Proof_City Council Proceedings 12.5.22Copyrighted
January 3, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Civil Service Commission of 12/21/22; City Council Proceedings of
12/19/22; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/15/22; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of 11/30/22 and 12/5/22.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 12/21/22 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 12/19/22
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 12/15/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
11 /30/22
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
12/5/22
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
12/14/2022
and for which the charge is 246.91
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 14th day of December, 2022
Notary Ple
in and for Dubuque tounty, Iowa.
eP i o JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 190659
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Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m.
on December 5, 2022, at the first -floor box office of the Five
Flags Civic Center, 405 Main St.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Bramwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting a work session on the Five Flags Civic Center.
WORK SESSION
FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware led a tour of the Five
Flags Civic Center, highlighting various areas for potential
improvement.
A recess occurred at 5:31 p.m, for City Council to travel to
Council Chambers for the remainder of the work session.
The City Council reconvened in Council Chambers at 5:42 p.m.
Ms. Ware made a presentation on the Five Flags Civic Center.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager
Van Milligen stated that local governments are ineligible for
historic tax credits. City Council Members provided input on
improvements they would like to prioritize for the facility,
including increasing the number of bathrooms, ensuring all
areas of the facility are accessible, and creating spaces to
congregate. City Council Members also expressed their
enthusiasm for a future outdoor option for the facility. City
Manager Van Milligen stated that City staff can place an
action item on the December 19, 2022, City Council agenda for
City Council to vote on their recommendation. Staff would then
incorporate the City Councils direction into budget
recommendations. Responding to a question from the City
Council, Ms. Ware stated that updates to the Five Flags
Theatre will need to be prioritized and that she is working
with Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann on
potential funding sources for the updates. Responding to a
question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
stated that naming rights are reserved for operating expenses.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:28 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 December 5, 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 Bramwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Director Mary Rose
Corrigan provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and
response activities.
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7,
2022) was accepted by Caprice Jones on behalf of the Fountain
of Youth Program.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
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 I1/16/22; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 11/17/22; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 11/7/22. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. 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: Melinda Harbaugh for property damage; Leah Wieseler 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. 365-22 Authorizing
the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make
certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for
payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted.
5. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 366-22 Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
Community YMCA/YWCA was adopted.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 367-22 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 was adopted.
7. Agreement with the U. S. Department of the Army for an
Engineering Design and Construction of the Force Main
Stabilization Project: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 368-22 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 was adopted.
8. Mystique Ice Center Ice Rink Concrete Subfloor Project -
Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 369-22 Accepting the Mystique Ice Center - Rink Concrete
Subfloor Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
was adopted.
9. Mystique Ice Center Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement
Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 370-22 Accepting the Mystique Ice Center -
Stadium Seating Removal & Replacement Project and authorizing
the payment to the contractor was adopted.
10. 2021-2022 Snow Removal Assessments: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 371-22
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the 2021 2022 Snow
Removal Assessment Right -Of -Way Obstruction Removal Assessment
Project was adopted.
11. Signed Contract(s): Rubicon Global, LLC, for Solid Waste
Automated Vehicle Location and Data Collection. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
12. 2022 Annual Legislative Dinner Meeting Documents: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
13. Amending Resilient Community Advisory Commission Terms:
City Clerk recommended 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. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
14. Liquor License Renewals: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 372-22 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 Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing for the creation of Plaza Drive
Urban Revitalization Area: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 373-22 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m, on December 19, 2022, in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. Recommendation to Set for Public Hearing an Amended Lease
with the Dubuque Racing Association: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 374-22 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. was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 19,
2022, in the Historic Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the Proposed Urban Renewal
Plan for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Road Urban Renewal Area:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 375-22 Approving an Urban Renewal Plan for the
John F. Kennedy Road Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Flora Pool Filter Tanks and Recirculation Pump
Replacement Public Hearing: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 376-22 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Flora Pool Filter Tanks and Recirculation Pump
Replacement Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Iowa Economic Development Authority Business Financial
Assistance Application for McCoy Group, Inc.: Motion by Farber
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
377-22 Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa
Economic Development Authority for business financial
assistance on behalf of McCoy Group, Inc. Seconded by
Roussel]. Responding to a question from the City Council, City
Manager Van Milligen stated that City staff are engaged in
discussions with McCoy Group, Inc., on how they will utilize
the tax increment rebates. Motion carried 7-0.
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: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the 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. Seconded by Wethal. City Council
Members expressed enthusiasm for the grant application. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly
Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber. President
and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the
activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Tax Increment Ordinance for the John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Road Urban Renewal Area: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 42-22 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
5. Miracle League of Dubuque Complex - Fall 2022 Video:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view
the video. Seconded by Roussell. Media Services showed a video
of the Miracle League of Dubuque Complex. The video can be
viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/C22CyiDlInA.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Dubuque Police Department Recruitment Videos: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and view the videos.
Seconded by Sprank. Media Services showed three videos that
promote employment opportunities in the Dubuque Police
Department. The videos can be viewed at the following links:
https://youtu.be/Og5F8K_RdD4; https://youtu.be/nBR9XulYfNU;
https://youtu.be/7Hj5SuklWZo. City Council Members
acknowledged the national issue of police departments
struggling to recruit and stressed tire importance of promoting
the departments opportunities. Motion carried 7-0,
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Wethal reported on her recent orientations
with the Water Resource & Recovery Center (WR&RC), Water
Department, Airport, and Economic Development department.
Council Member Resnick reported on attending a concert by
the Heartland Harmony and their efforts to support women.
Mayor Cavanagh wished everyone a great holiday season.
City Manager Van Milligen relayed information about
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbachs family medical situation.
Council Member Farber thanked Teri Goodmann for hosting the
annual legislative dinner.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:35 p.m, to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)0)
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 8:08 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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