Minutes_City Council Proceedings 01.03.22Copyrighted
January 18, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 1/3; Human Rights Commission of 11/8 and
12/13; Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/28 and 11/18; Library
Board of Trustees City Council Update of 12/16; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 1 /5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/16; Proof of
publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/20; Proof of publication
for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 11 /30.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 1/3/22 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 11/8/21 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 12/13/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/28/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 11/18/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 12/16/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/5
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 12/16/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
12/20/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 11/30/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
CITY 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. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Mayor Pro Tern Sprank; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARINGS-IN
Mayor -Elect Brad M. Cavanagh was sworn in by City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder. Council
Members -Elect Ric W. Jones, Susan R. Farber, and Danny C. Sprank; and Mayor Pro -Tern
David T. Resnick were sworn in by Mayor Cavanagh.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2022) was accepted
by Marilou Irons on behalf of the Tri-State Coalition against Human Trafficking
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Farber requested Item No. 22 be held for separate discussion. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated
except for Item No. 22. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Richard Dague for vehicle damage; Loeffelholz Trucking LLC
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:
Richard Dague for vehicle damage; Loeffelholz Trucking LLC for vehicle damage. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 1-22 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make
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certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures was adopted.
5. 2022 State Legislative Priorities: upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
6. Opioid Litigation Opt -in: upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 2-22 Endorsing City of Dubuque opting in to opioid litigation settlement and
designating City Attorney as recipient of notices and signatory on necessary documents was
adopted.
7. Tree City USA Application Approval Request: upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
8. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Grant Agreement for Volunteer DBQ 2022 -
Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant: upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
9. Interim Staffing Agreement By and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Dubuque
Racing Association for Mystique Community Ice Center: upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Notice of Award for (AIB/CN) America in Bloom and EcoConnexions From the Ground
Up program and Approval of Grant Agreement: upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
11. Vendor Recommendation and Contract for Development of Phase I of Arts & Culture
Communications Campaign and Branding Identity Effort: upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
12. Purchase of Property from River City Development Group LLC: upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 3-22 Accepting the Deed to Real Estate
owned by River City Development Group LLC in Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
13. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Rescue Mission: upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 4-22 Authorizing the First Amendment
to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Rescue
Mission was adopted.
14. Contracted Services Agreement — Crescent Community Health Center: upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Signed Contract(s): McCullough Creative Group for the production, installation, and
removal of client advertising on transit bus exteriors. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
16. Purina Drive Flood Wall Replacement Project: upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 5-22 Accepting the Purina Drive Floodwall Replacement Project
and authorizing payment to the contractor was adopted.
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). Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
18. 2021 Stumps / Sidewalks Project Two: upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 6-22 Accepting the 2021 Stumps / Sidewalks Project Two and
authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
19. Award for the Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road Emergency Traffic Signal Repair
Project: upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
20. Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge and Jonathan Lane Water Main Project 2021 - Project
Acceptance and Resolution: upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 7-22 Accepting Public Improvement Contract for the Jonathan Lane, Cider Ridge
and Orchard Drive Water Main Replacement Project 2021 was adopted.
21. Final Plat of Vintage Estates: upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 8-22 Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Vintage Estates in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
22. Liquor License Renewal: Council Member Farber stated that she would abstain from
voting on this item due to owning one of the businesses listed on the resolution, Magoo's Pizza.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 9-22 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 5-0 with
one abstention (Farber).
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 6-0.
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1450 Iowa Street: upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 10-22 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on January 18, 2022 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. 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
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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.
Ms. Anderson spoke in support of her application and provided a brief biography.
2. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Vacant term of Schilz). Applicant: Tom Major, 2768 Hickory Hill Ct. City Council acknowledged
receipt of written input from Mr. Major in support of his application.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing on Approval of an Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing Association:
motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 11-22 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. Seconded by Sprank. City Manager Van
Milligen responded to a question from the City Council regarding the timeframe for the Iowa
Racing and Gaming Commission voting on approval of the lease. Motion carried 6-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions: motion by
Farber to receive and file the documents and refer to the City Council for discussion. Seconded
by Sprank. City Council weighed the options for board and commission participation. City
Council concurred appointing Sprank to the Dubuque Racing Association — Board of Directors
and transitioning the Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors term previously head
by Resnick to Farber. All remaining board and commission assignments will remain unchanged
for calendar year 2022. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones to appoint all City Council members to the specified boards and
commissions terms agreed upon in the discussion. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Midterm Vacancy on City Council: motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 12-22 Intent to fill a vacancy in the office of Fourth Ward City Council
Member by Special Election. Seconded by Farber. City Council encouraged Ward 4 residents
to apply for the seat. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Clerk Breitfelder
stated that the special election is scheduled for March 29t" with a primary on March 1 st if needed.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Canadian Pacific Railway Acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railroad & Pending Merger:
City of Dubuque - Environmental Impact Statement Submittal Letter: motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents and approve the letter. Seconded by Jones. City Council
expressed support for the opportunity to weigh in on the guidelines of the merger via the letter.
City Manager Van Milligen responded to a question from the City Council regarding additional
ways the City Council can provide input. Motion carried 6-0.
4. De -Escalation Training: motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule
the work session for February 7, 2022, at 5.15 p.m. Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts
were expressed. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Council Member Jones reported on the Special Olympics Iowa winter games occurring in
Dubuque next week.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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