City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2022, at the
first -floor box office of theive Flags Civic Center, 405 Main St.
Present: Mayor Ca anagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Rous ell, Sprank,
W Jhal; City Manager VaTMilligen, City Attor�6y Brumwell.
Absent:
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 on the Five Flags Civic Center.
WORK SESSION
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Council reconvened in Council Chambers @5:4a P.M.
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned atLa
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, 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,
W#hal; City Manager Vj(n Milligen, City Atto7ey Brumwell.
Absent:
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
PRESENTATIONS
1. COVID-19 Update
Public Health Director Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic
and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2022)
On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Program. (^qfr. [e ,f011.e5
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Airport Commission of 10/25/22 and 11/15/22; City Council Proceedings of 11/21/22; Five
Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 10/31/22 and 11/21/22; Library Board of Trustees
Update of 11/16/22; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 11/16/22; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 11117/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/7/22.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Julie Fry for property damage; Melinda Harbaugh for property damage; Beth Whisler for
vehicle damage; Leah Wieseler for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Melinda Harbaugh for
property damage; Leah Wieseler for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Domestic Violence
Shelter
City Manager recommending City Council approve the first amendment to the Subrecipient
Agreement with Dubuque YMCA/YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter and authorize the Mayor
to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project (Phase 5 of the Bee Branch Watershed
Flood Mitigation Project) U.S. Economic Development Administration ( EDA) Grant Agreement
Amendment Request
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution reasserting the City's support for
the Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Project and authorizing the Mayor to sign and send the
attached letter to the EDA seeking an amendment to the Grant Agreement that would adjust
the schedule in order to ensure the City's use of the $2,500,000 in grant funding for the Bee
Branch Stormwater Pumping Project.
RESOLUTION Approving a request to amend the US Economic Development Administration
Disaster Relief Opportunity Grant Agreement and pledging continued support for the City of
Dubuque 16th Street Detention Basin Flood Gates Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Agreement with the U. S. Department of the Army for an Engineering Design and
Construction of the Force Main Stabilization Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
the agreement with the U.S. Department of the Army for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) to design and construct the Force Main Stabilization Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the Department of the Army to
collaborate on stabilization and protection of the force main along the Mississippi River
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Mystique Ice Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council accept the improvements and authorize the
payment of the final contract amount of $408,805.00 to Portzen Construction, Inc. for the
Mystique Ice Center - Rink Concrete Subfloor Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Mystique Ice Center - Rink Concrete Subfloor Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Mystique Ice Center Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council accept the improvements and authorize the
payment of the final contract amount of $85,750.00 to Portzen Construction, Inc for the
Mystique Ice Center - Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Mystique Ice Center - Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement
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Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. 2021-2022 Snow Removal Assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution establishing the Final
Assessment Schedule for the 2021-2022 Snow Removal from City Right -Of -Way in the
amount of $6,950.00.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for the 2021 — 2022 Snow Removal
Assessment— Right -Of -Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Signed Contract(s)
Rubicon Global, LLC, for Solid Waste Automated Vehicle Location and Data Collection.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. 2022 Annual Legislative Dinner Meeting Documents
City Manager transmitting documents from the 2022 Annual Legislative Dinner.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Amending Resilient Community Advisory Commission Terms
City Clerk recommending City Council concurrence to amend the following three terms of the
Resilient Community Advisory Commission to comply with City Code §2-6-7:
Dean Boles — Cross Representative Member— Amend Term Expiration Date to February 15,
2025, to match Boles' term expiration date for the Community Development Advisory
Commission
Robin Kennicker— Cross Representative Member —Amend Term Expiration Date to June 30,
2023, to match Kennicker's term expiration date for the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission
Joshua Chamberland — At -Large Member — Amend Term Expiration Date to July 1, 2023, to
meet staggered term requirement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
14. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending City Council approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor
Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Setting a Public Hearing for the creation of Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Area
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for December 19, 2022, to
consider creating the Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing to create an Urban Revitalization Area, finding an area
referred to as Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization 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 Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Area
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 19, 2022
2. Recommendation to Set for Public Hearing an Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing
Association
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for December 19, 2022, on an
Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing Association.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by first amendment to the
second amended and restated lease agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association, LTD.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 19, 2022
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the John F. Kennedy
(JFK) Road Urban Renewal Area
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of the
resolution of adoption for the Urban Renewal Plan for the John F. Kennedy Road Urban
Renewal Area, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an Urban Renewal Plan for the John F. Kennedy Road Urban
Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Flora Pool Filter Tanks and Recirculation Pump Replacement — Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the replacement of the main pool filter
tanks of $215,000 and circulation pump at Flora Pool through adoption of the attached
resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Flora Pool Filter Tanks and Recirculation Pump Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Iowa Economic Development Authority Business Financial Assistance Application for
McCoy Group, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Economic Development Assistance
Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) on behalf of McCoy Group,
Inc. for the proposed investment of approximately $33 million for the expansion of its
operations in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Economic Development
Authority for business financial assistance on behalf of Mccoy Group, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Letter of Support for Dubuque Museum of Art Destination Iowa $10 million Grant Application
to Provide Funding Assistance for a $40 Million Art Museum Project
City Manager transmitting a letter of support to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) for the Dubuque Museum of Art's Destination Iowa $10 million Grant Application to
provide funding assistance for a $40 Million Art Museum Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
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Receive and File; Presentation
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4. Tax Increment Ordinance for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Road Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending that following City Council adoption of the Urban Renewal Plan
for the John F. Kennedy Road Urban Renewal Area, the City Council adopt the attached tax
increment ordinance for the John F. Kennedy Road Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the John F. Kennedy Road Urban Renewal Area of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City
of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing
districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with the John F. Kennedy Road Urban Renewal Area Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Miracle League of Dubuque Complex - Fall 2022 Video
Media Services will show a video of the Miracle League of Dubuque Complex.
The video can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/C22CyiDl InA
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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6. Dubuque Police Department Recruitment Videos
Media Services will show three videos that promote employment opportunities in the Dubuque
Police Department.
The videos can be viewed at the following links:
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ T.35 p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on
the issues to be discussed in the closed session are (,' 5.
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