Minutes_City Council Proceedings 04.04.22Copyrighted
April 18, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 3/29 and 4/4; Housing Commission of 2/22;
Library Board of Trustees Update of 3/24; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of 4/7; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/6; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 3/24; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings
of 3/21, 3/22, 3/23, and 3/24.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 3/29/22 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/4/22 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 2/22/22 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update of 3/24/22 Staff Memo
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
4/7/22
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 4/6/22 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 3/24/22 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/21/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/22/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/23/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/24/22
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 4, 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,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
City Clerk Breitfelder announced the voting order for the meeting as: Farber, Cavanagh,
Sprank, Jones, Roussell, Wethal, Resnick.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing -In of Ward Four Council Member -Elect: Ward Four Council Member -Elect Katy
A. Wethal was sworn -in by Mayor Cavanagh.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an update on
the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2022) was accepted by Sarah McKenzie and Elisa
Componado on behalf of the Riverview Center.
2. Week of the Young Child (April 2-8, 2022) was accepted by Abbey Degenhardt on behalf
of Dubuque County Early Childhood (DCEC).
3. National Public Health Week (April 4-10, 2022) was accepted by Environmental Sanitarian
Tim Link on behalf of the City of Dubuque Health Services Department.
4. Junior Achievement Day (April 7, 2022) was accepted by Scott Ellerbach on behalf of
Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
5. National Public Safety Telecom municators Week (April 10-16, 2022) was accepted by
Lead Dispatcher Abbi Ryan on behalf of the City of Dubuque Emergency Communications
Center.
6. Community Development Week Proclamation (April 11-15, 2022) was accepted by
Community Development Specialist Maddy Haverland and Housing Financial Specialist Karla
Escobar on behalf of the City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department.
7. Arbor Day Proclamation (April 29, 2022) was accepted by Hobie Wood on behalf Dubuque
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Trees Forever.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised 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. 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. 104-22 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. First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dub Jones
Real Estate, LLC for the Redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 105-22 Approving the First Amendment to Grant
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC was adopted.
6. Transmission of Application Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2023 Arts & Culture Operating
Support Grant Program: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Transmission of Application Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2023 Arts & Culture Special Projects
Grant Program: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
8. Transmission of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Adopted 2022-26 Strategic
Plan: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
9. Application Guidelines for Regranting of Government Alliance on Race and Equity (CARE)
Innovation and Implementation Funds: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
10. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Contract with Travel Dubuque: Upon
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motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Grand Harbor Contract: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13. Application, Notice of Award and Receipt of SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and
Expenditure Recommendations: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 106-22 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 was adopted.
14. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement — Affordable
Housing Network, Inc. 90 Main Street HVAC Replacement: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 107-22 Authorizing execution of CDBG Subrecipient
Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. was adopted.
15. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement — Four Mounds
Foundation Build Dubuque Vocational Training: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 108-22 Authorizing execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with
Four Mounds Foundation was adopted.
16. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Environmental review
Monitoring Finding Clearance: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
19. Civil Service Commission - Certified List: Civil Service Commission submitting the
certified list for the position of Fire Chief. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
made a Matter of Record.
20. City Council Meeting Public Input Brochure: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
21. Approval of 2021 City Council Official Proceedings: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
22. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 109-22 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 7-0.
1. 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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 110-22 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 18, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Set Public Hearing for Radford Road Amended Urban Revitalization Area Plan: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 111-22 Setting a public
hearing for the proposed amendment to the Radford Road Urban Revitalization District Area
Plan was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 18,
2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. 2022 Pavement Marking Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 112-22 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 was
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. Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project: Initiate Public
Improvement Bidding Process: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 113-22 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 18, 2022in the Historic
Federal Building.
5. Mystique Community Ice Center Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement Project:
Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 114-22 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
April 18, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
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6. Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project: US Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy
Road: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 115-22
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, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on April 18, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
7. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $10,165,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2022AB: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 116-22 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 No.
117-22 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 No. 118-22 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 No. 119-22 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; and Resolution No. 120-22 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 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.
8. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2022.3: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 121-22 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 was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 2, 2022 in the
Historic Federal Building.
9. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022.1: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 122-22 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May
16, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were
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invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
i. 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.
ii. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2023 (Vacant term of
Craddieth). Applicant: Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
i. 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.
Upon City Council concurrence, Mayor Cavanagh appointed Mr. Baskerville to the four-year
term through April 6, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 123-22 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2. Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 124-22 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project. Seconded by Farber.
Responding to a question from the City Council regarding the funding source of the project, City
Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that stormwater utility balances will fund the project. City Council
Members stated that residents of Glendale Ct. expressed appreciation for the project, hoping
that it will reduce flooding issues. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that written public input was received by Stephanie Kramer, 2721
Balboa Dr.; Eric Lucy 2736 Tiffany Ct.; and Marvin Cocayne, 2297 Graham Circle.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request for Proposal for Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update: Motion by Farber
to receive and file the documents and approve the request for proposal (RFP). Seconded by
Jones. Responding to a question from the City Council, Economic Development Director Jill
Connors stated that the updated RFP includes additional verbiage on the city's expectations for
the master plan and that the selection panel for the RFP will include city staff, private sector
partners and non-profit partners. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Police Department Recruitment Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
information and view the video. Seconded by Jones. Media Services showed a Police
Department recruitment video featuring Police Officer Nicole Salazar. Link to video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVl5moglxlk. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones congratulated Council Member Farber and City Attorney Brumwell on
their nominations for the Women's Leadership Network Women of Achievement Awards.
Council Member Farber reported on her and Council Member Roussell's visit to 41" grade
classes at St. Columbkille Elementary School.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Mayor Cavanagh also
commended the first-time occasion of having more women seated at the dais than men.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of
Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. Mayor Cavanagh stated
for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed
in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:45 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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