04 04 22 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
April 4, 2022
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
V <r CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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April 4, 2022
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
Swearing -In of Ward 4 Council Member -Elect
Mayor Cavanagh will swear -in Ward 4 Council Member -Elect Katy A. Wethal.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on the COVI D-19
pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2022)
On behalf of the Riverview Center.
2. Week of the Young Child (April 2-8, 2022)
On behalf of Dubuque County Early Childhood (DCEC).
3. National Public Health Week (April 4-10, 2022)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque Health Services Department.
4. Junior Achievement Day (April 7, 2022)
On behalf of Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
5. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque Emergency Communications Center.
6. Community Development Week Proclamation (April 11-15, 2022)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department.
7. Arbor Day Proclamation (April 29, 2022)
On behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever.
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 3/09, 3/10, 3/21, 3/22, 3/23, and 3/24; Arts and Cultural Affairs of 1/25, 2/22,
3/8, and 3/22; Civil Service Commission of 3/29; Equity and Human Rights of 2/14; Historic Preservation
Commission of 3/17; Library Board of Trustees of 1/27; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings
of 3/2, 3/3, 3/9, and 3/10; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month
Ended 2/28.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits
BNK Properties / Dubuque Dental Associates for property damage; Dubuque Orthodontic Associates for
property damage; Lynn Lampe for vehicle damage; Frank O'Connor for vehicle damage; Ron Vaughn 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: BNK Properties/ Dubuque Dental Associates PC for
property damage; Frank O'Connor for vehicle damage; Ron Vaughn 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. First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dub
Jones Real Estate, LLC for the Redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution approving the First Amendment to
Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC for the
redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Transmission of Application Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2023 Arts & Culture Operating
Support Grant Program
City Manager providing information on the guidelines, scoring rubric, and application requirements for the
FY 2023 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Program as approved by the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission on March 8, 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Transmission of Application Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2023 Arts & Culture Special
Projects Grant Program
City Manager providing information on the guidelines, scoring rubric, and application requirements for the
FY 2023 Arts & Culture Special Projects Grant Program as approved by the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission on March 8, 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Transmission of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Adopted 2022-26 Strategic
Plan
City Manager sharing the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission's 2022-26 Strategic Plan as
adopted on January 25, 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Application Guidelines for Regranting of Government Alliance on Race and Equity
(GARE) Innovation and Implementation Funds
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the application guidelines and processes for the
regranting of funds previously received and accepted from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity
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(GARE) Innovation and Implementation Fund.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Contract with Travel Dubuque
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a contract with Travel Dubuque to host the 2022
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Grand Harbor Contract
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a contract with Grand Harbor Resort and
Waterpark for the 2022 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Ride the Rail Correspondence
Correspondence from Douglas Spyrison, Ride the Rail Dubuque Co -Chair, regarding Ride the Rail's
advocating efforts for passenger rail from Chicago to Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Application, Notice of Award and Receipt of SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and
Expenditure Recommendations
City Manager sharing information on the application of, award and receipt of two SBA Shuttered Venue
Operators Grants for Five Flags Center and is recommending City Council approval of expenditure of
funds of the SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Five Flags Civic Center to be included in FY22
budget amendment #2.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the SBA Shuttered Venue Operators
Grant and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement —Affordable
Housing Network, Inc. 90 Main Street HVAC Replacement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Affordable
Housing Network, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City for HVAC
equipment replacement at 90 Main Street.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Affordable Housing
Network, I nc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement —Four Mounds
Foundation Build Dubuque Vocational Training
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Four
Mounds Foundation and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City to assist Four
Mounds Foundation for Build Dubuque Vocational Training.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Environmental review
Monitoring Finding Clearance
City Manager sharing information from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Environmental review Monitoring Finding Clearance with City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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17. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Repair Project Notification
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer for the Iowa Department of
Transportation, notifying the City Council of a bridge repair project on US 61 over Mt. Carmel Rd. and
Huff St.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Civil Service Commission - Certified List
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Fire Chief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
20. City Council Meeting Public Input Brochure
City Clerk providing a copy of the City Council Meeting Public Input Brochure, which will be included with
City Council agendas at the City Council meetings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Approval of 2021 City Council Official Proceedings
City Clerk recommending approval of the completed and indexed 2021 City Council Official Proceedings
for calendar year 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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.
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Scherr Real Estate, LLC, and Dubuque Screw
Products, Inc. for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for April
18, 2022, on a proposed Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Scherr Real Estate, LLC, and Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. providing for the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the proposed Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Scherr
Real Estate, LLC, and Dubuque Screw Products, Inc., including the proposed issuance of
urban renewal tax increment revenue grant obligations to Dubuque Screw Products, Inc., and
providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
2. Set Public Hearing for Radford Road Amended Urban Revitalization Area Plan
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City Manager recommending City Council set a Public Hearing for April 18, 2022, regarding
the proposed Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area designation.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing for the proposed amendment to the Radford Road
Urban Revitalization District Area Plan
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
3. 2022 Pavement Marking Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution preliminarily approving the
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate; establishing April
18, 2022, as the date of the public hearing; and authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for
bids for the 2022 Pavement Marking Project.
RESOLUTION 2022 Pavement Marking Project: preliminary approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
4. Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project: Initiate Public
Improvement Bidding Process
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution to grant preliminary approval
to the construction plans and specifications; and establish April 18, 2022, as the date of the
public hearing; and hereby authorize to advertise for bid proposals for the Mystique Ice Center
Settlement Remediation Project.
RESOLUTION Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project: preliminary
approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
5. Mystique Community Ice Center Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement
Project: Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution to grant preliminary approval
to the construction plans and specifications; and establish April 18, 2022, as the date of the
public hearing; and hereby authorize to advertise for bid proposals for the Mystique Ice Center
Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION Mystique Community Ice Center: Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement
Project: preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost;
setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
6. Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project: US Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy
Road
City Manager recommending City Council concur with initiating the public bidding procedure
through the Iowa DOT and set the date for a public hearing to April 18, 2022, on the Northwest
Arterial - State of Good Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road through adoption
of a resolution.
RESOLUTION Northwest Arterial — State of Good Repair Project: US20 to John F. Kennedy
Road: Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (702)--SG-31: 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 April 18, 2022
7. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $10,165,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022AB
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for April 18, 2022, on the proposition
of selling not to exceed $10,165,000 in General Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed
$1,990,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for essential
corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION - [GCP-2] Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance
of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION - [GCP-3] Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for
general corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed
$975,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for
essential corporate urban renewal purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed
$5,800,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(for essential corporate urban renewal purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 18, 2022
8. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.3
City Manager City Council approve a resolution that authorizes and directs the City Manager to
prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.3 ("Plan") for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District ("District') and sets a public hearing on the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.3 for May 2, 2022.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.3 for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District and setting the date for a public hearing and consultation on the proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.3 for said district
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 2, 2022
9. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that begins
the process of drafting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District to expand the district and set a public
hearing on the proposed amendment for May 16, 2022.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process
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guggearo, sport ended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 16, 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.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
Carroll Schuety, 2435 Roosevelt St.
Marrichelle Glover, 1635 Catherine St.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2023 (Vacant term of Craddieth)
Applicant:
Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct .
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2026 (Expiring term of Baskerville)
Applicant:
Phil Baskerville, 2945 Van Buren St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
3 Commissioners total, currently 1 male/1 female/1 opening
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.
2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2
through the adoption of a resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin
Project through the adoption of a resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project
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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
I nput 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.
Request for Proposal for Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update
City Manager recommending City Council approval to release the recommended, modified RFP
for professional services for the Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update and that the City
Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the recommended
consultant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2. Police Department Recruitment Video
Media Services will show a Police Department recruitment video featuring Police Officer Nicole
Salazar.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVl5moglxlk
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
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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