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03 21 22 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION OFFICIAL 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. 6th 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 th e 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 Con- sultant for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, made a presentation on workfor ce hous- ing 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 addition al housing options, and re- quested 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 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL 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. 6th 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 ma y 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 Recre- ation 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 docu- ments 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 re- ceived, 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 concu rred. 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. 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 P AYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and ser- vices have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and se rvices provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks in pay- ment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance Di- rector are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disburse- ments to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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. RESOLUTION NO. 82-22 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SURVEY OF: COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES PLAT 2, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Survey: Country View Estates Plat 2, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; and Whereas, said Final Plat provides for a 22 -foot pavement width, where 26-foot paving width for a private street is required by Section 11-15 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code; and Whereas, said Final Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its approval has been endorsed thereon; and Whereas, said Final Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 11-15 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is waived to allow two 22-foot-wide paved private streets. Section 2. That the City Council hereby waives Sections 11-20 Water Supply, 11-21, Sanitary Sewer, 11-23 Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11-24 Improvement Guarantees. Section 3. That the Final Plat of Country View Estates Plat 2, Dubuque County, Iowa is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat, provided the owners of said property herein named, execute their written acceptance hereto attached agreeing: a) To construct private street improvements in accordance with improvement plans approved by Dubuque County and certified upon completion by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Iowa. b) To maintain the private street improvements constructed as part of Country View Estates until such time as a homeowners’ association is formed and is responsible for maintenance of the same. Section 4. That in the event that Ronald W. and Jessalynn J. Breiner fail to execute the ac- ceptance within 180 days after the date of this Resolution, the provisions hereof shall be null and void and the approval of the plat shall not be effective. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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. RESOLUTION NO. 83-22 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND REAL PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Real Property Investments, LLC (Grant Recipient) entered into a Grant Agreement dated September 8, 2021 for the redevelopme nt of 1540 Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Project); and Whereas, City and Grant Recipient desire to amend the Grant Agreement as set forth in the attached First Amendment to Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Real Property Investments, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First Amendment to Grant Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and di- rected to attest to his signature. Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are neces sary to comply with the terms of the First Amendment to Grant Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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. RESOLUTION NO. 84-22 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE STUMPS / SIDEWALKS PRO- JECT THREE Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Stumps / Sidewalks Project Three, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 63 -22 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 24th day of February 2022; and Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 10 th day of March 2022 and it has been determined that Quality Concrete of Dubuque, IA submitted the low bid in the amount of $144,172.19, and is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Quality Concrete and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, adopted, and approved this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 - Con- sultant 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 (For- merly US52) from 9th to 21st Street and authorizing final payment to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85-22 ACCEPTING THE HMA PAVEMENT MILLING AND RESURFACING PROJECT ON CEN- TRAL AVENUE (FORMERLY US52) FROM 9TH TO 21ST STREET AND AUTHORIZING FI- NAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the public improvement contract for the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on Central Avenue (formerly US52) from 9th to 21st Street, (the Project) has been com- pleted by the Contractor, River City Paving of Kieler, Wisconsin (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $1,192,149.96; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $1,229,884.27, leaving a credit refund balance of $37,734.31; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is here by accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to receive and deposit the refund payment from the Contractor for the credit balance of $37,734.31 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF HMA PAVEMENT MILLING AND RESURFACING PROJECT ON CENTRAL AVENUE (FORMERLY US52) FROM 9TH TO 21ST STREET The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on Central Avenue from 9 th to 21st Street has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Con- tract, and that the total project cost of the completed work is $1,414,740.85. Dated this 10th day of March 2022 Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 10th day of March 2022. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 Well- ness 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 Envi- ronmental Survey CDBG Subrecipient Agreement was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 86-22 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LINCOLN OUTDOOR WELLNESS PROJECT EN- VIRONMENTAL SURVEY CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT Whereas, the Dubuque Community School District submitted an application for CDBG fund- ing to redevelop their outdoor playground, greenspace, and amenities; and Whereas, an Environmental Assessment is required to be completed before construction can begin on this project. To reach compliance with Historic Preservation requirements under 36 CFR Part 800, the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office has requested a Phase I Intensive Archaeological Survey to determine concurrence with the proposed project; and Whereas, the City Council adopted the FY22 Budget, which includes Community Develop- ment Block Grant funding; and Whereas, the submission has been approved by the Community Development Advisory Commission on August 18th, 2021, and an environmental review has been co mpleted for costs related to this survey in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58; and Whereas, this service will benefit a minimum of 51% low/moderate income residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Subrecipient Agreement, authorized by the Community Development Ad- visory Commission beginning March 14, 2022, for the Lincoln Outdoor Wellness Project Envi- ronmental Survey be approved. Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 15. Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Hodge Company: Assignment of 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. 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 Whereas, the City of Dubuque and Hodge Company entered into a Lease Agreement dated June 20, 2016 for real estate on Purina Drive in the City of Dubuque, Iowa legally described as follows: Lot 11 and Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 10 of Block 4 in Riverfront Sub. No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and Whereas, Hodge Company owns the improvements located on the Property; and Whereas, Hodge Company has entered into a purchase agreement with MacHom Windows LLC for the purchase of the improvements; and Whereas, Hodge Company has requested that the City consent to the assignment of the Lease Agreement to MacHom Windows LLC and that once the sale is closed, the Lease Agree- ment be amended to substitute MacHom Windows LLC as the Lessee; and Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to ap- prove the Assignment and Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Assignment of the Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Hodge Company to MacHom Windows LLC attached hereto and the Amendment to the Lease Agree- ment attached hereto substituting MacHom Windows LLC as the Lessee are hereby approved subject to the closing of the MacHom Windows LLC purchase. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Consent to Assignment and Amendment to be held until the closing of the MacHom Windows LLC purchase. Section 3. The City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized to take such further action as may be necessary to complete the transactions herein. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 16. National League of Cities Census and Democracy Grant Report: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. 17. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Letters on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recom- mendations: 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 carri ed 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 Under- standing 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 Ad- justments: 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. RESOLUTION NO. 88-22 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2022 S-6 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, under date of August 17, 2009, the City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 43 -09, readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in its entirety; and Whereas, since August 17, 2009, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has adopted certain ordinances amending the Code of Ordinances and said amendments have been printed as supplements to the Code of Ordinances; and Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of Iowa provides that supplements, by resolution, be- come part of the Code of Ordinances; and Whereas, Code Supplements are prepared by the American Legal Publishing of Cincinnati, Ohio and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Supplement No. 2022 S-6 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies Ordinance Nos. 37-21 through 6-22 as approved by the City Council through February 7, 2022, is hereby adopted, and becomes part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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. RESOLUTION NO. 89-22 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS RE- QUIRED 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 W hereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or W ine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and W hereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOW A THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documenta- tion: New Applications McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. Port of Dubuque Marina, 450 East 3rd St. Yard Arm, 1201 Shiras Ave. Renewals Classy and Chic Boutique, 1065 Jackson St. Suite 200 Fareway Stores, Inc. 114, 2050 John F Kennedy Blvd. Hy-Vee 3, 400 Locust St. Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2360 Central Ave. Lina's Thai Bistro, 2055 Holliday Dr. 200 Panchero's Mexican Grill, 4840 Asbury Rd. The Dungeon, 302 Locust St. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 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. 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 ESTI- MATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2 in the estimated amount of $177,750.40 are hereby preliminarily ap- proved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of April 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hea ring to be pub- lished in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2 is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for con- struction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improve- ments herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation, and which notice shall be pub- lished not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 7th day of April 2022. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 18th day of April 2022, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual mea ns), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted, and approved this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 o rdering 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. 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 ESTI- MATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project in the estimated amount $448,323.50, are hereby preliminarily ap- proved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of April, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and spec- ifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be pub- lished not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, spec- ifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improve- ments herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubu- que website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 14th day of April 2022. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council fo r final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of May 2022, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 esti- mate of total cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project; Resolution No. 94 -22 Reso- lution 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. 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 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project in the estimated amount $1,126,387.20, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 18th day of April, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifica- tions, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be pub- lished not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improve- ments herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubu- que website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 21st day of April 2022. Bids shall e opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of May 2022, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 93-22 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLATS, SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND ESTIMATE OF TOTAL COST FOR THE STONEMAN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: That the attached preliminary plats, schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project are hereby approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 94-22 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE STONEMAN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PRO- JECT Whereas, the plat, preliminary schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and ordered placed on file in the office of City Clerk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: The Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project will provide: Reconstruction of Stoneman Road Removal of the existing pavement and curb and gutter Excavation of the subgrade to allow the placement of granular sub-base Installation of storm sewer Reconstruction of a portion of the watermain Spot repairs of the sanitary sewer Installation of sub-drains Installation of 8-inch PCC pavement Installation of curb and gutter Installation of sidewalk along the north side of the street Installation of new streetlights Installation of conduit to streetlight needs There is on file in the office of the City Clerk an estimated total cost of the work, and a pre- liminary plat and schedule showing the amount proposed to be assessed to each lot for the improvement. The date, time, and place the council will hear property owners subject to the assessment and interested parties for or against the improvement, its cost, the assessment, or the bounda- ries of the district. That the City Council deems it advisable and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein mentioned improvements. Unless a property owner files objections with the City Clerk at the time of hearing on the resolution of necessity, the property owner is deemed to have waived all objections pertaining to the regularity of the proceeding and the legality of using the special assessment procedure. Said improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications which have been approved by the City Council and are now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The cost of making such improvement will be assessed against property lying with the assess- ment limits. The above resolution was introduced, approved, and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 95-22 FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has given its preliminary approval to the plat, preliminary schedule of assessments, and estimated total cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project and ordered the plat, schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and Whereas, the proposed Resolution of Necessity for Project has been introduced and is now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: The City Council will meet on the 18th day of April 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Histor ic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. At which time the owners of property subject to assessment for the proposed improvement or any other person having an interest in the matter may appear and be heard for or against the making of the improvement, the boundaries of the district, the cost, the assessment against any lot, or the final adoption of a resolution of necessity. A property owner will be deemed to have waived all objections unless at th e time of hearing the property owner has filed objections with the City Clerk. The City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks, the first publication of which shall be not less than ten days prior to the day fixed for its consid- eration. Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of March, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Set Public Hearing Date for Fiscal Year 2023 City Budget and Operating and Capital Im- provement 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. RESOLUTION NO. 96-22 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget before the final budget certification date and shall publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 384.16. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the City of Dubuque in the City Council Chambers and virtually on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 97-22 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2027 FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Dubuque for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027 has been prepared and submitted to the City Council; and Whereas, the capital projects for the first year of the program are included in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the City of Dubuque; and Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to condu ct a public hearing and adopt the five-year Capital Improvement Program simultaneously with the public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the five -year Capital Im- provement Program for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027 in the City Council Chambers and vir- tually on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were in- vited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Com- missions. 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. (Additional Applicant) (Qualifies for At-Large and for Low to Moderate Income); and Sasha Wil- liams, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 98-22 DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY AT 2247 CENTRAL AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 79-22, dated March 10, 2022, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 2247 Central Avenue, legally described as: Lot 7 in Tivoli Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; (the Property); and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on March 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the purchase agreement for the sale to Armina Odobasic. according to the terms and conditions set out in the purchase agreement is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA; Section 1. The purchase agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Armina Odo- basic for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City’s interest in the Property to Armina Odobasic. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special War- ranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney’s Office, together with a certified copy of the Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of March 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 unreg- istered vehicles. ACTION ITEMS 1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: Motion by Farber to re- ceive 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 Dubu- que 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 car- ried 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 pro- gram. 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 10th. Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the National League of Cities Conference in Wash- ington 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 29 th. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk