ence-betvueemthe land reco,,,rnended` Sec Todd Carr. : Certlficafion for Lead :.Survey of Lubben Place -2: Marquette •:Hall necessary, t-; encour- :'Scott were:.appointed bemg..purchased and onde -by ';Resnick F, __Mayor P.ro.-Tem Jones _q_ , Urban •r.Revifalization age':needed'housmg-i to 3-year terms the area;.-covered by Moti'o'n carred.&-0. Based Pamt,Hazard"','? #h Cil of Dubu ue, read thecalllthat Confrol Gran ed" plan ;CI#y^.Manager' and:,.resldenhal deuel through, ,January,; 1, the easement. Motion 2_Request for Work statetl Yiis `JYa s eei'al sz;Healthy Home Pro$, 16 wfntegnatlonai,City/. recon mending .app'ro-, opment providing safe,, 2019:.(Fisher topes,, earned 6-0...,: Session -,EPA-Consent session;7of".thep Ci.• duction Grant 'plrp •Cdunty^�r,RAanage'ment vel of a a'resolution , affordable housing'for;, Rios,'Resnick,Connors; 3.Roasting Solutions, Decree Status Report: Councif;call`etl for,fhe, 'grams was-ad-f'd r� sociatron ((CMA):- directing ;the•,-Mar- -the':residents. of ;the;;,Del' Toro, Lynch); LC Development City r Manager recom ur ose""'ofacondiictn" Z,-,;PubhcrB,ike Trail ty�Manager..,reeom-- quette 3 Hall ;Urban City,of;D'ubugbe wast (Jones,;,-.Jones,' Rios, ,Agreementland Proper-" mending .: the City a ,bus' tour—of-th'r 9 p,ovements.`for East ;lmen'dln ,,a royal to ee .,lm r g, e; Revitalization P..lan adapted seftmg ,, aResnick;;.Conno,rs.:Del ty.Acquisition Proofzof Council' schedule a rehabilitated..:'housin i--16th Street and ISerpecxecute•;the .req:uired (Former Sacred'Heart :;'public.-'h'eanng for a'. Toro, Lynch); (Scott - publicationon:notice. Work' Session for . properties. `` 9 Blvd lFrojects•Accept Governmental Money Elementary Schoopabe' meeting to commences,. Jones, Resnick, Con- of :public-shearing::to. Monday, 'March ..21, WORRSESSION, ance City Manager ,;Purchase Plan =and set for.•publichearing at 6:30.p.m.on?March rots Ly;nch);�(Stewart- (approve ne. Deuel ' 2016;"at 5:OOrp.m. on Tour:of ((; re.I Imendmgi-accept "„,Trust Adoption Agree- on March];2016.:Upon 7 2'016 inathe Historic( Resnlck.64,toro) opment'_:;Agreement the EPA Consent Rehabilitation€ ance of the puf3llc bike :fent with the 1CMA motion,the documents”'Fe'tleral Building PUBLIC HEARINGS. : between:3the City.-,"of._ Decree., Motion raby. P trail _= improvements JRetirement' Co`rpor- wet"e.recefved and;filed BO"ARDS/ Upon,mo#ion the rules Dubuque,and`Roastng Lynchtto receive,and. TCi + Council that'.;the: developer ation.Upon motion the and Resolution No:;19 COMMISSIONS „ ,were suspended;,allow- Solutions_'LLC::for:the ;filethe documentsand participated m a bus Rambo ,011 Co has ;documents ere re- 16 Finding that::the Application to the ` ing anyone"presen, o ,i acquisjtion_a-of .12.03 set h'eworksessioWas tour of tile+fiollowing `recently completed at;,;ceived and filed:and ;designation of Ahe following 'Commission:, address.: the. City acres.and a$3.2 million recommended., Sec "three "`:rehabilitation ,the,mtersectionro East; Resolution No; 16-16 Marquette Hall Urban was; reviewed at tills Council:; on ,-:the capital investmentin+a onded by :;Connors. projects that began in 16th Street and Kerper�=, Approving the ICMA,. Revitalization Plan is meeting:The,applicant following items. „ new 34,000::square-foot Motion carried 6-0. front of 'the Historic Boulevard. Upon mo- Retirement Corpor- necessary In"the.in- wasdrivited to address. 1:Jntent to Dispose of facility employing 17 3.:Request for Work Federal Bdftling.' " tion the documents ation Governmental' terest of public health, the': City-, Council, 2300 Jackson Street: full time '":,`equivalent Session - Sustainable' 2300 Jackson Street:, were received;and filed :Money;Purchase,;Plan safety, and'welfare of regarding his:desire to' Proof of publication,on positions In'Afie'Dubu- Dubuque ;Quarterly Kris Neyen'' (Housing is and Resolution`No 9 16 &, Trust Adoption the resitlents of the serve.on.the following notice of public• que Industrial Center Report: City Manager Department)'and'.Chris Accepting w Bti(e1� irai1 �,�,-,AAgreem4ent i7 Play ;, City of Dubuque, Iowa Boards/Comm ssions. heanng;• to consider South and^the City recommending he City Olson (Four, Mounds Impcovements? r�overNumb r Y0 6876vv�as : Was:adopted settling'.a 1. Historic. Preset; 'disposing of. City- Manager recommend- _Council =schedule the Foundation=; antl the City,,property„at Eas#1atloprted ii. public: hearing for' a vation• Commission: owned:real%estate at ing approval. Motion Quarterly: Sustainable HEART Program) pro- Sixteenth,Street and 17 .._Improvement, meeting to.commence One, 3-year, term 231.00 Jackson,Stmet,to by= Lynch to rece!Ve -Dubuque Work Session vided information spe Kerper. Boulevard m ;'Contracts / "-Pe March at 6;30:p:m. on March through.,July!:1, 2016;;�Tami M Palsley,.and `and'filethedocuments for April 4,2016,at 5:00 cific to this property, the City^"of-Dubuque,,,?mance' Payment_;and 7, 2016 in the Hastoric (Vacant- •.'aerm of':. the CFfty Managers and adopt.Re`solution )p.m. Motion by Lynch. rand a=ri66on cutting -Iowa>was.adopted Maintenance;_Bonds: , .-Fe-6eral Building.--._ McDonell '= Jackson"='4-ecomnjending,appro- No.-2446 Approving'la to`receive and file the was held with the`new - SRF Green A1ke . ,P rtzeri .Construetiiop, -3. ,Paragon Square Park. District) Appli-„ val'rMofion by Connors- :Development 'Agree ;documents and set the owner,. Tam! Paisle. w{I?ro);eci ii'&,e 7 Year Inc .for;: Lower';;8ee; Urban Revitalization cant: Alfred i''P• Kop= •--to receive and.-file the fent^by-and`betweerr work'• session as Council and st#f 1 Protect A'cce,p#ance Branch Creek Overlook• ,Plan: City Manager .czyk; 1320 Locust�St. documents and +.adopt he City+of Dubuque; recommended. Sec- toured the property '`; Crty Manager ;recon- at 16th•;Street°Deters:, recommending appro- (qualifies :,..for ,;.th'e Resolution No „22-16 'Co—a--and Roasting onded by Rios. Motion ; 1598 Jackson Street•''mending acceptance of• -tion Basin: Upon'mo' vel of 1.a resolution Jackson Park District); Disposing of City amter Solutions, LLC pro- carried 6-0. Ms. Neyen:and David the ,construction con- ,tion' the,_ documents directing:the Paragon Mr.rlCopczyk_spoke In:`hest in =real pr.,opeirty viding for the sale:of, c .4.,Request for* Harris (Communi tractfor the SRF Green;.were received, fried Square Urban Revitali- support of his appmnt locafed;at 2300'Jackson Lot. ,1 of Dubuque :Session Inclusive Housing Initiative Alley'Bid Set 7=Year-1 and approved. zation ::Plan (Former rrent and distributed; PROCEEDINGS g r �recommen receive an ret ey ;7^:2016>inrthe Historic tm .a.:-3;year term; ,No 23 16(as amen e ?r ACTION ITEMS i ,REGULAR"SESSION„: mg,acceptance�ofxthe� documentsy,adopt the FederalBUildmg.. through.i January;,.11;:,', 'Estabhshing thz fair 1 Request for Work' Tfie Dubu ue."Ci" construction, lcontract -resolutions,;"set the 4. Universi ., ; q ty ty..Lofts 2018 Seconded r by„ market. value ,of real Sessi n'i neand Pre as h' CounCll met?m regular ,for th`e Fire Staflonn#2 ipublrc aiearings as Urban . 1Revitalization Lynch.Motioncarried,6.0... ,property .for the Preve t o p session at 6`30 p:m.on ,Restroom ,,TRemodel ,indicated; 'and'direct Plan City;. Manager, 3. .Human Rights;; Southwest Arterial Pro edne'ss ActrvitiesrCity -January-•9r-2016 in the PrdJect as;competed ;theZ,Wty, Clerk-to grnmending.�appppro Commissioia_']�Oree, 3-_erect, ,directi�rg good_ Manager recommend Historic Federal,Build- by' Mueller Construe publish' notice as Val of.a resoTtron"'year "fe'rms'throug"�irth..n.egotiatio;ns ;for'" rn`g t1 Ci 3r'Council' ing,350 W:6th Street.:' tion-Upon motion the ..prescribed ,by law: directing the University January ' 1 2019 the'.,:acquisition of schedule ",` a Work Present:"Mayor Pro- documents were re Seconded.by Resnick.. 1Lofts Urban. Revitali; (Expiring terms of property. and author Session for March_7; Tem Jones Council ceiyed and filed and 'Motion carried 6-0., zation Pian (Nativity Fisher, ;LoGmidice and, izin,g the,"com,mence-.,2016, at 5:00 p.m on Members,Connors Del RiesoI-"' No. 1216 1.Lange Estate Urban School) be set for Stone). Applicants;. ment of . Eminent the levee breach '.Toro, Lynch, Resnick Accepting r the Frre 'iRevitalization Plan: public hearing on Sara .Fisher, 3045 Domain Proceedings,if prevention and pre Rios;City ManagerUan, Station No 2 :? Rest •_City Manager recom- March 7;. 2016. Upon Kaufmann Ave.;Angela necessary, to acquire paredness activities of Mihrgen, City'Attorney, and room'�Rerno onzinPro�ect ?m' ing .approval of Lindahl g the ;resolution directing the Absent:Mayor Buol ' paym66t,46 th'e con ''Lange Estates Urban Mayor Pro-Tem Jones tractor was adopted Revitalization Plan read theS''call and10.Elm Street Parking (Applewood IV) be set stated this-is a regular Lot Project , accept- for public hearing on session of 'the City ance::' City..:Manager March 7, 2016. Upon Council called for the: recommending accept- motion the documents, purpose ofconducting ance: :of". the'= con- were received and,filed such businessthat.rriay 'struction contract. for and Resolution No. 18- properly come before the Elm Street Parking 16 "Finding that the the City Council. Lot 'Project, as com- designation of the PLEDGE OF pleted by Tschiggfrie Lange EstateUrban ALLEGIANCE Excavating. Upon mo- Revitalization Plan is. CONSENT ITEMS tion the documents necessary to encour Motion.by Lynch to were received and filed age needed housing receive and file the and Resolution No. 13- and residential'devel documents, adopt the 16 Accepting the Elm .opment providing safe, resolutions,. and dis- Street Parking Lot and affordable housing for< pose of asindicated. authorizing the `pay- the residents of the Seconded.;by Connors: meet of the'rcontract, City of Dubuque, Iowa Motion carried 6-0. amount-to.Tschiggfrie and providing for a 1. .Minutes and Excavating,,Inc., was public hearing thereon Reports Submitted:• adopted., was adopted setting a Cable.TV Commission il. Acceptance of public hearing for a STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: January 27, 2016, and for which the charge is $263.75. -(5t-A Subscribed to before me Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this day of 20 otary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. ii ARY K. WESTER EyER Commission Nurnbsr lS4B 7 of 12/2/15; City Council Permanent Easement Proceedings of 1/4/16; for Sanitary Sewer - Civil Service Commis- 10246 Tyra Lane: City sion of 12/16/15, Manager -recommend- 1/8/16; Library Board ing acceptance of a of Trustees of permanent easement 11/19/15; Long Range for sanitary sewer Planning Advisory Com- from Mary Kay and mission of 12/16/15; Timothy J. Pancratz Zoning Advisory Com- over property at 12046 mission of 1/6/16; Tyra Lane in Dubuque Zoning Board of Ad- justment of 12/17/15; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceed- ings of 12/21/15. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Larry Kirby for vehicle damage, Andrew Makovec for property damage, Luke Potnick for vehicle damage, Michelle Rol- ing for property damage, Jessica Roo- ney for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the 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 Mak- ovec for property damage, Luke Potnick for vehicle damage, Michelle Roling for property damage, Jessica Rooney for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred. 4. Anderson Sainci Receives the Gil Chavenelle Memorial Award: City Manager transmitting informa- tion on the Dubuque Jaycees' Gil Chavenelle Memorial Award recog- nizing Resource Man- and approved. agement Coordinator 14. Sewer Main - Anderson Sainci. Upon tenance Foreman Class - motion the document ification: City Manager was received and filed. recommending the 5. Cori Burbach creation a separate Appointed to Iowa civil service class - Energy Plan Working ification for the Group: City Manager position of Sewer transmitting informa- Maintenance Foreman tion from the Iowa and approval to Economic Development eliminate one Foreman Authority appointing position in the Public Sustainable Dubuque Works Department and Coordinator Cori Bur- the creation of one bach to the Iowa Sewer Maintenance Energy Plan working Foreman position in group. Upon motion the Public Works the document was Department. Upon mo- received and filed. tion the documents 6. Lead -Based Paint were received, filed Hazard Control Grant - and approved. Request to Release 15. Plat of Survey of Funds: City Manager Lubben Place: Zoning recommending appro- Advisory Commission val of a resolution recommending appro- authorizing the Notice val of the Plat of of Intent to Request Survey for Lubben Release of Funds for Place (620-628 Loras . the Lead -Based Paint Blvd.) subject to Hazard Control Grant. waiving the lot area Upon motion the docu- requirement for Lot 1 ments were received and Lot 2. Upon motion and filed and Reso- the documents were lution No. 8-16 Author- received and filed and ization of a Request for Resolution No. 15-16 Release of Funds and Approving the Plat of Certification for Lead Survey of Lubben Place Based Paint Hazard in the Cityof Dubuque, Control Grant and -Iowawas adopted. Healthy Homes Pro- 16. International City/ duction Grant pro- County Management grams was adopted. Association (ICMA): 7. Public Bike Trail City Manager recom- Improvements for East mending approval to 16th Street and Kerper execute the required Blvd. Project Accept- Governmental Money ance: City Manager Purchase Plan and recommending accept- Trust Adoption Agree- ance of the public bike ment with the ICMA trail improvements Retirement Corpor- that the developer, ation. Upon motion the Rainbo Oil Co., has documents were re - recently completed at ceived and filed and the intersection of East Resolution No. 16-16 16th Street and Kerper Approving the ICMA Boulevard. Upon mo- Retirement Corpor- tion the documents ation Governmental were received and filed Money Purchase Plan and Resolution No. 9-16 & Trust Adoption Accepting Bike Trail Agreement - Plan Improvements over Number 10-6876 was City property at East adopted. Sixteenth Street and 17. Improvement Kerper Boulevard in Contracts / Perfor- the City of Dubuque, mance, Payment and Iowa was adopted. Maintenance Bonds: 8. SRF Green Alley Portzen Construction, Project Bid Set 7 - Year Inc., for Lower Bee 1 Project Acceptance: Branch Creek Overlook City Manager recom- at 16th Street Deten- mending acceptance of tion Basin. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed and approved. 18. Alcohol License Applications: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 17-16 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 was adopted. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public hearings as CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council gathered for a special session at 4:30 p.m. on January 19, 2016 in front of the Historic Federal Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro- Tem Jones; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Lynch, Resnick, Rios; City Manager Van Milligen. Absent: May- or Buol Housing Department Staff Present: Kris Neyen, Erica Haugen, Todd Carr. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones read the call that stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a bus tour of three rehabilitated housing properties. WORK SESSION Tour of Rehabilitation Projects The City Council participated in a bus tour of the following three rehabilitation projects that began in front of the Historic Federal Building. 2300 Jackson Street: Kris Neyen (Housing Department) and Chris Olson (Four Mounds Foundation, and the HEART Program) pro- vided information spe- cific to this property, and a ribbon cutting was held with the new owner, Tami Paisley. Council and staff toured the property. 1598 Jackson Street: County. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 14-16 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 was adopted. 12. Award of 30- and 42-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Lift Station Assessment and Rehabilitation Pro- ject: City Manager recommending author- ization 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. Upon motion the documents Were re- ceived, filed and approved. 13. Property Tax Appeal Settlements - Pape Grain Company: City Attorney recom- mending approval of three property tax appeal Stipulations of Settlement for pro- perties owned by Pape Grain Company. Upon motion the documents were received, filed Ms. Neyen and David the construction con - Harris (Community tract for the SRF Green Housing Initiative) Alley Bid Set 7-Year 1 providedProject, as completed information by McDermott Exca- specific to this vating, Inc., and property. Council and staff toured the adoption of the Final property. Schedule of Assess- 346-348 W. Locust ments. Upon motion Street: Ms. Neyen and the documents were Developers Gary and received and filed and Chris Stelpflug pro- Resolution No. 10-16 vided information spe- Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid cific to this property. Council and staff Set 7-Year 1 and toured the property. Authorizing the pay- ment of the contract There being no amount to the further business, the City Council returned contractor; and Reso- to the Historic Federal lution No. 11-16 Adopting the Final Building and adjourned Assessment Schedule at 5:46 p.m. for the SRF Green Alley /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, Project Bid Set 7 - Year CMC, City Clerk 1 were adopted. it 1/27 9. Fire Station 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, Restroom Remodel Pro- IOWA ject Acceptance: City PITY COUNCIL Manager recommend- REGULARPROCEEDISing acceptance of the SESSION construction contract The Dubuque City for the Fire Station #2 - Legal Notices meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 2. Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending appro- val of a resolution directing the Mar- quette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan (Former Sacred Heart Elementary School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 19- 16 Finding that the designation of the Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary in the in- terest of public health, safety, and' welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 3. Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending apprg- val of a resolution directing the Paragon Square Urban Revitali- zation Plan (Former Holy Ghost School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 20- 16 Finding that the designation of the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary for rehabil- itation and conser- vation of the here- inafter described pro- perty and Urban Revitalization Area is necessary in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the resi- dents of the City was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 4. University Lofts Urban Revitalization motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 21- 16 Finding that the designation of the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary to encour- age needed housing and residential devel- opment providing safe, affordable housing for the residents of the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS Application to the following Commission was reviewed at tills meeting. The applicant was invited to address the City Council regarding his desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. 1. Historic Preser- vation Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1, 2016 (Vacant term of McDonell - Jackson Park District). Appli- cant: Alfred P. Kop- czyk, 1320 Locust St. (qualifies for the Jackson Park District). Mr. Kopczyk spoke in support of his appoint- ment and distributed his resume. Appointments were made to the following Boards/Commissions. 2. 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. Upon roll -call vote (Jones, Rios, Resnick, Connors, Del Toro, Lynch) Ron White was appointed to a 3- year term through January 11,2019. Motion by Resnick to appoint Robert Schaub to a 3-year term through January 11 2018. Seconded . b Lynch. Motion carried 6-0 Jones, 2413 Pearl St.; Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St.; R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St.. Upon roll -call vote Sara Fisher, Angela Jones, and Adrienne , Scott were appointed to 3-year terms through January 1, 2019. (Fisher - Jones, Rios, Resnick, Connors, Del Toro, Lynch); (Jones - Jones, Rios, Resnick Connors Del Toro, Lynch); (Scott - Jones, Resnick, Con- nors, Lynch); (Stewart - Resnick, Del Toro). PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allow- ing anyone present to address the City Council on the following items. 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 appro- val. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-16 Disposing of City inter- est in real property located at 2300 Jackson Street in the City of Dubuque, lowa. Sec- onded by Del Toro. Motion carried 6-0. 2. SW Arterial Right of Way Property Acqui- sition: Proof of publi- cation on notice of public hearing on the intent to commence a public improvement project and to estab- lish 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 recommend- ing approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 23-16 (as amended) Establishing the fair y market value of real property for the cnirthwpct Arterial Pro - property. Seconded by the John C. Cuiver Resnick. Responding to Floodwall flood protec- questions from the City tign system. Motion by Council, Assistant City Connors to receive and Engineer Bob Schiesl file the documents and explained the differ- set the work session as ence between the land recommended. Sec - being purchased and onded by Resnick. the area covered by Motion carried 6-0. the easement. Motion 2. Request for Work carried 6-0. Session - EPA Consent 3. Roasting Solutions, Decree Status Report: LLC - Development City Manager recom- Agreement and Proper- mending the City ty Acquisition: Proof of Council schedule a publication on notice Work Session for of public hearing to Monday, March 21, approve the Devel- 2016, at 5:00 p.m. on opment Agreement the EPA Consent between the City of Decree. Motion by Dubuque and Roasting Lynch to receive and Solutions, LLC for the file the documents and acquisition of 12.03 set the work session as acres and a $3.2 million recommended. Sec - capital investment in a onded by Connors. new 34,000 square -foot Motion carried 6-0. 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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Sec- onded by Rios. Motion facility employing 17 full-time equivalent positions in the Dubu- que Industrial Center South and the City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 24-16 Approving a Development Agree- ment by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Roasting Solutions, LLC pro- carried 6-0. viding for the sale of 4. Request for Work Lot 1 of Dubuque Session - Inclusive Industrial Center South Dubuque Quarterly Re - Second Addition in the port: City Manager City of Dubuque, Iowa. recommending the City Seconded by Connors. Council schedule the Dan McDonald of quarterly Inclusive Greater Dubuque De- .Dubuque Work Session velopment Corporation for April 18, 2016, at spoke to the history of 5:15 p.m. Motion by family -owned busi- Connors to receive and nesses in Dubuque. file the documents and Roasting Solutions set the work session as Developer/Owner Mi- recommended. Sec- chael Gantz provided onded by Del Toro. information on the Motion carried 6-0. Gantz family's commit- There being no ment to the project and further business, upon responded to questions motion the City Council about the progression adjourned at 6:58 p.m. of creating full-time /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, nassociated Motion It 1/27lCMC, City Clerk the project. carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limit- ing discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS 1. Request for Work Session - Levee Breach Prevention and Prepar- edness Activities: City CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council gathered for a special session at 4:30 p.m. on January 19, 2016 in front of the Historic Federal Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro- Tem Jones; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Lynch, Resnick, Rios; City Manager Van Milligen. Absent: May- or Buol Housing Department Staff Present: Kris Neyen, Erica Haugen, Todd Carr. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones read the call that stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a bus tour of three rehabilitated housing properties. WORK SESSION Tour of Rehabilitation Projects The City Council participated in a bus tour of the following three rehabilitation projects that began in front of the Historic Federal Building. 2300 Jackson Street: Kris Neyen (Housing Department) and Chris Olson (Four Mounds Foundation, and the HEART Program) pro- vided information spe- cific to this property, and a ribbon cutting was held with the new owner, Tami Paisley. Council and staff toured the property. 1598 Jackson Street: Ms. Neyen and David Harris (Community Housing Initiative) provided information specific to this property. Council and staff toured the property. 346-348 W. Locust Street: Ms. Neyen and Developers Gary and Chris Stelpflug pro- vided information spe- cific to this property. Council and staff toured the property. There being no further business, the City Council returned to the Historic Federal Building and adjourned at 5:46 p.m. /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk It 1/27 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 19, 2016 in the Historic Federal Build- ing, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro- Tem Jones; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Lynch, Resnick, Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Mayor Buol Mayor Pro-Tem Jones 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 received, filed and ization for the City to referred to the City enter into contract Attorney. negotiations with 3. Disposition of Strand Associates to Claims: City Attorney perform engineering advising that the consulting services following claims have including, but not been referred to Public limited to, survey Entity Risk Services of inspection, emergency lowa, the agent for the response planning and Iowa Communities assessment of the Assurance Pool: Larry City's 30- and 42-inch Kirby for vehicle sanitary sewer force damage, Andrew Mak- mains and Terminal ovec for property ^ Street and Cedar damage, Luke Potnick Street Lift Stations. for vehicle damage, Upon motion the Michelle Roling for documents Were re - property damage, ceived, filed and Jessica Rooney for approved. vehicle damage. Upon 13. Property Tax motion the documents Appeal Settlements - were received, filed Pape Grain Company: and concurred. City Attorney recom- 4. Anderson Sainci mending approval of Receives the Gil three property tax Chavenelle Memorial appeal Stipulations of Award: City Manager Settlement for pro - transmitting informa- perties owned by Pape tion on the Dubuque Grain Company. Upon Jaycees' Gil Chavenelle motion the documents Memorial Award recog- were received, filed nizing Resource Man- and approved. agement Coordinator 14. Sewer Main - Anderson Sainci. Upon tenanceForemanClass- motion the document ification: City Manager was received and filed. recommending the 5. Cori Burbach creation a separate Appointed to Iowa civil service class - Energy Plan Working ification for the Group: City Manager position of Sewer transmitting informa- Maintenance Foreman tion from the Iowa and approval to Economic Development eliminate one Foreman Authority appointing position in the Public Sustainable Dubuque Works Department and Coordinator Cori Bur- the creation of one bach to the Iowa Sewer Maintenance Energy Plan working Foreman position in group. Upon motion the Public Works the document was Department. Upon mo- received and filed. tion the documents 6. Lead -Based Paint were received, filed Hazard Control Grant - and approved. Request to Release 15. Plat of Survey of Funds: City Manager Lubben Place: Zoning recommending dppro- Advisory Commission val of a resolution recommending appro- authorizing the Notice val of the Plat of of Intent to Request Survey for Lubben Release of Funds for Place (620-628 Loras the Lead -Based Paint Blvd.) subject to Hazard Control Grant. waiving the lot area Upon motion the docu- requirement for Lot 1 ments were received and Lot 2. Upon motion and filed and Reso- the documents were lution No. 8-16 Author- received and filed and ization of a Request for Resolution No. 15-16 Release of Funds and Approving the Plat of Certification for Lead Survey of Lubben Place Based Paint Hazard in the City of Dubuque, Control Grant and Iowa was adopted. Healthy Homes Pro- 16. International City/ duction Grant pro- County Management grams was adopted. Association (ICMA): 7. Public Bike Trail Improvements for East 16th Street and Kerper Blvd. Project Accept- ance: City Manager recommending accept- ance 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. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 9-16 Accepting Bike Trail Improvements over City property at East Sixteenth Street and Kerper Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. 8. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 - Year 1 Project Acceptance: City Manager recom- mending acceptance of the construction con- tract for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 7-Year 1 Project, as completed by McDermott Exca- vating, Inc., and adoption of the Final Schedule of Assess- ments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 10-16 Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7-Year 1 and Authorizing the pay- ment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Reso- lution No. 11-16 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 - Year 1 were adopted. 9. Fire Station 2 Restroom Remodel Pro- PUBLIC HEARING ject Acceptance: City Motion by Lynch to Manager recommend- receive and file the ing acceptance of the documents, adopt the construction contract resolutions, set the for the Fire Station #2 - public hearings as Restroom Remodel indicated, and direct Project, as completed the City Clerk to by Mueller Construc- publish notice as tion. Upon motion the prescribed by law. documents were re- Seconded by Resnick. ceived and filed and Motion carried 6-0. Resolution No. 12-16 1. Lange Estate Urban Accepting the Fire Revitalization Plan: Station No. 2 - Rest- City Manager recom- room Remodel Project mending approval of and authorizing the resolution directing the payment to the con- Lange Estates Urban tractor was adopted. Revitalization Plan 10. Elm Street Parking (Applewood IV) be set Lot Project accept- for public hearing on ance: City Manager March 7, 2016. Upon recommending accept- motion the documents ance of the con- were received and filed struction contract for and Resolution No. 18- the Elm Street Parking 16 Finding that the Lot Project, as com- designation of the pleted by Tschiggfrie Lange Estate Urban Excavating. Upon mo- Revitalization Plan is tion the documents necessary to encour- City Manager recom- mending approval to execute the required Governmental Money Purchase Plan and Trust Adoption Agree- ment with the ICMA Retirement Corpor- ation. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 16-16 Approving the ICMA Retirement Corpor- ation Governmental Money Purchase Plan & Trust Adoption Agreement - Plan Number 10-6876 was adopted. 17. Improvement Contracts / Perfor- mance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen Construction, Inc., for Lower Bee Branch Creek Overlook at 16th Street Deten- tion Basin. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed and approved. 18. Alcohol License Applications: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion • the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 17-16 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 was adopted. ITEMS SET FOR CONSENT ITEMS were received and filed age needed housing Motion by Lynch to and Resolution No. 13- and residential devel- receive and file the 16 Accepting the Elm opment providing safe, documents, adopt the Street Parking Lot and affordable housing for resolutions, and dis- authorizing the pay- the residents of the pose of as indicated. ment of the contract City of Dubuque, Iowa Seconded by Connors. amount to Tschiggfrie and providing for a Motion carried 6-0. Excavating, Inc., was public hearing thereon 1. Minutes and adopted. was adopted setting a Reports Submitted: 11. Acceptance of public hearing for a Cable TV Commission Legal Notices meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 2. Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending appro- val of a resolution directing the Mar- quette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan (Former Sacred Heart Elementary School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 19- 16 Finding that the designation of the Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary in the in- terest of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 3. Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending appro- val of a resolution directing the Paragon Square Urban Revitali- zation Plan (Former Holy Ghost School) be set for public hearing on March 7, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 20- 16 Finding that the designation of the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary for rehabil- itation and conser- vation of the here- inafter described pro- perty and Urban Revitalization Area is necessary in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the resi- dents of the City was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. 4. University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending appro- val of a resolution directing the University Lofts Urban Revitali zation Plan (Nativity School) be set fo public hearing on March 7, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 21- 16 Finding that the designation of the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary to encour- age needed housing and residential devel- opment providing safe, affordable housing for the residents of the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building. BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS Application to the following Commission was reviewed at this meeting. The applicant was invited to address the City Council regarding his desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. 1. Historic Preser- vation Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1, 2016 (Vacant term of McDonell - Jackson Park District). Appli- cant: Alfred P. Kop- czyk, 1320 Locust St. (qualifies for the Jackson Park District). Mr. Kopczyk spoke in support of his appoint- ment and distributed his resume. Appointments were made to the following Boards/Commissions. 2. 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. Upon roll -call vote (Jones, Rios, Resnick, Connors, Del Toro, Lynch) Ron. White was appointed to a 3- year term through January 11, 2019. Motion by Resnick to appoint Robert Schaub to a 3-year term through January 11, 2018. Seconded . by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Human Rights Commission: Three, 3- year terms through January 1, 2019 - (Expiring terms o Fisher, LoGuidice and r Stone). Applicants Sara Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann Ave.; Angel Jones, 2413 Pearl St.; p Adrienne Scott, 1365 R Solon St.; R.R.S. q Stewart, 460 Summit C St.. Upon roll -call vote E Sara Fisher, Angela e Jones, and Adrienne, e Scott were appointed to 3-year terms t through January 1, t 2019. (Fisher - Jones, Rios, Resnick, Connors, Del Toro, Lynch); (Jones - Jones, Rios, Resnick Connors Del Toro, Lynch); (Scott - Jones, Resnick, Con- nors, Lynch); (Stewart - Resnick, Del Toro). PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allow- ing anyone present to address the City Council on the following items. 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 appro- val. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-16 Disposing of City inter- est in real property located at 2300 Jackson Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Sec- onded by Del Toro. Motion carried 6-0. 2. SW Arterial Right of Way Property Acqui- sition: Proof of publi- cation on notice of public hearing on the intent to commence a public improvement project and to estab- lish 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 recommend- ing approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 23-16 (as amended) Establishing the fair market value of real property for the Southwest Arterial Pro- ject, directing good faith negotiations for the acquisition of f property and author- izing the commence- ment of Eminent Domain Proceedings, if a necessary, to acquire Cul roperty. Seconded by the John C. ver esnick. Responding to Floodwall flood protec- uestions from the City tiqn system. Motion by ouncil, Assistant City Connors to receive and ngineer Bob Schiesl file the documents and xplained the differ- set the work session as nce between the land recommended. Sec - being purchased and onded by Resnick. he area covered by Motion carried 6-0. he easement. Motion 2. Request for Work carried 6-0. Session - EPA Consent 3. Roasting Solutions, Decree Status Report: LLC - Development City Manager recom- Agreement and Proper- mending the City ty Acquisition: Proof of Council schedule a publication on notice Work Session for of public hearing to Monday, March 21, approve the Devel- 2016, at 5:00 p.m. on opment Agreement the EPA Consent between the City of Decree. Motion by Dubuque and Roasting Lynch to receive and Solutions, LLC for the file the documents and acquisition of 12.03 set the work session as acres and a $3.2 million recommended. Sec - capital investment in a onded by Connors. new 34,000 square -foot Motion carried 6-0. facility employing 17 3. Request for Work full-time equivalent Session - Sustainable positions in the Dubu- Dubuque Quarterly que Industrial Center Report: City Manager South and the City recommending the City Manager recommend- Council schedule the ing approval. Motion Quarterly Sustainable by Lynch to receive Dubuque Work Session and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 24-16 Approving a Development Agree- ment by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Roasting Solutions, LLC pro- viding for the sale of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center South Second Addition in the for April 4, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Sec- onded by Rios. Motion carried 6-0. 4. Request for Work Session - Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Re- port: City Manager City of Dubuque, Iowa. recommending the City Seconded by Connors. Council schedule the Dan McDonald of quarterly Inclusive Greater Dubuque De- .Dubuque Work Session velopment Corporation for April 18, 2016, at spoke to the history of 5:15 p.m. Motion by family -owned busi- Connors to receive and nesses in Dubuque. file the documents and Roasting Solutions set the work session as Developer/Owner Mi- recommended. Sec- chael Gantz provided onded by Del Toro. information on the Motion carried 6-0. Gantz family's commit- There being no ment to the project and further business, upon responded to questions motion the City Council about the progression adjourned at 6:58 p.m. of creating full-time /s/Kevin 5. Firnstahl, nproject. associated Motion It 1/27lth CMC, City Clerk the carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limit- ing discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS 1. Request for Work Session - Levee Breach Prevention and Prepar- edness Activities: City Manager recommend- ing the City Council schedule a Work Session for March 7, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. on the levee breach prevention and pre- paredness activities of