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September 19, 2018
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REGULAR SESSION
8:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. National Museum ofAhigon-American History and Culture Day (Sensation 20. 2018)
2. Crop Walk Day (October 0. 2016)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non controversial and ell consent items
vnll be normally voted upon In a single nwtion wood any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you vmultl like to discuss one of the Consent IRirs, please go R the or cmphone and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you vmultl like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cable N Cammissian of 917; Cry Council Proceedings of 9/6, 9/12, Library Andy of Tm4eesaf 7/28
and Council Update#152 of 8/25, Lang Renge Planning Ancestry Cammis9an of 8/1]; Zoning Ancestry
Cammissian of 917; Zoning Good of Atljusbnentof 8/25, Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 8/30
Suggested Disposition: Rai and File
2. No iw of Claims and Suits
Notional Agribusiness Insurance/Mary AlNeusfor vehicle tlempge, Ciera Neeely for vehicle damage,
Renard SM1ermen, II for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Rai and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Atherney etivisho Net the follovn of claims had been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lova,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Per National Agribusiness Insurance Cc/Wry Athens
for vehicle damage, Rl chard SM1ermen, II for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Rai and File; Concur
4. Randy Peck Receives Labor Relations Award of Excellence
City Manager transmitting information about Personnel Manager Randy Peck receiving the Labor
Relations Award of Excellence from the Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations Association (laPELRA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Jule Transit FTA Ridership Award
City Manager transmitting information about Jule Transit Manager Candace Eudaley accepting the
Ridership Award of Excellence from the Federal Transit Administration at the Transit Midwest Conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Replacement Agency for Project Concern
City Manager recommending approval to replace Project Concern with East Central Development
Corporation, a non-profit division of East Central Intergovernmental Association, as the sponsor agency to
manage the Shelter Care Plus Program under the Continuum of Care Grant.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to Eyeecute a contract for the Continuum of Care Special Needs
Assistance Grant for Supportive Services designating East Central Development Corporation as sponsor
agency
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Washington Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval for the commitment of local matching funds for a grant application
being submitted by the City of Dubuque Housing Trust Fund Committee to the Iowa Finance Authority
State Housing Trust Fund for continued support of homeownership in the Washington Neighborhood.
RESOLUTION Approving commitment of matching funds for an application to the Iowa Finance Authority
(IFA) for State Housing Trust Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. US EPA Consent Decree September 30 Semiannual Report
City Manager recommending authorization for the City Manager to certify the September 30, 2016
Consent Decree Semi Annual Report for submittal to the US Department of Justice, US EPA and the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Friends of St. Mary's d/b/a Steeple Square - Third Amendment to Development
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Friends of St. Mary's d/b/a Steeple Square for the property located at 1501
Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Friends of St. Mary's d/b/a Steeple Square
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant Program
City Manager recommending approval to utilize the Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant Program
in order to employ a Loras College student as a temporary intern in the Circles Program-Housing and
Community Development Department the fall semester beginning September 12, 2016 until December 23,
2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Request for Proposals - Fire Stations Rooftop Solar
City Manager recommending approval to issue a Request for Proposals for the design and potential
installation of solar photovoltaic systems on the City's six fire station rooftops, and approval for the City
Manager to execute a contract with a recommended firm should solar construction during Fiscal Year
2017 be recommended, based on the requirement that there be no upfront capital investments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Northfork Trails Subdivision -Acceptance of Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements on Keymont Court that the
developer, 4-ALL LLC, has recently completed in North Fork Trails No. 5, Lots 1 through 10.
RESOLUTION Accepting public improvements in North Fork Trails No. 5- Lots 1 through 10
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Green Industrial Supply, Inc. - IEDA Contract Second Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing a second amendment to a contract with
the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance benefits on
behalf of Green Industrial Supply, Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving a Second Amendment to the Economic Development Financial Assistance
Contract by and among Green Industrial Supply, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of
Economic Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Delinquent Weed, Junk, and Garbage Collection Accounts (Health Services)
City Manager recommending the levy of special assessments for the Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement
Programs which is being levied against 16 separate parcels of property inspected from October 5, 2015 to
June 21, 2016.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2016 and directing the City Clerk to certify the
Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. City Street Financing Report for Fiscal Year 2016
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2016 City Street Financing
Report.
RESOLUTION Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2016 City Street Financing Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Visiting Nurses Association Home Advocate Contract Extension
City Manager recommending approval to extend the Visiting Nurse Association agreement through
January 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) Renewal Rates
City Manager recommending approval of Alternative Services Concepts' (ASC) renewal rates for worker's
compensation claims administration effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Dubuque Main Street Program Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution and Program Agreement between Dubuque Main
Street, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
RESOLUTION of Support and Financial Commitment for the Main Street Program in Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. City of Asbury Request to Use Tax Increment Financing for Hawkeye Care Facility
City Manager recommending approval of the Joint Agreement with the City of Asbury allowing the City of
Asbury to utilize tax increment financing for the relocation of the Hawkeye Care Facility to Asbury from
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Joint Agreement with the City of Asbury for the relocation of Hawkeye Care
Facility from the City of Dubuque to the City of Asbury, for the purpose of undertaking an urban renewal
project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Changed
21. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2016 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Projects Two and Three.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Aldi, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol
compliance violation for Aldi, Inc., #30, 2160 Holliday Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Business License Refund
Request by GPM Midwest, LLC for a refund of the liquor license BC0030362 for Fas Mart#5159 located
at 2175 Central Avenue, due to a license upgrade.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications 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
RESOLUTION 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)
Changed
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Opening Doors - Partial Releases of Mortgages
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing be set for October 3,
2016, on the partial release of three mortgages granted by Opening Doors to the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in real estate by Partial Release of certain
mortgages granted by Opening Doors to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 10/3/16
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commissions Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2017 (Expired term of Clements)
Applicant:
Ronald Collins, 243 Cardiff St.
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 Regional Airport Parking Lot Repair Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Dubuque Regional Airport Parking Lot Repair
Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Dubuque Regional Airport Parking Lot Repair Project 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. NW Arterial and Chavenelle Road Left Turn Lane Improvement Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Northwest Arterial/Chavenelle Road
Intersection Left Turn Lane Improvements Project and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Northwest Arterial/ Chavenelle Intersection Left Turn Lane Improvaments Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 16 Downtown Design /Architectural Guidelines
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by the City of
Dubuque to amend the Unified Devalopment Code to replace, in various sections, references to
Downtown Design Guidelines with Architectural Guidelines in sections 16-10 and 16-3 and the
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and Procedures, Section 16-
10-10 Standards for Review by References Architectural Guidelines.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 13, Site Design Standards, Section 16-13-2 Applicability to Reference
Architectural Guidelines.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Titles 15 & 16 Meeting Requirement for Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission, Zoning Advisory Commission, and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by the City of
Dubuque to change the meeting requirement for the Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Zoning Advisory Commission and the
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning,
Chapter 2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Section 15-2-10 Meetings by Changing
the Meeting Requirement
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 8 Zoning Board of Adjustment Applications and Procedures, Section 16-8-1
Zoning Board of Adjustment by Changing the Meeting Requirement
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 9 Zoning Advisory Commission Applications and Procedures, Section 16-9-1
Zoning Advisory Commission by Changing the Meeting Requirement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Fiscal Year 2017 First Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the first Fiscal Year
2017 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2017 budget for City Council actions
since the beginning of the fiscal year.
RESOLUTION Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Lease of Property to Interstate Power and Light Company for Construction of Solar Added
Array Late
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a lease with Interstate
Power and Light Company for approbmately 21.14 acres of property recently acquired by the
City of Dubuque near the Dubuque Industrial Center West north of Humke Road and west of
Seippel Road for construction of a solar array and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property located in the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
lease between the City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light Company
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. Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Heritage Trail Head
Parking Lot Project to the low bidder Temperly Construction.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Timber Ridge Estates Preliminary Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge
Estates subject to waiving the street width.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal Ordinance
City Manager recommending Council approval of an ordinance amending the tax increment
ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District that allow tax
increment financing to be used in the new Subareas H, I and J of the District.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 55-15, Previously Amended, Providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Amended And
Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area of the
City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa,
City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing
Districts, be paid to a special fund for Payment of Principal And Interest on Loans, Monies
Advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in
connection with the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Property Acquisition - 6450 Pennsylvania Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of 6450 Pennsylvania Avenue from
Douglas M. and Dianne M. Fritsch and further recommends authorization of the acceptance of
the Warranty Deed and any other related steps necessary to carry out the terms of the Offer.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Douglas M. and Dianne M.
Fritsch in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Fair Housing Testing Requests for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of the Fair Housing Center of Nebraska
and Iowa to provide both the originally proposed testing as well as the testing based on
disability, and allow the City Attorney's Office to negotiate the contact subject to City Manager
approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Request for Work Session - Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Walking Tour
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for a walking tour of
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for Monday, October 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition —Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT