01 03 22 City Clerk's Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2022 in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6ch Street.
Present: Mayor Cavan/agh; , Council Members Farber, Jones,
Res rick, Roosel� City Manager VanYlligen, City Atto e!y Brumwell
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Vacancy: Ward 4
Mayor Pro Tern Sprank 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.
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SWEARINGS-IN
Swearing -In of Mayor -Elect Brad M. Cavanagh; Council Members -Elect Ric W. Jones, Susan
R. Farber, and Danny C. Sprank; and Mayor Pro-Tem David T. Resnick.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2022). On behalf of the
Tri-State Coalition against Human Trafficking
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 12/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/16; Proof
of publication for City Council proceedings of 12/6.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Richard Dague for vehicle damage; Loeffelholz Trucking LLC for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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 Assurance Pool: Richard Dague for
vehicle damage; Loeffelholz Trucking LLC for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Directorof 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. 2022 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2022 State Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Opioid Litigation Opt -in
City Attorney requesting the City Council formally endorse the prior opt -in to the nationwide
opioid litigation settlement agreements and designate the City Attorney as the recipient of the
notices and signatory on any necessary documents.
RESOLUTION Endorsing City of Dubuque opting in to opioid litigation settlement and
designating City Attorney as recipient of notices and signatory on necessary documents
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Tree City USA Application Approval Request
City Manager recommending approval to submit an application for Dubuque to become
recertified as a Tree City USA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Grant Agreement for Volunteer DBQ 2022 -
Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the Volunteer DBQ 2022 —
Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Interim Staffing Agreement By and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Dubuque
Racing Association for Mystique Community Ice Center
City Manager transmitting the Interim Staffing Agreement with the Dubuque Racing
Association for Mystique Community Ice Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Notice of Award for (AIB/CN) America in Bloom and EcoConnexions From the Ground
Up program and Approval of Grant Agreement
City Manager requesting acceptance of the award of the AIB/CN EcoConnexions From the
Ground Up grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Vendor Recommendation and Contract for Development of Phase I of Arts & Culture
Communications Campaign and Branding Identity Effort
City Manager recommending approval to enter into an agreement with Gigantic Design Co.
for the development of Phase I deliverables for an Arts & Culture Communications Campaign.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Purchase of Property from River City Development Group LLC
Senior Counsel recommending adoption of a resolution accepting the Warranty Deed from
River City Development Group LLC as part of the purchase agreement for 156.25 acres of
property near the Southwest Arterial.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to Real Estate owned by River City Development Group
LLC in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Rescue Mission
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with the
to increase the funding amount from $80,000 to $134,999.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Rescue Mission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Dubuque Rescue Mission
Subrecipient Agreement
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14. Contracted Services Agreement — Crescent Community Health Center
City Manager recommending execution of the Contracted Services Agreement with Crescent
Community Health Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Signed Contract(s)
McCullough Creative Group for the production, installation, and removal of client advertising
on transit bus exteriors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Purina Drive Flood Wall Replacement Project
City Manager recommending accepting the improvements for the Purina Drive Flood Wall
Replacement Project and establishing the final
RESOLUTION Accepting the Purina Drive
payment to the contractor
construction cost.
Floodwall Replacement Project and authorizing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Northern Dubuque County Watershed Work Plan - Environmental Assessment: Invitation
to Virtual Agency Scoping Meeting
Correspondence from Adam Rupe, Project Manager with JEO Consulting Group, notifying
the city of an agency scoping meeting for development of the Northen Dubuque County
Watershed Work Plan - Environmental Assessment (Plan -EA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. 2021 Stumps / Sidewalks Project Two
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2021 Stumps /
Sidewalks Project Two, as completed by Burds Waterproofing.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2021 Stumps / Sidewalks Project Two and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Award for the Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road Emergency Traffic Signal Repair
Project
City Manager recommending the award for the Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road
Emergency Traffic Signal Repair Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
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20. Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge and Jonathan Lane Water Main Project 2021 - Project
Acceptance and Resolution
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for
the Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge and Jonathan Lane Water Main Project 2021, as completed by
Temperley Excavating, in the final contract amount of $425,052.44, which is 1.7% less than the
original bid amount.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvement Contract for the Jonathan Lane, Cider Ridge
and Orchard Drive Water Main Replacement Project 2021
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Final Plat of Vintage Estates
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Vintage Estates, which is the third
phase of the Rustic Point Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Vintage Estates in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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iquor License Renewal
Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses 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
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1450 Iowa Street
City Manager requesting the City Council to set a public hearing on January 18, 2022, for the
purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at 1450 Iowa Street to GT
Development LLC.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to GT
Development LLC., setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the publication of
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January
18, 2022
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
i. Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Jackson)
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2025 (Expired terms of Anderson and Kurczek)
Applicants:
Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St. Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct. Martha Jolet, 1911 Johnson St.
Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria St. (specifically applying for 2023 vacant term of Jackson) Dereka
Williams, 2172 Hodgden St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total;
currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening
ii. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Schilz) Applicant:
Tom Major, 2768 Hickory Hill Ct
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing on Approval of an Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing Association
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of an
amended lease with the Dubuque Racing Association, and City Manager and City Attorney
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by
lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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1. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
City Clerk requesting that the City Council review their appointments to various boards and
commissions for any changes in membership for the 2022 Calendar Year terms.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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2. Midterm Vacancy on City Council
City Attorney providing the resolution that directs the Dubuque County Deputy Commission of
Elections to initiate the special election process to fill the Ward Four vacancy.
RESOLUTION Intent to fill a vacancy in the office of Fourth Ward City Council Member by
Special Election
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Canadian Pacific Railway Acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railroad & Pending Merger:
City of Dubuque - Environmental Impact Statement Submittal Letter
City Manager requesting approval of a letter to the federal Surface Transportation Board
related to the proposed merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. De -Escalation Training
City Manager recommending City Council
Council for February 7, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
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To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Danny C. prarfk, Mayor Pro Tern
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