02 21 22 Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 21, 2022
Jones, Sprank, Resnick, Cavanagh, Farber, Roussell
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WORK SESSION
1. 6:00 PM - Travel Dubuque Update
Travel Dubuque President & CEO Keith Rahe will provide the organization's annual
presentation.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Dubuque Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary Month (February 2022)
On behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day Proclamation (March 2, 2022)
On behalf of St. Mark's Youth Enrichment.
3. Dubuque's COVID-19 Pandemic -Related Emergency Proclamation
Mayor Brad M. Cavanagh will update Dubuque's COVID-19 pandemic -related emergency
proclamation.
Documents will be made available before the February 21, 2022 meeting.
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 2/3, 2/7, and 2/9; Civil Service Commission of 2/3; Historic Preservation
Commission minutes of 1/20; Library Board of Trustees of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees Update of
1/27; Parks and Recreation Commission of 10/12, 12/14, 1/11, and 2/8; Zoning Advisory Commission of
2/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/27; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 1/18.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Kara Dodds 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: A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. for property damage; Kara
Dodds for vehicle damage; Progressive Universal Insurance Company as subrogee of Florence Helin for
vehicle damage.
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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. 2021 Certified Local Governments Annual Report
City Manager recommending City Council review and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2021 Certified
Local Government Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Transmission of Official Notice of Action from National Endowment for the Arts American
Rescue Plan Grants to Local Arts Agencies for Subgranting Award
City Manager recommending City Council receive and file the Official Notice of Action for the National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in reference to the recent American Rescue Plan (ARP) to Local Arts
Agencies (LAA) for Subgranting award awarded to the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Projects Notification
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer for the Iowa Department of
Transportation, notifying the City Council of two bridge cleaning projects located on US 20 and US 61.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. United States Postal Service Correspondence on Lease of Dubuque Retail Services
Location
Correspondence from John Frederics, Real Estate Specialist with the United States Postal Service
(USPS), regarding the lease of the Dubuque USPS retail services location.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Restrictive Covenant for Residential Real Estate regarding 351 E 15th Street
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that places a restrictive covenant at 351 E 15th
Street for 21-year period.
RESOLUTION Attaching Single Family Occupancy Restrictive Covenant To 351 E. 15th Street,
Dubuque, IA
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Mount Pleasant Home
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Mount
Pleasant Home and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the FirstAmendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Mount Pleasant Home
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Calendar Year 2021 Urban Revitalization Program Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approve a resolution related to the 2021 Calendar Year
applications for residential property tax abatement.
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RESOLUTION Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications submitted by property owners in Urban
Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement
(Amendment #7) between the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to an existing Master Agreement and Project
Statement (Amendment #7) in place between the City of Dubuque and I mOn Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC Chaplain Schmitt Island
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to an existing Master Co -location and Shared
Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and I mOn Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC Asbury Rd and Clarke Dr
City Manager recommending approval of a new project statement and amendment to an existing Master
Agreement in place between the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate
an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving the temporary Agreement
authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the
franchise agreement takes effect but no later than May 1, 2022.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate
an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Termination Agreement: Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council consider approving the Termination Agreement for the
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving the Termination Agreement for the Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Sustainable Strategies DC Contract Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the Sustainable Strategies DC Professional Services Contract.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Signed Contract(s)
Tyler McDermott for Farm Lease of 81 Acres off North English Road; Origin Design Co. for City-W ide
Water Distribution System, Storage & Pumping Improvements Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
McDermott Excavating for Pressure Reducing Valve Vault Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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20. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Derby Grange, LLC - Rustic Point Lane Right of
Way — Rustic Point Estates Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed from Derby Grange, LLC and dedicate
Lot H of Rustic Point Estates to the public as street right of way for Rustic Point Lane by adoption of a
resolution.
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property, being Lot H of Rustic Point Estates in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, from Derby Grange, LLC and dedication of property as public right of way
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 7A in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa For Disposition to Derald A. Schrobilgen and Jean A.
Schrobilgen
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to approve a Plat of Survey of Lot 7A in
Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of the Vacated Alley between Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 7 in Buettel &
Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, to be known as Lot 7A in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition
to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. Liquor License Renewals
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.
1. Disposition of Vacated Alley in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa to Derald A. Schrobilgen and Jean A. Schrobilgen
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 7, 2022, on the disposal of
the vacated alley between Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 7 in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City
of Dubuque (part of property at common address 971 West Third Street in Dubuque) to Derald
A. Schrobilgen and Jean A. Schrobilgen, an adjacent landowner, by Quit Claim Deed.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of city interest in the vacated alley between Lot 1, Lot 2 and
Lot 7 in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, to be known as Lot 7A in
Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 7, 2022
2. Stumps / Sidewalks Project Three
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution preliminarily approving the
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate; establishing the
date of the public hearing for March 7, 2022; and authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for
bids for the Stumps / Sidewalk Project Three.
RESOLUTION Stumps / Sidewalks Project Three: preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans,
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specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 7, 2022
3. Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction with the Budget
Hearing on March 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (Plan) for
the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Budget
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 23, 2022
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
Two, 3-year terms through February 15, 2022 (Expiring terms of Hinke and Boles)
Applicants:
Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr.
Michelle M. Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr.
Sasha Williams, 2980 WildWood Dr.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-year terms through August 17, 2024 (Vacant At -Large term of Becwar and Section 8
Representative term of Washington)
Applicants:
Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln Ave. (Qualifies for At -Large)
Charlene Turpin, 306 Kaufmann Ave. (Qualifies for At -Large and Section 8 Representative)
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Eudaley-Loebach)
Applicant:
Josh Chamberland, 2145 Delaware St.
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.
1. Resolution of Approval for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of a
resolution approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.1 for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Resolution of Approval for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.2
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of a
resolution approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.2 for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Vacating Portions of Sanitary Sewer Utility Easements over Ichiban Realty, LLC
property at 3187 University Drive in Dubuque
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of a resolution
vacating all interest in portions of the sanitary sewer utility easements as indicated on the
attached Exhibit A and located on Lot 1 of Sara S. and Edward R. Bartels Addition, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of property by vacating city interest in portions of sanitary sewer
utility easements over and across part of Lot 1 of Sara S. and Edward R. Bartels Addition, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Sale of City -owned Property at 2247 Central Avenue — Deny Purchase Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider denial of the purchase agreement
for 2247 Central Avenue as presented today and reconsider sale in March 2022, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Denial of Purchase Agreement for Real Property at 2247 Central Avenue and
re -marketing for sale until March 1, 2022
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Sale of City -owned Property at 351 E 15th Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a resolution
disposing of 351 E 15th Street to Cameron K. Hall for $122,000, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of city interest in real property located at 351 East 15th Street, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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.
Tax Increment Ordinance for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, as
amended by Version 2022.1 of the Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending that City Council approve the ordinance amending the tax
increment financing district for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
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ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 41-20, as amended, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, by removing part of the North Kerper
Boulevard Subarea from the division of revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, as
amended by Version 2022.2 of the Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending that City Council approve the ordinance amending the tax
increment financing district for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. _-22, as amended, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, by adding the Roosevelt Street
Subarea to the division of revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Proposed Grant Award to CARich Properties, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1736
Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Grant Agreement and authorization to
execute the attached Loan Agreement with CARich Properties, LLC for the rehabilitation of
1736 Central Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
CARich Properties, LLC for the redevelopment of 1736 Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Fiscal Year 2022 CDBG-CV Nonprofit Support Grant Recommendation and Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the COVID Nonprofit Support Grant
Agreement with the recommended organization, Dubuque for Refugee Children, and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Fiscal Year 2022 CDBG-CV Nonprofit Support Grant Agreement with
Dubuque for Refugee Children
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Workforce Housing Needs - Early Efforts Work Session Request
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session to provide a report on early
efforts to address the shortage of workforce housing in Dubuque on March 21, 2022, at 5:30
p. M.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
6. Arts & Culture Master Plan Implementation Efforts - Work Session Request
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session to highlight recent local arts
and culture activities advancing the implementation of Dubuque's Arts & Culture Master Plan on
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April 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7. Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Request
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work
sessions for 2022 on the following dates:
• Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday July 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, November 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
8. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation
City Manager to provide the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation.
Documents will be made available before the February 21, 2022 meeting.
All Fiscal Year 2023 recommended budget documents will be posted to the City's website on
February 22, 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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