Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.16.22Copyrighted
June 20, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Board of Library Trustees Update of 5/26/22, Equity and Human Rights
Commission Minutes of 3/14/22 and 5/9/22, Zoning Advisory
Commission Minutes of 6/1 /22, Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of
5/26/22, Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 5/16.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/16/22
Board of Library Trustees Update of 5/26/22
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of
3/14/22
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of
5/9/22
ZAC Minutes 06-01-2022
ZBA Minutes of 5/26/22
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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:
05/25/2022
and for which the charge is 310.71
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Subscribed to before me, a Notary )3 fc in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 25th day of May, 2022
Notary Pu T
and for Dubuque Co nty, I6 owa.
i JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 199859
"�'z- 1MY Comm. Ezp, 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 May 16, 2022, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Mayor Pro Tem
Resnick; Council Members Farber, Jones, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
(attended virtually).
Mayor Pro Tem Resnick read the call and stated this is a
special session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting a work session to receive an update from National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Curator of Conservation
Programs Jared McGovern.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell introduced
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Curator of
Conservation Programs Jared McGovern, who made a presentation.
Mr. McGovern responded to questions from the City Council
following the presentation.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Resnick
declared the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDI.
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on May 16, 2022, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Mayor Pro Tem
Resnick; Council Members Farber, Jones, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Bramwell
(attended virtually).
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools Distinguished
Alumni Award Recognition for Council Member Susan R. Farber:
Amy Unmacht, Executive Director of the Foundation for Dubuque
Public Schools, recognized Council Member Susan R. Farber for
receiving the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Apples for Students Months (May, June, and July 2022) was
accepted by Beth McGorry, Director of Donor Relations, on
behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Building Safety Month (May 2022) was accepted by
Assistant Housing Director Michael Belmont on behalf of the
Housing and Community Development Department.
3. Public Works Week (May 15 - 21, 2022) was accepted by
Public Works Director John Klosterman and Public Works
Foreman Paul Davis on behalf of the Public Works Department.
4. AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate (May 18, 2022) was
accepted by Dustin Alfred on behalf of Crescent Community
Health Center.
�. Kids to Parks Day (May 21, 2022) was accepted by Parks
Division Manager Steve Fehsal and Leisure Services Manager
Marie Ware on behalf of the Leisure Services Department.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Farber requested item no. 16 be held for
separate discussion. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated
except for item no. 16. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of 5/2; Airport Commission of 4/26; Civil Service Commission
of 5/3; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. 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: Michael Boen for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and concurred.
3. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 184-22 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.
4. March 31, 2022 Quarterly Investment Report: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
5. Letter of Support for the Destination Iowa Economically
Significant Development City of Dyersvilles Application: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. Dubuque Golf and Country Club Fireworks Request 2022:
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Code of Ordinances Adoption of Supplement No. 2022 S-7:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 185-22 Adopting Supplement No. 2022 S-7 to the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
8. Civil Service Commission - Certified List for Police
Officer: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
made a Matter of Record.
9. Appointment of Liaisons to the Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment: Correspondence from the Zoning Board of Adjustment
requesting approval of Commissioners Keith Ahlvin and Bethany
Golombeski to be appointed as liaisons to the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
10. FFY 2023 Iowa Governors Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB)
Grant Funds: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
11. IEDA Business Assistance Contract 22-HQJP-020: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 186-22 Approving the Contract for State Business Financial
Assistance by and among Klauer Manufacturing Company, the city
of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
was adopted.
12. Acceptance of the Flood Control Levee Repair Project:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 187-22 Accepting the Flood Control Levee Repair
Project and authorizing payment to the contractor was adopted.
13. Final Plat of Adams Acres: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 188-22 Approving
the Final Plat: Adams Acres, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
14. Approval of Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of Lot 599A of
North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Vacation
Petition (The Bible Baptist Church) Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 189-22 Approving
Plat of Proposed Vacated 20-Foot-Wide Alley between Lots 599
Thm 610 of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be
known as Lot 599A of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa was adopted.
15. Chavenelle Road Reconstruction Project - Consent to
Assignment of Contract: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 190-22 Consenting to
the Assignment of the Public Improvement Contract for the
Chavenelle Road Reconstruction Project Radford Road to NW
Arterial by Horsfield Construction, Inc. to BM-H Acquisition
Entity, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability Company, a wholly -owned
subsidiary of Dyersville Ready Mix, Inc. was adopted.
16. John F. Kennedy Road Safe Routes to School Project:
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Engineer
Gus Psihoyos stated that the residents costs for the project
are fixed and that staffing issues at the state level are
resulting in delayed implementation of the project. City
Manager Van Milligen stated that the costs assessed to the
residents are the maximum amount that residents will pay.
Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 191-22 Approving a Funding Agreement
(22-TAP-112) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-U-2100(703)8I-31) for
the John F. Kennedy Sidewalks Installation Project. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
17. Engineering Technician Additional Position Request: City
Manager recommended creation of an additional full-time
Engineering Technician position to save money and help meet
the demands of the engineering departments growing project
list by reducing the need to hire consultants for design and
inspection services. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
18. Four Mounds Adult HEART (Housing Education And
Rehabilitation Training) Program Contract for Rehab of 821
Garfield: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 192-22 Approving a Contract with Four
Mounds Foundation/Heart Program for the rehabilitation of 821
Garfield Avenue was adopted.
19. Recreation Division Seasonal Staffing Update Related to
Positions with Approved Recent Wage Adjustment: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
20. Signed Contract(s): Services Agreement with Business
Information Group, Inc for AmeriCorps Member Background
Checks. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
21. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
193-22 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
and Resolution No. 194-22 Approving applications for retail
cigarette/tobacco sales/ nicotine/vapor permits, as required
by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the
resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. 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 for Vacation Petition (The Bible Baptist Church): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 195-22 Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in
the 20-Foot-Wide Alley between Lots 599 thin 610 of North
Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 599A
of North Dubuque, in the City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 6, 2022, in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Request for Public Hearing: State Revolving Fund (SRF)
Environmental Review Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force
Main project, Granger Creek Sanitary Sewer System
Improvements, and Water System Improvements 2022: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
196-22 State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental Review
Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project, Granger
Creek Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, and Water System
Improvements 2022: Preliminary approval of an Environmental
Review as provided by SRFs Department of Natural Resources for
the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project, Granger
Creek Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, and Water System
Improvements 2022 and ordering the advertisement for public
notice was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2022, in the Historic
Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal
Plan, Version 2022. 1: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 197-22 Approving the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2022. 1, for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amendment to the Unified Development Code Section
16-8-5.10.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit: 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 Wernimont provided a staff report and responded
to questions from the City Council. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 20-22 Amending Title 16 of the City Of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Cade, by amending
Chapter 16-8-5- 10.1, Accessory Dwelling Units, and by
amending Articles 16-5-3 (R-2), 16-5-4 (R-2A), 16-5-5 (R-3),
16-5-6 (R-4), 16-5-7 (OR), 16-5-9 (OC), And 16-5-10 (C-1) by
adding Accessory Dwelling Unit to the list of Conditional Uses
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Joel Pusateri, 3530 Hillcrest Rd., and Tom Billmeyer, 1357 W
5th St., spoke in opposition to Action Item No. 2, expressing
concern about the amount of money proposed for the investment
and the return on investment for Dubuque residents.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Presentation of 2021 Annual Report:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
listen to the presentation. Seconded by Jones. Mitzi Yordy,
Manager of the Grand River Center, made a presentation on the
2021 Annual Report. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Travel Dubuque Request for Funding for Field of Dreams
Project: City Manager recommended Mayor and City Council
approval of a $1,000,000 investment in the Field of Dreams
project through Travel Dubuque and that the City Manager be
authorized to negotiate the terms of this contribution. Motion
by Farber to receive and file the documents and approve the
presentation. Seconded by Jones. City Manager Vann Milligen
and Keith Rahe, President and CEO of Travel Dubuque,
respectively made presentations. Mr. Rahe responded to
questions from the City Council following the presentation.
City Council Members expressed support for the project. Motion
amended by Farber to receive and file the documents, approve
the recommendation, and view the presentation. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Flora Pool Shuttle: City Manager recommended that the
city establish a free shuttle bus between Sutton Pool and
Flora Pool this summer seven days a week while Flora pool is
open. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Transportation
Services Director Ryan Knuckey presented on the shuttle plan.
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and Recreation Division
Manager Dan Kroger responded to questions from the City
Council. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Mystique Community Ice Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor
Project - Award Public Improvement Construction Contract:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 198-22 Awarding Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the Mystique Ice Center Settlement Remediation
Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation
Project: Award Public Improvement Construction Contract:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 199-22 Awarding Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the Mystique Ice Center Settlement Remediation
Project. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Amendment to the Radford Road Amended Urban
Revitalization Area Plan: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 200-22 Approving the
adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance 37-21 for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District, as amended by
Version 2022.1 of the Amended and Restated Plan: 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. No. 21-22 Amending Ordinance No. 37-21,
previously amended, providing that general property taxes
levied and collected each year on all property located within
the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Area of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing
Districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness,
including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city
in connection with the amended and restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal
Redevelopment Project by removing Subarea P from the Division
of Revenues and Adding Subarea Q to the Division Of Revenues.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Proceedings for Directing Sale of $2,525,000 Tax Exempt
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A and $7,055,000 Taxable
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B and Awarding Bonds to
Best Bidder: Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 201-22 Directing Sale of
$2,525,000* (Subject To Adjustment Per Terms of Offering)
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A and Resolution No.
202-22 Directing Sale of $7,055,000* (Subject To Adjustment
Per Terms of Offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2022B. Seconded by Roussell. Tionna Pooler, of
Independent Public Advisors, made a presentation on the bond
sale. City Council Members commended the bond rating. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on attending a recent
dedication for Jean Marie Cardinal hosted by Sons of the
American Revolution.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on his current activities in
Washington D.C., including participating in National League of
Cities panels on disaster mitigation and best practices in
infrastructure and attending meetings with Director of
Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann and Director of the
Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support Anderson
Sainci.
Mayor Pro Tern Resnick reported on attending the Midwest Gang
Investigators Conference and attending Dubuque Chorales 50th
Anniversary concert.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending NICCs graduation
ceremony.
Council Member Sprank reported that Fulton School is hosting
a celebration event on May 22nd.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:13 p.m. to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate - Chapter 21.5(l)(j)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. 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
City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:51 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
/siTrish L. Gleason
Assistant City Clerk
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