11 21 16 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November,
21, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
P sent: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, , Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
i City Manager Vailligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent:
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. Small Business Saturday (November 26, 2016) was accepted by
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 11/3, 11/7, 11/14; Cable TV Commission of 11/2; Library
Board of Trustees of 8/25, 9/12; Transit Advisory Board of 10/6; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 11/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/27; Proof of publication for City
Council Proceedings of 10/27, 11/3; Proof of publication for Notice of Delinquent Water,
Sewer, Refuse & Stormwater Collection Accounts of 10/28
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jarrod Wernimont for property damage; City of Dubuque vs. Dull Mullen / Abigail Land
Holdings 10 LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: Jarrod
Wernimont for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award
Communication from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and
Canada presenting the City of Dubuque with the Investment Policy Certificate of
Excellence Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting Quarterly Investment Report for September 30, 2016
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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 389-16 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
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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 390-16 Consenting to Financing Plan for Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Waste Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 391-16 Accepting the Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Services Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 392-16 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 393-16 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)
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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 394-16 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; Appve/1
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 395-16 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 Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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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 396-16Approving 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 retitling of the
Truck Driver position to Utility Worker approved 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 397-16 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Reallocate General Obligation Bond Series 2012H 12/5/16
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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 398-16 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
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commissions Applicant Review.
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Airport Commission
One, 4 -year term through September 14, 2020 (Expired term of Wagner)
Applicants: e oIerne 'son, 2469 Hacienda Rd.; and Scott Leibfried, 3211
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2. 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)
3. Civic Center Commission
One, 3 -year term through June 29, 2019 (Expired term of Gregory). Applicant:
Nicholas Huff, 3Q75 Olde Country„Ct. b04
4. Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3 -year term through July 1, 2019 (Expired term of Belmont). Applicant: Michael
Belmont, 222 Dillion St
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PUBLIC HEARINGS �i;'3
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 58-16 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
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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 399-16 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
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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.
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RESOLUTION 400-16 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)
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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 401-16 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area Amendment v
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 402-16 Approving the Amended Urban Renewal Plan for the North
Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 403-16 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area
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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 recommendatigns for
single -use plastic checkout bags.
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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.
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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 404-16 Approving the Final Plat of Timber Ridge Estates in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 405-16 Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #2 in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment —erdinttnee
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 59-16 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
Pian for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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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.
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 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
oy D. Buol, Mayor