02 20 23 Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 20, 2023
Cavanagh, Roussell, Farber, Wethal, Jones, Resnick, Sprank
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Second -Floor Council Chambers.
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February 20, 2023
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SPECIAL SESSION
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5:30 PM - New Hazardous Materials Command Vehicle
*Occurring before the official City Council meeting
The Fire Department will display their new Hazardous Materials Command Vehicle from 5:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. outside the Historic Federal Building. The public is invited to join City Council
in viewing the new vehicle.
*Note: This demonstration is not part of the official City Council meeting.
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Travel Dubuque Annual Update
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe will provide the organization's annual
presentation.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Birthday of Captain Robert L. Martin during Black History Month (February 2023)
On behalf of the Captain Robert L. Martin Commemoration Committee and the Dubuque
Branch of the NAACP.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2023)
On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
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
City Council Proceedings of 1/30/23 and 2/6/23; Equity and Human Rights Commission of 8/8/22,
9/12/22, 11/14/22, and 12/12/22; Historic Preservation Commission of 1/19/23; Library Board of Trustees
of 10/27/22, 11/16/22, and 12/15/22; Library Board of Trustees Update of 1/26/23; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 2/1/23; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/26/23; Proof of publication for City Council
Proceedings of 1/17/23 and 1/30/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Steven Grutzmacher for mileage reimbursement; Michael Lange for vehicle damage; John Lockwood for
vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. 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
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of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager requesting City Council approval of a resolution that adds Peoples Savings Bank as an
authorized depository institution for the City of Dubuque and increase the maximum balance for Dupaco
Community Credit Union to $35 million.
RESOLUTION Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. 2022 Calendar year Certified Local Governments Annual Report and 2023 Historic
Preservation Commission Annual Workplan
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Historic Preservation Commission's 2023 Annual
Workplan and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2022 Annual Certified Local Government Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Fiscal Year 2023 Certified Local Government Grant Agreement for Voelker Highlands
Survey
City Manager recommending City Council approve an FY 2023 $7,000 grant agreement through the
Certified Local Government (CLG) grant program by the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) under
the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) for Dubuque's Voelker Highlands Architectural Survey
and authorize the Mayor sign the resolution.
RESOLUTION Approving CLG Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for the
Voelker Highlands Intensive Architectural Survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Fiscal Year 2023 Certified Local Government Grant Agreement for the Deereville Survey
City Manager recommending City Council approve the grant agreement through the Certified Local
Government (CLG) grant program by the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) under the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs (I DCA) for Dubuque's Deereville Architectural Survey and authorize the
Mayor to sign the resolution for a Fiscal Year 2023 $10,000 CLG Grant to help undertake the Deereville
Survey.
RESOLUTION Approving CLG Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for the
Deereville Intensive Architectural Survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey
City Manager submitting information from the U.S. Census Bureau which annually conducts the Boundary
and Annexation Survey (BAS).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Solar@Scale Letter of Support
City Manager recommending City Council approval to submit a letter of support for the International City
Manager's Association (ICMA) Solar@Scale program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Signed Contract(s)
Carrico Aquatic Resources, Inc. for the Sutton Pool Filter Replacement; McDermott Excavating for the
Briarwood Subdivision Water Connection.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. Improvement Contracts I Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Carrico Aquatic Resources for the Flora Pool Filter Tank & Recirculation Pump Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolutions to accept the public
improvements, approve the Final Schedule of Assessments, and to authorize the payment of the final
contract amount of $2,451,804.52 to Bard Materials Inc. for the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to
Radford Road Reconstruction Project and levy the special assessments in the amount of $353,304.42.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to
Radford Road Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Trail Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the improvements and
authorize the final payment of the contract amount of $463,129.25, to Tricon General Construction for the
Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Trail Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culvert Trail Project and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the improvements and
authorize the final payment of the contract amount of $26,564,501.38 to Tricon General Construction, for
the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Approval of Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-B of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa for Vacation Petition (to Hills and Dales Childhood Development Center)
as part of the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 2-2-1-2-
1-2-2-2-2-2-B of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th
P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa regarding the vacation of a portion of the Stoneman Road Right of
Way at the west end of Stoneman Road adjacent to the Hills and Dales Childhood Development Center
property as part of the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated Portion of Stoneman Road, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, to be known as Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-B of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Calendar Year 2022 Urban Revitalization Program Applications
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the residential property tax
abatement applications submitted by property owners in accordance with the Urban Revitalization
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ordinance and directs that the approved applications be forwarded to the City Tax Assessor.
RESOLUTION Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications Submitted by Property Owners
in Urban Revitalization Areas and Authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the
City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Four Mounds Foundation
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to amend the Subrecipient Agreement to
reflect the Scope of Work, Budget and Dates of Commencement and Completion with the Four Mounds
Foundation and authorize the City Manager or his designee 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 Four Mounds Foundation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
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.
Set Public Hearing Petition to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in a portion of the
Stoneman Road Right of Way, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Vacation Petition (to
Hills and Dales Childhood Development Center) as part of the Stoneman Road
Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval to set a public hearing on March 6, 2023,
for the vacating and disposal of a portion of the Stoneman Road Right of Way at the west end
of Stoneman Road adjacent to the Hills and Dales Childhood Development Center property as
part of the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project through adoption of the enclosed resolution.
RESOLUTION Intent to vacate and dispose of city interest in a portion of Stoneman Road, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-B of the Northeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque,
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Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 6, 2023
2. Set Public Hearing for Disposition of City -Owned Property at 612 Lincoln Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for March 6, 2023, to approve
the disposition of 612 Lincoln Avenue to Affordable Housing Network, Inc.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to Affordable
Housing Network, Inc, setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the publication of
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 6, 2023
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3. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that
begins the process of drafting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District and sets a public hearing on the proposed
amendment for March 20, 2023.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2023.1 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, setting a date for the public hearing and directing the consultation process
on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2023.1 for said district
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2023
4. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.2
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that
begins the process of drafting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District to expand the district and set a public hearing
on the proposed amendment for March 20, 2023.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2023.2 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, setting a date for the public hearing and directing the consultation process
on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2023.2 for said district
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2023
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Zoning Board of Adjustments
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2027 (Vacant term of Golombeski)
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2028 (Expiring term of Mauss)
Applicants:
Matthew Mauss, 1540 N. Algona St. - Additional Applicant
Rena Stierman, 390 Moore Heights
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A.
5 Commissioners total, currently 2 males/1 female/ 2 opening
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.
Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal
Year 2024
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Maximum Property Tax Dollars as required by
Section 384.15A of the Code of Iowa, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Maximum Property Tax Dollars for the
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affected tax levy total
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Amending Zone B of the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development to
allow childcare centers, early learning centers, general office, data centers, and
emergency call centers
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dave Lyons,
Dubuque Childcare Collaborative LLC, to amend Zone B of the Dubuque Industrial Center
West Planned Unit Development, 7900 Chavenelle Road, to allow childcare centers, early
learning centers, general office, data centers, and emergency call centers, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16, Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, by rescinding Ordinance No. 32-18 which established regulations for a PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a PI Planned Industrial Designation and adopting an
Amended PUD Ordinance to allow for Childcare Centers, Early Learning Centers, General
Office, Data Centers, and Emergency Call Centers within the Zone B of the PUD Planned
Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Resolution Approving the Disposition of an Interest in City -Owned Real Estate Pursuant
to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Seippel
Warehouse, LLC, Including the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Seippel Warehouse,
LLC. for the sale of City -owned property and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations by adopting the attached Resolution, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the disposal of an interest in City of Dubuque owned real estate by
sale to Seippel Warehouse, LLC, pursuant to a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque and Seippel Warehouse, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations to Seippel Warehouse, LLC
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.
Resolution Approving First Amendment to Amended and Restated Development
Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving a First Amendment to
Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Simmons
Pet Food, Inc.
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RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Naming Recognition Request — Multicultural Family Center
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the naming recognition and naming
signage request made by the Multicultural Family Center (non-profit) regarding the
Multicultural Family Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Automated Speed Enforcement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the first reading of the proposed
Automated Speed Enforcement ordinance and review of the attached documentation.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 5
Speed Restrictions by enacting a new Section 9-7-321.286 Automated Speed Enforcement
regarding automated speed enforcement and the process for challenging an automated speed
citation
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; First Reading
4. Automated Speed Enforcement Policy
City Attorney submitting a draft Automated Speed Enforcement Policy for review and
discussion.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Place on March 6, 2023, agenda for further review
5. Secondary Responder Model
City Manager recommending City Council approve utilizing the Internal Working Group as the
backbone to a secondary responder model, allow for the exploration of co -locating services in
the Federal Building and identify community partners to support the efforts of secondary
responders. City Manager additionally requesting City Council approval to continue to pursue
funding for co -responder position(s).
City Staff will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve; Presentation
6. Fiscal Year 2024 Recommended Budget
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 recommended budget.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
7. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Hearing Schedule
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Hearing Schedule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan Consulting Engineering Services
City Manager recommending City Council approval to release a request for qualifications
(RFQ) to hire a consultant to assist with the development of the City's Sanitary Sewer Asset
Management Plan.
City staff will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve; Presentation
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9. Reschedule Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
City Manager recommending City Council reschedule the July 17th Sustainable Dubuque work
session to Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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, CIVIC
City Clerk
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