Minutes_City Council Proceedings 09.19.22Copyrighted
October 3, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 9/19/22; Building Code Advisory and
Appeals Board of 7/7/22; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
8/8/22; Historic Preservation Commission of 9/15/22; Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission of 9/21/22.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 9/19/22 Supporting Documentation
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of Supporting Documentation
7/7/22
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
8/8/22
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 9/15/22 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
9/21 /22
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2022, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; 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 work sessions to receive updates on Project HOPE and Inclusive
Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Project HOPE Quarterly Update
Alex Baum, Director of Initiatives for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque,
presented a quarterly report on Project HOPE's ongoing work. Mr. Baum responded to
questions from the City Council regarding data on immigrant populations and challenges
resulting from unavailable datasets.
This work session concluded at 6:03 p.m.
2. Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update
Alex Baum, Director of Initiatives for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque,
presented a quarterly report on Inclusive Dubuque. Mr. Baum responded to a question from the
City Council on similarities Dubuque has with other cities regarding housing challenges.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:26
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 September 19, 2022, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen (attended virtually), City Attorney Brumwell.
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. 2022 Telegraph Herald Rising Star Award Recognition: Megan Gloss, Features Editor for
the Telegraph Herald, recognized AmeriCorps Director Heather Satterly and Community
Engagement Coordinator Temwa Phiri for being selected as 2022 Rising Stars.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Days of Peace and Nonviolence (September 17 - October 11, 2022) was accepted by
Richard Fischer on behalf of the Day of Peace Committee.
2. Clean Energy Week (September 26 - September 30, 2022) was accepted by Sustainability
Coordinator Gina Bell, Climate Action Coordinator Amanda Lewis, and Michela Freiburger with
the Dubuque County Energy District.
3. Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 1, 2022) was accepted by Sara McCaw on behalf of
Dubuque Area Congregations United.
4. The Inaugural Dubuque - Night of Lights (October 4, 2022) was accepted by Jillayne
Pilchuck and Wes Heitzman on behalf of Bluff Strokes.
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 9/6/22; Airport Commission
of 8/23/22-1 Civil Service Commission of 8/30/22 and 9/7/22; Library Board of Trustees Update
of 8/25/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/7/22; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/25/22;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8/22/22, 8/23/22, and 8/24/22. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Teresa Buelow
property damage; Origin Design Co. for vehicle
received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
for property damage; DMT Investments for
damage. Upon motion the documents were
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:
Teresa Buelow for property damage; DMT Investments for property damage; Origin Design Co.
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. 293-22 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. Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 7: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 294-22 Approving the Final Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 7, in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
6. Pre -Annexation Agreement — Richard W. and Mariela C. Skinner: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 295-22 Approving a Pre -Annexation
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Richard W. and Mariela C. Skinner was
adopted.
7. Pre -Annexation Agreement — Michael R and Kim M Clemen: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 296-22 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Michael R and Kim M Clemen was adopted.
8. Close Out of Business Assistance Contract 16-DF-TC-055 for Hite/AB(MC)2: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
9. Transmission of 2022-2023 Art on the River Promotional Brochure and Purchasing
Information: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Nonprofit Support Grant
Agreement with Dubuque Dream Center: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 297-22 CDBG-CV Nonprofit Support Grant Agreement with Dubuque Dream
Center was adopted.
11. Submission of Family Self Sufficiency Action Plan: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 298-22 Authorizing the Director of Housing and
Community Development to execute the submission of the Family Self Sufficiency Action Plan
to HUD and authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City
Manager to approve the FSS Action Plan was adopted.
12. Notice of Intent to Apply for Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 299-22 Authorizing the Director of
Housing and Community Development to execute an application for the HUD Family Self -
Sufficiency Program Grant and authorizing the Director of Housing and Community
Development and the City Manager to approve the application was adopted.
13. Project Based Voucher Contract Renewal with The Rose of Dubuque: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 300-22 Authorizing the Director of
Housing and Community Development to execute a Renewal Contract Agreement between the
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City of Dubuque and The Rose of Dubuque L.P. for the Project Based Voucher Program and
authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager to
approve the contract renewal was adopted.
14. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 301-22 Accepting the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project
3 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
15. Carnegie -Stout Library — Roofs 1 & 2 Restoration Project: Award of Public Improvement
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 302-22
Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Carnegie -Stout Library — Roofs 1 & 2 Restoration
Project was adopted.
16. Hiring of Full-time Trainer required to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) requirements to obtain Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL): Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
17. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 303-22 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. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 304-22 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Installation 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 October 3,
2022, in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Member Removal Recommendation: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 305-22 Setting a public
hearing on the intent to consider the removal of a commissioner from the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on October 3, 2022, in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Approving Assignment of a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Novelty Iron Landlord LLC to the Hotel Dubuque L.L.0 and setting a hearing to approve a
Sixth Amendment to a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and The
Hotel Dubuque, L.L.C.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
306-22 Consenting to the Assignment of a Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Novelty Iron Landlord LLC to the Hotel Dubuque L.L.C. and Resolution No.
307-22 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on
the proposed Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa the Hotel Dubuque L.L.C. including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations to the Dubuque Hotel L.L.C., and providing for the
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publication of notice thereof were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on October 3, 2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Resolution of Intent to Create Bies Drive Urban Revitalization Area and Setting Public
Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 308-22 Intent
to create an Urban Revitalization Area, finding an area referred to as the Bies Drive Urban
Renewal Area, hereinafter described, appropriate for public improvements related to housing
and residential development and construction of residential development, including single or
multifamily housing necessary in the interest of public health, safety, or welfare of the residents
of the city and setting a public hearing on creation of the Bies Drive Urban Revitalization Area
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 7,
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.
Civil Service Commission - Mayor Appointment: One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2026
(Vacant term of Baskerville). Applicants: Scott Crabill, 2757 Balboa Dr.; Michelle Hinke, 973
Patricia Ann Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 3
Commissioners total; currently 1 male /1 female. Mr. Crabill spoke in support of his application
and provided a brief biography.
Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through February 15,
2024 (Vacant Low/Mod Income Area Rep term of Craddieth). Applicant: Gerald Hammel Jr.,
1225 Rhomberg Ave. - Qualifies as Low/Mod Income Area Rep.
Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2025 (Expired term of Dickens).
Applicant: Cathy Dickens, 431 Alpine St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 4400 Asbury Road Rezoning Request: 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. Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report and
responded to a question from the City Council regarding Sam's Club agreement with this
rezoning request. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 31-22 Amending Title
16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described as a portion of the property located at 4400 Asbury Road from PC Planned
Commercial District to AG Agriculture District. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) to omit specific requirements within Article
16-11-7(E): 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 Farber. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Mr. Wernimont and City Attorney Brumwell
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responded to questions from the City Council regarding the city's authority to require pre -
annexation agreements. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 32-22 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending
Article 16-11-7(E) Fringe Area Development Standards to remove the pre -annexation
agreement requirements. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval Grant for the Dubuque Dream Center's Acquisition of 2540 Central Avenue
(Fulton School): Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
309-22 Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Dream
Center for the acquisition and redevelopment of 2540 Central Avenue. Seconded by Jones. City
Council Members expressed support for the Dream Center's acquisition. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Smart Parking Mobility Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
view the presentation. Seconded by Farber. Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey
made a presentation on the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan and Implementation
Project. City Council Members provided suggestions for promoting the project to the public and
discussed the project's relation to the complete streets initiative. City Manager Van Milligen
stated that the project is a smarter transportation system around parking and is not a complete
streets study. Mr. Knuckey responded to questions from the City Council regarding plans for
electric vehicle charging stations and department collaboration on the project. Motion carried 7-
0.
3. Travel Dubuque Upper Midwest Convention and Visitors Bureau (UMCVB) Innovation
Award Video: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded
by Sprank. Media Services displayed a video recognizing Travel Dubuque for receiving the
UMCVB Innovation Award for the "Beyond The Game" event at the Field of Dreams. The video
can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/747828092/5829280075. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on volunteering for an event with the Red Basket Project.
Council Member Farber reported on attending the Boards and Commissions picnic hosted by
the City Clerk's Office.
Council Member Jones reported on the riverboat activity in the Port of Dubuque.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending the Great Draw Street Art Competition.
Council Member Sprank reported on volunteering for the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-
State's Over the Edge event.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative
Annual Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:53 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation
and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded
by Resnick. Mayor Cavanagh 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.
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The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:56 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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