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03 08 22 City Clerk's NotesWOrK c,r c�— jr AIR _ T /J � / (ram✓ � /�O( i p � � n �i El #3 4 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Manager an Milligen, City Attornei6rumwell. Absent: Vacancy: Ward 4 March 7, 2022, in the 6th Street. Roussell, Sprank; City Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. WORK SESSION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW PRESENTATION Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann aad-T-echnieat-G ar9t JttstimT-Fiiltcdertwill make a presentation. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at r, � P.M. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber Manageryan Milligen, City Attorr�y Brumwell. Absent: ✓✓ Vacancy: Ward 4 at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2022, in the Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Jones , Resnick, Roussell, Sp -rank; City Mayor Cavanagh 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. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Action Item No. 2 was removed from the meeting and will be rescheduled to a future meeting date. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION(S) 1. COVID-19 Update-k Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Kidney Disease Awareness Month (March 2022) On behalf of the National Kidney Foundation. bo�wn -o jirnnt &}e5 2. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2022) On behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque Division #2. Pal r; c k Leonard CONSENT ITEMS Yas Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of 2/16 and 2/21; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 2/3, 2/7, 2/9, and 2/16. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Connor Dolphin for vehicle damage; William and Doris McDermott for property 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: Connor Dolphin for vehicle damage; William and Doris McDermott for property 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. Transmission of Art on the River 2022-23 Theme and Call for Art Announcement City Manager transmitting information on the chosen theme for the 2022-23 Art on the River exhibition while acknowledging the community -informed planning process and sharing the call for art process and forthcoming events. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. Notice of Award for National Environmental Health Administration — Food Drug Administration Development Base Retail Flex City Manager providing Notice of Award information on a previously approved request to apply for two grants from the National Environmental Health Administration — Food Drug Administration Development Base Retail Flex. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell 7. Intent to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Project City Manager recommending approval to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Project. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Extension Project and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program — Dubuque County Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Dubuque County for Asphalt Overlay of sections of Old Highway Road from Radford to Cousins Road and Cousins Road from Old Highway Road to the end. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Althauser Street and Eagle Street Water Main Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending City Council authorizes staff to negotiate a scope of services and enter into a contract with MSA for the engineering design of the Althauser Street and Eagle Street Water Main Reconstruction Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. 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) 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. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3-year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Grant) Applicant: Sasha Williams, 2980 WildWood Dr. ii. Zoning Board of Adjustment One 5-Year term of through March 25, 2027 (Expiring term of Golombeski) Applicant: Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female/1 opening PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution disposing of Lot 7A in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to Derald A. Schrobilgen and Jean A. Schrobilgen, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Disposing of city interest in Lot 7A in Buettel & Langworthy's Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yayrp Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell 2. Stumps / Sidewalks Project Three Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of a resolution that approves the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Stumps/Sidewalk Project Three, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and estimated cost for the Stump / Sidewalks Project Three Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay4 Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell PUBLIC INPUT ACTION ITEMS 1. Appointment of Jason Lehman as Assistant City Attorney City Attorney recommending City Council adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of Jason Lehman as Assistant City Attorney. RESOLUTION Approving the appointment of Jason Lehman as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) YaY4 Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussel[ 2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update- RC M0VE b President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yas Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell 3. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Auditor's Communication with Those Charged with Governance City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Auditor's Communication with Those Charged with Governance Letter. Assistant Finance Director Cassie Ross will make a presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yas Nays Jones S rank Resnick Cavana h Farber Roussel[ 4. Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award City Manager transmitting that the City of Dubuque has been awarded its 16th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas —Nays Jones S rank Resnick jI Cavanagh Farber Roussell 5. Amendment of the Smoke Alarm Ordinance City Manager recommending City Council approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 9 Fire Prevention Regulations, Section 6-9-6 Smoke Detection which will clarify that interconnected smoke alarms are required when minor improvements are made to properties where residential space is above commercial, thereby improving the safety of residents. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 9 Fire Prevention Regulations, Section 6-9-6 Smoke Detection Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yas Nays Jones a S rank Resnick Cavanagh Farber Roussell Final Reading and Adopt Yas Nays Jones S rank Resnick -Cavanagh Farber Roussell COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS j: � Avyk tro %njm: e-n 3 /17 6UA 4, V/u's Dept "l/ �U men Gina J;e A4" . 6n a /10& Q ADJOURNMENT @ / ; d, p.m.