08 15 22 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and regular
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on August 15, 2022, in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen (participated virtually), 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 on federal and state grant updates and Imagine
Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Federal and State Grant Updates - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant Updates and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann, ICMA Local Government Management
Fellow Abhishek Rai, and Technical Grant Analyst/Assistant Justin Thiltgen made a
presentation and responded to a question from the City Council regarding the trail connection
grant for the 16th St. Bridge. Due to time constraints, Mayor Cavanagh requested Council
Members email all additional questions to the presenters.
This work session concluded at 6:00 p.m.
2. Imagine Dubuque Implementation
Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont and Assistant Planner Chris Happ Olson
made a presentation and responded to a question from the City Council regarding
neighborhood association engagement in implementing the comprehensive plan.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:22
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 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 (participated virtually and experienced technical difficulties
during roll call), 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. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an update on
the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
CONSENT ITEMS
Ryan Sempf, 7819 Commerce Park, requested Item No. 22 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. 22. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 8/1/22 and 8/8/22; Historic
Preservation Commission of 7/21/22; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 7/20/22;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 8/3/22; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/28/22; Proof of
publication for City Council proceedings of 7/5/22 and 7/18/22. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Muhamed Dogic 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:
Carolyn Bennett for vehicle damage; Muhamed Dogic 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. 266-22 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-22
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
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the
Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or
property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and
services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally
accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for
a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached
hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services
provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -18
adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks in
payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval
and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for
goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts
issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated
requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and
disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August, 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant - Deereville Neighborhood Intensive Architectural
and Historical Survey: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
267-22 Authorizing CLG Grant Application to State Historic Preservation Office for the Deereville
Intensive Survey was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-22
AUTHORIZING CLG GRANT APPLICATION TO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OFFICE FOR THE DEEREVILLE INTENSIVE SURVEY
Whereas, the State Historic Preservation Office has made available the grant opportunity of
the Certified Local Government Program (CLG) for which the City of Dubuque intends to apply
for funding for the Deereville Intensive Survey. This will support the development of an intensive
architectural and historical survey of the area developed for housing for John Deere in the
immediate post-World War II years; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2037 Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
that includes goals for educating the community about the benefits of historic preservation; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission’s 2022 Workplan identifies
this project as a high priority; and
Whereas, the project meets goals in the State Historic Preservation Office’s Broadening
Preservation’s Reach, 2013-2022 plan, by telling the story of modern development in post-World
War II Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to submit the FY 2023 GLG Grant application to
the State Historic Preservation Office for the Deereville Intensive Survey.
Section 2. The Planning Services Manager hereby authorized to serve as project manager in
accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant – Voelker Highlands Intensive Architectural and
Historical Survey: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 268-
22 Authorizing CLG Grant Application to State Historic Preservation Office for the Voelker
Highlands Intensive Survey was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-22
AUTHORIZING CLG GRANT APPLICATION TO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OFFICE FOR THE VOELKER HIGHLANDS INTENSIVE SURVEY
Whereas, the State Historic Preservation Office has made available the grant opportunity of
the Certified Local Government Program (CLG) for which the City of Dubuque intends to apply
for funding for the Voelker Highlands Intensive Survey. This will support the development of an
intensive architectural and historical survey of the area developed by Christian Anton Voelker in
the early 20th Century; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2037 Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
that includes goals for educating the community about the benefits of historic preservation; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission’s 2022 Workplan identifies
this project as a priority; and
Whereas, the project meets goals in the State Historic Preservation Office’s Broadening
Preservation’s Reach, 2013-2022 plan, by telling the story of more recent 20th Century
development and stories.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to submit the FY 2023 GLG Grant application to
the State Historic Preservation Office for the Voelker Highlands Intensive Survey.
Section 2. The Planning Services Manager hereby authorized to serve as project manager in
accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Plat of Survey of Y-Camp Place No. 2: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 269-22 Approving the Final Plat of Survey of Y-Camp Place No. 2,
Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-22
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SURVEY OF Y-CAMP PLACE NO. 2, DUBUQUE
COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Survey of Y -Camp Place No.
2, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
Whereas, the intention of platting the property is to sell Lot 2 of Y-Camp Place No. 2 Dubuque
County, Iowa from the Young Men’s Christian Association of Dubuque, Iowa to The Butler
Children’s Garden Foundation, Inc.
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and
its approval has been endorsed thereon; with the condition that a waiver of the 50 -foot street
frontage requirement for Lot 2 will only occur upon receipt of an approved and finalized access
agreement with the City of Dubuque and the applicable entity(ies); and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that it
conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto; and
Whereas, the City Council concurs in the condition of approval established by the Zoning
Advisory Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 11-14 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, is waived to allow 0 feet of frontage for Lot 2 on a public street or an
approved private street.
Section 2. That the Plat of Survey: Y-Camp Place No. 2, Dubuque County, Iowa is hereby
conditionally approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said Plat of Survey provided the Young
Men’s Christian Association of Dubuque, Iowa and The Butler Children’s Garden Foundation,
Inc. shall execute their written acceptance of the condition hereto attached, acknowledging, and
agreeing:
(a) To secure an approved and finalized access agreement with the City of Dubuque and
the applicable entity(ies).
Section 3. That in the event the Young Men’s Christian Association of Dubuque, Iowa and
The Butler Children’s Garden Foundation, Inc. fail to execute the Acceptance provided for in
Section 2 herein within forty-five (45) days after the date of this Resolution, the provisions herein
shall be null and void and the approval of the plat shall not be effective.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 269-22
I, the undersigned, Debra A. Butler, President of The Butler Children’s Garden Foundation,
Inc., having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Resolution No. 269-22 and being
familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to the conditions required
therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 15th day of August 2022.
/s/Debra A. Butler, President of The Butler Children’s Garden Foundation, Inc.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 269-22
I, the undersigned, Tony Calabrese having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing
Resolution No. 269-22 and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same
and agree to the conditions required therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 15th day of August 2022.
/s/Tony Calabrese, President, and CEO
Young Men’s Christian Association of Dubuque, Iowa
8. Pre-Annexation Agreement – Robert J and Kathleen L Kieffer Family Joint Revocable
Trust: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 270-22
Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Robert J and
Kathleen L Kieffer Family Joint Revocable Trust was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 270-22
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND ROBERT J AND KATHLEEN L KIEFFER FAMILY JOINT REVOCABLE TRUST
Whereas, Robert J and Kathleen L Kieffer Family Joint Revocable Trust, the owner of the
following described property located at 17206 Chicory Street in Dubuque County, Iowa (the
Property) have submitted to the City Council of the city of Dubuque an application for voluntary
annexation of the Property to the City of Dubuque:
LOT 11 OF WILDFLOWER RIDGE SUBDIVISION #3 IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA,
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF
Whereas, Robert J and Kathleen L Kieffer Family Joint Revocable Trust have entered into a
Pre-annexation Agreement with the City of Dubuque, a copy of which is attached hereto
governing the future annexation of the Property; and
Whereas, the Property is not subject to an existing annexation moratorium; and
Whereas, the Property does not include any state or railroad property; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 368.7 authorizes the voluntary annexation of property in
Dubuque County, Iowa, and the extension of city limits by voluntary annexation; and
Whereas, the annexation of the Property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Dubuque, necessary for the future orderly growth and development of the City of
Dubuque, and will promote efficient and cost-effective extension of municipal services; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the annexation of the Property is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Pre-annexation Agreement by and between Robert J and Kathleen L Kieffer
Family Joint Revocable Trust and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Funds: Grant
Administration Agreement for the Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Business Assistance Grant
Program: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 271-22 Grant
Administration Agreement with the Fountain of Youth Program to administer the Low - and
Moderate-Income Small Business Assistance Grant Program was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-22
APPROVING A GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
PROGRAM TO ADMINISTER THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME SMALL BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Whereas, Community Development Block Grant funds (the Funds) have been allocated for
the purpose of supporting microenterprises within the city of Dubuque which are owned by low-
to moderate-income individuals; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission (the Commission) has purview
over the use of the Funds; and
Whereas, the Commission has reviewed and approved the use of the Funds in the City of
Dubuque Small Business Assistance Grant Program (the Grant); and
Whereas, The Fountain of Youth Program has the infrastructure necessary to administer the
Grant; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the interests of the City of Dubuque to approve
the Grant Administration Agreement with The Fountain of Youth Program to administer the
Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Grant Administration Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
The Fountain of Youth Program, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Grant
Administration Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
comply with the terms of the Grant Administration Agreement.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August, 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. Letter of Support to National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Program in Support of
Community through Creativity Proposal from Voices Produ ctions in Partnership with Dubuque
Museum of Art: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Childhood Lead Poisoning and Healthy Homes
Funding and Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and the Dubuque County
Board of Health: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
12. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Detailed Budget for the Five Flags Civic Center : Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
13. Former Pyatigorsk Park Renaming Process Proposal: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
14. Notice of Award and Approval to Execute Agreement for 2022 -2023 City of Dubuque
AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
15. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Dubuque Initiatives Property behind
1500 Radford Road in Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 272-22 Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Part of Lot 1 of
Dubuque Industrial Center 14th Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County Iowa was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-22
ACCEPTING PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS PART OF LOT 1 OF
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER 14TH ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY IOWA
Whereas, per an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Initiatives, MAR
Holdings, and Geisler Family Realty Company, the parties wish to set forth terms for the
relocation of a proposed public sanitary sewer utility located in Part of Lot 1 of Dubuque
Industrial Center 14th Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, pursuant to said agreement, certain public improvements including sanitary sewer
and appurtenances, were installed by Geisler Family Realty; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has examined the
work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with
the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications and has
recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public
sanitary sewer improvements in Part of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center 14 th Addition, in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, be and the same are hereby accepted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
16. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Stone Brook Center Third Addition : Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 273-22 Accepting Public
Improvements in Stone Brook Center Third Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 273-22
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN STONE BROOK CENTER THIRD ADDITION, IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 279-21, certain public improvements including street paving
with curb, sanitary sewer main, water main, storm sewers and catch basins, street lighting, and
fiber optic conduit and vaults were installed by the developer of Stone Brook Center Third
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has examined the
work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with
the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications and has
recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public
improvements in Stone Brook Center Third Addition be and the same are hereby accepted.
Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be
provided by the owners, NEZTROP LLC, for a period of two (2) years from the date of this
resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August, 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
17. Mystique Ice Center Arena Rink Excavating & Demolition Project: Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract - Mystique Settling Remediation: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 274-22 Accepting the Mystique Ice
Center Arena Rink Excavating & Demolition Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 274-22
ACCEPTING THE MYSTIQUE ICE CENTER ARENA RINK EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION
PROJECT
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Mystique Ice Center Arena Rink Excavating
& Demolition Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Gansen Excavating
Inc., (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the
Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $29,925.28; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $28,429.02, leaving a balance of
$1,496.26; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be
accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the
retainage of $1,496.26 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in
accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 202 2.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
18. Acceptance of Public Water Distribution System Improvements in Wildflower Ridge
Subdivision, in Dubuque County, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 275-22 Accepting Public Water Distribution System Improvements in
Wildflower Ridge Subdivision, in Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 275-22
ACCEPTING PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN
WILDFLOWER RIDGE SUBDIVISION, IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and
Vendors Unlimited Corporation, which was approved on June 7, 2021 by City Council Resolution
No. 197-21, a copy of which is attached hereto, certain private improvements, including a water
main distribution system were to be dedicated by Vendors Unlimited Corporation to the City of
Dubuque for ownership and maintenance; and
Whereas, per the requirements of the Memorandum of Understanding, Vendors Unlimited
Corporation has made all necessary improvements to its water distribution system to make the
system compliant with Iowa DNR requirements and City of Dubuque Standards; and
Whereas, The improvements have been completed and the City Manager has examined the
work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with
the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications, and has
recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that all public
water distribution improvements, not including water service lines from wa ter main to each
residence which are to remain private, in Wildflower Ridge Subdivision, in Dubuque County,
Iowa, be and the same are hereby accepted and will become part of the City’s water distribution
system.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
19. Signed Contract(s): No-Cost Grant Extension Amendment to 2021-2022 AmeriCorps
Partners in Learning Grant; Graymont Western Lime, Inc. for the Eagle Point Water Plant H igh
Calcium Quicklime; Shive Hattery for MSC EV Chargers. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds McDermott
Excavating for the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
21. Downtown Rehabilitation Loan for 378 Main Street : Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
22. Letter in Support of Refugee Resettlement: Mr. Sempf thanked City Council for their
consideration of this agenda item and stated the importance of considering various ways to bring
individuals to Dubuque. Motion by Jones to receive and file the letter. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
23. Termination of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque for Refugee Children : Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 276-22 Termination of Fiscal Year 2022 CDBG-CV
Nonprofit Support Grant Agreement with Dubuque for Refugee Children was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 276-22
RESOLUTION FOR TERMINATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 CDBG-CV NONPROFIT
SUPPORT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DUBUQUE FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN
Whereas, Dubuque for Refugee Children and the City of Dubuque entered a subrecipient
agreement on February 21, 2022; and
Whereas, Dubuque for Refugee Children requests for the agreement to be terminated; and
Whereas, no payments were requested and no funding has been released to Dubuque for
Refugee Children since the Subrecipient Agreement execution date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Subrecipient Agreement, authorized by the Community Development
Advisory Commission beginning February 21, 2022, for COVID Nonprofit Support Grant for
Dubuque for Refugee Children be terminated.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the Termination Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
24. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 277-22 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. 278-22 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco
sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 277-22
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
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed
with the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved,
and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fe es and bonds
and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued th e noted
permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Big 10 Mart 11 3300 Asbury Rd.
Big 10 Mart 12 405 Rhomberg Ave.
EZ STOP II 700 Rhomberg Ave.
Phillips 66/Arby's 10 South Main St.
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits 2775 NW Arterial
The Magnolia Events, LLC 168 East 10th St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Dubuque Jaycees, Millwork Night Market,
9-4-22 to 9-9-22 and 10-9-22 to 10-13-22
7th & Jackson to 9th and Jackson
plus East 8th St. to Elm St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 278-22
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICOTINE /
VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with the
City Council for approval, and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and
otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following
named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
Business Name Business Address
Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell Street
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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. Comiskey Park – Phase 1 Redevelopment Project: Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on
the Approval of the Project Schedule Enhancement Payment and the Award of the Public
Improvement Contract on the Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 279-22 Setting a public hearing on the award of a co ntract to Portzen
Construction Inc. for the Re-Imagine Comiskey Park Master Plan Phase One Redevelopment
Project and approval of the project schedule enhancement payment was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 22, 2022 in the Grand River
Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 279-22
COMISKEY PARK – PHASE 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR
THE RE-IMAGINE COMISKEY PARK MASTER PLAN PHASE ONE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCHEDULE ENHANCEMENT P AYMENT
Whereas, Comiskey Park is a popular community park and was identified by the City of
Dubuque City Council as a priority for redevelopment; and
Whereas, the public engaged to provide their dreams and ideas in the Re -Imagine Comiskey
process that resulted in a Re-Imagine Comiskey Park Master Plan and Phase One
Redevelopment Project (the Project); and
Whereas, the city and grant funding now allows the Project to move forward and make those
dreams come true; and
Whereas, the residents of the City of Dubuque will benefit from the renovated park opening
as soon as possible; and
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 252-22 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website
and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 20th day of July 2022; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 10th day of August 2022 and
it has been determined that Portzen Construction Inc. of Dubuque, IA submitted the low bid in
the amount of $1,932,750.00 and is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project;
and
Whereas, the proposed Project Schedule Enhancement Payment for the Project provides for
an On-Time Finish Incentive Payment of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) which shall be
applied to the Project if the Contractor completes the required work by the Project’s Substantial
Completion date of May 11, 2023. To qualify to receive the On-Time Finish Incentive Payment,
the Contractor must meet all functional and safety related contract performance requirements
in accordance with the Contract Documents, and specifically shall have met the definition of
Substantial Completion as defined in Section 1050, paragraph 1.14 of the City of Dubuque
Supplemental Specifications for this Project. Accordingly, to qualify for the On -Time Finish
Incentive Payment, the Contractor must have requested and completed the punchl ist/joint
inspection for the Project, after the inspection is completed, and the Engineer/Architect must
have determined that the requirements of Substantial Completion have been satisfied in order
for On Time Finish Incentive Payment to be issued. For each calendar day the Project is not
Substantially Complete after May 11, 2023, Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) per day will be
deducted from the On-Time Finish Incentive Payment. For example, if the Project is deemed
Substantially Complete on May 15th, ($2,000 x 4 days = -$8,000) the On-Time Finish Incentive
Payment would be Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Portzen Construction Inc. has submitted the low bid for the Project in the amount
of $1,932,750.00 and has been deemed a responsive and responsible contractor and a Public
Improvement Construction Contract is hereby recommended to be awarded to Portzen
Construction for the Comiskey Park – Phase I Redevelopment Project.
Section 2. Is if further recommended that the proposed Project Schedule Enhancement
Payment for the Project be approved.
Section 3. A public hearing will be held on the 22nd day of August 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in Grand
River Center, Room 4, 500 Bell Street, Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for or against the Project Schedule Enhancement Payment
and award of contract for the Project.
Section 4. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attach ed notice of the time
and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the
Project Schedule Enhancement Payment and award of a contract for the Project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Carnegie-Stout Library – Roofs 1 & 2 Restoration Project: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 280-22 Carnegie-Stout Roofs 1 & 2 Restoration
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 September 6, 2022
in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 280-22
CARNEGIE-STOUT ROOFS 1 & 2 RESTORATION 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
Whereas, the Carnegie-Stout Roofs 1 & 2 are currently out of warranty; and
Whereas, the roofs have been inspected and found to be in need of restoration to prevent
water infiltration into the building.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, fo rm of contract and estimated cost for the
Carnegie-Strout Roofs 1 & 2 Restoration Project, in the estimated cost amount of $209,500.00,
are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection.
Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 6th day of September 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers and/or by virtual means, 350 West 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or agains t the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such
hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the
date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to
the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of August 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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.
1. Airport Commission: Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2026 (Expiring terms of
Blocker and Philips). Applicants: Robert Blocker, 880 Kane St.; Michael Phillips, 955
Washington St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa gender Balance Law. 5
Commissioners total; Currently 1 male / 2 females / 2 openings. Mr. Blocker spoke in support of
his application and provided a brief biography.
2. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of
Sweet). Applicant: Ryan Sempf, 7819 Commerce Park. This commission is subject to the State
of Iowa gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; Currently 3 males / 3 females / 1 opening.
Mr. Sempf spoke in support of his application and provided a brief biography.
PUBLIC INPUT
Regarding Action Items No. 2 and 3, Jon Denham, 1955 Pulpit Rock Ln., Vice President of
the Dubuque Soccer Alliance, spoke in favor of the action items and provided a brief biography
of the Dubuque Soccer Alliance and their desire to purchase the Dubuque Soccer Complex.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Introduction of Assistant City Attorney Jason Lehman: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. City Attorney Brumwell
introduced Assistant City Attorney Jason Lehman, who provided a brief biography. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Soccer Alliance Letter: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Farber. City Council Members expressed support for the Dubuque Soccer Alliance
and their goal to purchase the Dubuque Soccer Complex. City Council Members also concurred
with considering any funding support for the Dubuque Soccer Alliance during council’s annual
goal setting. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Letter of Support for Dubuque Soccer Alliance Bid for Dubuque Soccer Complex : Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the letter. Seconded by Sprank. City
Attorney Brumwell read the letter into the record. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm
for the letter. Motion carried 7-0.
4. National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach Report: Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Roussell. Housing and Community Development Director
Alexis Steger summarized the report and responded to questions from the City Council
regarding the average wage of renters, the types of income analyzed f or the report, and potential
solutions. Motion carried 7-0.
5. City Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) 5-Year Plan and City Council Representative to REAP Committee: Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents, appoint Council Member Sprank as the City
Representative, and approve the update. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on volunteering for the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest’s food
giveaway event and stated that he intends to confer their funding needs at council’s upcoming
goal setting sessions.
Council Member Farber reported on attending the 2022 Field of Miracles Game hosted by
Miracle League of Dubuque and FOX Sports. Council Memb er Farber thanked Council Member
Resnick for also attending the event.
Council Member Jones congratulated the City of Dyersville and Travel Dubuque on hosting
Major League Baseball’s recent Field of Dreams game.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending Fountain of Youth’s graduation ceremony.
Council Member Cavanagh reported on attending the Art on the River opening celebration
and encouraged residents to view the exhibit.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of
Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(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.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:09 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:09
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk