Proof_City Council Proceedings 03.21.22Copyrighted
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
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
03/30/2022
and for which the charge is 257.62 n
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Publi 'n and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 30th day of March, 2022
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
SHARON WELSORN
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Ad text : 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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones
(arrived at 5:36 p.m.), Resnick, Roussell, Spmnk; 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
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. 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 may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS)
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 222; 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 - 21 st) 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 21st
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 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 its 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 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, fort 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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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. (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 Nasud, 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
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 Womens
Day on March loth.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the National League of
Cities Conference in Washington D.C., and having the
opportunity to speak with Iowas Senators and Congresswoman
while in Washington D.C.
Council Member Jones stated that the Ward 4 Special Election
is taking place on March 29th.
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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