Proof_City Council Proceedings 12.06.21Copyrighted
January 3, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 12/20; Historic Preservation Commission of
12/16; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 12/6.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of 12/20/21 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 12/16/21 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Staff Memo
12/06/21
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on December 6, 2021, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones
(via phone), Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van
Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell (via phone).
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. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose
Corrigan provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and
response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7,
2021) was accepted by Caprice Jones, Executive Director of the
Fountain of Youth Program.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of 11/15 and 11/22; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of
11/23; Cable TV Commission of 6/16 and 11/17; Civil Service
Commission of 11/04; Historic Preservation Commission of
11/18; Human Rights Commission of 9/13; Library Board of
Trustees of 9/23; Library Board of Trustees Update of 11/18;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/28; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 11/O1. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Phyllis Hankel for personal
injury; Joshua Holder for vehicle damage; Scott Kress for
property damage; Caitlyn Tekippe for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the
City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the
following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Anthony Cobbins for vehicle damage; Phyllis Hankel for
personal injury; Joshua Holder for vehicle damage; Scott Kress
for property damage; Caitlyn Tekippe for vehicle damage; White
Animal Hospital for property damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and concurred.
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. 407-21 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
was adopted.
5. Iowa Tourism Grant Agreement for Execution: City Manager
recommended approval of the Iowa Tourism Grant Agreement in
the amount of $10,000. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
6. National League of Cities Letter on Virtual 2021 City
Summit: Correspondence from Nick Kasza, Sustainability Program
Manager of the National League of Cities (NLC), thanking
Council Member and Mayor -elect Cavanagh for contributing to
the NLC's Virtual 2021 City Summit. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
7. Federal Historic Tax Credit National Sign On Letter: City
Manager provided a copy of a national sign on letter to
federal legislators and chairmen requesting inclusion of
provisions that would enhance the federal historic tax credit
within Congress's Build Back Better legislation. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
8. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental
Education Grant City Letter of Commitment: City Manager
provided a copy of a letter of commitment from Mayor Buol to
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental
Education Review Committee regarding the National Mississippi
River Museum & Aquarium's Teens Take CAARE Climate Action
Outreach Project and environmental literacy program. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
9. Letter of Support for Hirschbach Motor Lines Childcare
Challenge Grant Application: City Manager provided a copy of a
letter of support to Hirschbach Motor Lines regarding their
Childcare Challenge Grant Application to open an on -site high
quality Early Learning Center. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Mediacom Communications Company Letter on Programming
Changes and Rate Adjustments: Correspondence from Lee
Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom
Communications Company, informing the city of programming
changes and rate adjustments being implemented on or about
January 1, 2022. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
11. Pre -Annexation Agreement - ITC Midwest, LLC: City Manger
recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with ITC
Midwest, LLC, for property at 8939 Laudeville Road in Dubuque
County located within two miles of the City of Dubuque
corporate limits, in conjunction with their request for
approval of a final plat. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 408-21 Approving a
Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
ITC Midwest, LLC was adopted.
12. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus
- Parcel ID 1002452006: City Manager recommended approval of a
Pre -Annexation Agreement with Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus,
property owners, of Lot One (1) of Alts Subdivision, Dubuque,
Iowa, in Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the 5th
P.M., as part of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus to vacate an easement. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 409-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus was
adopted.
13. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus
- Parcel ID 1002452009: City Manager recommended approval of a
Pre -Annexation Agreement with Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus,
property owners, of Lot 2 of Alts Subdivision, Plat 2, in
Dubuque County, Iowa, as part of an agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus to vacate an
easement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 410-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and Mary E.
Althaus was adopted.
14. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Randy W. and Constance J.
Mueller: City Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation
Agreement with Randy W. and Constance J. Mueller, property
owners of 10096 Timothy Street in Dubuque County. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
411-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Randy W and Constance J Mueller was
adopted.
15. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Russell K. and Tracey L.
Stecklein: City Manager recommended approval of a
Pre -Annexation Agreement with Russell K. and Tracy L.
Stecklein, property owners of 106975 Daisy Trail, located in
Wildflower Ridge Subdivision in Dubuque County. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
412-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Russell K. and Tracey L. Stecklein was
adopted.
16. Rent Abatement and Escrow Policy: City Manager
recommended the City Council receive and file the Rent Escrow
Policy and the Rent Abatement Policy, ensuring the public has
notification these policies are in effect. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
17. Eagle Point Park Bridge Complex Roof Replacement Project
Acceptance: City Manager recommended acceptance of the Eagle
Point Park Bridge Complex Roof Replacement Project, as
completed by Gronen Restoration, Inc., in the final contract
amount of $164,194.99, which is a 21.7% increase over the
original contract amount of $134,918.00. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 413-21
Accepting the Eagle Point Park Bridge Complex Roof Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
18. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund
Expenditure for City Equipment: City Manager recommended
approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendation for funding
from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital
Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in an amount not to
exceed $30,200 for the City of Dubuque for equipment to be
used for CityChannel Dubuque by the Public Information Office.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
19. Signed Contract(s): WHKS & Co. for Task Order #6 for the
Auburn -Custer Streets Water Main Replacement. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
20. Iowa Department of Transportation HMA Resurfacing
Project on US 61: Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau,
Assistant District Engineer for the Iowa Department of
Transportation, notifying the City Council of a HMA
resurfacing project on US 61 near the Dubuque Airport to Lake
Eleanor Road. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
21. Phase 3 - HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project:
White Street (9th to I lth) and I Ith Street (White to Elm)
Acceptance of Public Improvement Project: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the
HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on White Street
(formerly US52) from 9th to I Ith Street and on I Ith Street
from White to Elm Street, as completed by Eastern Iowa
Excavating & Concrete, LLC, in the final contract amount of
$659,031.01, which is a 0.71 % decrease from the original
contact amount of $663,771.22. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 414-21 Accepting the
HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on White Street
(formerly US52) from 9th to 11th Street and on I Ith Street
from White to Elm Street and authorizing the payment to the
contractor was adopted.
22. Althaus Agreement to Vacate Easement: City Manager
recommended approval of an Agreement to Vacate Easement with
Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus for the vacation of 48,391 square
foot permanent right-of-way easement that is part of Tanzanite
Drive across Lot 2 of Alts Subdivision, Plat 2, in Dubuque
County, Iowa, to facilitate future development of the
property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 415-21 Approving an Agreement to Vacate
Easement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and
Mary E. Althaus was adopted.
23. Design of the Granger Creek Pump Station Upgrade
Project: City Manager requested authorization to release a
Request for Proposal for the Design of the Granger Creek Pump
Station Update Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
24. Design of the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project:
City Manager requested authorization to release a Request for
Proposal for the Design of the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
25. Design of the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project: City Manager requested authorization to release a
Request for Proposal for the Design of the Twin Ridge Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
26. Liquor License Renewals: City Manager recommended
approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 416-21 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 Liquor, Beer and Wine
Licenses and Permits was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Public
Hearing: City Manager recommended the City Council set a
public hearing for December 20, 2021, on the Fiscal Year 2022
Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 for the use of Community
Development Block Grant Funds. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 417-21 Setting a public
hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on December 20, 2021 in the Historic Federal
Building.
2. Vacate Portion of Tanzanite Drive/Right of Way Easement -
Althaus Agreement to Vacate Easement; City Manager recommended
approval of the request to vacate a 48,391 square foot
permanent right of way easement that is part of Tanzanite
Drive for a purchase price of $17,500, and recommends that a
public hearing be set for December 20, 2021, on the disposal
of this property. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 418-21 Intent to vacate and dispose
of city interest in a Permanent Right of Way Easement, being
part of Tanzanite Drive, over and across Lot 2 of Alts
Subdvision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on December 20, 2021 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and
Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through June 29, 2022 (Vacant term of Huff). Applicant: Brenda
Christner, 655 Florence St. Ms. Christner spoke in support of
her appointment and provided a brief biography.
B. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2022 (Interim Jackson Park term of Reber)
Applicant: Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. - Qualifies for
Jackson Park District. This commission is subject to the State
of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 5
males/2 females/2 opening.
C. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year
term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Reisdorf).
Applicant: Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity and
approval of the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the
2022 John F. Kennedy (JFK) Road Sidewalk Installation Project,
and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 419-21
Necessity for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Installation Project and Resolution No. 420-21 Approving the
Preliminary Plats, Schedule of Assessments and estimate of
total cost for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Installation Project. Seconded by Jones. Sheri Clancy, 2691
Marywood Dr.; Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Dr.; and Robert
Biggin, 3253 Arrowwood Ln., spoke in opposition to the
proposed installation of sidewalks along JFK Road. Charles
Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Ter.; and Bill Stoffel, 2905 Fox
Hollow, spoke in support of sidewalk installation. City Clerk
Breitfelder stated that public input opposing sidewalks was
submitted by the following: Larry Youtzy; Margie McDonnell,
2548 Rosewood Dr.; Lavonne Jahnke Cohen on behalf of her
mother, Virginia Jahnke, 3199 JFK Road; Sheri Clancy, 2691
Marywood Dr.; and two opposition petitions submitted on
December 1, 2021, by Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Dr. City
Clerk Breitfelder also stated that public input supporting
sidewalks was submitted by Jan and Bill Stoffel, 2905 Fox
Hollow. Responding to a question from the City Council, City
Engineer Gus Psihoyos summarized the city-wide policy for
sidewalks, including that all new street projects require
sidewalk installation. Civil Engineer H Jon Dienst summarized
the stump and sidewalk replacement policy. City Council
discussed the necessity of sidewalks for pedestrian safety and
the opportunities pursued by city staff to assist residents
with their assessment costs and future snow removal. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. 2021 Redistricting Plan for City Wards & Precincts: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of the 2021 Redistricting Plan for City Wards
and Precincts, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
by Cavanagh 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 Sprank.
Responding to a question from the City Council, Planning
Services Manager Wally Wernimont summarized the process for
the city expanding its precincts to include rural areas as
extraterritorial precincts. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 43-21 Amending Title 1 Administration of the
City of Dubuque Code, by amending Chapter 8 Elections,
Precincts and Wards, by updating precinct boundaries to
reflect the 2021 Wards & Precincts Redistricting Plan.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 421-21 Approving a Precinct Agreement
between Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $900,000, 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 City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
for a public hearing on the issuance not to exceed $900,000 in
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State
Revolving Loan Fund Program, and City Manager recommended
approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 422-21 Instituting proceedings to
take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$900,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes; Resolution No.
423-21 Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and
the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for
the issuance and securing the payment of $465,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series
2022A, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of
the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of
said note; and Resolution No. 424-21 Approving and authorizing
a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority,
and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing
the payment of $400,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Anticipation Project Note, Series 2022B, of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and
providing for a method of payment of said note. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $1,570,000, Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim
Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design Loan
Applications: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
for a public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed
$1,570,000 in Water 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 Webber
Property Water Distribution System Improvements Project, and
City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 425-21
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $1,570,000 Water Revenue Capital
Loan Notes; and Resolution No. 426-21 Approving and
authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance
Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $1,570,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan
Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2022, of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and
providing for a method of payment of said note. Seconded by
Farber. Responding to a question from the City Council, City
Manager Van Milligen summarized the State Revolving Funds
(SRF) Program and how it impacts city debt. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mike Duehr thanked Mayor Buol for the proclamations he
signed for the Dubuque Fraternal Order of the Eagles Eyes on
the Future Committee, as well as his service to the city.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that public input was
submitted by Sarah Otting, 940 Southern Ave., regarding Action
Item No. 2. Ms. Otting expressed support for the project and
provided input on the process of installation and pricing.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly
Update: President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the
quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation. Motion by Farber to receive and file
the information. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. ImOn Communications Fiber -to -the -Home Build -Out
Presentation: Information Services Manager Chris Kohlmann and
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Sustainable
Innovation Consultant Dave Lyons introduced Patrice Carroll,
President and CEO of ImOn Communications, who made a
presentation on ImOn Communications' investment and timeline
for complete Fiber -to -the -Home build -out in Dubuque. Topics
included: ImOn Eastern Iowa Network; ImOn Dubuque Access Ring;
ImOn Commitment to Dubuque; and ImOn Expansion. Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the information. Seconded by
Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council, Ms.
Carroll summarized the locations of data centers and the
process for notifying residents about future installations.
Ms. Carroll stated that ImOn Communications will notify
residents via mail four to six weeks before proposed
construction and will provide door hangers with phone numbers
to call if there is a concern. Mr. Lyons summarized
partnerships with other organizations to share capacity and
the successes of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Filling a Vacancy in the Office of Fourth Ward City
Council Member: City Council discussed the process for filling
a vacancy in the Office of Fourth Ward City Council Member as
a result of Mayor -elect Brad Cavanagh's resignation. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the information and refer to City
Council for discussion. Seconded by Farber. City Council
concurred that the Ward 4 vacancy should be filled via special
election based on the length of time remaining for the seat
and discussed options for temporarily appointing someone until
the special election. City Attorney Bramwell confirmed that if
City Council chose to appoint someone rather than hold a
special election, and also decided to have a Five Flags
Referendum in 2022, then the Ward 4 term would appear on the
ballot. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Dubuque County
Deputy Commissioner of Elections Jenny Hilary was consulted
about potential special election dates, and that March 29,
2022, is the proposed special election date with a primary on
March 1, 2022, if needed. Responding to a question from the
City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that City Council
could not stipulate that an individual temporarily appointed
to the seat cannot run for the seat in a special election.
After additional discussion, City Council concluded there
would be multiple challenges with a temporary appointment and
agreed that the seat will remain vacant until the special
election. Motion carried 7-0.
4. 9-1-321.1 Ordinance Revision: City Manager recommended
City Council approval of an ordinance amending the definitions
section of Title 9 regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic
revisions to ensure the City Code is consistent with State
Code. Motion by Cavanagh 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
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 44-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 1
General Provisions, Section 9-1-321.1 Definitions. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Police Department 2021 Commission on the Accreditation
for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Accreditation Acceptance:
City Manager transmitted information on the Dubuque Police
Department being awarded the 2021 Commission on the
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re -
accreditation. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
information. Seconded by Farber. Interim Chief of Police
Jeremy Jensen made a presentation. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Carbon Disclosure Project 2021 Scorecard: City Manager
transmitted information regarding the City of Dubuques 2021
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score. Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell made a
presentation. Topics included: Dubuques CDP Scorecard History;
CDP Snapshot Report 2021; Leadership Level. Motion carried
7-0.
7. Fall 2021 City Focus Magazine: City Manager provided a
copy of the 2021 City Focus Magazine, which features the
Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 7-0.
8. Acceptance of National Endowment for the Arts American
Rescue Plan Grants to Local Arts Agencies for Subgranting
Funding Offer: City Manager recommended City Council
acceptance of a $500,000 funding offer from the National
Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan to Local Arts
Agencies for Subgranting funding program. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and approve the funding offer.
Seconded by Roussell. Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator
Jenni Petersen -Brant made a presentation. City Council
expressed enthusiasm for all the recent accomplishments by
city staff, also referencing Action Items No. 5 and 6. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Release of RFP for Design of the Dubuque Industrial
Center Project at U.S. Highway 151/61/52 Interchange: City
Manager recommended approval to release a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the Design of the Dubuque Industrial
Center Project at U.S. Highway 151/61/52 Interchange. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve the
release of the RFP. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Request to Schedule Work Session on Arts & Culture
Master Plan Update: City Manager requested the City Council
schedule a work session for Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6:30
p.m. for an update on the Arts & Culture Master Plan. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session as recommended. Seconded by Cavanagh. No schedule
conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Travel Dubuque Update - Work Session Request: City
Manager requested the City Council schedule a work session for
Monday, February 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. for Travel Dubuques
annual presentation. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were expressed.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the National
League of Cities (NLC) fall conference and congratulated
Council Member Cavanagh on his conference presentation
regarding Dubuques sustainability work on electrification. Ms.
Roussell also reported on participating in the Iowa League of
Cities (ILC) legislative policy committee discussion on
economic development.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Cavanagh to convene in closed session at 9:53 p.m.
to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)0)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. 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 Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:59 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
/&/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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