11 21 16 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
November 21, 2016
Connors, Rios, Brad, Del Toro, Lynch, Resnick, Jones
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REGULAR SESSION
8:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Small Business Saturday (November 28, 2018)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-mMawnual and ell consent items
vnll be normally wtetl upon In a single nation wb out any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Inns, please go a the or cmphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 1113, 110, 11114, Cable N Com ageon of 1112, Library Board of Trustees
of See, 9/12 Transit Ancestry Board of 1 N5; Zoning Ativisery Commission of 1112, Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 10127; Prod of publiceean for Cry Council Proceedings of 10127, 11/8 Proof of publication
for Notice of Delinquent W mer, Seweq Refuse 8 BmrmveRr Callecon Accounts of 10128
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jerrod W emiimnHar property tlemage, Cry of Dubuque vs Dull Mullen 1 AbineiI Land Half rues 10 LLC
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney pension Net the follow fg claims how been referred to Public Entry Risk Services of lova,
the agent for the lova Communities Assurance Per Jerrod W ernimont for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Concur
A Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award
Communication from the Asocial of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada present ng the
Cy of Dubuque who the InvesNlent Policy CettficaR of Ewellence Awartl.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting Quarterly Investment Report for September 30, 2016
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Iowa Urban Renewal Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2016 Iowa Urban Renewal Report for the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the Fiscal Year 2016 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Fiscal Year 2016 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2016 State of Iowa Annual
Financial Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. City of Dubuque 2017 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager transmitting the City of Dubuque recommended 2017 State Legislative Priorities to be
presented to area legislators at the annual Legislative Dinner on November 29, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Grand River Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Financing Plan
City Manager recommending City Council authorization for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency to borrow money and endorse the financing plan for its Cell#9 Phase III Construction Project.
RESOLUTION Consenting to Financing Plan for Dubuque Metropolitan Area Waste Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. US EPA Consent Decree Certification Remedial Measures
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to certify and submit the City of Dubuque
Certification of Work Completed Through 2016 to the US Department of Justice, US EPA and the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) Renewal Fee Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates received from the City's flexible spending plan
administrator, Total Administrative Services Corporation, effective January 1, 2017, through December 31,
2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Gallagher Benefit Services Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for benefit and consulting and actuarial services effective July 1, 2016
through December 31, 2016, and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. City Hall Electrical Service Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the Dubuque
City Hall Electrical Service Project, as completed by Hawkeye Electrical
RESOLUTION Accepting the Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Services Project and authorizing the payment
to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. 2016 Bridge Repair and Maintenance Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the 2016
Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project, as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2016 Bridge and Maintenance Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Workers Compensation Claims Administrative Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Alternative
Services Concepts for services related to the administration of the City's Worker's Compensation
Program, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Iowa DOT Cooperative Agreement for Improvement to US Highway 20/ Menards
Frontage Road
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Iowa
Department of Transportation Cooperative Preconstruction Funding Agreement for the Southwest Arterial
—Menards Frontage Road and Improvements to U.S. Highway 20.
RESOLUTION Approving the Cooperative Preconstruction Funding Agreement(Agreement No. 2016-16-
207) between the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation for the Southwest Arterial -
Menards Frontage Road and Improvement to US Highway 20
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement for SW Arterial/ US Highway 20 Interchange
Grading Project
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Iowa
Department of Transportation Preconstruction Funding Agreement for the Southwest Arterial— US
Highway 20 Interchange Grading Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Preconstruction Funding Agreement(Agreement No. 2017-4-002) between
the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation for the Southwest Arterial - US Highway 20
Interchange Grading Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Iowa DOT Preconstruction Funding Agreement - Southwest Arterial - West Grading
Project
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Iowa
Department of Transportation Preconstruction Funding Agreement for the Southwest Arterial—West
Grading Project
RESOLUTION Approving the Preconstruction Funding Agreement(Agreement No. 2017-4-001) between
the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation for the Southwest Arterial - West Grading
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Zoning Advisory Commission
Communication from Zoning Advisory Commission requesting City Council approval to appoint
Commissioner Tom Henschel and Commissioner Michael Belmont as representative to the Airport Zoning
90VARPDisposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Bradley
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Brian D. Bradley and Jeffrey
S. Bradley in conjunction with approving the Final Plat for Bradley Acres.
RESOLUTION Approving the Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Brian D.
Bradley and Jeffrey S. Bradley
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Public Works Department - Retitling Three Truck Driver Positions to Utility Worker
City Manager recommending a City Council motion creating three Utility Worker positions and eliminating
three Truck Driver positions associated with the rettling of the Truck Driver position to Utility Worker
approvad July 18, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. 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. Reallocate General Obligation Bond Series 2012H
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 5, 2016, on a proposal to
reallocate not to exceed $820,500 of the unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bond
Series 2012H from the renovation of the second floor of the Multicultural Family Center to fund
the construction of the Jule Operations and Training Center.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposal to reallocate certain unspent proceeds
of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for
publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 12/5/16
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commissions 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
meeti ng.
Airport Commission
One, 4-year term through September 14, 2020 (Expired term of Wagner)
Applicants:
Sue Clemenson, 2469 Hacienda Rd.
Scott Leibfried, 3211 Honeysuckle Ln.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through August 1, 2018 (Vacant term of Cruise—ADA Representative)
Applicant:
Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd. (Qualifies as ADA Representative)
Civic Center Commission
One, 3-year term through June 29, 2019 (Expired term of Gregory)
Applicant:
Nicholas Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2019 (Expired term of Belmont)
Applicant:
Michael Belmont, 222 Dillion St
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
7 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females
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. Freestanding Solar Array Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation to amend the Unified Development Code to establish an
administrative waiver process for free-standing solar arrays.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by Amending 16-3-11 to establish administrative waiver process for
freestanding solar arrays in Residential and Office Districts
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Vacate Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Easement at 3225 and 3275 Pennsylvania
Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the vacate of a storm and sanitary
sewer easement across Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lange Estate (3225& 3275 Pennsylvania Avenue)
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in a Storm and Sanitary Sewer Easement over and
across Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lange Estate (Originally Platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest'/ of the
Southwest'/ of Section 22, T89N, R2E) in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Jule Operations and Training Center Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Jule Operations and Training Center Project and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Jule Operations and Training Center Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve an amendment to the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing approving an Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road
Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing approving the Amended and Restated English
Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Plan and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the English Ridge
Housing Urban Renewal Area
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. Loras College Honors Project - Single-Use Plastic Checkout Bags
Loras College Honors Project Students Morgan Dolan, Abigail Kirchner and Christine McDonald
requesting to address the City Council regarding recommendations for single-use plastic
checkout bags.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission recommending City Council approval to
transition to a nonprofit organization under an agreement with the Dubuque Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
The Commission will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve, Presentation
3. Timber Ridge Estates Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Timber Ridge Estates subject to
allowing 22-foot paving width for Forest Glen Court and Timber Court, and waiving Sections 11-
20 Water Supply, 11-21 Sanitary Sewer, 11-23 Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11-24
Improvement Guarantees.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Timber Ridge Estates in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Sky Blue Estates Final Plat#2
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates#2 as it is in
compliance with the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code, subject to waiving the right-of-
way width for Sky Blue Drive and Zephyr Drive.
RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates#2 in the City of
Dubuque, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment - Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment Financing
District for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District that will authorize the inclusion of
three adjacent areas, the new North End, West Locust Street Corridor and University Avenue
Corridor.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 45-14, Previously Amended, and Ordinance No. 61-08,
providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
Within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District 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 Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Request for Work Session - Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Walking Tour
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule work session walking tours of the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.; and Monday, May
22, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT