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December 5, 2016
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REGULAR SESSION
8:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 roc on wb out any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent IRirs, please W R the or crod one and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you would like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for persuade
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 11121, 11128, Human fYgMsCom asson of 10110, Library Board of Trustees
Council uptlard #155 of 11117; Sister City Fele[ianships Ampoy Commission of 11116, Tragnetleisay
Board of 10/6, Proof of Publiceean for City Council Proceedings of 110, 11114, Proof of Publiceean of
List of Claims and Summery of Revenues for Manto Ending 1081
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. No ice of Claims and Suits
Michael Jelinske for vehicle damage, Allison Schmiltfor vehicle damage, Suzan Telieferro for word
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney effusion Net the follow of claims how been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lova,
the agent for the lova Communities Assurance Per Susan Taliaferro for vehicle damage,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
A Govemmenl Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Correspondence from the Government Finance Offi crop Assaaieean (GFOA) presenting the Cry who the
Oisenguishetl Budget Pre renfaeon Award for Forel Year 20162016 and recognizing Budget Director
Jennifer reosan and Senior Butlgeteenelyst Alms Steger_
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Dubuque Dream Center Letters of Support
City Manager recommending approval of letters of support for the Dubuque Dream Center's application for
a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Heritage Trail Letter of Support
City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Support to the Dubuque County Conservation Board
in support of the Board's Federal Recreation Trail Grant for replacement of three deteriorating bridges on
the Heritage Trail.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Dubuque Marshall Islands Health Project Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit a grant application through the State Transit Assistance
program to provide transportation for Marshallese to medical care through the Dubuque Marshall Islands
Health Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Jule Operations and Training Center - DMATS STP Funding Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a grant application to the DMATS STP Funding program to
provide final funding for the Jule Operations and Training Center to be located at 925 Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a grant application with Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study for Surface Transportation Program Funding for the City of Dubuque (Bus Storage and
Maintenance Facility)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Assistance to Firefighter Grant
City Manager recommending approval to submit an application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
program to purchase replacement firefighting gloves and protective hoods, and to fund the purchase of a
testing device to insure proper fit testing of respiratory masks.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Employer Mandate Reporting Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Cottingham& Butler Insurance Services to
prepare and file the required Internal Revenue Service forms 1094-C and 1095-C on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Design Mill - IEDA Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing an amendment to a contract with the
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance benefits on
behalf of Design Mill, Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving an Amendment to the Economic Development Financial Assistant Contract by
and among Design Mill, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of Economic Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Member Appointment
City Manager recommending approval to appoint Water and Resource Recovery Center Lab Technician I I
Brian Noonan as the City staff representative on the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority's
Board of Directors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Delinquent Garbage, Junk and Weed Removal Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending the levy of special assessments for the Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement
Programs being levied against 27 separate parcels of property inspected from June 22, 2016 to November
18, 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)
14. Timber-Hyrst Estates #4 North and South Line Creek Crossing Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Timber-Hyrst Estates#4
Sanitary Sewer North and South Line Creek Crossings Project, as completed by Gansen E)r-avating, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Timber-Hyrst Estates#4 North and South Line Creek Crossings Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 23
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 23 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 23 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. USDA- Rural Utilities Service
Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service informing the City of
public scoping meetings on December 6 &7, 2016 to solicit comments for the proposed Cardinal-Hickory
Creek 345-kV electric transmission line connecting Dane County, Wisconsin, and Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Citizen Petition - Housing Choice Voucher Program
John Herrig submitting a citizen petition opposing a Housing Choice Voucher ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Signed Contracts
Dubuque Cellular Telephone, L.P. First Amendment to Water Tank& Ground Space Lease; Strand
Associates Engineering Technical Services Contract Task Order No. 16-02 for Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project Mississippi River Trail and Basin Overlook/22nd St. Parking Lot.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. 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)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. 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
meeti ng.
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
Two, 4-year terms through July 16, 2020 (Expired terms of Giannakouros and Hoyer)
Applicants:
Steve Drahozal, 683 W. 11th St.
Neal Patten, 768 Nevada St.
Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave.
Human Rights Commission
Two, 3-year terms through June 29, 2020 (Expired term of Jackson and Schiesl)
Applicants:
Miquel Jackson, 2130 Woodland Dr.
Jay Schiesl, 195 W. 17th St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/4 females
Mediacom Foundation
One, 1-year term through December 31, 2017 (Expiring term of Chavenelle)
Applicant:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
2. Boards and Commissions Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Airport Commission
One, 4-year term through September 14, 2020 (Vacant 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, 2017 (Vacant term of Anglese—Commercial Contractor
Representative)
One, 3-year term through August 1, 2018 (Vacant term of Cruise—ADA Representative)
Applicants:
Thomas Swift, 1875 Admiral St. (Qualifies as Commercial Contractor Rep.) (Additional
Applicant)
Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd. (Qualifies as ADA Rep.)
Civic Center Commission
One, 3-year term through June 29, 2019 (Vacant 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. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Urban Renewal Plan
for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal
Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Reallocation of Bond Proceeds - Series 2012H
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to take additional action and approving the
reallocation of certain 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 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action and approving the reallocation of
certain unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of
Dubuque, lowa
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. Representative Chuck Isenhart - Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant
Correspondence from Representative Chuck Isenhart requesting a letter of support and
matching funds from the City Council related to a grant application submitted by the Iowa
Healthiest State Initiative for a Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant that will support a Double
Up Food Bucks program through the Dubuque Farmer's Market.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Jule Operations and Training Center Project Contract Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Jule Operations and
Training Center Project to the low bidder Tricon General Construction.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the Jule Operations and Training
Center Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Request for Proposals - Consultant Services for Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and
Study
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposals for consultant
services for a Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Art on the River Snow Sculpting Contest
City Manager recommending approval of the extension of the Art on the River Exhibit to include
an annual snow sculpting contest that will coincide with the National Mississippi River Museum's
annual Ice Festival.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance creating the Tax Increment Financing
District for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area, in 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
said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Request for Work Session - Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Report
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly
Work Session for Monday, January 9, 2017, at 6:00 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