08_01_22 City Clerk's Notes CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on August 1, 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,
We�l; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attortr3y_Brumwell.
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Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting work sessions on workforce housing needs and historic building
rehabilitation and preservation.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Workforce Housing Needs — Next Steps
Dave Lyons, Sustainable Innovation Consultant for Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation, will make a presentation.
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2. Historic Building Rehabilitation and Preservation
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger and Heritage Works CEO
Duane Hagerty will make a presentation. woe,
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 1, 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,
Wet ,City Manager Van Mill gen, City Attorney cumwell
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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
1. Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award kkk mod• `
Matt Hoehn, Esri Local Government Account Manager, and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer will recognize the City of Dubuque for receiving
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2. Roy D. Buol All-America Leader Award Recognition
Former Mayor Roy D. Buol will be recognized for receiving the 2022 All-America Leader
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 7/18/22 and 7/25/22; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of
6/28/22 and 7/13/22; Housing Commission of 4/12/22.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Carolyn Bennett for vehicle damage; Charles Harrison for vehicle damage.
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: Charles Harrison for
vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
i 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. Mediacom Communications Company Correspondence on Rate Adjustments
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom
Communications Company, communicating programming changes and rate adjustments that
will be implemented on or about August 22, 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Contracted Services Agreement - Four Mounds Foundation (Winter Farmers Market)
City Manager recommending City Council approves a Contracted Services Agreement with
the Four Mounds Foundation in the amount of$15,000 and authorizes the Mayor to execute
the contract on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Letter of Support for Merge Urban Development's Brownfields Tax Credit Application to
Iowa Economic Development Authority
City Manager recommending City Council approve a letter of support for Merge Urban
Development's Brownfields Tax Credit Application to Iowa Economic Development Authority
(I EDA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Yays Nays
Jones
Sprank
Farber
Cavanagh
Resnick
Wethal
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8. Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Weaver
Castle LLC for redevelopment of 346-348 W. Locust Street
City Manager recommending City Council approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
the Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement for the rehabilitation of 346-348 W. Locust
OA Street.
rf RESOLUTION Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Weaver Castle, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Transmission of Invitation to Art on the River Opening Celebration
City Manager transmitting to City Council an invitation to the opening celebration of the 2022-
23 Art on the River exhibition, an event set for Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. on the
Grand River Center patio and along the Mississippi Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Letter of Support to Iowa Economic Development Authority Nonprofit on Behalf of
Dubuque Museum of Art's Nonprofit Innovation Fund Application
City Manager recommending City Council approve a letter of support provided to the Dubuque
Museum of Art (DuMA) to accompany its application to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority's (IEDA) Nonprofit Innovation Fund.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. 2021-2022 Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Annual Report
City Manager providing a copy of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's 2021-2022
Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. 2021 Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report
City Manager providing a copy of the 2021 Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Ace Construction-
Dubuque, L.L.C. by Eminent Domain and Establishing the Fair Market Value of the Real
Estate
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution authorizing acquisition of the
property owned by Ace Construction-Dubuque, L.L.C. by eminent domain if necessary and
a establishing the fair market value of the property.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Ace Construction-Dubuque,
L.L.C. by eminent domain and establishing the fair market value of the real estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Yays Nays
Jones
Sprank
Farber
Cavanagh
Resnick
Wethal
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14. Notice of Award & Request to Execute Grant Agreement for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps
Program: Partners in Learning
City Manager providing information on the award of City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program:
Partners in Learning and requests approval to execute the AmeriCorps Grant Agreement for
the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Partners in Learning (Competitive) that will be sent
by Volunteer Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Intent to Apply for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Urban
Agriculture and Innovative Production Grant
City Manager recommending City Council approve the resolution and authorize the Mayor to
designate the City Manager or Housing and Community Development Department to submit a
grant on behalf of the City to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that funds
up to $300,000 over 12-36 months for Planning or Implementation projects that are designed
Oto improve access to local foods in areas where access to fresh, healthy food is limited or
unavailable through urban and/or innovative agricultural practices.
RESOLUTION Application for USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the resolution accepting the
improvements and authorize the final payment of the contract amount of$180,169.65 to BCD
Contractors LLC, for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2.
0U RESOLUTION Accepting the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2 and authorizing
the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Roosevelt Street Water Tower: Contract A Roosevelt Street Water Tower and Water
Distribution Improvements Project Acceptance and Release of Retainage
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution accepting the improvements
and authorize the final payment including release of retainage for Contract A in the amount of
$145,943.19 to CB&I, LLC for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower and Water Distribution
Improvements.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract A Roosevelt Street
Water Tower and Water Distribution Improvements and authorizing final payments to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Yays Nays
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Cavanagh
Resnick
Wethal
Roussell
18. Environmental Covenant: Underground Storage Tank (UST) facility location: Wilmac
Properties 801 Jackson Street, Dubuque IA 52001 DNR LUST #9LTF61
City Manager recommending City Council approve mayoral signature on the Environmental
Covenant for the UST facility located at 801 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa in accordance
with City of Dubuque Ordinance Title 14, Chapter 15, Water.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Signed Contract(s)
2022 Docking Agreement with American Queen Steamboat LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Liquor License Renewals
jCity Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses 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
Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2024 (Vacant term of Dalton)
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2025 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and White)
Applicants:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct.
Margie White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Comiskey Park — Phase 1 Redevelopment Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Comiskey Park — Phase 1
Redevelopment Project through adoption of the resolution, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Comiskey Park — Phase 1 Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque Racing Association Grants Distribution
City Manager submitting a presentation from the Dubuque Racing Association that provides
an update on the Dubuque Racing Association Grants Distribution.
Suggested Disposition:
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2. Suspension of Sister City Relationship with Pyatigork, Russia
City Council to discuss the Sister City Committee's recent suspension of Dubuque's Sister City
relationship with Pyatigorsk, Russia, and their recommendation to remove all visual and digital
presence of the Russian city in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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3. Work Session Request - Bee Branch Watershed Next Steps
City manager requesting City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 8, 2022, at
6:00 p.m. for an update on the Bee Branch Watershed Next Steps.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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4. Work Session Request - National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training
City Manager requesting City Council schedule a work session on Monday, September 12,
2022, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and
education for policy makers and elected officials.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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5. Video Recap of June 24 Bee Branch Pedestrian Tunnels Celebration
Media Services will display a video highlighting the June 24, 2022, Bee Branch Pedestrian
Tunnels Celebration.
The video can be accessed via the following link: https://youtu.be/85bIBXt9WoI
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),(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 7:Sb p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on
the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell.
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Reconvene in open session @ fj*,�---) p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ � �Gi p.m.