Minutes_City Council Proceedings 8 19 19 Copyrighted
September 3, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/19, 8/26;
Historic Preservation Fair Committee of 8/15; Civil Service
Commission of 8/20; Housing Trust Fund Committee of
6/26; Library Board of Trustees Council Update#185 of
8/22; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of
8/5; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 7/31.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 8/12/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/13/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/14/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/19/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/26/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 8/20/19 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Fair Committee Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 8/15/19
Housing Trust Fund Committee Minutes of 6/26/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#185 of Supporting Documentation
8/22/19
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 8/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication - List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues ME 7/31/19
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 19, 2019 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Members Rios and Shaw
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1 . D.A.R.E 2019 Outstanding Instructor Award: Police Chief Mark Dalsing presented
the D.A.R.E 2019 Outstanding Instructor Award to School Resource Officer Rick Fullmer.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 5-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 8/5; Building Code
Board of 7/16; Community Development Advisory Commission of 7/17; Historic
Preservation Fair Committee of 7/18; Human Rights Commission of 7/8; Investment
Oversight Advisory Commission of 7/24; Library Board of Trustees of 6/27; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 8/1 ; Zoning Advisory Commission of 8/7; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of 7/25. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Susan Beckman for property damage, Mike and Jeanne
Duggan for property damage, Brian Feldman for property damage, Bill and Kathy Miller
for property damage; Tiffany Anderson vs. City of Dubuque et al. 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 lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Susan Beckman for property damage, Mike and Jeanne Duggan for
property damage, Brian Feldman for property damage, Bill and Kathy Miller for property
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
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4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 284-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make
certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with
City procedures was adopted.
5. RAGBRAI 2020 Letter of Support: Correspondence from Mayor Roy D. Buol
supporting Dubuque's application to host RAGBRAI 2020. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
6. Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors and Executive Committee:
Correspondence from the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation informing the City
Manager that he has been elected to the GDDC Development Board of Directors and
Executive Committee. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. AmeriCorps Partner in Learning Grant Agreement 2019-2020: City Manager
recommended approval of an agreement for AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant
Continuation for Program Year 2019-2020. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
8. AmeriCorps Healthy Futures Grant Agreement Approval 2019-2020: City Manager
recommended approval of an agreement for AmeriCorps Partners in Learning: Healthy
Futures for Program Year 2019-2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
9. lowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Improvement Program for
STREETS Equipment Grant Application: City Manager recommended authorization for
the City of Dubuque to submit an application in partnership with Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study for an lowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety
Improvement Program to assist with funding Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and
Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) improvements. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 285-19 Approving the lowa Department of
Transportation Agreement for Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding for Phase I
of Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) Project
was adopted.
10. Addendum to the Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and RxBenefits, Inc.: City Manager recommended approval of an addendum to the
Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and RxBenefits, Inc.
that establishes the prescription drug plan rebates and discounts effective January 1 ,
2019. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
11 . Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234: City Manager recommended
approval of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International
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Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234, effective October 1 , 2019 through September
30, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Restrictive Covenant for 445 Loras Boulevard: City Manager recommended
approval of a resolution attaching a 21-year, single-family-occupancy, restrictive
covenant to 445 Loras Boulevard. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 286-19 Attaching Single-Family Occupancy Restrictive Covenant to
445 Loras Boulevard, Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
13. Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project - Rejection of Bids: City Manager
recommended rejection of the bids received for the Chaplain Schmitt Veterans Memorial
Project due to all three bids being substantially overthe estimated construction cost. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 287-19 Rejecting
competitive bid proposals received for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project
was adopted.
14. Acceptance of 2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project One as completed by Drew Cook& Sons Excavating Co. Inc. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 288-19 Accepting the
2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project one and authorizing the final payment to the
contractor was adopted.
15. Acceptance of 2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project Two, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 289-19 Accepting the 2019
Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two and authorizing the final payment to the
contractor was adopted.
16. Acceptance of 2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project Three, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 290-19 Accepting the 2019
Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three and authorizing the final payment to the
contractor was adopted.
17. 2019 Voluntary Sidewalk Repairs Assessments Needham Place (5�h to 7�h Streets):
City Manager recommended approval of a resolution to establish the Final Assessment
Schedule for the 2019 Voluntary Sidewalk Repairs Assessments for Needham Place, 5�n
Street to 7�h Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 291-19 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for Voluntary Assessment Project
on Needham Place Sidewalks - 5�h Street to 7�h Street was adopted.
18. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Cedar Ridge Farm Place No.
16: City Manager recommended acceptance of the public improvements, including
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sanitary sewer and appurtenances, that the developer, Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm
Limited Partnership, has recently completed across Part of Lot 1 in Cedar Ridge Farm
Place No. 16. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
292-19 Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements Across Part of Lot 1 of Cedar
Ridge Farm Place No. 16 in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
19. Acceptance of Storm Water Detention Facility Improvements in Pebble Cove
Subdivision: City Manager recommended acceptance of the public storm water detention
facility improvements that the developer, Kivlahan Farms L.C., has recently completed in
Pebble Cove Subdivision Phase 1 . Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 293-19 Accepting Public Storm Water Detention Facility
Improvements in Pebble Cove Subdivision (Phase 1), in the City of Dubuque, lowa was
adopted.
20. Acceptance of the Dubuque Skate Park Project: City Manager recommended
acceptance of the Dubuque Skate Park Project, as completed by Drew Cook and Sons
Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
294-19 Accepting the Dubuque Skate Park Project and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
21 . Acceptance East Blum Deconstruction Project: City Manager recommended
acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Building Deconstruction Project at
the East Blum Site as completed by S&S Builders. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 295-19 Accepting the East Blum Site Building
Deconstruction Project was adopted.
22. Acceptance of the Orchard Drive Water Main Extension Project: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the Orchard Drive Water Main
Extension Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 296-19 Accepting the
Orchard Drive Water Main Extension Project and authorizing the final payment to the
contractor was adopted.
23. Recording the Award for the Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator Project: City
Manager recommended that the award for the Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator
Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc., be officially recorded in the minutes
of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter
of Record.
24. Recording the Award for the Hillcrest Road / Rosemont Street Storm Sewer
Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommended that the award for the Hillcrest Road
/ Rosemont Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project to Temperly Excavating, Inc., be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
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25. Signed Contracts: Blackstone Environmental (2) for environmental support
services and Chromium VI Data Review at the Water Treatment Plant; Dubuque County
Lease Agreement for Federal Building space; Eastern lowa Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for
resurfacing/restriping 6 surtace lots; Kone Elevator Maintenance Renewal Agreement;
563Design Amendment No. 3 for Multicultural Family Center; IIW Professional Services
Inspection Contract for Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project; James Orr Coating
Inspection, LLC for Roosevelt St. Water Tower Technical Coating Inspection Services;
Racom 800Mhz Radio Agreement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
26. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommended approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 297-19 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; and Resolution No. 298-19 Approving
applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
1 . Vacate Public Utility Easements for Padre Pio Health Care Center, Inc. (Stone Hill):
City Manager recommended that the City Council set a public hearing for September 3,
2019 on the disposal of the City's interest in a Public Utility Easement of Stone Hill
Community Subdivision. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No 299-91 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a
Public Utility Easement over and across Lot 1 -1-3 of Stone Hill Community Subdivision
#1 , in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Fire Station No. 6 Improvements: City Manager recommended initiation of the public
bidding procedure for Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for September 3, 2019. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 300-19 Preliminary approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment No. 1 : City Manager recommended that the
first Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for September 3, 2019.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 301-19 Setting
the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for
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the City of Dubuque was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following board/commission.
1 . Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1 , 2022
(Vacant term of Lohrmann) Applicants: Candace Eudaley-Loebach, 1715 Glen Oak St.;
Trevor Fannon, 476 Central Ave. Ms. Eudaley-Loebach spoke in favor of her
appointment.
2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Expiring term of
Borovic) Applicant: David Wall, 1710 YZ White St. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Wall to
the 3-year term through August 17, 2022. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: One, 3-Yearterm through August 17, 2022
(Expiring term of Walsh). Applicant: Dorothy Schwendinger, 3390 Windsor Ave. Motion
by Jones to appoint Mr. Schwendinger to the 3-year term through August 17, 2022.
Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Institutional District (ID) Amendment - 3475 & 3485 Windsor Ave, and 1001 Assisi
Drive (Stonehill/Assisi Village): Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of a request from Benjamin Beard to rezone property at 3475, 3485 Windsor
Avenue, and 1001 Assisi Drive to unify the current ID Institutional, Planned Unit
Development and R-1 Single-Family Zoning Districts of the Padre Pio Health Center and
Assisi Village into a single, Planned Unit Development with a Planned Residential
designation, and to allow an addition to be built on the south side of the Assisi Village
building; and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Restated motion
by Larson to receive and file the documents and pass the first reading of a proposed
ordinance amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, Rescinding Ordinances 66-95, 25-97, 45-11 and 36-16 Approving an
Amended Conceptual Development Plan forthe Padre Pio Health Care Center and Assisi
Village, Rezone the Existing Institutional District to Planned Unit Development, and
Rezone Property Along Sheridan Road from R-1 to Planned Unit Development.
Seconded by Del Toro. City Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provide a staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Vacating a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Utilities over
property on Marquette Place: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve
vacating a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Utilities over Lot 1 of
Hefel Place owned by Christopher M. Hefel, as part ofthe Marquette Place Street Sanitary
Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project and the City Manager recommending
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approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
302-19 Disposing of property by vacating City interest in an easement for water main and
sanitary sewer utilities over and across Lot 1 of Hefel Place, in the City of Dubuque, lowa
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation Project: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation Project, and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 303-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation
Project Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Awarding Contract for the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project —
(Phase 1) Turt Conversion & Soil Quality Restoration: City Manager recommended award
of the contract for the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project - Phase 1 Turf
Conversion & Soil Quality Restoration to the sole bidder, Applied Ecological Services.
Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 304-19
Awarding the public improvement contract for the Eagle Point Park Environmental
Restoration Project (Phase 1) Turt Conversion and Soil Quality Restoration (SQR).
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Crown Holdings, Inc. Contract with lowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA):
City Manager recommended approval of a contract among Crown Holdings, Inc. and
Subsidiaries and Crown Cork & Seals USA, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the lowa
Economic Development Authority. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 305-19 Authorizing the execution of a contract for State Business
Financial Assistance by and among Crown Holdings, Inc., and Subsidiaries and Crown
Cork& Seals USA, Inc., the City of Dubuque, lowa, and the lowa Economic Development
Authority. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Cellular Telephone L.P. (US Cellular) Proposed Master Lease Agreement and
Supplement: City Manager recommended approval of a Master Lease Agreement and
Supplement for US Cellular to deploy "small cell" infrastructure in Dubuque in the future.
Motion by Jones to receive, file, and approved the documents. Seconded by Resnick.
Responding to questions from the City Council David Lyons, Sustainable Innovations
Consultant for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, stated that using a lease
supplement expedites installations in comparison to renegotiating a new lease for each
instance and that the City retains rights over its poles in terms of cameras and power, etc.
Mr. Lyons added that the City Council will have total review if there is future movement to
5G and will have authority over public notifications. He also noted that the FCC has new
studies regarding the safety of 5G, but that the issue remains unresolved. Motion carried
5-0.
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4. Hillcrest Road - Rosemont Street Detention Basin Easement Agreement with Plastic
Center, Inc.: City Manager recommended approval of an Easement Agreement to acquire
an easement from Plastic Center, Inc. for the Hillcrest-Rosemont Detention Basin Project
and acceptance of a Grant of Easement from Plastic Center, Inc. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 306-19 Approving an Easement
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Plastic Center, Inc., and accepting
the Grant of Easement from Plastic Center, Inc. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 5-
0.
5. East-West Corridor Moratorium Extension: City Manager recommended approval of
a three-year extension to the moratorium for construction, rezoning, subdivision review,
and site plan approval in the East-West Corridor Study Area. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and pass the first reading of a proposed ordinance Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 2 Building
Construction, Demolition and Moving, Section 14-2-4 Moratorium for Construction or
Other Work on Certain Streets, Areas, or Facilities by Extending the Moratorium.
Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 5-0
6. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Residential Parking Permit Program
Limitations: City Manager recommended an amendment to existing City Ordinance 9-14-
321 .722 (B): Residential Parking Permit Program Established - Parking Study to include
amendments to the timeline for completing a parking study in the petitioned area,
maximum number of site visits, and setting minimum conditions for City Council approval
for creation of a residential parking permit district. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and pass the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7
Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321-722 Residential Parking Permit
Program Established. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City
Council, City Engineering Gus Psihoyos stated that the City has tried to perfect the
program over the years and has not modeled it after any city. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Adoption of the 2017 National Electric
Code: City Manager recommended approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes,
Article D Electric Code. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and pass the
first reading of a proposed ordinance amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code,
Sections 14-1 D-1 National Electrical Code Adopted and 14-1 D-2 National Electrical Code
Amendments. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Adoption of the 2018 International I-
Codes: City Manager recommended adoption of amendments to the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes that
update the current City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances from the 2015 editions to the
2018 editions. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and pass the first
reading of a proposed ordinances: amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
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14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and
Regulations, Sections 14-1A-1 International Building Code Adopted And 14-1A-2
International Building Code Amendments; Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article B
Residential Code, Sections 14-1 B-1 International Residential Code Adopted and 14-1 B-
2 International Residential Code Amendments; amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article F
Mechanical Code, Sections 14-1 F-1 International Mechanical Code Adopted and Section
14-1 F-2 International Mechanical Code Amendments; Amending City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article G
Fuel Gas Code, Sections 14-1 G-1 Fuel Gas Code Adopted and 14-1 G-2 Fuel Gas Code
Amendments; Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article H Plumbing Code, Sections 14-1 H-1
International Plumbing Code Adopted and 14-1 H-2 International Plumbing Code
Amendments; Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Sections
14-1 J-1 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted and 14-1 J-2 International
Property Maintenance Code Amendments; Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes; Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building
Codes, Article E Fire Code and Regulations, Section 14-1 E-1 International Fire Code
Adopted and 14-1 E-2 International Fire Code Amendments. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 5-0.
9. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update: City Manager transmitting the final report from
the University of Northern lowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education, which
conducted an update to the Dubuque's community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion
carried 5-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Reading from a prepared statement, Council Member Kate Larson announced her
resignation from the Third Ward Council seat as of December 31 , 2019 adding that it has
been a pleasure and honor serving the citizens of the Third Ward.
CLOSED SESSION
Professional Evaluation(s) — Chapter 21 .5(1)(i) Code of lowa
Motion by Larson to convene in closed session at 6:42 p.m. to discuss professional
evaluations pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(i) of the Code of lowa. Seconded by Del Toro.
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on
the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna Brumwell.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 732 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
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There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 733 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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