Minutes_City Council Proceedings 01.03.23Copyrighted
January 17, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board of 12/1/22; City Council
Proceedings of 1/3/23; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/15/22;
Library Board of Trustees Update of 12/15/22; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of 1 /5/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1 /4/23;
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/19/22.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board of 12/1/22 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 1/3/23 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission of 12/15/22 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update of 12/15/22 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 1/5/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/4/23 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/ 19/22
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 3, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6'" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell (attended virtually).
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 Black Heritage Survey.
WORK SESSION
BLACK HERITAGE SURVEY
Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont introduced Assistant Planner Chris Happ
Olson, project coordinator for the Black Heritage Survey, who presented an update on the
progress of the Black Heritage Survey. Responding to a question from the City Council, Ms.
Olson stated that anyone with relevant information in support of the survey can contact her. Ms.
Olson also outlined the goal of having the survey accessible to a variety of groups. City Council
Members praised the survey and stressed its importance.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:23
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk
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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 January 3, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6'" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell (attended virtually).
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.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2023) was accepted
by Sister Marilou Irons on behalf of the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and
Slavery.
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Council Member Jones requested Item No. 14 be held for separate discussion. Council
Member Roussell requested Item No. 16 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 Nos. 14 and 16. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Rick Belser for property 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: Rick
Besler for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Expenses Submitted for City Council Approval: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 1-23 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City
Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in
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accordance with City procedures was adopted.
5. Finance Department Restructure: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
6. Fleet Electrification Guidance & Cost of Carbon: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
7. Mystique Ice Arena: Rubber Sport Flooring Removal and New Replacement Project -
Acceptance of Equipment, Goods, and Services Contract: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-23 Accepting the Mystique Ice Arena Rubber Sport
Flooring Removal and New Replacement Project and authorizing the payment to the vendor /
service provider was adopted.
8. Mystique Community Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project: Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 3-23 Accepting the Mystique Ice Center Settlement Remediation Project and
authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
9. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over Barbara and Terrence Bahl
property in Dubuque County, Iowa as part of the Briarwood Subdivision Water Connection
Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 4-23
Accepting a Grant of Easement for water main utility through, over and across part of Lot 5 in
Briarwood Subdivision, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
10. Accepting Deed from Jade Engineering for 1509-1511 Bluff Street: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 5-23 Accepting the deed to certain real
estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from Jade Engineering LLC was adopted.
11. The Hotel Dubuque, L.L.C, Seventh Amendment to Development Agreement: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 6-23 Approving the Seventh
Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and The Hotel
Dubuque, L.L.C. was adopted.
12. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Area Labor Harvest: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 7-23 Authorizing the First Amendment
to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Area Labor
Harvest was adopted.
13. Curbside Collection Cart Update - January Utility Bill Insert: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
14. Marketing Update for Leisure Services Seasonal Employees: Council Member Jones
shared information about the Leisure Services Seasonal Job Fair occurring on January 5, 2023
and encouraged residents to promote the event. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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15. Flora Pool Filter Tanks and Recirculation Pump Replacement — Award Public
Improvement Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 8-23 Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Flora Pool Filter Tanks
and Recirculation Pump Replacement Project was adopted.
16. Certified Municipal Clerk Designation for City Clerk: Council Member Roussell and Mayor
Cavanagh congratulated City Clerk Breitfelder on achievement of the International Institute of
Municipal Clerks' (IIMC) designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
17. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 9-23 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, 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.
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. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2024 (Vacant term
of Daugherty). Applicants: Jesse Gavin, 1120 Main St.; Peter Gaul, 2311 Central Ave.; Danielle
Jacobs, 3130 Shiras Ave. Mr. Gavin spoke in support of his application and provided a brief
biography. Mr. Gaul and Ms. Jacobs virtually spoke in support of their applications, respectively,
and provided brief biographies.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through February 15,
2026 (Expiring Low/Moderate Income term of Fox and At -Large term of Mozena). Applicants:
Kelly Fox, 838 Althauser St. - Qualifies as Low/Moderate Income Rep. and At -Large; Gabriel
Mozena, 196 Bluff St. - Qualifies as At -Large.
3. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2024 (Vacant term of Weitz).
Applicant: Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St. Mr. Janes spoke in support of his application and
provided a brief biography.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque
and McCoy Group, Inc., Including the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 10-23 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, and
McCoy Group, Inc., including the issuance of urban renewal tax increment revenue obligations.
Seconded by Jones. Jim Connely, 501 Bell St., Director of Marketing for McCoy Group, Inc.,
spoke in support of the Development Agreement and provided an overview of the project.
Council Members expressed support for the Development Agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
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Rick Dickinson, 205 Hill St., President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation, spoke in support of Public Hearing No. 1, Action Item No. 2, and Action Item No.
3.
Eric Ethier, 325 Monroe St., Member of the Key City Creative Center Board of Directors,
spoke in support of Action Item No. 2 and requested that the City Council support Option B for
the gathering space proposed on 18t" St.
Tim Hitzler, 2655 Fulton St.; and Bill Doyle, 1591 White St., also spoke in support of Action
Item No. 2, respectively.
City Clerk Breitfelder announced receipt of written input from Jeff DiCicco, President of Key
City Creative Center, regarding Action Item No. 2.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Committees: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and refer to the City Council. Seconded by Sprank.
Council Member Wethal volunteered to assume the appointment on the Friends of the Mines of
Spain Advisory Board in place of Council Member Sprank. Motion amended by Roussell to
receive and file the documents, appoint Council Member Wethal to the Friends of the Mines of
Spain Advisory Board, and maintain all other appointments as specified. Seconded by Sprank.
Point of Order by Jones to include removing Council Member Sprank from the Friends of the
Mines of Spain Advisory Board in the motion. Motion amended by Roussell and seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan — Adoption: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 11-23 Adopting the Central Avenue Corridor
Streetscape Master Plan. Seconded by Jones. Responding to a question from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen stated that the gathering space on 1811 St., along with other specific
decisions related to the plan, will be presented to the City Council at future meetings. City
Council Members expressed enthusiasm for the plan and thanked everyone who provided input.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route: Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance
to December 31, 2023: 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 Sprank.
Council Member Sprank suggested an additional ordinance amending the speed limit on Central
Ave. and White St. from 25 miles per hour (mph) to 20 mph be considered. Responding to a
question from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that the City Council was permitted
to discuss Council Member Sprank's suggestion during this meeting. Council consensus on the
suggestion would be required for City staff to present the proposed ordinance amendment on a
future agenda for formal action. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager
Van Milligen stated that traffic flow could be incorporated into the traffic study resulting from the
Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that
traffic counts and speed counts help determine speed limits, and that downtown speed limits
automatically default to 25 mph. Mr. Psihoyos also confirmed that speed limits can be reviewed
as part of the traffic study. Council Members expressed support for the commercial motor
vehicles ordinance amendment and recommended that Council Member Sprank's speed limit
reduction suggestion be considered via the upcoming traffic study. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 1-23 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 16 Miscellaneous
City Provisions, Division 2 Trucks and/or Machinery, Section 9-16-321.901 Motor Truck Routes.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Work Session Request: Smart Parking & Mobility Master Plan and the Historic Millwork
District Master Plan Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule
the work session for Monday, January 30, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Sprank.
No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Work Session Request: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Sessions: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, February 6, 2023,
at 6:00 p.m.; Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.; Monday, July 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.; and
Monday, October 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts were
expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Delivering Dubuque: Police Department Video: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Jones. Media Services showed the Delivering
Dubuque episode featuring the Police Department. This video was produced by the Public
Information Office and can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/44L6843vTMQ. Mayor Cavanagh
emphasized the importance of advocating for the city's budget and subsequent community
impact via these videos and other means during the upcoming state legislative session. Motion
carried 7-0.
7. Delivering Dubuque: Arts and Culture Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Media Services showed the Delivering
Dubuque episode featuring Arts and Culture. This video was produced by the Public Information
Office and can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/Kjw7BOg0l PY. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Leisure Services Seasonal Job Fair Video: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Media Services showed a video that
promotes the Leisure Services Department's Seasonal Job Fair. This video was produced by
the Public Information Office and can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucNmpkgCFHc. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported that the Iowa Special Olympics are taking place in Dubuque
next Monday and Tuesday.
Council Member Farber reported on speaking at the University of Dubuque's Winter
Commencement ceremony.
Mayor Cavanagh wished everyone a happy new year.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8.16 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 8:51 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:52
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk
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