12 5 22 Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
December 5, 2022
Jones, Roussell, Wethal, Cavanagh, Sprank, Resnick, Farber
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virtually. The meeting will be aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8
and 117.2), streamed live and archived on the City's website
at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
The public can provide in -person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda
where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who
intend to provide in -person or virtual public input contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours
prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help City staff
anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the City Clerk
at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4100.
For in -person input, please reference the instructions on speaking within the Consent Items,
Public Hearing, and Public Input sections.
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December 5, 2022
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and
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on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2
WORK SESSION
5:00 PM - Five Flags Civic Center Work Session
The work session will commence with a tour at Five Flags, 405 Main St. - First Floor Box
Office. The tour will not be broadcast and will not be accessible on GoToMeeting.
After the tour, the work session will continue in Council Chambers, 350 W. 6th St. - Second
Floor, at 5:30 PM.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
COVID-19 Update
Public Health Director Mary Rose Corrigan will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic
and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2022)
On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Program.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
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 11/17/22; 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 W hisler for vehicle damage;
Leah W ieseler 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
W ieseler for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
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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 FirstAmendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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.
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RESOLUTION Accepting the Mystique Ice Center - Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement Project
and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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
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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 I ntent 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
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)
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)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Residents are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
I nput which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
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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)
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
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.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
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
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/C22CyiDlInA
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
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:
hftps://youtu.be/Og5F8K—RdD4
hftps://youtu.be/nBR9XulYfNU
hftps://youtu.be/7Hj5SuklWZo
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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