Proof_City Council Proceedings 09.19.22City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
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October 17, 2022
City Council Proceedings of 10/03/22; Library Board of Trustees Update
of 9/22/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/5/22; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 09/22/22; Proofs of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 09/06/22, 09/19/22, and Precinct Boundary Changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of 10/03/22
Library Board of Trustees Update of 9/22/22
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 10/5/22
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 9/22/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
09/06/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
09/ 19/22
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for Precinct Boundary Changes 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:
09/28/2022
and for which the charge is 273.69
Su scribed to befor me, a otary Public in an for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 28th day of September, 2022
Notary Pu l in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
-:i JANET K. "1E
Commission Number 199659
2022
- My Comm. Exp, DEC 11,
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 September 19, 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 Attorney Bramwell. -
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 HOPES 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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen
(attended virtually), 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. 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; 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 for property
damage; DMT Investments for property damage; Origin Design Co.
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: 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 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 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 Wemimont provided a staff report and responded
to a question from the City Council regarding Sams 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 Wemimont provided a staff report. Mr. Wernimont
and City Attorney Brumwell responded to questions from the
City Council regarding the citys 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 projects 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 Clerks 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-States Over the Edge event.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the Mississippi River
Cities and Towns Initiative Annual Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Tones 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),O) 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.
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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