10 5 20 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and Regular
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in a special session at 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city’s website at www.cityofdubu-
que.org/media, and streamed live on the City’s Facebook page at www.face-
book.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly Up-
date.
WORK SESSION
COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners provided updates on the internal and community-facing
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose Corri-
gan, Public Health Specialist; Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager; Alexis
Steger, Housing and Community Development Director; Randy Gehl, Public In-
formation Officer and Mark Dalsing, Police Chief
• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations
• United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, President/CEO
• Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:03
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 5, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the city’s website at www.cityofdubu-
que.org/media, and streamed live on the City’s Facebook page at www.face-
book.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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(S)
1. Trick-or-Treat Night & Planning for Halloween: The City Council discussed infor-
mation provided from the Health Services Department, the Dubuque County Public Health
Incident Management Team, and Iowa Department of Public Health and determined that
Trick-or-Treat Night would be a voluntary event utilizing the health guidelines provided for
low-risk activities. Mayor Buol read the proclamation and stated that should residents
want to participate, they could do so on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to
7:00 p.m.
2. Energy Efficiency Day (October 7, 2020) was accepted by Sustainability Coordinator
Gina Bell.
3. Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12, 2020) was accepted by Jody Durnin of the
Meskwaki Tribe and Dubuque for Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee.
4. Brain Health Awareness Month (October 2020) was accepted Clara Kaplan of the
Brain Health Now Committee.
5. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2020) was accepted by the Arts and Cultural
Affairs Coordinator Jenni Peterson Brandt. A brief Colts Youth Band music video was
played to mark the proclamation.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Staff stated that no online public comments
were received related to the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 9/21, 9/28, 9/30; Com-
munity Development Advisory Commission of 9/16; Housing Commission of 7/28; Hous-
ing Trust Fund Advisory Committee of 9/22; Proof of Publication for City Council proceed-
ings of 9/8. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: CenturyLink for property damage, and Stacey Dudgeon
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 As-
surance Pool: CenturyLink for property damage, Stacey Dudgeon for vehicle damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 308-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer
to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accord-
ance with City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 308-20
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / CITY TREASURER TO
MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR
PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at-
tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks
in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as
requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget
appropriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Assignment of Grant Agreement for 2887 Central Avenue : City Manager recom-
mending approval of the Assignment of the Grant Agreement with Jenna Manders for the
property located at 2887 Central Avenue to HG APT, LLC. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 309-20 Consenting to the Assignment of the
Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Jenna Manders from Jenna Manders
to HG APT, LLC was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-20
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE AND JENNA MANDERS FROM JENNA MANDERS TO HG APT,
LLC
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, by Resolution No. 267 -20, dated
September 8, 2020 entered into a Grant Agreement with Jenna Manders (Grant Recipi-
ent); and
Whereas, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, Grant Recipient is required to provide
certain improvements to real estate owned by Jenna Manders, known locally as 2887
Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, in order to facilitate rehabilitation of the Property, the Property will be con-
veyed by Grant Recipient to HG APT, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company; and
Whereas, Grant Recipient desires to assign the Grant Agreement to HG APT, LLC,
pursuant to the Assignment attached hereto in order to facilitate the rehabilitation of the
Property; and
Whereas, the Grant Agreement authorizes the proposed conveyance of the Property
and assignment, subject to City Council consent; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
consent to the conveyance of the Property and the Assignment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque hereby consents to the conveyance of the Property
and the Assignment.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Assignment on
behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved, and adopted the 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Assignment of Grant Agreement for 1575-1577 Washington Street: City Manager
recommending approval of the Assignment of the Grant Agreement with Gabriel Mozena
for the property located at 1575-1577 Washington Street to Real Property Investments,
LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 310-20
Consenting to the Assignment of the Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque a nd
Gabriel Mozena from Gabriel Mozena to Real Property Investments, LLC was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-20
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE AND GABRIEL MOZENA FROM GABRIEL MOZENA TO REAL
PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, by Resolution No. 266 -20, dated
September 8, 2020 entered into a Grant Agreement with Gabriel Mozena (Developer)
and
Whereas, pursuant to the Grant Agreement Developer is required to provide certain
improvements to real estate owned by Gabriel Mozena, known locally as 1575 -1577
Washington Street, Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, in order to facilitate rehabilitation of the Property, the Property will be con-
veyed to Real Property Investments, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company; and
Whereas, Developer desires to assign the Grant Agreement to Real Property Invest-
ments, LLC pursuant to the Assignment attached hereto in order to facilitate the rehabili-
tation of the Property; and
Whereas, in the Grant Agreement the proposed conveyance of the Property and as-
signment is authorized subject to City Council consent; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
consent to the conveyance of the Property and the Assignment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque hereby consents to the conveyance of the Property
and the Assignment.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Assignment on
behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved, and adopted the 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Dubuque County Limited Winter Maintenance Agreement : City Manager recom-
mending approval of the Limited Winter Maintenance Agreement with Dubuque County
to improve winter maintenance service levels on country roads which provide access to
the John Deere Dubuque Plant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
8. 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): City Manager recommending acceptance of
the 2020 Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) award. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed, and approved.
9. Requested Endorsement of Americans for the Arts Federal Policy Proposal: City
Manager recommending City Council endorsement of Americans for the Arts Federal
Policy Proposal per recommendation of the City of Dubuque’s Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. September 30, 2020 US EPA Semi Annual Consent Decree : City Manager trans-
mitting the September 30, 2020 Consent Decree Semi Annual Report as submitted to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
11. Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three Section A and B : City
Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2020 Asphalt
Overlay Access Ramp Project Three Section A & B as completed by S&S Builders . Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 311-20 Accepting the
2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three Section A & B and authorizing the final
payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-20
ACCEPTING THE 2020 ASPHALT OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT THREE
SECTION A & B AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp
Project Three Section A & B, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, S & S
Builders (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and signed a certifi-
cate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommend s that the Project be ac-
cepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $73,548.33; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $69,870.91, leaving a balance of
$3,677.42; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Curb Ramp Program CIP appropriations for the contract amount of $73,548.33 less any
retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code.
Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $3,677.42 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF 2020 ASPHALT
OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT THREE SECTION A& B
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three Section A & B, and
that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improve-
ment Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $80,903.16.
Dated this 29th day of September 2020.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 29th day of September 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. Iowa Street and Locust Street Parking Ramp Deck Emergency Repairs: City Man-
ager recommending approval of emergency repairs to the Iowa and Locust Street Parking
Ramp decks. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
312-20 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Iowa and locust Street Parking Ramps was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 312-20
AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE IOWA AND LOCUST STREET
PARKING RAMPS
Whereas, portions of the Iowa Street and Locust Street Parking Ramp decks are hav-
ing areas of concrete come loose and fall due to the age of the ramp; and
Whereas, Iowa Code § 384.103 provides that when emergency repair of a public im-
provement is necessary and the delay of advertising and a public letting might cause
serious loss or injury to the city, the governing body sha ll, by resolution, make a finding
of the necessity to institute emergency proceedings and shall procure a certificate from a
competent registered professional engineer or architect, not in the regular employ of the
city, certifying that emergency repairs are necessary, and that in that event the governing
body may contract for emergency repairs without holding a public hearing and advertising
for bids; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the conditions in certain areas of the ramp decks
are a potential public hazard and constitute an emergency and that an emergency repair
of the parking ramps is necessary and the delay of advertising and a public letting might
cause serious loss or injury to the City; and
Whereas, the City has procured a certificate from a competent professional engineer
registered in the State of Iowa, not in the regular employ of the City, attached hereto,
certifying that emergency repairs to the parking ramps are necessary.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council finds that it is necessary to institute emergency proceed-
ings to repair the Iowa and Locust Street Parking Ramp decks.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with instituting such
emergency repairs as provided by law.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
13. Signed Contract(s): 2020-2022 Snow removal and ice control contracts to Skyline
Construction, Tri-state Paving Services, and Dan Arensdorf Construction, Inc. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed.
14. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liq-
uor, beer, and wine license applications as submitted. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 313-20 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 Li-
censes and Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 313-20
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 LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and
filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
Renewals
Fat Tuesday's 1121 University Ave. Class C Liquor
Denny's Lux Club 3050 Asbury Rd. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Eagle Country Market 1800 Elm St. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
Hy-Vee #1 Clubroom 3500 Dodge St. Special Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Chipotle Mexican Grill 3450 Dodge St. Suite
101
Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Grand River Center 500 Bell St. Class C Liquor (Catering) (Out-
door) (Sunday)
The Copper Kettle Inc. 2987 Jackson St. Class C Liquor, Class B Wine (Ca-
tering) (Living Qtr.) (Sunday)
Wal-Mart Supercenter
#2004
4200 Dodge St. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish the notice as prescribed
by law. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity: City Manager
recommending approval of a resolution that authorizes and directs the City Manager to
prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Down-
town Urban Renewal District and sets a public hearing on the proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for November 2, 2020. Upon motion, the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 314-20 Authorizing and directing the City Manager
to prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District and setting the date for a public hearing and Consultation on the
Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said District was adopted.
Setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on N ovember 2, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-20
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE GREATER DOWNTOWN UR-
BAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RE-
NEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District (the “District”) in order to provide redevelopment opportunities which will further
the purposes and objectives of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, City staff has recommended that the Amended and Restated Urban Re-
newal Plan be further amended and restated and that the District be expanded to add an
adjacent area which meets the definition of an economic development area in Iowa Code
Chapter 403, and that the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan be
updated to include such area and to update urban renewal project descriptions and make
any other necessary revisions; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before urban renewal authority may
be exercised, the City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the area
in question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so designating
such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the resi-
dents of the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The area referred to herein as the Stafford Street Subarea, as generally
described in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” to this Resolution and to be included in the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtow n Urban Renewal
District, is an economic development area as defined by Iowa Code Chapter 403 and is
appropriate for an urban renewal project.
Section 2. The development of the above-described Subarea is necessary and appro-
priate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance
with sound planning and local community objectives.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Dis trict to ac-
complish the foregoing purposes and objectives, to include in such Amended and Re-
stated Urban Renewal Plan any appropriate project activities and details, to determine an
appropriate date for and conduct the consultation process required by law with affected
taxing entities concerning the proposed Amended and Restated Plan, and submit the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan to the Long Range Planning Ad-
visory Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the gene ral
plan for the development of the community as a whole.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the adop-
tion of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District to be held on the 2nd day of November, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the form
attached hereto. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by
the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan and the general scope of the
urban renewal activities planned for such areas and said notice shall be published in a
newspaper having general circulation within the City not less than four days nor more
than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing
shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 5. The City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, a
notice of consultation, and, to the extent the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative
development and funding options for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community
School District Board of Education and Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, as the
affected taxing entities.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, October 23, 2020 and will
contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be ac-
cessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the
City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to be made to the following Commission
1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2024 (Expiring term
of Clemenson). Applicant: Sue Clemenson, 2469 Hacienda Dr. Motion by Lynch to ap-
point Ms. Clemenson to the 4-year term through September 14, 2024. Seconded by Res-
nick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 2320 Jackson Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider disposing of City-owned real property located at 2320 Jack-
son Street to Michael R. Taylor, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 315-20 Disposing
of City Interest in real property by Deed to Michael R. Taylor. Seconded by Sprank. Staff
stated that no online public comments were received regarding this public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 315-20
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY DEED TO MICHAEL R.
TAYLOR
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property
(the Property):
Lot 65 in L.H. Langworthy’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to
the recorded plat thereof; locally known as 2320 Jackson Street; and
Whereas, City and Michael R. Taylor have tentatively entered into a Purchase Agree-
ment pursuant to which City will convey the Property to Michael R. Taylor; and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 298-20, dated September 21, 2020, de-
clared its intent to dispose of City interest in the Property; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on October 5, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Purchase
Agreement for the sale of the Property to Michael R. Taylo r according to the terms and
conditions set out in the Purchase Agreement is in the public interest of the City of Dubu-
que.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Michael
R. Taylor for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Spe-
cial Warranty Deed, disposing all of the City’s interest in the Property to Michael R. Taylor.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special
Warranty Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together
with a certified copy of the Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Dubuque Water Supply Well Repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3,6,and
8)Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Water Supply
Well repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8), and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 316-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost for the Dubuque Water Supply Well repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3,
6, and 8). Seconded by Resnick. Staff stated that no online public comments were re-
ceived regarding this public hearing. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 316-20
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE DUBUQUE WATER SUPPLY WELL REPAIR AND REHABIL-
ITATION PROJECT 2020 (WELLS 3, 6, AND 8)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Dubu-
que Water Supply Well Repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8) in the
amount of $205,700, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 5th day of October 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts, and the City of Dubuque’s Facebook Live page. Staff stated the no online public
input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets
or Portions Thereof: City Manager recommending approval of a Code of Ordinances
Amendment to Title 9-14-321. 602: Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets or Portions,
to include no parking on Chavenelle Road from Associates Drive to its westerly terminus.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a pro-
posed ordinance be considered and voted on for passa ge at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 39-20 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Chapter 14 Parking,
Division 1 Generally, Section 9-14-321-602 Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets or
Portions Thereof. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 39-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHI-
CLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 14 PARKING, DIVISION 1 GENERALLY, SECTION
9-14-321.602 PARKING PROHIBITED ON DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-14-32.602 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended
to read as follows:
9-14-321.602: PARKING PROHIBITED ON DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF:
. . . .
D. No Parking At Any Time Zones Designated: When signs are erected giving notice
thereof, no person shall, at any time, park a vehicle upon any of the following described
streets or parts of streets:
. . . .
Chavenelle Road, both sides, from Associates Drive to its westerly terminus.
. . . .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of October 2020.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 9th day of October 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Request to Schedule Work Session on Project H.O.P.E. Quarterly Update : City Man-
ager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, October 19,
2020, at 6:00 p.m. to present the Project H.O.P.E. Quarterly Update. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Lynch. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
3. "Creating Affordable Housing Choices" Video: Media Services showed a video on
"Creating Affordable Housing Choices." Motion by Resnick to receive and file the infor-
mation and view the video. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7 -0.
4. Southwest Arterial/US52 Project Opening Video: Media Services showed a video of
the opening of the Southwest Arterial/US52 Project. Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the information and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on his early voting at the Elections Annex without any
issue and that the office is open every day until the November 3, 2020 election.
Council Member Roussell reported on Operation New View merging with the Hawkeye
Area Community Action Agency (HACAP) and the additional resources that are now of-
fered. HACAP might present to the Council at a date in the future. Ms. Roussel recognized
the Alliant Energy Roundtable for their sustainability efforts and recommended the re-
sources of Dubuque County Early Childhood for assisting with the brain health of children
during this time of isolation and virtual interaction.
Council Member Resnick reported on witnessing the success of HACAP since being a
board member and recognized fellow board members Laura Roussell and Steve Drahozal
for their work. Mr. Resnick also reported on touring the new Dupaco Building in the Mill-
work District.
Council Member Cavanagh also reported on the Dupaco Building adding that he hopes
it will create more development in the district.
Council Member Sprank requested that the City Council have a bigger discussion
around the recent gas explosion on Loras Boulevard as he had conce rns for similar pro-
jects taking place around town.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:11 p.m.to discuss pending litigation
pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Lynch. Mayor Buol stated for
the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be dis-
cussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 8:47 p.m. having been
updated by staff.
City Manager Van Milligen and City Attorney Brumwell then responded to questions
from the City Council regarding the interview process for the position of City Clerk sched-
uled for October 6 & 7. Mr. Van Milligen stated that he would respond with additional
information regarding candidates being present in the Chambers during each interview
and the requirements for closed session requests.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk