Proof_City Council Proceedings 04.18.22Copyrighted
May 16, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/2; Airport Commission of 4/26; Civil
Service Commission of 5/3; Five Flags Civic CenterAdvisory
Commission of 4/25; Library Board of Trustees Update of 4/28; Parks
and Recreation Commission of 3/8 and 4/12; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of 5/5; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/4;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/28; Proof of publication for City Council
Proceedings of 4/18; Proof of publication for List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 3/31.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/2/22 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes of 4/26/22 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/3/22 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
4/25/22
Library Board of Trustees Update of 4/28/22 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
5/5/22
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of 3/8/22 Supporting Documentation
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of 4/12/22 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/4/22 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/28/22 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/18/22
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 3/31/22
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:
04/27/2022
and for which the charge is 429.05
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public 0andor
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 27th day of April, 2022
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Notary P b c in and for Dubuque kounty, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
hA Commission Number 199859
61y Comm. Exp. DEC 11, 2022
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 April 18, 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, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Brumwell.
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 the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
WORK SESSION
ARTS AND CULTURE MASTER PLAN
Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen -Brant
made a presentation. Mayor Cavanagh requested the City Council
email their questions to Ms. Petersen -Brant due to limited
time remaining in the session.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:29 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 April 18, 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, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Bramwell.
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Dubuque Women's Leadership Network Women of Achievement
Awards Presentation: Justine Bemis, Dubuque Women's Leadership
Network Board President, presented City Attorney Crenna
Brumwell with the Unsung Hero Award, and Arts and Cultural
Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen -Brant with the Up and
Coming Leader Award.
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Dark Sky Week (April 22-30, 2022) was accepted by Julia
Rodewald and Olivia Dove on behalf of Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
2. Soil and Water Stewardship Week (April 24 - May 1, 2022)
was accepted by Dave Ruden on behalf of the Dubuque Soil &
Water Conservation District.
3. Days of Caring Proclamation (April 29, 2022) was accepted
by Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach on behalf of the
Dubuque YP Days of Caring Board.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Wayne Bonnett for property
damage; Richard Watson for vehicle 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: Wayne Bonnett for property damage; Dubuque Orthodontic
Associates for property damage; Lynn Lampe for vehicle damage;
Richard Watson 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. 125-22 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. Authorized Depository Institutions: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 126-22
Naming depositories was adopted.
6. Renew DBQ Contract with Dubuque County Energy District:
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Grand River
Center Contract: Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
8. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Keynote
Speaker Contract: Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
9. State of Iowa Volkswagen Clear Air Act Settlement Grant
Application: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
10. Intent to Apply for Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Community Forestry Grant: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 127-22 Authorizing the
City Manager to execute an application for the Community
Forestry Grant and Authorizing the Park Division Manager and
the City Manager to approve the application was adopted.
11. Water Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade Project
2022: Award of Professional Engineering Contract: Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
12. Signed Contract(s): Origin Design Co. for the Master
Services Agreement for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Crossroads. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13. Updated Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License
Agreements: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
14. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC
Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the
City of Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 128-22 Approving an Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque was
adopted.
15. Dubuque County - City of Dubuque Intergovernmental 28E
Agreement: Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 129-22 Approving an Intergovernmental 28E
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County for
the Build Grant Improving the Northwest Arterial / John Deere
Road Corridor for Freight Mobility Project was adopted.
16. Plat of Survey of Jaeger & Jaeger Place: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 130-22
Approving the Simple Subdivision Plat: Jaeger & Jaeger Place,
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
17. Plat of Survey of Jackson Park Townhouse: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
131-22 Approving the Minor Subdivision Plat: Jackson Park
Townhouse, Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
18. Submission of Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 132-22 Authorizing the Mayor to execute the
certification by State or Local Office of Public Housing
Agency (PHA) Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan and
approval of the PHA Annual Plan was adopted.
19. City support for Gronens application to Iowa Finance
Authority for Low -Income Housing Tax Credits: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 133-22
Supporting Gronen application for Low -Income Housing Tax
Credit for Dubuque Area Revitalization Area Housing
Development was adopted.
20. Agreement for the Development of Affordable Family
Housing at 2000 Radford Road by Landover Corporation: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 134-22 Approving a Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Landover Corporation providing
for the issuance of Urban Revitalization Area Designation for
the Development of 2000 Radford Road was adopted.
21. Abstract of Votes for the 2022 Ward Four Special
Election: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 135-22 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project (Phase V of
the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 136-22 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 for
the Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project 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.
2. Mystique Ice Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor Project:
Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 137-22
Mystique Ice Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor 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 May 2, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $1,950,000, Sanitary Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes (State of Iowa Water Quality Financing Program): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 138-22 Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to
exceed $1,950,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City
of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and providing for publication of
notice thereof 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.
4. Fiscal Year 2022 Second Budget Amendment: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 139-22
Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to
the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the City of Dubuque 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.
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.
Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1,
2024 (Vacant term of Loeffelholz). Applicant: Ike Sweet, 333
East loth St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa
Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males /
3 females / 1 opening
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Lenhart). Applicants:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St. (Additional Applicant);
Marrichelle Glover, 1635 Catherine St.; Jeff Lenhart, 1085
Main St. (Additional Applicant); Carroll Schuety, 2435
Roosevelt St. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Lenhart was appointed
to the three-year term through January 1, 2024. Ms. Schuety
received 1 vote (Sprank), Ms. Glover received 2 votes (Farber
and Resnick) and Mr. Lenhart received the remaining 4 votes.
ii. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17,
2022 (Vacant term of Lenhart) and one, 3-Year term through
August 17, 2023 (Vacant term of Craddieth). Applicants: Cathy
Dickens, 431 Alpine St. (Additional Applicant) and Yindra
Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms.
Dickens to the three-year term through August 17, 2022.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Dixon to the three-year term
through August 17, 2023. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amendment of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
building height and sign regulations: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wemimont provided a staff report. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 15-22 Amending Title 16, the Unified Development
Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by rescinding
Ordinance 25-18 which established regulations for a PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a PC Planned Commercial
Designation and adopting an amended PUD ordinance to allow for
the redevelopment of the zoning district. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amend the Unified Development Code Section 16-15-13 Signs
in Historic Districts to allow signs in residential zones:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that
the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Jones. Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont provided a
staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 16-22 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending
Chapter 16-15-13, Signs in Historic Districts, to add
Residential Zones (R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3 And R-4) to the list of
zones in historic districts allowed to have signs. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and among
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Scherr Real Estate, L.L.C., and
Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. for the Issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the
Development Agreement: Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 140-22 Approving a
Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Scherr
Real Estate, L.L.C., and Dubuque Screw Products, Inc.
Including the issuance of urban tax increment revenue
obligations to Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Hold Public Hearing for Radford Road Amended Urban
Revitalization Area Plan: At the announcement of this public
hearing, City Manager Van Milligen modified his recommendation
to receive and file the information and hold the public
hearing. Mr. Van Milligen stated that the adoption of the
resolution could not occur until the developer hosts a
community meeting. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and hold the public hearing. Seconded by Roussell.
Responding to a question from the City Council, Housing and
Community Development Director Alexis Steger stated that the
City Council approved the Development Agreement with the
developer during tonights consent agenda, and that the
resolution approving the adoption of the amended urban
revitalization plan can be approved at upcoming regular
session city council meeting. Ms. Steger also confirmed that
the developer would still be required to host a community
meeting as part of the process. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
142-22 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Stoneman Road Reconstruction
Project; Resolution No. 143-22 Approving the plat, schedule of
assessments and estimate of total cost for the Stoneman Road
Reconstruction Project; and Resolution No. 144-22 With respect
to the adoption of the resolution of necessity proposed for
the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. 2022 Pavement Marking Project: Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 145-22
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the 2022 Pavement Marking Project. Seconded
by Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council,
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that the department reviews
the results of previous bid tabulations to establish project
cost estimates. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation
Project Public Hearing: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 146-22 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Mystique Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project.
Seconded by Jones. Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St., spoke in
support of the project and expressed concern that the original
construction of the ice center was not foundationally sound.
City Council Members spoke in support of the project and
referenced the engineering departments previous statements
that the project would resolve the foundation issues.
Responding to a question from the City Council, Assistant City
Engineer Bob Schiesl stated that specialized geo-technical
contractors reviewed the facility to determine a cost estimate
for the project. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Mystique Community Ice Center Rink Ice System Removal and
Replacement Project Public Hearing: Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 147-22
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Mystique Ice Center Rink Ice System
Removal and Replacement Project. Seconded by Roussell.
Responding to a question from the City Council, Assistant City
Engineer Bob Schiesl summarized the process for the project
and stated that no additional ice system replacements should
be required. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project: US
Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy Road: Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 148-22
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Northwest Arterial State of Good
Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road (Iowa DOT
Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (702)SG-31). Seconded by Jones.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Assistant City
Engineer Bob Schiesl stated that reconstruction of
Pennsylvania Ave. will occur first, followed by Asbury Rd.,
and that disruptions will try to be minimized. City Manager
Van Milligen stated the city was able to obtain funding from
the Federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) Grant for this project. Motion carried
7-0.
10. Proceedings for the Public Hearing on the Issuance of
Not to Exceed $1,990,000 General Obligation Bonds, $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, $700,000 General Obligation Bonds,
$975,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, and
$5,800,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series
2022AB: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 149-22 Instituting proceedings to
take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$1,990,000 General Obligation Bonds; Resolution No. 150-22
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds
[GCP-2]; Resolution No. 151-22 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds [GCP-3]; Resolution No. 152-22
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not to exceed $975,000 General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds; and Resolution No. 153-22 Instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not
to exceed $5,800,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds.
Seconded by Jones. Responding to a question from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the city
continues to follow the debt reduction plan that City Council
adopted in Fiscal Year 2015, and stated that Action Item No. 7
references the debt reduction plan. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Regarding Action Item No. 1, Tim Hitzler, 2655 Fulton St.;
Keith Gutierrez, 2819 Meadowood Dr.; and Chris Johnson, 2792
Arbor Hills Dr.; all spoke in opposition to an expansion of
the Five Flags Civic Center. City Clerk Breitfelder stated
that Dubuque Main Street and Clark Scholz submitted written
input on Action Item No. 1, and Kathy Gukeisen, 566 Saint
George St., submitted written input on Action Item No. 2.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Updated Analysis of Capital and Operating Costs for an
Expanded/Improved Five Flags Civic Center: Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and refer to the City
Council for discussion. Seconded by Farber. Five Flags General
Manager H.R. Cook provided input on the analysis, stating that
the facilitys size is the most important factor. Mr. Cook
stated that the Civic Center Advisory Commission is meeting on
April 25th to discuss the analysis. City Council Members
discussed resident input and their outlook for the center at
length. City Council Members collectively expressed support
for receiving an updated recommendation from the Civic Center
Advisory Commission. City Manager Van Milligen confirmed that
the Civic Center Advisory Commissions recommendation could be
included on the May 2, 2022, City Council meeting if the
commission submitted their recommendation to the City Clerk no
later than the Wednesday before the meeting. City Council
Members expressed support for reviewing the recommendation at
the next meeting but stated that they are willing to wait
until a future meeting if the commission needs additional
time. Council Member Resnick amended the motion to receive and
file the documents and refer to the Civic Center Advisory
Commission. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance and ACLU Communication:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Roussell.
City Council Members expressed disappointment with how the
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) approached the city
regarding the proposed ordinance amendment. City Attorney
Brumwell stated that the ordinance was recommended in 2009 and
based on the limited availability of City Council documents
from that timeframe it is challenging to confirm the impetus
for proposing it. City Council Members stated that behaviors
that were listed in the ordinance are still illegal per other
parts of city code, and that Dubuque will remain a safe city.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 17-22 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 5
Offenses, Article A General Offenses. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Section 9-11-321.372 School Buses Discharging Pupils:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that
the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 18-22 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter I I
School Buses, Section 9-11-321.372 School Buses Discharging
Pupils. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation:
Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 154-22 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to
the Alternative Learning Center; Resolution No. 155-22
Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Bike Coop; Resolution
No. 156-22 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Convivium
Urban Farmstead; Resolution No. 157-22 Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Trees Forever; Resolution No. 158-22
Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Four Mounds; Resolution
No. 159-22 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Marks
Youth Enrichment; and Resolution No. 160-22 Awarding
Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Tri-State Christian School.
Seconded by Resnick. Council Member Roussell announced that
she would abstain from voting due to being President of
Dubuque Trees Forever. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from
Roussell.
5. Award 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 161-22 Awarding the public improvement contract for the
2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 2. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
6. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and
Commissions: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and refer to the City Council for discussion.
Seconded by Resnick. City Council discussed currently vacant
board and commission assignments and determined appointments.
Council Member Roussell amended the motion to receive and file
the documents and appoint Council Member Wethal to the Dubuque
County Early Childhood Board; Council Member Resnick to
Dubuque Initiatives; and Council Member Roussell to the
Dubuque Main Street Board of Directors and Dubuque Main Street
Executive Committee. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Fiscal Year 2023 Dollars and Cents Public Information
Brochure: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members praised the brochure
for informing residents about the citys financial standing.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. 2022 Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival Video: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and view the video of
the 2022 Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Cavanagh and Council Members Resnick and Jones
reported on the recent passing of former Police Chief Mark
Dalsing. Council Member Jones also reported on Robin
Kennickers nomination to the Womens Leadership Network Women
of Achievement Awards, stating that Ms. Kennicker is involved
on multiple city commissions. Council Member Roussell thanked
the 77 volunteers who helped plant trees on Jackson St. over
the weekend. Council Member Farber reported on the upcoming
Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools Annual Fundraising
Event. Council Member Sprank reported on his recent
involvement with neighborhood associations and food giveaways.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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