01 03 22 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 3, 2022
Resnick, Jones, Sprank, Roussell, Cavanagh, Farber
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January 3, 2022
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
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)
Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2022)
On behalf of the Tri-State Coalition against Human Trafficking
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.
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 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. 2022 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2022 State Legislative Priorities.
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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 USAApplication 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
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 Al B/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 Dubuque Rescue Mission to increase the funding amount
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from $80,000 to $134,999.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the FirstAmendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Dubuque Rescue Mission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 construction cost.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Purina Drive Floodwall Replacement Project and authorizing payment to
the contractor
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 J EO 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
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)
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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)
22. Liquor License Renewal
City 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
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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.
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 J olet, 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
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Schilz)
Applicant:
Tom Major, 2768 Hickory Hill Ct
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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.
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)
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.
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
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)
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
4. De -Escalation Training
City Manager recommending City Council schedule De -Escalation Training for the City
Council for February 7, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.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.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
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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