2 15 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 15, 2021
Resnick, Lynch, Cavanagh, Jones, Roussel!, Sprank, Buol
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted virtually
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listening, and public input options.
February 15, 2021
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and
on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2
WORK SESSION
1. 5:00 PM - COVID-19 Pandemic Update
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City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -facing
response to the COVI D-19 pandemic.
Tentative presentation order:
1. Community COVI D-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public
Health Specialist and Ryan Feller, Self Sufficiency Coordinator
2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Update: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
3. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of Strategic
Relations
4. United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, President/CEO
2. 6:00 PM - Travel Dubuque Update
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe will present a report from 3rd and 4th quarter
of calendar year 2020.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Captain Robert L. Martin Proclamation (February 2021)
On behalf of the Captain Robert L. Martin Commemoration Committee and the Dubuque
Branch of the NAACP.
2. Dubuque Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary Month (February 2021)
On behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 2/1; Community Development Advisory Commission of 2/4; Housing
Commission of 2/1; Human Rights Commission of 1/11; Library Board of Trustees of 12/17; Library
Board of Trustees Council Update #206 on 1/28; Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/3; Proof of
Publication of City Council Proceedings of 1/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jennifer Connolly for property damage; Dennis Day for property damage; Ashley Johnson for property
damage; Biniv Maskay for personal/property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Dennis Day for property damage and Biniv Maskay for personal/property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
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City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Preliminary Plat of Cedar Ridge Commercial Park
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat of Cedar Ridge Commercial
Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an Electric
Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending adoption of a resolution approving the Agreement authorizing ITC
Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until December 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate
an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Accepting a Special Warranty Deed from Roasting Solutions, LLC
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Special Warranty Deed from Roasting Solutions, LLC
reconveying the Expansion Property to the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Special Warranty Deed from Roasting Solutions, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Racing Association, LTD
City Manager recommending approval of the Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Development
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Racing Association, LTD.
RESOLUTION Approving the Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between
the Dubuque Racing Association and the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Digmann. vs. City of Dubuque Board of Review 2020 Property Tax Appeal
Senior Counsel providing a copy of the Stipulation of Settlement regarding a tax assessment appeal filed
by Steven Digmann with the Property Assessment Appeal Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. December 31, 2020 Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the December 31, 2020 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Certify 2020 Urban Revitalization Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving property tax abatement applications for 24
residential properties filed in accordance with the Urban Revitalization ordinance and authorizes transmittal
to the City Assessor for processing of the tax abatement.
RESOLUTION Approving Property TaxAbatementApplications submitted by property owners in
recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the
City Tax Assessor
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Competitive Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Application for Road
Improvements to the East Entrance to the Dubuque Industrial Center West on
Chavenelle Road between the Northwest Arterial and Radford Road
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution endorsing a $1,876,907 Revitalize Iowa's Sound
Economy (RISE) grant application for road improvements to the east entrance to the Dubuque Industrial
Center West on Chavenelle Road.
RESOLUTION Endorsing the submission of a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) application to
the Iowa Department of Transportation for roadway improvements to the east entrance of the Dubuque
Industrial Center West on Chavenelle Road in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Valentine Park Community Garden Approval
City Manager recommending approval to proceed with a community garden at Valentine Park with
community volunteers taking the lead on the project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Bee Branch Creek Greenway Featured in Landscape Architect and Specifier News
Magazine
City Manager transmitting information on the Bee Branch Creek Greenway being featured in the January
2021 edition of Landscape Architect and Specifier News Magazine.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. Property Radford Road Right of Way Plat and Dedication
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2-1 of Wolff Place No. 2, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and acceptance of the dedication of said lot for street right of way and public
utilities purposes.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2-1 of Wolff Place No. 2, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Memo Recording Award of the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1 be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Memo Recording Award of the Multicultural Family Center Sidewalk Replacement Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Multicultural Family Center Sidewalk Replacement
Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
18. Chavenelle Road Hike Bike Trail Phase 1 Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100(695)--7Y-31
Acceptance of Public Improvement Project CIP 3602273
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the
Chavenelle Road Hike -Bike Trail — Phase 1 Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the final
contract amount of $728,158.12, which is a 14% increase from the original contract amount of
$638,840.15.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Chavenelle Road Hike -Bike Trail — Phase 1 Project Iowa DOT Project No.
EDP-2100(695)-7Y-31 and authorizing the payment to the contractor
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Acceptance of Dedication of Sanitary Easement across Jesse E. Kemp and Jessica P.
Kemp Property at 3400 Nightengale Lane in Dubuque
City Manager recommending acceptance of a dedication of sanitary easement from Jesse E Kemp and
Jessica P. Kemp for an El sewer pump station across property at 3400 Nightengale Lane.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Dedication of Sanitary Easement through, under and across Part of Lot 1
of Julian's Hill, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army for an Engineering Analysis on the
Force Main Stabilization Project
City Manager recommending authorization to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the
Army in order for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a planning and design analysis of the
Force Main Stabilization Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the Department of the Army to collaborate
on stabilization and protection of the Force Main along the Mississippi River
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Acceptance of Water Main Improvement in the Right of Way Adjacent to Lot 1 and Lot 2
Third Union Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, common address 821 - 877 Oak
Street (Routley Property)
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the developer, Routley
Construction, has recently completed in the right-of-way adjacent to 821-877 Oak Street (Routley
Property).
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Water Main Improvements in the Row Adjacent to Lot 1 and Lot 2 Third
Union Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Common Address 821 - 887 Oak Street (Routley Property)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. Signed Contract(s)
Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 2 Project; Chaplain Schmitt Island Fiber Option
Collaboration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Update of Mutual Aid Agreement with East Dubuque
City Manager recommending approval to update the Mutual Aid Agreement with the East Dubuque Fire
Department to address fire and EMS responses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications 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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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1. Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal
Human Rights Commission requesting City Council schedule a public hearing to remove
Commissioner Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission pursuant to Title 8, Chapter
2, Section 8-2-6 of the Human Rights Ordinance.
RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on the intent to consider the removal of a
commissioner from the Human Rights Commission
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 1, 2021
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. Request to Rezone 7869 Commerce Park - Traditional Zoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Kevin
Oberbroeckling to rezone property located at 7869 Commerce Park from CS Commercial
Service and Wholesale zoning district to C-3 General Commercial zoning district, and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 7869 Commerce
Park from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,600,000, Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and
Design Loan Applications
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested
proceedings for a public hearing on the of the issuance of not to exceed $1,600,000 in Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the
proceeds of which will be used to pay planning and design costs for Auburn and Custer, Center
Place Area, Maiden Lane Area, Hawthorne to Fengler Street "track Line" sewer, Catfish Creek
Lift Station and Force Main, and Sanitary Asset Management Master Plan projects, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of Loan
and Disbursement Agreements and the issuance of not to exceed $1,600,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes
RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and
authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $970,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021A, of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said
Notes.
RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and
authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $350,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021 B, of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said
Notes.
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RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Finance Authority, and
authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $160,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021 C, of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said
Notes.
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. Set Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal
Year 2022
City Manager recommending the Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution Establishing Maximum Property
Tax Dollars be set for public hearing on March 1, 2021.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 maximum property tax dollars
for the affected tax levy total
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 1, 2021
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Funds: Grant
Administration Agreement for the Low- and Moderate -Income (LMI) Business Assistance
Grant Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Grant Administration Agreement with The Fountain
of Youth Program to administer a grant program using Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Microenterprise funding for the benefit of existing businesses operated by low- and
moderate -income individuals in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Grant Administration Agreement with The Fountain of Youth
Program to administer the Low- And Moderate -Income Small Business Assistance Grant
Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission and Housing Commission Membership
Ordinance Modifications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of two ordinances for cross representation
on the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission and Housing Commission.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning,
Chapter 2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Sections 15-2-5 Membership and 15-2-
7 Terms
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency and Community Development Commissions, Article
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B Housing Commission, Sections 2-5B-5 Membership And 2-5B-7 Terms
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. 2020 Equity Report and 2021-2023 Equity Plan
City Manager transmitting the 2020 Equity Report and the 2021-2023 Equity Plan. Staff will
make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Letter
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
regarding the Climate Action Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at wwwcityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
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assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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