7 5 16 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
July 5, 2016
Connors, Rios, Resnick, Del Toro, Jones, Buol, Lynch
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCUINATION(S)
1. Sister Cities International Day (duly 15, 2016)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda iRms are considered to be routine and non-mMoversiel and ell consent iRmswill
be normally voted upon In a single motion whrout any seperaR tliscussion on a particular irom If you
vmultl like to discuss one of the Consent IRms, please go to the microphone and be recognizetl by the
Mayor and grand the IRm you vmultl like di from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
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1. Mnules and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 6/20, Community Development Htivisery Cammissian of 6115, Civil Service
Cammissian of E121; Perk and Recreation Htivisey Cammissian of 6114, Prod of Publication for City
Council Proceed Lee of 6/2, Proofs of Publicaton for 2016 Water Quality Report for the City of
Dubuque and 2015 Water Quality Road for Tenn Rired Corp
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice &Claims and Suits
Jacob Leib for property damage, Cheryl Leirmoe-Kaiser for vehi cls damage, Susan Swanson for vehicle
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney sharing that the folhowng clef nor have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lord,
the agent for the Iowa Communie es Assurance Per Jacob Leib for property barrage, Cheryl Leirmoe-
Kaiser for vehicle damage, Susan Swanson for vehicle bombed
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
A Eagles "Eyes on the Future" People that Make a Difference
City Manager transmitting Dubuque Eagles"Eye's on the Future" Committee's People Who Make a
Difference recognition of the Dubuque Police Department and Public Works Employee William Kelly.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Fair Housing Training Under Voluntary Compliance Agreement
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clear Impact to
conduct the Fair Housing Training under the Voluntary Compliance Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Legal Aid Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Letters of Support
City Manager recommending approval of letters of support from the Human Rights Department and the
Housing & Community Development Department to support Iowa Legal Aid's Fair Housing Initiative
Program with planning and implementing local fair housing outreach events over the next year and
distributing fair housing materials created by Legal Aid.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Iowa Cancer Consortium - Radon Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to execute a contract for a grant award from
the Iowa Cancer Consortium to purchase short-term Radon kits to be used to compliment funds of the
Lead & Healthy Homes Program, Rehabilitation Program, and the National Disaster Resiliency Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Upper Bee Branch Creek, Landscaping Improvement Additions
City Manager recommending approval to modify the landscape design for the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Project to allow for the substitution of My Holiday Lawn® bluegrass seeding in place of fescue sod &
seeding, and expand the irrigation system to be able to water the seeded areas, trees, and plantings along
the entire Upper Bee Branch Creek Project corridor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Fiscal Year 2015 Carter Road Detention Basin Manhole Repair Project Award and
Completion
City Manager recommending that the award and completion of the FY15 Carter Road Detention Basin
Manhole Repair Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. Acceptance Lake Eleanor Lift Station and Water Main Improvement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Lake Eleanor Lift Station
Project as completed by Horsfield Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Lake Eleanor Lift Station and Water Main Extension Project and authorizing
the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Stone Brook Center Second Addition - Dedication of Lot for Storm Water Detention Basin
City Manager recommending the dedication of Lot D of Stone Brook Center Second Addition to the City of
Dubuque to be used as a storm water detention basin owned and maintained by the City.
RESOLUTION Accepting Lot D in Stone Brook Center Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Stone Brook Center Second Addition -Acceptance of Storm Water Detention Facility
City Manager recommending acceptance of the storm water detention facility that the developer,
NEZTROP, LLC, has recently completed and is dedicating in Stone Brook Center Second Addition to the
City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting stormwater detention facilities in Stone Brook Center Second Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. 2015 Sewershed 7& 20 Manhole Replacement Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the 2015
Sewershed 7 & 20 Manhole Replacement Project, as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2015 Sewershed 7 & 20 Manhole Replacement Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Lowell Street Reconstruction Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Lowell Street Reconstruction
Project as completed by Drew Cook and Sons Excavating.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Lowell Street Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Dubuque Intermodal
Transportation Center as completed by Conlon Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center and authorizing the payment of
the contract amount to Conlon Construction Co.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Property Acquisition - 2407 Queen Street
City Manager recommending approval to acquire property located at 2407 Queen Street from the Estate of
Joseph E. Bell.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by the Joseph E. Bell Estate at 2407 Queen
Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Iowa DOT 5-Year Maintenance Agreement and Supplemental Agreements
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to execute Iowa Department of Transportation
Supplemental Agreements for Local Primary Highway Maintenance, Pavement Markings, Julien Dubuque
Bridge Sidewalk Maintenance, Street Sweeping Maintenance and Traffic Signal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Iowa DOT Funding Agreement - University Avenue and Asbury Road
City Manager recommending approval of a Federal Aid Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation (Iowa DOT) for future capacity improvements at the intersection of University Avenue and
Asbury Road.
RESOLUTION Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement for
University Avenue- Asbury Road Intersection improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Hope Evangelical Free Church Parking Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a five-year Parking Agreement with Hope Evangelical Free
Church that will allow them access to the Locust Street Parking Ramp on Sundays for a weekly cost.
RESOLUTION Approving a Parking Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Hope
Evangelical Free Church
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - St. Mark Youth Enrichment
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with St. Mark Youth
Enrichment Before&After School Program for Fiscal Year 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Hillcrest Family Services
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services
for Fiscal Year 2017 for the Diversity Committee to provide cultural competency training for staff.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Opening Doors
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Opening Doors for
Fiscal Year 2017 to fund a full-time staff person to manage the Opening Doors Cottage Industry Startup to
teach formerly homeless women job skills that will help them become tax-paying members of the
community.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque Dream Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Dubuque Dream Center
for Fiscal Year 2017 to provide academic support for school-aged youth at-risk or presently reading below
grade leval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Lutheran Services in Iowa
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Lutheran Services in
Iowa Community Wraparound Services for Fiscal Year 2017 to allow a degreed Social Worker to provide
in-home services on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, parenting, behavioral issues, referral
to community resources and skills sessions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Riverview Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Riverview Center for
Fiscal Year 2017 to help fund Riverview Center Sexual Assault Therapy Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Cedar Valley Friends of the Family
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Cedar Valley Friends of
the Family Northeast Iowa Shelter Services for Fiscal Year 2017 to provide immediate, confidential safety
to anyone fleeing domestic or sexual violence across Northeast Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
27. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - St. John's Lutheran Church
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with St. John's Lutheran
Church for Fiscal Year 2017 to help fund St. John's Lutheran Church, Almost Home, which provides
overnight shelter to homeless men.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
28. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - My GEAR Outreach
City Manager recommending Council approval of a Purchase of Services Agreement with My GEAR
Outreach for Fiscal Year 2017 to provide an overnight bag to children entering foster care for the first time
containing items they may need while in foster care.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
29. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Sweeney
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with William P. Sweeney, owner of
property located at 10524 Key West Drive, which is part of the Twin Ridge and Key West Drive projects.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and William P.
Sweeney
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
30. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Goernment Relations for Mediacom
Communications Company, informing the City of the addition of foreign language channels effective on or
about July 20, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
31. Dubuque Bulldog Lacrosse Club
Correspondence from the Dubuque Bulldog Lacrosse Club requesting the use of the empty lots in the
Technology Park for practice areas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
32. Signed Contracts
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. & Interstate Power and Light Company Revocable Property License Agreement
for a portion of 12th Street property; DISTek Integration, Inc. short-term Lease and Site Access
Agreement for 3rd-floor space in the Historic Federal Building; Strand Associates agreement for technical
services related to the Terminal Street Pumping Station and Force Main Evaluation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
33. Improvement Contracts/ Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Drew Cook&Sons Excavating for the Verena Court Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
34. Tobacco Compliance—Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder—Moondog Music
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Drive#120
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
35. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknoviledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol
compliance violation for National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, 350 E. 3rd Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
36. Business License Refund
Request by Ron Nemmers for a refund of the liquor license LA0000178 for Dubuque Golf and Country
Club located at 1800 Randall Place in the amount of$97.50 due to license upgrade.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
37. 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. Sale of Property - 595 Angella Street
City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for July 18, 2016, on the sale of property
located at 595 Angella Street to Craig Nesteby.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time and place for
hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 7/18/16
2. Sale of Property - 321 Valeria Street
City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for July 18, 2016 on the sale of property
located at 321 Valeria Street to Dawn M. Redfern a/k/a Dawn M. Adams.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time and
place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 7/18/16
3. Sale of Property - 2283 White Street
City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for July 18, 2016 on the sale of property
located at 2283 White Street to Shawn and Christina Hanen.
RESOLUTION of I ntent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time and
place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 7/18/16
4. Annexation - Dubuque Industrial Center West
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for August 1, 2016, on a 100%
voluntary annexation request filed by the City Manager for approximately 21.14 acres of newly
acquired land near the Dubuque Industrial Center West north of Humke Road and west of Seippel
Road to facilitate a lease with Alliant Energy for a new solar energy site.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on an application for voluntary annexation of territory to
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 8/1/16
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.
1. Dubuque River Rides Docking Lease Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Docking Lease
Agreement with Dubuque River Rides in the Dubuque Ice Harbor and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of
Dubuque by Docking License Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque River
Rides
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on the
agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the podium
and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are
limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open
Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
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. Start Time for City Council Meetings (Final Reading)
City Attorney submitting a proposed ordinance adjusting the start time for regular meetings.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6
Mayor and City Council, Article A Rules and Procedure, Section 1-6A-3 Types of Meeting by
establishing the meeting time for regular City Council meetings of 6:00 PM
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Motion A
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Resilient Community Advisory Commission (2nd
Reading)
City Manager is recommending the formation of a Resilient Community Advisory Commission as
initiated during the August 2015 City Council goal-setting process. Consistent with the approved
recommendation, the words, "...to create a viable, livable and equitable community" have been
added to the purpose statement.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions
by Repealing Chapter 6 Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission and Adopting a New
Chapter 6 Resilient Community Advisory Commission in Lieu Thereof Establishing the Resilient
Community Advisory Commission and Providing for the Powers, Operation, Membership, and
Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 4 - Solicitor's License
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance that modifies the provision for denial,
suspension, or revocation by giving the City more guidance when handling a solicitor's license.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 5 Solicitor's License, Section 4-5-10 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of
License by modifying the reasons for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. 30-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Project Phase II Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Phase I I of the 30 -Inch
Force Main Relocation Project from 11th Street to 12th Street to the low bidder Top Grade
E)r-avating, Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding the public improvement contract for Phase 11 of the 30-Inch Force Main
Relocation Project from 11th Street to 12th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Request for Proposals - Fair Housing Testing
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposals for Fair Housing
Testing, as approved during the Fiscal Year 2017 budget process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition —Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT