06 06 22 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 6, 2022, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the His
ric Federal Buildinn 350 W. 6th Street.
resent: ayor Pr Tem Resnick; May CavaiSagh; Council Members Farber,,
- ousse1F pfaank,-Wetha[; City Manager VVi Milligen, City Attornel/Brumwell.
Absent: Council Member Jones \/
Mayor Pro Tern Resnick 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.
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SWEARING IN J
1. Swearing In Police Chief Jensen
City Manager Van Milligen will swear in Police Chief Jeremy Jensen.
2. Swearing In Fire Chief Scheller
City Manager Van Milligen will swear in Fire Chief Amy Scheller.
PRESENTATION(S) (jeb+ 5aral 5e'C*1;+
1. Golden Post Award Finalist for Best Linkedln Presence Rrtano\ boo l ey
Communications Specialist Trevor Fannon will be recognized for the City of Dubuque's
Linkedln presence recently named one of three 2022 finalists for "Best Linkedln Presence"
Golden Post Award from Government Social Media.
2. Anderson Sainci Individual Governor's Volunteer Service Award Adorn Louns6,1
Director of Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support Anderson Sainci will be
recognized for receiving an Individual Governor's Volunteer Service Award.
3. Tessie Strohm Individual Governor's Volunteer Service Award Adana Lou4erry
AmeriCorps Teen Specialist Tessie Strohm will be recognized for receiving an Individual
Governor's Volunteer Service Award.
4. COVID-19 Update
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on the COVID-19
pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Men's Health Month (June 2022)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque Wellness Committee and the Men's Health Network.
2. Pride Month (June 2022)
On behalf of the Dubuque LGBTQ+ Resource Network and the Multicultural Family Center.
3. Wort7 Elder Abuse Awareness Day June --
On behalf of the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging.
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Library Board of Trustees of 3/24; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/2;
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 4/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Missouri Employers Mutual for personal injury.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: Missouri Employers
Mutual for personal injury.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Proceedings to Complete Action on Issuance of $2,345,000 Tax -Exempt General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A and $7,220,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2022B
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete
the action required on the recent Series 2022A and Series 2022B General Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION Appointing UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar
and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement
RESOLUTION Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $2,345,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2022A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the Tax Exemption
Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate
RESOLUTION Appointing UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar
and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement
RESOLUTION Authorizing and providing for the Issuance of $7,220,000 Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B, and levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the
Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2022 — Period 12
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings approving a
transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget to make the appropriate
interfund transfers of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for the FY 2022 for
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Audit Service Recommendation
City Manager recommending the selection of BKD LLP, to replace the City's current auditor
Eide Bailly LLP, to provide the City's auditing services for the next five fiscal years and
authorize the City Manager to sign the audit service agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Dubuque Dream Center Improvements
City Manager recommending City Council approve the First Amendment to a downtown
rehabilitation Grant Agreement providing for an additional $11,280 for physical improvements
at the Dubuque Dream Center facility at 1600 White Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Dream Center, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract among Hormel Foods
Corporation and Progressive Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Iowa
Economic Development Corporation
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Economic
Development Assistance Contract 22-HQJP-018 by and among Hormel Foods Corporation
and Progressive Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for the proposed investment of approximately $43 million for the
expansion of its operations in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the Contract for State Business Financial Assistance by and among
Hormel Foods Corporation and Progressive Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Sculptures for 2022-23 Art on the River Rotating Public Art Exhibition
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission's recommendation as noted, related to the 2022-23 Art on the River exhibit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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11. Asset Purchase Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Twin Ridge Water, Inc.
Reconveyance of Well Parcel
City Manager recommending City Council approve a Quit Claim Deed deeding the Well Parcel
back to the property owner, Linda Schuster.
RESOLUTION Approving a Quit Claim Deed to Linda S. Schuster
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Memorandum of Understanding — City Water Service to Briarwood Residential
Subdivision
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding Briarwood Homeowners Association for the connection of
its water distribution system to the City of Dubuque Water System as detailed in the MOU.
RESOLUTION Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and
Briarwood Homeowners Association for improvements and connection to its water distribution
system
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 4
City Manager recommending the award for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 4 be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
14. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 4
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the improvements and
authorize the final payment of the contract amount of $168,958.94 to Tschiggfrie Excavating,
for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 4.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 4 and authorizing
the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Systems (STREETS)
Professional Consultant Services Contract
City Manager recommending City Council approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to execute the Professional Consultant Services Contract with Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. of Schaumburg, IL to design and implement the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and
Effective Traffic System (STREETS).
RESOLUTION Approving Professional Services Consultant Contract with Parsons
Transportation Group, Inc. to design and implement the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient
and Effective Traffic System (STREETS)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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16. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
BCD Contractors, LLC for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two; BCD Contractors,
LLC for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three; McDermott Excavating for the
Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project; Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Mystique Ice
Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor Project; Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Mystique Ice
Arena Stadium Seating Removal and Replacement Project; Rink-Tec International, Inc. for the
Mystique Ice Center Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement Project; SELCO, Inc. for the
2022 Pavement Marking Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Signed Contract(s)
Electric Service Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Proposed 11th Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC
City Manager recommending City Council approval of Amendment #11 to an existing Master
Agreement and Project Statement in place between the City of Dubuque and ImOn
Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Jule Low Emission/No Emission Grant Application
City Manager submitting the Letter of Financial Commitment by the City Manager to be
included in the 2022 FTA Low Emission/No Emission Grant Application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. 2022 Water Quality Report
City Manager providing a copy of the 2022 Water Quality Report Public Information Brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Field of Dreams Project Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of Travel Dubuque's Field of Dreams Project Brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
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Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits,
as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. FY 2023 Annual Action Plan Set for Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council approve a resolution setting a public hearing for the
City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for inclusion in the
City Budget on July 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Budget
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Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 5, 2022
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
i. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Four, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2025 (Expiring terms of Levasseur, Decker, Riedel, and
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Shirley Davis-Orwo , 2635 West 32nd St. Doug Donald 2920 Arbor Oaks Ct.
evasseu , Jackson St. Nick Halde , randview Ave. ah Herrio 2761
Broadway St. Susan Riedel, 282 Kelly's Bluff Brianna Thompson, 169 ain St." Iles Turner,
1129 Center PI.
ii. Civic Center Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2025
Applicants: .25pKe;n-Per Son
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(piring terms of Blau, Christner, and Bakke)
In-ferson
Gaul, 2021 Ellen St.
iii. Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Gardiner)
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2024 (Vacant terms of Merfeld and McCarthy)
spAe One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2025 (Vacant term of Grant) Applicants:
InTf50r aria Anderson 1131 M St. Pamela Birch, 1550 Butterfields Dr. Janelle Branch, 325'Y2
West 1 st St. Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden O ali ah Herrion 2761 Broadway St.
Kristen Leffler, 159 Julien Dubuque Dr. Lauren Link, 535 West 5th St. —� Spike ;,-
Candace Raymond, 1155 Tressa St. Nina eaus in, Cora Dr.
Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total;
Currently 3 males / 3 females / 3 openings
iv. Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2025 (Expiring terms of Stuter; West 11th District and
Esser; Jackson Park District)
Applicants:
Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. (Qualifies as Jackson Park District Representative) Rick Stuter,
1296 Prairie St. (Qualifies as West 11th District Representative)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total;
Currently 4 males / 3 females / 2 opening
v. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Expiring terms of Merritt) Applicant:
Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave.
vi. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
Two, 4-Year terms through July 1, 2026 (Expiring terms of Kramer and Poggemiller)
Aptcants:
A. Alanda Gregory, 653 White St. ndrew Bland 1227 Timber H rst Court icole Klar, 2437
Matthew John Dr. 1.
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This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total;
Currently 3 males / 2 females / 2 openings
vii. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2025 (Expiring terms of Werner, McCoy, and Wood)
Applicants:
Gilbert Baca, 830 Southern Ave. Lori 011endick, 1390 Oak Park PI Hobie Wood, 65 Cambridge
Ct.
viii. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Expiring term of Kohlhaas) Applicant:
Sandra Evans, 1276 South Grandview Ave.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. 32nd Street and Northwest Arterial Rezoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a request
from Rob Decker, Axiom Consultants, to rezone property between 32nd Street and Northwest
Arterial (Parcel 1015276004) from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single -Family Residential and R-4
Multi -Family Residential to allow for single-family and multi -family residential developments,
respectively, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDWANCE Amending I Me 16 e Uty o u uque�oc�fOrdinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located between 32nd
Street and Northwest Arterial (Parcel 1015276004) from AG Agriculture District to R-1 Single -
Family Residential and R-4 Multi -Family Residential Developments District as shown on
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2. Petition to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in the 20-Foot-Wide Alley South of
Walker Street and East of Oneida Avenue, in North Dubuque Subdivision, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of a
resolution vacating and disposal of the right of way property described as Lot 599A of North
Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to the Bible Baptist Church, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating the 20-Foot-Wide Alley between Lots 599 thru 610 of North Dubuque,
in -the City of -Dubuque ,-%fie known a� 599A of North Dubuque, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 599A of North Dubuque, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Jule Consolidated Funding Application Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
Consolidated Funding Application from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) as
submitted, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa DOT
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Report on Preparations for Critical Incident Response to Dubuque Schools
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen will provide a report on preparations for critical incident response
to Dubuque Schools. Interim Fire Chief Cal Motsch and Emergency Communications Manager
Mark Murphy will be in attendance for questions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
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3. Five Flags Referendum
City Attorney providing a resolution setting the date for the Five Flags Referendum for March
7, 2023 and specifying the bond amount.
RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election
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4. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project (Phase V of the Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project) — Reject Bids
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the resolution rejecting the bids for the
Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project.
RESOLUTION Rejecting Bid Proposals received for the Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping
Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Appointment to Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission
Mayor Cavanagh recommending appointment of Fire Chief Amy Scheller as the representative
to the Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission.
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6. Work Session Request - Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, June 20, 2022,
at 6:00 p.m. for the Inclusive Dubuque 2nd Quarter report from 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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7. Work Session Request - Workforce Housing Needs Session #2
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 1,
2022, at 5:30 p.m. for a report on efforts and strategies to address the shortage of workforce
housing in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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8. Work Session Request — Historic Building Rehabilitation and Preservation
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 1,
2022 at 6:00 p.m. for a report on current efforts and strategies to address historic building
rehabilitation and preservation in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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9. Work Session Request - Imagine Dubuque Update
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 15,
2022, at 6:00 p.m. for an update on the Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action
Comprehensive Plan.
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10. "Delivering Dubuque" Video Series: Episodes One and Two
Media Services will show episodes one and two of the "Delivering Dubuque" video
series. "Delivering Dubuque" is a new video series produced by the City's Public Information
Office staff that takes a look at meaningful investments and initiatives that are bringing about
positive change in our community.
Link to Episode One: https://youtu.be/AlGholwb1 ug
Link to Episode Two: hftps://youtu.be/IvByG-sF1 PE
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11. Congratulations Class of 2022 Video
Media Services will show a video congratulating the Class of 2022 graduates.
Link to video: https:/fyoutu.be/VDm43Jw-fpY
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ LL61 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Resnick stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is Brumied 1.
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