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3 7 16 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the purpose of conducting a work session on levee breach prevention and preparedness activities. Roy D. Buol, Mayor TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 07, 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. Consent Items: Pages 1-4 CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT ® Yes ❑ No oy D. Buol, Mayor For the record, the attorney"we will consult with on the issues to be discussed in the closed session, are City Attorney Barry Lindahl istac�rn.e_y CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members embers Connors, Del Toro, ,Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl A on March 7, 2016 in the Jones, Lynch, Resnick, 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 levee breach preparedness and prevention activities. Ab7 / WORK SESSION Levee Breach Preparedness and Prevention Activities bdial Adjournment Yays , Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors Rios fed 110/, 1/044 G)- 00 4' 1 71e.;AN/ /41 00-74, If 104 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. /Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Condors, Del Tiro Jo, Ly4, Resnick, I'ios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Ab 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 PROCLAMATION 1. Kids to Parks Day (May 21, 2016) was accepted byJf� 2 Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol / Del Toro .�' Jones Connors Rios CONSENT ITEMS Af/&-- 1/(z) 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of 2/15, 2/17, 2/18, 2/22, 2/24; Civil Service Commission of 2/11, 2/23; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/18; Library Board of Trustees of 12/17/15; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/17; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/8, 2/10; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 12/31/15 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. 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: Area Residential Care for Property Damage; Mark Pottebaum for property damage; Ron Smith & Sons Construction for vehicle damage; Katelyn Shima for vehicle damage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 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: Area Residential Care for property and vehicle damage; Mark Pottebaum for property damage; Ron Smith & Sons Construction for vehicle damage; Katelyn Shima for vehicle damage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 4. Forbes Recognition of Dubuque City Manager transmitting an article from Forbes.com recognizing Dubuque as one of the "Best Cities to Climb the Economic Ladder." Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 5. University of Iowa Recognizes City Attorney Barry Lindahl City Manager transmitting the University of Iowa College of Law 150 People which recognizes City Attorney Barry Lindahl. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 3 Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors Rios 6. Main Street Challenge Grant - Revisions to Central Avenue Facade Commitments City Manager recommending approval of revisions to the Main Street Challenge Grant for facade improvements to properties in the Central Avenue Corridor. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Delinquent Problem Property Assessments City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION 55-16 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent problem property charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3B1 h; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Accounts City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION 56-16 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 4 Yays Nays / Resnick 17- Lynch Buol ®e•I ter7 Jones V Connors Rios 9. Hotel Julien - Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Subordination City Manager recommending approval of a loan agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC, and a subordination agreement with American Trust & Savings Bank concerning a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan for the Hotel Julien. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute the loan agreement as well as the letter of consent and subordination agreement. RESOLUTION 57-16 Approving a Loan Agreement and Mortgage between the City of Dubuque and HJD Landlord, LLC and a Subordination Agreement by and among HJD Landlord, LLC, the City of Dubuque and American Trust and Savings Bank Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. WS Live - Release of Obligation on Forgivable Loan City Manager recommending approval to release WS Live from any further obligations under Loan Agreement CDBG #1-2009 as of December 31, 2015, and authorizing staff to send a letter to the company acknowledging that the terms have been met and that the promissory note is considered paid in full. RESOLUTION 58-16 Acknowledging satisfaction of the terms of a Loan Agreement providing for a Community Development Block Grant Loan of three hundred seventy- five thousand dollars ($375,000) to WS Live, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Lab Technician, Lead Mechanic, Serviceworker and Scale Operator. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 12. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements City Manager recommending approval of two agreements for Settlement regarding the Workers' Compensation Claims that were filed against the City of Dubuque by Arthur Hedley Jr. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5 Yays Nays 1., Resnick Lynch ,, Buol Del Toro i,"- Jones v'' Connors j,/ Rios 4, 44774 z*- /1/0/#490, 13. Appeal of Claim by. x =n Makovec Correspondence from &Han Makovec appealing the denial of his claim for property damage. i Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney 14. Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project #4 Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract and authorization of payment to Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Four. RESOLUTION 59-16 Accepting the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Four and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Catfish Creek Interceptor Sewer Repair Project Award City Manager recommending that the award for the Catfish Creek Interceptor Sewer Repair Project to Top Grade Excavating, Inc., be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 16. Eagle Point Park Parking Lot Resurfacing Project Award City Manager recommending that that the award for the Eagle Point Parking Lot Resurfacing Project to River City Paving be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive.and File; Make Matter of Record 17. Pavement Marking Project Phase I Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the 2015 Pavement Marking Project Phase I as completed by SELCO, Inc. RESOLUTION 60-16 Accepting the 2015 Pavement Marking Project Phase I and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6 Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors Rios 18. Pavement Marking Project Phase II Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the 2015 Pavement Marking Project Phase II, as completed by SELCO, Inc. RESOLUTION 61-16 Accepting the 2015 Pavement Marking Project Phase II and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 19. Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration City Manager recommending approval to submit a Fiscal Year 2016 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project. RESOLUTION 62-16 Authorizing LWCF Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 20. Mediacom Communications Company Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City that the company will begin transforming its remaining analog channels to a digital format on April 13, 2016. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 21. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Connolly Construction, Inc. for Timber-Hyrst Sanitary Sewer Extensions (North & South Lines); Portzen Construction, Inc. for the NW Arterial Fiber Optics - JFK to US 52 Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7 Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors Rios 22. Signed Contracts IDOT Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities; Management Agreement with Kenneth and Nancy Clayton for Miller - Riverview Park Campground; Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. Lease Agreement for Roosevelt Park; Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement for Roosevelt Park Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 23. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. RESOLUTION 63-16 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 64-16 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) 8 ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. 1. Fiscal Year 2016 Sewershed 5 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project 3/21/16 2. Grant of Easement for Ingress and Egress Across City -Owned Property - Manson Road 4/4/16 Pays,,. Nays , Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro yam, • _.. Jones Connors,Z. V' Rios 1. Fiscal Year 2016 Sewershed 5 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the FY16 Sewershed 5 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 21, 2016. RESOLUTION 65-16 FY16 Sewershed 5 Sanitary Sewer Manhole 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 3/21/16 2. Grant of Easement for Ingress and Egress Across City -Owned Property - Manson Road City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for April 4, 2016, on a request received from Nancy A. Comer McNamer and Martin J. McNamer for the granting of an easement across a portion City -owned property to access their property, Lot 1 of McNamer Acres No. 4, from the Manson Road Right -of -Way. RESOLUTION 66-16 Resolution of Intent to Dispose of City interest by Grant of Ingress and Egress Easement to Nancy A. Comer McNamer and Martin J. McNamer over a portion of Lot 1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-4 and Lot 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-4 of Mineral Lot 501, in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 4/4/16 9 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Applicant Review. Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. 1. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3 year term through February 15, 2017 (Vacant term of Kelley, former LMI Area Representative). Applicant: Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington St. (Qualifies for LMI Area Representative) 2. Historic Preservation Commission One, 3 -year term through July 1, 2016 (Vacant term of Whalen, W. 11th St. Historic District Resident).;, Applicant: Juan Nieto, 510 W. 11th St. (Qualifies for the W. 11th St. Historic District Resident). This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/2 female. 3. Mechanical Code Board Two, 3 -year terms through March 16, 2019 (Expiring terms of Billmeyer and Hillary). Applicants: Ronald Billmeyer, 2341 Coventry Park; Dan Hillary, 3087 Arbor Oaks. 4. Zoning Board of Adjustment ✓! One, 5 -year term through March 25, 2021 (Expiring term of McCoy). Applicant: Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 5 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2 female. 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS SUSPEND THE RULES Yays _. Nays Nays Resnick Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Buol Jones Del Toro Connors Rios 1. SW Arterial Right -of -Way Property Acquisition Proof of publication on notice of public hearing 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 67-16 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) Yays _. Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones ` 2 Connors Rios OP97 - 4 Loy/W3 de/ iduz,/ 43x7,i-75" Q - ./x'7 tic= /t1� , 7. f1 ,4m. /iew j 4,g, 2 ‘67/- 6�i 11 2. Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan which provides for a ten-year, one -hundred percent tax abatement for the redevelopment of the property located at 2887-2901 Central Avenue, the former Holy Ghost Convent and School. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public Hearing Yays , Nays Resnick Lynch / ' Buol Del Toro Jones r°''� Connors Rios 12 3. Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan, which provides for a ten-year, one -hundred percent tax abatement for the redevelopment of the former Sacred Heart Elementary School, located at 2222 Queen Street, into 28 historic and affordable senior apartments. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public Hearing Yays , Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro ' Jones fes/ Connors i„� Rios 000 13 '4/4/ , i / %t'd dilsd hMe_," 4. University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan which provides for the construction of a 56 -unit, senior multi -family housing at the corner of Alta Vista and University. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public Hearing Yays,,- Nays 49 -Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors 1 Rios 41 l &lbw r M g7 01,11 NIP 1 //z16 -iv, d4'2 dee /1606/4o6/- ip/mee40/4- J147 4 ./64, 1ad64 14 aeiiidAz 'fi r 4, 411A-7/6 5. Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Area -.Her -i pplewobe — Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plan which establishes an urban revitalization district at 3275 Pennsylvania Avenue and will provide for a ten-year residential abatement on the value of improvements, including new construction, for the proposed senior housing development. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public Hearing Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones i Connors Rios Si* for/V /o'e A4fr f 5t 67e 44( 475 lam`‹. e 0/2? /eet, azte ig % A64,4 / afr, 4740V- abfre._ )01 dooz Awl r 2.-/24-64/74?, 95h3 11k / 7491 Ye)k/ *k 3 zd 15 6. 2016 Bridge Repair Maintenance Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $399,545 for the 2016 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 68-16 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2016 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro ,. Jones Connors Rios >OM 16 7. Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 69-16 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays „, Nays Resnick Lynch t:/ Buol Del Toro `` Jones Connors v" Rios REINSTATE THE RULES Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol Del Toro i Jones Connors v" Rios 'OP 17 Yays Nays Resnick ice" Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones 1--- Connors Rios ACTION ITEMS awe //10A, x,93 De, /4'7 #6, oNeam 6i / 4 1. General Obligation Bond Sale, Series 2016ABC 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 2016B and $4,155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C and awarding the bonds to the best bidder. The bond sale will be held on March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The results will be brought to the March 7th City Council meeting. RESOLUTION 70-16 Directing sale of $ General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A (Subject to adjustment per terms of offering.) RESOLUTION 71-16 Directing sale of $ General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B (Subject to adjustment per terms of offering.) RESOLUTION 72-16 Directing sale of $ General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C (Subject to adjustment per terms of offering.) RESOLUTION 73-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated October 15, 2003, and directing Notice be given RESOLUTION 74-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated April 18, 2005, and directing Notice be given. RESOLUTION 75-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2005B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated April 18, 2005, and directing Notice be given RESOLUTION 76-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated May 2, 2006, and directing Notice be given RESOLUTION 77-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated November 4, 2008, and directing Notice be given RESOLUTION 78-16 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated November 4, 2008, and directing Notice be given Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 18 6( lie 2. 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; Presentation Yays Nays , Resnick Lynch t� Buol °e Del Toro e "-- Jones Connors Rios 2 a ,) &Wu, .44 gR/7 /&e, *14- IA (11/ ,?#/r.4 /nr e 4tefe/eel xiigiog6 19 3. City Hall Electrical Service Project Award City Manager recommending award of the construction contract to the low bidder Hawkeye Electric for the base bid to replace the main 600 amp electrical service distribution panel and Alternative #1 to install subpanels on the first, second and third floors. RESOLUTION 79-16 Awarding public improvement contract for the Dubuque City Hall — Electrical Service Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Resnick /r Lynch Buol Del Toro Jones Connors Rios Al % ? ,44 A,-/4? 4/1 a A An) ‘,24 m pfrp g /el 44/ i*,001/ "Tki OPYid 20 e/c/ 4. Fiscal Year 2016 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIP) Lining Project Award City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the FY16 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project to the low bidder SAK Construction, LLC. RESOLUTION 80-16 Awarding public improvement contract for the FY16 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays , Nays Resnick ,r`° Lynch Buol .�" Del Toro Jones Connors Rios i47 21 5. Code of Ordinances Amendment Historic Preservation kP City Manager recommending approv I of an Ordinance correcting t e reference for Historical Preservation to Title 16, Chapter 10, rather than the current Title 14, Chapter 6. ORDINANCE 1-16 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 3 Encroachments on Public Places, Article D Other Encroachments, Section 10-3D-3 Compliance with Historic Preservation Regulations by changing the reference location of the Historic Preservation Commission Applications and Procedures Provisions within the Code Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol ✓ Del Toro i ' Jones " Connors iZi Rios se7 Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays Resnick Lynch Buol ✓ Del Toro Jones Connors Rios 22 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 1-7401), RV 0 4M 6 /(1,114)/ - PUBLIC INPUT 1 , 7 :W 41: 3 ei-29,40' CLOSED SESSION p.m. Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa Yays Nays Resnick Lynch 1,." Buol / Del Toro ,7 / Jones Connors Vi Rios ADJOURNMENT Yays Nays Resnick Lynch ilid, Buol / Del Toro 1,7 Jones Connors Vi Rios p.m. 23