Minutes_City Council Proceedings 03.21.22Copyrighted
April 4, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 3/9/22 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/10/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/21/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/22/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/23/22
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/24/22 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
1 /25/22
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
2/22/22
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of 3/8/22 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
3/22/22
Civil Service Commission of 3/29/22
Equity and Human Rights Minutes of 2/14/22
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 3/17/22
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 1/27/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/2/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/3/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/9/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
3/ 10/22
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 2/28/22
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 21, 2022, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6'" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones (arrived at 5:36 p.m.), Resnick,
Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Vacancy: Ward 4
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 on workforce housing needs.
WORK SESSION
WORKFORCE HOUSING NEEDS — EARLY EFFORTS
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger and Economic Development
Director Jill Connors provided introductory remarks. Dave Lyons, Sustainable Innovation
Consultant for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, made a presentation on workforce
housing needs. Mr. Lyons and Ms. Steger responded to questions from the City Council
following the presentation. Council Members discussed the importance of developing all areas
of the community, the challenges that the city faces in developing additional housing options,
and requested data on how Airbnb rentals impact rental rates.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned
at 6:25 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 21, 2022, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6'" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Vacancy: Ward 4
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2022) was accepted by Kyle Stumpf on behalf of
the Dubuque County Disabilities Council.
2. Honey Bee Day (March 31, 2022) was accepted by H.R. Cook on behalf of the Iowa Honey
Producers Association.
CONSENT ITEMS
Paul Schultz, 2700 Matthew John Dr., requested Item No. 17 be held for separate discussion.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Mr. Schultz also provided written input regarding Item No. 17.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated except for Item No. 17. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 3/2, 3/3, and 3/7; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/17; Library Board of Trustees Update of 2/24; Parks and
Recreation of 2/22; Resiliency Community Advisory Commission of 3/3; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 3/2; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/21; Proof of publication
for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended January 31, 2022. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Carol Boge for property damage; Dylian Jackson for vehicle
damage; Thomas and Kathy Noel for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and referred to the 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:
Carol Boge for property damage; Dylian Jackson for vehicle damage; Thomas and Kathy Noel
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. 81-22 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 was adopted.
5. Final Plat of Country View Estates Plat 2: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 82-22 Approving the Final Plat of Survey of Country View Estates Plat
2, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
6. Request to Distribute RFP to hire Consultant for Parking Ramp Condition Assessment and
Maintenance Plan: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. First Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Real Property
Investments, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1540 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 83-22 Approving the First Amendment to Grant
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Real Property Investments, LLC was
adopted.
8. Stumps / Sidewalks Project Three: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 84-22 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Stumps / Sidewalks
Project Three was adopted.
9. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1: Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and made a Matter of Record.
10. Iowa Department of Transportation Title VI Documents: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
11. Southwest Arterial / US52 Project Corridor Right -of -Way Replat Survey: AECOM -
Consultant Professional Services Agreement: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
12. Central Avenue (9th - 21st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project: Acceptance of Public
Improvement Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
85-22 Accepting the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on Central Avenue
(Formerly US52) from 9th to 21 st Street and authorizing final payment to the contractor was
adopted.
13. Downtown City Facilities Capacity & Reorganization Study - Request to Distribute RFP
and Create an RFQ Review Committee: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
14. Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement — Lincoln Outdoor
Wellness Project Environmental Survey: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 86-22 Authorizing the execution of the Lincoln Outdoor Wellness Project
Environmental Survey CDBG Subrecipient Agreement was adopted.
15. Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Hodge Company: Assignment of
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Lease Agreement and Amendment: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 87-22 Approving the Assignment of a Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Hodge Company to MacHom Windows LLC and an Amendment to the
Lease Agreement Substituting MacHom Windows LLC as Lessee in the Lease Agreement was
adopted.
16. National League of Cities Census and Democracy Grant Report: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
17. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Letters on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Recommendations: Mr. Schultz stated that the city should establish a plan for expanding it's
tipper cart program and expressed concern about a potential increase in recyclables placed in
tipper carts.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-
0.
18. Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Petition for No Parking Signs: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and referred to the City Manager.
19. Office of Shared Prosperity & Neighborhood Support featured in Route Fifty article: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
20. Signed Contract(s): City of Asbury for an extension of the 2021 Memorandum of
Understanding for summer programming; Harris Golf Carts for a lease extension for golf carts
for the Bunker Hill Golf Course. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
21. Mediacom Communications Corporation Letter on Programming Changes and Rate
Adjustments: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Abstract of Votes for the 2022 Special Ward 4 Primary Election: City Clerk transmitted
the Abstract of Votes for the March 1, 2022, Special Ward 4 Primary Election as certified by the
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
23. Adoption of Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 2022 S-6: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No 88-22 Adopting Supplement No. 2022 S-6 to the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
24. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 89-22 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 was adopted.
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. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2: Upon motion the documents were received and
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filed and Resolution No. 90-22 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2: 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 4,
2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 91-22 Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 4,
2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 92-22 Stoneman Road Reconstruction 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; Resolution No. 93-22 Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and
estimate of total cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project; Resolution No. 94-22
Resolution of necessity for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project; and Resolution No. 95-
22 Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity were adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 18, 2022 in the Historic Federal
Building.
4. Set Public Hearing Date for Fiscal Year 2023 City Budget and Operating and Capital
Improvement Program: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
96-22 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the City of
Dubuque; and Resolution No. 97-22 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five -Year
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023 Through 2027 for the City of Dubuque were
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 29, 2022 in
the Historic Federal Building.
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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.
a. Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment): 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
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
a. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through February 15,
2024 (Vacant At -Large term of Grant) and one, 3-Year term through February 15, 2025 (Vacant
Low to Moderate Income term of Craddieth). Applicants: Dominique Jeter, 2613 Jackson St.
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(Additional Applicant) (Qualifies for At -Large and for Low to Moderate Income); and Sasha
Williams, 2980 WildWood Dr. (Qualifies for At -Large).
Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. Williams to the three-year at -large term through February
15, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Jeter to the three-year low to moderate income term through
February 15, 2025. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
b. 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.
Motion by Farber to appoint Ms. Golombeski to the five-year term through March 25, 2027.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of City -owned Property at 2247 Central Avenue: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 98-22 Disposing of City interest in real property at
2247 Central Avenue, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Matt Nasuti, 2410 Broadway St., requested a city ordinance update to coincide local laws
with the Iowa Code provision that permits city police departments to tow unlicensed and
unregistered vehicles.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Roussell. President
and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Executed Scope of Services for Update Report for Five Flags Civic Center Scenario 4
Hybrid: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. The update
report will be presented to City Council at the April 18, 2022, City Council meeting. Motion
carried 6-0.
3. HACAP Work Session Request: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session for Monday, May 2, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Seconded by Resnick. No
schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Four Mounds Foundation Work Session Request: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for Monday, July 18, 2022, at 6.00 p.m. Seconded
by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 6-0.
5. City Life Promotional Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and view
the video. Seconded by Farber. Media Services showed a video promoting the City Life
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program. City Council Members commended the community for offering many great programs
in Dubuque, including City Life. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Resnick thanked the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce for recently
hosting their Dubuque Night in Des Moines event.
Council Member Farber reported on serving as a guest lecturer at the University of Dubuque
as part of International Women's Day on March 101n
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the National League of Cities Conference in
Washington D.C., and having the opportunity to speak with Iowa's Senators and
Congresswoman while in Washington D.C.
Council Member Jones stated that the Ward 4 Special Election is taking place on March 291n
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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