Minutes_City Council Proceedings 12 5 16 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 5, 2016
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Rios; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
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
AMENDMENT TO AGENDA
Upon receipt of correspondence and a request from staff, Council Member Connors
motioned to remove Public Hearing #1 South Pointe Urban Renewal Area (Plan) and
Action Item #5 South Pointe Urban Renewal Area (Ordinance) from the agenda.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 11/21 , 11/28; Human
Rights Commission of 10/10; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #155 of 11/17;
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 11/16; Transit Advisory Board of 10/6;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/7, 11/14; Proof of Publication of
List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 10/31 . Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Michael Jelinske for vehicle damage; Allison Schmitt for
vehicle damage; and Suzan Taliaferro for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and referred to the 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: Susan Taliaferro for vehicle damage.
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4. Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award: Correspondence from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
presenting the City with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year
2015-2016 and recognizing Budget Director Jennifer Larson and Senior Budget Analyst
Alexis Steger. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 406-16 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) was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
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.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 407-16 Approving an Amendment to the Economic Development Financial
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Assistant Contract by and among Design Mill, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Department of Economic Development was adopted.
12. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Member Appointment: City
Manager recommending approval to appoint Water and Resource Recovery Center Lab
Technician II Brian Noonan as the City staff representative on the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority's Board of Directors. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 408-16 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 was adopted.
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 Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 409-16 Accepting the Timber-Hyrst Estates #4 North and South Line
Creek Crossings Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 410-16 Adopting Supplement
No. 23 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
17. Citizen Petition - Housing Choice Voucher Program: John Herrig submitting a
citizen petition opposing a Housing Choice Voucher ordinance. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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19. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 411-16 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 was adopted.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Review of Applications: Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding
their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
1 . 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. Mr. Drahozal
and Mr. Reber spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided a brief
biographies.
2. Human Rights Commission: Two, 3-year terms through June 29, 2020 (Expired term
of Jackson and Schiesl). Applicants: Miquel Jackson, 2130 Woodland Dr.; and Jay
Schiesl, 195 W. 17th St.
3. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: One, 1-year term through December 31 , 2017
(Expiring term of Chavenelle). Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
Appointments were made the following Board/Commissions
4. 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. Upon roll call vote, (Sue Clemenson = 5 / Scott Leibfried = 1-Lynch),
Ms. Clemenson was appointed to a 4-year term through September 14, 2020.
5. Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board: One, 3-year term through August 1 ,
2017 (Vacant term of Anglese — Commercial Contractor Representative); and one, 3-year
term through August 1 , 2018 (Vacant term of Cruise — ADA Representative). Applicants:
Thomas Swift, 1875 Admiral St.; and Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd. Motion by
Jones to appoint Mr. Swift to the contractor term and Ms. Wilberding to the ADA
representative term. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Civic Center Commission: One, 3-year term through June 29, 2019 (Vacant term of
Gregory). Applicant: Nicholas Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct. Motion by Connors to appoint
Mr. Huff to a 3-year term through June 29, 2019. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-
0.
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7. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2019 (Expired term
of Belmont). Applicant: Michael Belmont, 222 Dillion St. Motion by Resnick to appoint Mr.
Belmont to a 3-year term through July 1 , 2019. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area: This item was removed from the
agenda.
2. Reallocation of Bond Proceeds — General Obligation Bond 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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 412-16 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, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from the
City Council, City Manager Van Milligen explained that reallocating funds to the Jule
project would reduce borrowing obligations as preferred by the City Council and that the
Multicultural Family Center project would be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. Motion
carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Steve Drahozal, 683 W. 11th St., expressed his opinion about current code
requirements that he believes allows housing providers to discriminate against renting to
persons who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program and further requested
that the City Council add a source of income definition to the current discrimination
ordinance.
Matt Zanger, 261 Southgate Dr., expressed his opinion about what he believes is
discrimination taking place when landlords dismiss people who participate in the Housing
Choice Voucher program stating the reasons why he thinks landlords do/don't participate
in federal programs. Mr. Zanger urged the City Council to pass the source of income ban.
Carolyn Sherf, 1723 Lawndale; and Michaela Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct.; on behalf of
Representative Charles Isenhart addressed the City Council about the need for the Food
Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant / Double Up Food Bucks Program (Action Item #1)
and how the pilot program worked through the Dubuque Farmer's Market. Ms. Sherf and
Ms. Freiburger ask that the City Council support the local match of funds requested.
Antonin [Erba], 672Y2 Central Ave., expressed his belief that LGBT rights could be
threatened if religious freedom laws are enacted at the federal level as a result of the
recent presidential election and requested the City Council consider an ordinance
banning gay conversion therapy.
Jerry Maro, 10366 Timothy St., and President of the Dubuque Landlord's Association,
expressed his opinion that the number of landlords participating in the Housing Choice
Voucher program may be skewed and appear lower when expressed as a percentage
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rather than in the actual number of units available. Mr. Maro also stated that the
Association is working on providing those numbers to the City Council and believes
agreement can be achieved without enacting an ordinance.
Kate Larson, 2523 Trout Terrace, expressed her belief that affordable, quality housing
units are difficult to find in Dubuque. Ms. Larson provided a few examples of wording used
on social media to describe housing units that she believes doesn't look good to the poor
and disenfranchised who may not be as organized as opponents to the source of income
issue.
ACTION ITEMS
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. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and submit a letter of support forthe requested
dollar match. Seconded by Jones. Carolyn Sherf and Michaela Freiburger responded to
questions from the City Council clarifying the matter of matching funds. City Manager Van
Milligen responded that the City's match will possibly come from the Fiscal Year 2018
general fund as an improvement package under Health Services or Sustainable
Dubuque. Motion carried 6-0.
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. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 413-16 Awarding public improvement
contract for the Jule Operations and Training Center Project. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 6-0.
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.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
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. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions from the City Council, Arts Coordinator
Debra Alleyne explained how sculpting materials will be brought to the site. Motion carried
6-0.
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance Amendment: This item was
removed from the agenda.
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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. Restated motion by Connors to set
the work session for Monday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 6-0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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