Proof_City Council Proceedings 10.03.22Copyrighted
November 7, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Civil Service Commission of 10/21/22; City Council Proceedings of
10/17/22; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 8/29/22;
Historic Preservation Commission of 10/20/22; Library Board of
Trustees of 4/28/22, 5/26/22, 6/23/22, 7/28/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22;
Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/27/22; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 10/19/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of
11/2/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/3/22
and 10/17/22.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 10/17/22 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 10/21/22 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
8/29/22
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 10/20/22 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 4/28/22 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 5/26/22
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 6/23/22
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 7/28/22
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 8/24/22
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 8/25/22
Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/27/22
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of
10/ 19/22
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 11/2/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/03/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
10/17/22
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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:
10/12/2022
and for which the charge is 298.533
S bscribed to efore me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 12th day of October, 2022
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Notary ubl in and for Dubuque Oounty, Iowa.
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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 October 3, 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,
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 a work session to receive an update on the Police
Departments taser implementation.
WORK SESSION
Police Taser Implementation Update
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen, Assistant Police Chief Joe
Messerich, and Police Captain Brad Shannon presented on the
Police Department taser implementation. Responding to a
question from the City Council, Police Chief Jensen stated
that all sworn officers are required to carry a taser.
Responding to a question from the City Council about the citys
liability for taser situations that result in injury, City
Attorney Brumwell stated that city staff would review each
situation in terms of the policy and the circumstances of the
specific situation. Police Captain Shannon responded to
questions from the City Council regarding the technical
aspects of the lasers.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:21 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 October 3, 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,
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. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) 2022 Hero
Award Recognition: Katie Ludwig and Mark Mack, Senior Managers
with GFOA, recognized Director of Finance and Budget Jenny
Larson for receiving the 2022 Hero Award.
2, COVID-19 Update: Public Health Director Mary Rose
Corrigan provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and
response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Energy Efficiency Day (October 5, 2022) was accepted by
Michela Freiburger on behalf of the Dubuque County Energy
District.
2. White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2022) was accepted by
Brianna Hanson and Nick Brown on behalf of the Tri-State
Independent Blind Society.
3. Trick -or -Treat Night (October 31, 2022) was accepted by
Mayor Cavanagh on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
4. Dubuque Rescue Mission 90th Anniversary (2022) was
accepted by Director Rick Mihm and Board President Morgan
Frazer on behalf of the Dubuque Rescue Mission.
5. Dubuque Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Fundraising Milestone
was accepted by Michael Duehr on behalf of the Dubuque Eagles
"Eyes on the Future" Committee.
6. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2022) was accepted by
Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen -Brandt and
Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chair Nick Halder
on behalf of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Division.
CONSENTITEMS
Council Member Farber requested Item No. 6 be held for
separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except for Item No. 6. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Beidler Towing for vehicle
damage; Juanita Gates for vehicle damage; Debra Heim for
property damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No, 310-22 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. Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV)
Subrecipient Agreement with Dubuque Area Labor Harvest: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 311-22 CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with Dubuque Area
Labor Harvest was adopted.
5. First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Crescent Community Health Center: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 312-22 Authorizing the First Amendment to the Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Crescent Community
Health Center was adopted.
6. Approval of Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of Lot AA and
Lot BB of Grand View Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Per
Agreement with Dubuque Golf and Country Club at 1800 Randall
Place): Council Member Farber stated she would abstain from
voting on this item due to owning property that is included in
the plat. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 313-22 Approving Plat Of Survey of
Vacated Streets and Alleys, Being Part Of St. Joseph Street;
All Of Altman Street; All Of Kiene Street ; All Of The Unnamed
Streets Situated Between Lots 149 And 150 In Grand View
Place ; All Of Mcpherson Street; All Of Sterling Street; A
Part Of Perry Street; All Of Morgan Street; A Part Of
Park Street (Now Called Randall Place); A Part Of Dunning
Street; A Part Of Henderson Street; A Part Of Rider St Eet;
All Of The Alley In Grand View Place Between Altman And Kiene
Streets; A Part Of The Alley Between Perry And Bradley
Streets; All Of The Alley Lying Through Block Eight (8) Of
Grand View Park; All Of The Alley In Grand View Park Lying
Easterly Of Block Sixteen (16); All Of The Alley Located In
The Easterly Part Of Grand View Place; And All Of The Alley
Extending Through Block Fourteen (14); All Being In The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa, And All As Per 1923 Dubuque City Council
Special Ordinance, Document No. 1295-96, To Be Known As Lot
An And Lot Bb Of Grand View Place, In The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention
from Farber.
7. Acceptance of Storm Water Detention Facility Improvements
in Rustic Point Estates Subdivision (Phase 1): Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 314-22
Accepting Public Storm Water Detention Facility Improvements
in Rustic Point Estates Subdivision (Phase 1), in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
8. Approve Professional Consultant Services Contract for
Retime LLC related to Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient &
Effective Traffic Systems (STREETS): Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
9. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and
Maintenance Bonds: All Clear Inc. / All Clear Window Cleaning
for the Mystique Ice Arena - Construction Site Clean Up;
Tschiggfrie Excavating for the West Blum Site -Capping and
Remediation Project. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
10, Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Community School District
for School Resource Officers for School Year 2022-2023;
Dubuque Community School District for Drug Abuse Resistance
Education Cooperative Program from School Year 2022-2023;
Experienced Roofing for the Municipal Services Center Roof
Repair; Gavilon Grain, LLC for salt transfer and handling
services; Graymont Western Lime, Inc. for the Eagle Point
Water Plant High Calcium Quicklime; Hawkins Inc. for the Eagle
Point Water Plant Sodium Hypochlorite; James Orr Coating
Inspection, LLC for multiple water tank inspections; MSA
Professional Services, Inc. for the Briarwood Subdivision
Water Connection; W/K Construction for the 2022 Asphalt
Milling Project - Project Number 2022-6. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
11. Travel Dubuque Fall and Winter Adventure Guides: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
12. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 315-22 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. Council Member Farber asked if she should
abstain from this vote due to a potential conflict of
interest. City Attorney Bramwell stated there is no conflict
with this vote since it is only to set the public hearings.
Motion carried 7-0.
1. Disposal of City Interest in Previously Vacated Street
and Alley Right of Way Areas, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 316-22 Intent to dispose of City interest in
vacated streets and alleys, Being Part Of St. Joseph Street;
All Of Altman Street; All Of Mene Street ; All Of The Unnamed
Streets Situated Between Lots 149 And 150In Grand View Place
; All Of McPherson Street; All Of Sterling Street; A Part Of
Perry Street; All Of Morgan Street; A Part Of Park Street (Now
Called Randall Place); A Pan Of Dunning Street; A Part Of
Henderson Street; A Part Of Rider St Eet; All Of The Alley In
Grand View Place Between Altman And Kiene Streets; A Part Of
The Alley Between Perry And Bradley Streets; All Of The Alley
Lying Through Block Eight (8) Of Grand View Park; All Of The
Alley In Grand View Park Lying Easterly Of Block Sixteen (16);
All Of The Alley Located In The Easterly Part Of Grand View
Place; And All Of The Alley Extending Through Block Fourteen
(14); All Being In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And All As Per
1923 Dubuque City Council Special Ordinance, Document No.
1295-96, To Be Known As Lot As And Lot Bb Of Grand View Place,
In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 17,
2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Set Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at
2414 Windsor Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 317-22 Intent to dispose of an
interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate to Darnell Meekins,
setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 17,
2022 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Fiscal Year 2023 First Budget Amendment: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 318-22
Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to
the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the City of Dubuque was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on October 17, 2022 in the Historic Federal
Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Civil Service Commission: Mayoral selection of 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, *69.16A. 3
Commissioners total; currently 1 male /1 female. Mayor
Cavanagh announced that Mr. Crabill has been selected for
appointment to the commission. Iowa Code *400.1 requires
publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for
appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than
thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the city council. Vote on
appointment to occur at the November 7, 2022, city council
meeting.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
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. Motion by Jones
to appoint Mr. Hammel to the three-year term through February
15, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2025
(Expired term of Dickens). Applicant: Cathy Dickens, 431
Alpine St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. Dickens to the
three-year term through August 17, 2025. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 319-22 Approval of plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the 2022 John F. Kennedy
Road Sidewalk Installation Project - Iowa DOT Project No.
TAP-U- 2100-703-8I-31. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Member Removal
Recommendation: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 320-22 Removing a
Commissioner from the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Approving a Sixth Amendment to a Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and The Hotel Dubuque,
L.L.C.: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 321-22 Approving the Sixth Amendment to
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and the Hotel Dubuque L.L:C., including the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations to the Dubuque
Hotel L.L.C. Seconded by Sprank. Susan Hess from Hammer Law
Firm and David Elias Rachie of The Hotel Dubuque L.L.C.
provided a brief overview of the proposed development and
responded to questions from the City Council. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that written input was
received from the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the
Dubuque Racing Association, and Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation in support of Action Item No. 1.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Support for Minimum Revenue Guarantee to attract an Ultra
Low Cost Carrier to Dubuque Regional Airport: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents; approve the
recommendation to budget $250,000 a year for two years for a
total of $500,000 towards a Minimum Revenue Guarantee to get
an Ultra Low Cost Carrier to provide four flights a week, two
to Orlando, Florida and two to Fort Myers, Florida on a
737-800, 180-seat aircraft; and view the presentation.
Seconded by Jones. Airport Director Todd Dalsing and Dubuque
Area Chamber of Commerce President and Dubuque Area Chamber
Air Service Task Force Lead Molly Grover made a presentation.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Dalsing
stated that flights could be available in the first quarter of
2023 at a price competitive to a $70 one-way ticket. Mr.
Dalsing emphasized that other flight options are being
considered. City Council Members expressed support for the
flight option and stressed the importance of returning air
service to Dubuque. City Council Members also underscored that
this option is one component of the multi -pronged approach of
air service in Dubuque. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Experience Schmitt Island: Mississippi River Outdoor
Amphitheater and Island Trails Project Destination Iowa Grant
Application: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and approve the grant application. Seconded by Sprank.
Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann introduced
Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) President and CEO Alex Dixon,
who made a presentation. Responding to questions from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen summarized the debt
financing strategy for the project, the citys debt reduction
strategy, and the amount of DRA funds comprised in the citys
budget. City Council Members expressed support for the
project, stating that increasing amenities is crucial to
attracting and retaining residents. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Work Session Request: Update on Housing Choice Voucher
Program: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session for Monday, November 7, 2022, at
5:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts were
expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
4. 16th Edition of Art on the River Video: Motion by
Roussel] to receive and file the documents and view the video.
Seconded by Farber. Media Services displayed a video
highlighting the 16th edition of Art on the River. The video
can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPV6ZENohkk.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on attending the America in
Bloom National Awards Program with Parks and Recreation
Commission member Jennifer Tigges and Leisure Services Lead
Administrative Assistant Kristen Dietz.
Council Member Resnick reported on attending the Latinx
Festival.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the Iowa
League of Cities Annual Conference and Exhibit, speaking at
the Marshallese Cultural Day, and the recent volunteer efforts
of Dubuque Trees Forever.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending the Dubuque
Museum of Arts Annual Gala.
Council Member Sprank reported on the Dubuque Area Labor
Harvests upcoming food giveaway event and the Bluff Strokes
public art sale event.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on participating in a US Conference
of Mayors discussion around Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) funding, in which he shared how Dubuque has used
FEMA funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation
Project.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:17 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank.
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 10:44 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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