Proof_City Council Proceedings 5 3 21 Copyrighted
J une 7, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/17 and 5/19; Cable TV Commission of
3/10; Community Development Advisory Commission of 5/19; Housing
Commission of 5/11; Human Rights Commission of 4/12; Library Board
of Trustees of 5/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/3.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of 5/17/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/19/21 Supporting Documentation
Cable TV Commission Minutes of 3/10/2021 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 5/19/2021
Housing Commission Minutes of 5/11/2021 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 4/12/2021 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update of 5/27/2021 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/3/21
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Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. �
on May 3, 2021. �
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social I�
distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually via �iI
GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom ii
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the City's �
website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on
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the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.comlcityofdubuque. �r
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, i
Jones, 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 work sessions to receive updates on cyber security jj
and the COVID-19 pandemic. j
WORK SESSIONS (2) �
1. CYBER SECURITY UPDATE !;
Information Services Manager Chris Kohlmann provided a cyber ';i
security update. Topics included: ;I
-Threat Landscape: In the News ��
- Threat Landscape: Statistics i
- Components of a Cyber Attack !�
-Motive of a Cyber-Threat 'I�
-Best Practices: �i
o"Prevention '��
o"Public Wifi� � �
o"Phish response ��
� o"How to Spot a Scam �
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o"Information Sharing j
o"Data and Device Sharing . �;��
-Equity Impact by Age ��
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- Cybersecurity and Race �I
-Addressing the Risk
-Fiscal Year 2021 Action Steps
-Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Projects having Cyber
Security Impact
-Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Improvement Requests having
Cyber Security Impact
-Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Projects having Cyber �
Security Impact
This work session concluded at 5:29 p.m. �
2. COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners provided updates on the �
internal and community-facing responses to the COVID-19 ��
pandemic. k
- Community COVID-19 Update& Communication Response: Mary
Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
-Update on vaccine distribution, call center and outreach
to marginalized communities: Rick Steines, Fire Chief; Cori j
Burbach, Assistant City Manager; and Kelly Larson, Human �
Rights Director.
- Community Partner Presentations: Jenna Manders, Director �
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Strategic Relations at the Community Foundation of Greater �
Dubuque �
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council �
following their presentations. City Council expressed interest
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in coordinating with the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
on the sunset date of the Face Covering Ordinance. Mayor Buol �,
requested the next City Council meeting contain an agenda item
ar work session related to the Face Covering Ordinance. ,�
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the �
meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. ;�
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder :�
City Clerk i
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA i
CTTY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION '�
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. ,�
on May 3, 2021. I
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social 1
distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually and aired �
live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and {
117.2), streamed live on the City's website at y
www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on th� City's y
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. 1
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, ;
Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, I
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 Ij
City CounciL ;i
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN j;
1. Swearing-In-Mayor Pro Tem Sprank: Mayor Buol i�
administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Danny Sprank. ;,
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PRESENTATION(S) �
1. Women's Leadership Network-Woman of Achievement Awards: �
This item was rescheduled to the May 17, 2021 City Council ;�
Meeting. I�
2. Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact Engaged Campus Award ';;
Winners: Human Rights Director Kelly Larson presented the Iowa ��
and Minnesota Campus Compact Engaged Campus Awards to Temwa �
Phiri, Community Engagement Coordinator; Mallory Gardiner, IJ
Loras College student and Chair of the Dubuque Human Rights I�;
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Commission; Emma Earles, Loras College student; and Dr. Jake ��
Kurczek, PhD, Loras College Assistant Professor of
Neuroscience and Psychology.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Preservation Month Proclamation was accepted by Bill
Doyle on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. Public Works Week Proclamation(May 16-22, 2021) was
accepted by Arielle Swift, Assistant Public Works Director, on
behalf of the Public Works Department.
3. Bike Week Proclamation(May 17-23, 2021) was accepted by �
David Klavitter on behalf of behalf of Dupaco and Tri-State �
Trail Vision. �
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt g
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by �
Jones. Motion carried 7-0. ,�
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
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of 4/19; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 3/23; Library
Board of Trustees Council Update of 4/22; Proof of Publication
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for City Council Proceedings of 3/15, 4/5, and 4/6; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for
Month Ending 3/31. Upon motion the documents were received and '
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Andy Bradley for vehicle ;
damage; Allyssa Krier for vehicle damage. Upon motion the 'I
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 far the Iowa Communities Assurance I�
Pool: Andy Bradley for vehicle damage; Allyssa Krier for a
vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, �
filed, and concurred. '
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended j
City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. Upon ',�i
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution '{
No. 133-21 Authorizing the IJirector 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 I�
was adopted. ;�
5. Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment and '�
Assumption in the Matter of the Development Agreement by and ,
among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese �I�
Manufacturing Company, Inc.: City Manager recommended approval �;
of the consent to the assignment by the Developer, Giese I
Properties, L.L.C., of its rights and obligations in the ji
Development Agreement dated April 19, 2021, by and among the ��
City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese tj
Manufacturing Company, Inc., to MBMSD, LLC. Upon motion the j
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 134-21 "
Approving the assignment of the Development Agreement by and �I�
among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C. and Giese
Manufacturing Company, Inc by Giese Properties, L.L.C. to
MBMSD, LLC was adopted. �
6. First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of �i
Dubuque and Friends of Paradise Church to Redevelop Property ;';
at 2501 Jackson Street: City Manager recommended City Council !j
approval of a First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the ;
City of Dubuque and Friends of Paradise Church for ,
rehabilitation of 2501 Jackson Street. Upon motion the �
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 135-21
Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Friends of Paradise Church was
adopted.
7. University of Iowa Data Transfer and Use Agreement: City
Manager recommended approval for the Bee Branch and Healthy '
Homes Program to enter into a Data Transfer and Use Agreement
with the University of Iowa. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 136-21 Approving a Data
Transfer and Use Agreement with the University of Iowa for the
National Disaster Resiliency Grant Review requested by the US „
Department of Housing and Urban Development was adopted. �
8. FY2022 Planning Services Department -Increased Fees
(4%): City Manager recommended approval of a 4% increase for
Fiscal Year 2022 Planning Services Department fees. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution �
No. 137-21 Rescinding Resolution No. 46-18, Establishing a
Schedule of Development Services Fees, and adopting in lieu
thereof a new Schedule of Development Services Fees as
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provided in Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, Unified Development Code was adopted.
9. Recommendation in Response to City of Sageville
Annexation Proposal: City Manager transmitted information
about the City of Sageville annexation history and recommends �
that the City Council direct the City Manager to forward this
information onto the City Development Review Board. It is
further recommended, regarding the most recent annexation
request from the Sageville City Clerk/Treasurer, that the City
of Dubuque take a neutral position (neither for nor against)
the proposed annexation. Upon motion the documents were i
received, filed and approved.
10. Thank You Letter to Greater Dubuque Development i
Corporation(GDDC) from the Dubuque County Public Health ii
Incident Management Team(IMT): Correspondence from the I
Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team(IMT) !�I
aclrnowledging Greater Dubuque Development Corporation(GDDC) ��
and its partners in assisting the IMT with vaccination of '�
essential workers in the community. Upon motion the documents �
were received and filed. �
ll. Improvement Contracts/Performance, Payment and !i
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Maintenance Bonds: 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two; 2021 „
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three; Eagle Point Park Bridge ',�
Pavilion Roof Replacement Project. Upon motion the documents �
were received, filed and approved. ',I
12. Signed Contract(s): Vendor Service Agreement with �
Graymont Western Lime for Eagle Point Water Plant High Calcium `
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Quicklime. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. �
13. DuRide Financial Support Related to Free Rides to
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: City Manager recommended a one-time ;{
payment to DuRide for$5,000, recognizing them for the free ;�
rides they have been providing all Dubuque area residents to II
COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Upon motion the documents were I�
received, filed and approved. �,�
14. Acceptance of the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and ,
Sensor System: City Manager recommended acceptance of the '
construction contract for the City Hall Sidewalk Heating '�
Boilers and Sensor System, as completed by Portzen ��
Construction, in the final contract amount of$77,106. Upon �
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution ;
No. 138-21 Accepting the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers �9
and Sensor System and authorizing the payment to the i
contractor was adopted.
15. Dubuque Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient&Effective
Traffic System(STREETS) Project Vendor Selection: City
Manager recommended approval of the selection of PARSONS as ,�
the consultant to provide services to design and implement the
Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient&Effective Traffic '
System(STREETS) project and authorize initiation of contract
negotiations with PARSONS. Upon inotion the documents were �
received, filed and approved.
16. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommended
approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications ;�
as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and '
filed and Resolution No. 139-21 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 Liquar, Beer
and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated. �
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. I
1. Agreement with Affordable Housing Network Inc (AHNI) for �
Re-Development of Bishop Block, 90 Main Street: City Manager
recommended the City Council set a public hearing for May 17, 1
2021 on a Development Agreement with Affordable Housing '�
Network Inc (AHNI) for the re-development of Bishop Block, 90 i
Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed '�
and Resolution No. 140-21 Intent to dispose of an interest in
City of Dubuque real estate pursuant to a Development II
Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. providing for
the release of a mortgage and setting a time and place for
hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof If
was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to 'I
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 17, 2021. ',�
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will �;
meet virtually tflrough GoToMeeting. The official agenda will �II
be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will contain p
listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council !i,
agenda can be accessed at '
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https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ar by ��
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ;'i
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.] j1
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS j
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and II
Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City
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Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions. '�
1. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July ,i
1, 2023 (Vacant term of Smith)Applicant: Teri Zuccaro, 1765 ,1
Plymouth Ct. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa !�
Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 j
females/1 opening 'I;I
Appointments were made to the following commission: ;�
1. Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January i
1, 2022 (Vacant term of Hammel Jr.)Applicants: Jake Kurczek, �
1110 Victoria Pl.; Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance �
Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 �
opening. Upon roll call vote, the City Council unanimously �
appointed Mr. Kurczek to the 3-year term.
PUBLIC HEARINGS I
1. Fiscal Year 2021 Second Budget Amendment: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of the second Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2021 budget for City
Council actions since the first amendment to the Fiscal Year I�
2021 budget was adopted in September 2020 and adjustments to �
reflect new grants, and City Manager recommended approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 141-21 Record of Hearing and Adoption of Budget �
Amendment. Seconded by Cavanagh. Staff stated that no online
public input had been received for this item. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1659 Iowa Street: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City '�
Council approval of the disposition of City-owned real �
property located at 1659 Iowa Street to GT Investments for
$100, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by
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Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 142-21 Disposing of City interest in real
estate located at 1659 Iowa Street, in the City of Dubuque, �
Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. Tim Johnstad, 1255 Southern Ave., 'i
questioned the low price of the property sale and requested �
the City Council reject this proposal and issue a new RFP.
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger
stated that this property must be rehabilitated quickly due to
the roof colla sin . Cit Mana er
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City often acquires properties that are not in a good state, '�
frequently leading to demolishing the properties or paying
property owners to acquire them. City Attorney Brumwell
provided an overview of the petition process. City Council
expressed concern over acquiring properties with significant
disrepair and referenced City Councils recent discussions on ;
historic properties. Motion carried 7-0. "
3. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4: Proof of publication '
on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval �,'.I
of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the �I
estimated cost of$196,699.29 for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay i
Ramp Project 4, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion I
by Cavanagh to receive and�le the documents and adopt ��
Resolution No. 143-21 Approval of plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay ;i
Ramp Project 4. Seconded by Sprank. Staff stated that no i
online public input had been received for this item. Motion '
carried 7-0. ll
PUBLIC INPUT ,
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social i;�
distancing, public input was made available through i
GoToMeeting chat function and the City C1erk email account. �
Tim Johnstad, 1255 Southern Ave.; requested City Council ';j
modify the Face Covering Ordinance to a strong mask ;
recommendation, and referenced recent recommendations from the j�
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC). ,i
ACTION ITEMS �
1. Dubuque Community School District Recognition of Mary �7
Rose Corrigan: City Manager transmitted correspondence from ;i
Stan Rheingans, Superintendent of Dubuque Community School �
District, recognizing Public Health Specialist Mary Rose ,I
Carrigan for her service as the district's primary liaison �i
with the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management ,
Team. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information. I�
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2021 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Historic �
Preservation Commission Chairperson Bill Doyle and Assistant �
Planner Chris Olson gave a power point presentation on the �
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2021 Ken Kringle Award winners. Locations of the award winners ��
were: 245 West lst Street-Montana House; 278 West 17th Street
-Howie Block; 2501 Jackson Street; 2243 Cenfral Avenue; 1175 �
Langworthy Street-Whitney House; 1638 Central Avenue. Motion �
by Resnick to receive and file the information and view the a
presentation. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. i
3. Moody's Investars Service Credit Opinion Report on �
General Obligation Bonds: City Manager submitted the credit 'i
opinion report from Moody's Investors Service on the �
outstanding general obligation bonds in conjunction with the ';+
issuance of Series 2021A and Series 2021B general obligation �
bonds. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the information. �
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. ;
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4. Proceedings for Directing Sale of$29,395,000 Tax Exempt
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and$12,495,000 Taxable �',�
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B and Awarding Bonds to y
Best Bidder: City Manager recommended City Council approval of �
the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the y
$29,395,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A �
and$12,495,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B �
and awarding bonds to the best bidder. Motion by Resnick to ��
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 144-21 �
Directing sale of$29,395,000* (subject to adjustment per +
terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A;
Resolution No. 145-21 Directing Sale of$12,945,000* (subject I;
to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B; Resolution No. 146-21 ����
Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation ,{
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012A, of the City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa, dated March 15, 2012, and directing notice �i
be given; Resolution No. 147-21 Authorizing the Redemption of
Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, of the �i
City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated March 15, 2012, and ��
directing notice be given; Resolution No. 148-21 Authorizing �
the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series j�l
2012E, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, Dated December :�
10, 2012, and directing notice be given; Resolution No. '
149-21 Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General ��
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of ''i
Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and directing �,i
notice be given; Resolution No. 150-21 Authorizing the '
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Redemption of Outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds, I
Series 2012C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated '�
June 28, 2012, and directing notice be given; Resolution No.
151-21 Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding Taxable j
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F, of the City of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and directing il
notice be given; Resolution No. 152-21 Authorizing the I�
Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2014B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iow�, �i�
dated December 8, 2014, and directing notice be given; ;j
Resolution No. 153-21 Authorizing the Redemption of '�i�
Outstanding Taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, ��
Series 2014C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated ,�
December 8, 2014, and directing notice be given. Seconded by
Jones. Director of Finance and Budget Jenny Larson introduced
Tionna Pooler, President of Independent Public Advisors, who
provided a verbal presentation on the award of bids. Motion
carried 7-0. �
5. Proposed Change to Building Code Amendments Modifying
Window Sill Height Requirements for Existing Properties: City
Manager recommended City Council approval of an amended
ordinance to adopt changes to the International Property
Maintenance Code and the International Existing Building Code.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the �
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted �
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Cavanagh. �
City Council expressed support of the amendments as a solution �;
to necessary changes that considers the Citys diverse housing ;
inventory. Motion carried 7-0. p
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of �
Ordinance No. 17-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of �
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Ordinances Title 14 Buildin and Develo ment Cha ter 1 I'
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Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, 5ection
14-1J-2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments;
and Ordinance No. 18-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 '
Building Codes, Article K International Existing Building
Code, Section 14-1K-2 International Existing Building Code
Amendments. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. ,
6. Greater Dubuque Development Carporation-Board of
Directars Membership: Correspondence from the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation requesting con�rmation of City of
Dubuque representation on it's Board of Directors for terms i
starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the information and refer to City
Council. Seconded by Farber. Council Members Roussell and
Resnick both confirmed their interested in continuing to serve
on the Board of Directors. Council Member Jones suggested ;j
Council Member Roussell amend the motion to re-appoint the ;;
members currently serving on the Board of Directors. C�uncil �
Member Roussell amended the motion for Mr. Resnick and herself �I
to continue serving in their roles on the Board of Directors. �
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. j
7. City Council Salary Compensation Review Process �
Initiation: City Clerk submitted information for initiating ,i
the process of reviewing City Council salary compensation ;
beginning January l, 2022. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and
file the information and refer to the City Council. Seconded Ilj
by Sprank. City Council discussed the history, previous j�
recommendations, and significance of the Ciry Council
Compensation Task Force. Mayor Buol requested each City '
Council Member provide the name and contact information of �I
their selected representative to the City Clerk by May 17. �
Point of Order by Cavanagh that his original motion was to '
receive and�le the information and refer to City Council. ;;
Council Member Cavanagh requested clarification from Mayor 'i
Buol if he should amend his motion to reference the process. I
After receiving confirmation from the Mayor, Council Member I'�
Cavanagh amended his motion to receive and file the �
information and initiate the City Council Compensation '��
discussion using the previous process for determining �a
Compensation. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. '
8. City Council Hybrid Meetings in Council Chambers: City �
Clerk transmitted information for initiating the discussion of ';;
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City Council returning to Council Chambers for City Cotmcil
meetings in a hybrid meeting format. Motion by Cavanagh to �
receive and file the information and refer to the City i
Council. Seconded by Farber. City Clerk Breitfelder responded �
to questions from the City council regarding the process for �!
selecting City Council voting order and security in Cotmcil �
Chambers. Council Members expressed support of the hybrid �
meeting proposal. Mayor Buol requested additional information, �
including a potential date for implementing this option, at y
the next City Council Meeting. Motion carried 7-0. �
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS �
Council Member Sprank reported on the Farmer's Market �1
occurring this past Saturday and the Labor Harvests Annual �
Food Giveaway occurring this Saturday. Council Member Cavanagh ?
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reported on his recent attendance at the Iowa League of Cities �
Executive Board Meeting and the discussion centering around �
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CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:35 p.m. to �
discuss pending litigation and purchase or sale of real estate '�
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick.
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will )
consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the ��
closed session are City Attorney Crenna Brumwell and Attorney
Les Reddick. Motion carried 7-0. i
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at �1,
9:37 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. i;
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the ��
meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. !�
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder �
City Clerk �
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