Proof_City Council Proceedings 02.06.23 Copyrighted
March 6, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 2/20/23 and 2/21/23; Civil Service
Commission of 2/8/23 and 2/20/23; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of 1/5/23 and 2/2/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 2/6/23.
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Civil Service Commission of 2/20/23 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 1/5/23 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 2/2/23 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/6/23
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
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of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
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of Dubuqae and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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02/15/2023
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Ad text : CITY OF DUI3UQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCII. PROCEEDINGS
SPF,CIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m.
on February 6, 2023, in the second-floor Council ChamUers of
the FIistoric Federal Buildii�g, 350 PV. 6th Street.
Present Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, 7ones,
Resnick, Roussell, Spraiil<, \�ethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney I3�vmwell.
DQayor Cavaoagh read the call and sYated this is a special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting a work session on Sus[ainable Dubuque.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE WORK SESSION
Sustainable Commtmity Coordinator Gina Bell provided an
update of the Renew DuUuque Solar program. Responding to a
question from the City Couneil, Ms. Bell stated that five-year
maintenance of the solar panels is included in the contracts
and is an industry standard.
There being no fuirther business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder,
CMC City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dub�que City Counci] met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on February 6, 2023, in t6e second-floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 V✓. 6th Street.
Presenr. Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney B�umwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Counci] called for the purpose of
cond�icting such business that may properly come before the
City CounciL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. COVIp-19 Update: Public Health pirector Mary Rose
Corrigan p�rovided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and
responsA activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Kiwanis Club of Dubuque 103rd Anniversary Week (Febrvaiy
12-18, 2023) was accepted by Nora MeCa�ville on behalf of the
Kiwanis Club of Dubuque.
CONSENTITEMS
Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 11 be held for
separate discussion. Council Member Roussell requested Item
No. 5 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated, except for Items No. 5 and 11.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of
11/29/22; Ciry Counci] P�roceedings of I/17/23; Civil Service
Commissioi� of 1/1 V23; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
of i/18/23; Proof of Publicatioa for Ciry Council Proceedings
of I/3/23. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Saits: Tara Behnke for vehicle
damage; Dubuque County for persona] injury/property damage;
Gerardo Flores for prope�ty damage; Richard and 7ulie Hardorff
for property damage; Lindsey Hoyne for vehicle damage; Laura
Knabel for personal injury/vehicle damage; Kelly Otting for
personal injwy/propei7y damage; Brian Ward for personal
injury. 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 Eiitity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Tara Behnke for vehicle damage; Dubuque County for
persona] injury/property damage; Gerardo Blores for property
damage; Richard and Julie Hardorff for property damage;
Lindsey Hoyne for vehicle damage; Laura Knabel for vehicle
damage and personal iujury; Mark Laird for vehicle damage;
Kelly Otting for personal injury/property damage; Brian Ward
for personal injmy, Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expendimres: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 21-23 Authorizing
the Director of Finance aod BudgeVCity Treasurer to make
ceitain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for
payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted.
5. Co�ncil Member Susan R. Farber Appointment to National
League of Cities' Information Technology and Coaununications
Committee: City Council Members congratulated Council Member
Farber on her committee appointment. Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
6. City of Dubuque Named a Best-in-Class Employer: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
7. 2023 Federa] Legislative Priorities: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
8. Map of Iowa Population by County - 2021: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
9. "How to Avoid Right of Way Violation Charges" Public
Works Flyer: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
10. Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC for the
Redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 22-23
Approving the Second Ameudment to Grant Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa aud Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC was
adopted.
11. Amendment to Contracted Services Agreement Greater
Dubuque Developmeut Corporation: Council Member Wethal
announced she would abstain fiom voting oii this item due to
her father serving as President and CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Coiporation. Motiou by Jones to receive and file
and the documents and approve the agreement. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention fiom Wethal.
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12. 2023 - Q 1 Update ou Childcare Challe�ges and
Collaborations: Upon motion the documents were received and
51ed.
13. Intent to Apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art
Challenge: Upon motion the documei�ts were received, filed, and
approved.
14. Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 2)
Ameudment to change date of project completioi�: Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. New Hazardous Materials Command Vehicle: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
16. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1: Upo� motion
the documents were received, filed, and made a matter of
record.
17. Mystique Ice Arena: Becker Arena Products - Dasher Roard
and Shielding System Project -Acceptance of Equipment, Goods,
and Services Contracr. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 23-23 Accepting the Mystique Ice
Arena Dasher Board and Shielding System Project and
authorizing the payment to the vendor/service provider was
adopted.
18. 11Qystique Ice Arena Construction Site Cleanup:
Acceptance of Public Improvement Constn�ctioi� Contract: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 24-23 Accepting the Mystique Iee Arena Coostntetion Site
Cleanup was adopted.
19. Mechanical Elec[rical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
Assessment and Design Project Request to Distribute a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) and Create an RFQ Review Committee:
Upoo motion the doc�ments were received, filed, and approved.
20. Stoneman Road Right of Way Platting and Dedication -
Hills and Dales Child Development Center propeity in Dubuque,
Iowa as part of the Stoneman Road Reconstruction Project: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 25-23 Approving the Acquisition Plat oP Lot
2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A of the Noi7heast Quarter of the
Northeast Quaiter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the Sth P.M., in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
21. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities I
over Hills and Dales Child Development Center property in
Dubuque, Iowa as part of the Stoneman Road Reconstniction
Pinject: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 26-23 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
public utilities through, over and across part of Lot 2-
2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2 of the Northeast Quaiter of the Northeast
Qua�ter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.D4., in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
22. Proceedings for final action on the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $1,950,000, Sanitary Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
(State of Iowa Water Qualiry Financing Program): Upoo motion
the decun:e.^.!s were received znd filed, and R�selotion No.
27-23 Authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing
the paymeot of$1,950,000 Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2023A by the City of Dubuque, Iowa under the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, providing for a
method of payment thereof, approving the Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and other �elated matters was adopted.
23. Proposed Darl<Fiber Licensing Authority for Interstate
Power& LighVAlliant Energy: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, aod approved.
24, Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC
Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the
City of Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 28-23 Approving an Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
Electric Transmission System in the Ciry of Dubtique was
adopted. '
25. Award of Calendar Pear 2023 Family Self Sufficiency
Coordinator Grant: Upon motion the documents were received and I
filed, and Resolution No. 29-23 Authorizing the Director of
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Housiug and Community Development to execute the Acceptance of
the Notice of Award for the HUD Family Self-SuPficiency
Program Grant was adopted.
26. Adoption af Supplement Number 2023 S-9 to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 30-23 Adopting
Supplement No. 2023 S-9 to the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
27. Proclamation Guidelines Public Information Brochure:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
28. Approva] of Retai] Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 31-23
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,
Aiticle B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Perniits was
adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Set Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum
Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal Year 2024: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents, listen to the presentation,
and set the maximum property tax rate. Seconded by Wethal.
City Manager Van Milligen summarized his recommendation for
the Fiscal Year 2024 maximum property tax dollars. Responding
to a question &om the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
stated that a main difference in this years recommendation is
the wage increases he is recomme�ding for employees in
alignment with City Councils priority of employee recruitment
and retention. Chief Financia] Officer Senny Larson a��d Ciry
Attorney Bivmwell confirmed that proposed rate increases
should be specified in tota] dollar amount per guidance by the
Iowa Department of Management The City Council and City
Manager Van Milligen discussed the City Couacils approach in
the previous year of increasing the maximum property tax
dollars prior to the public hearing but not adopting the full
inerease in the badget. City Manager Van Milligen also
summarized the State of Iowas error in the state rollback
factor, which will result in less money for local goveri�ments
Co correct the enor. City Manager Van Milligen stated that
the Fiscal Year 2024 recommended budget incorporates the Citys
anticipated reduction from the rollback. City Council Members
discussed the various options for the maximum property tax
dollars. City Attorney Bivmwell confirmed that any increase
above 2% would require a super majority vote to pass and
advised that changing the maximum property tax dollars be a
motion to amend the budget year total Cax ]evy. Responding to
a question from the City Manager, Ms. Larson stated that Che
total tax ]evy ]isted in Che memos indudes the service levy.
Motion amended by Farber to increase the recommended levy by
$225,000. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 5-2 with
Resnick and Cavanagh voting nay.
The City Council then returned to the original motion, which
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt
Resolution No. 32-23 Setting a Public Hearing on the Pisca]
Year 2024 Maximum Propeity Tax Dollars for the affected tax
levy total, and set the public hearing for February 2Q 2023.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
For the remaining items set for public hearing, motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the
resolutions, aud set the p�blic hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement by and between [he City of Dubuque and
Seippel Warehouse, LLC providing for the Sale of City-owned
Real Estate to Seippel Warehouse, LLC and the Issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Gran[ Obligations Fursuant �
to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 33-23 Intent ro dispose
of an interest in City of Dub�que real estate by sale ro
Seippel Warehouse, LLC pursuant to a Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque and Seippel Warehouse, LLC and
fixing the date for a public hearing of[he City Council of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the Development Agreement
incl�ding the proposed issuanee of Urban Renewal Tax Inerement
Revenue Grant Obligations to Seippel Warehouse, LLC and
providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 630
p.m. on Februaiy 20, 2023, in tne Historic rederal Building.
3. Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Public
Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2024: Upon
motion the doc�ments were received and filed and Resolution
No. 34-23 Setting a public hearing to review and approve the
Public Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on April 3, 2023, in the His[oric Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following $oards and
Commissions. Applicaots were iovited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
Zoning Board of Adjustments: One, 5-Pear term through March
25, 2027 (Vacant term of Golombeski). Applicant: Rena
Stieiman, 390 Moore Heights. This commission is subject to the
State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, *69.16A. 5 Commissioners
total; currently 3 males/1 female/ 1 opening. City Clerk
Breitfelder stated that Ms. Stierman submitted written input
to the City Council in support of her application.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through
June 29; 2024 (Vacant term of Daugherty).P_pplicants: Jesse
Gavin, 1120 Main St.; Peter Gaul, 2311 Cenhal Ave.; Danielle
7acobs, 3130 Shiras Ave. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Gavin was
appointed to the three-year term through June 29, 2024. Mr.
Gaul received one vote (Resnick), Ms. Jacobs received two
votes (Sprank and Cavanagh), and Mr. Gavin received the
remaining four votes.
Comm�nity Development Advisory Commission; Two, 3-Year Yerms
through Febtvaiy 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. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Fox to the
Low/Modeiate Income three-year term through February 15, 2026,
ai�d Mr. Mozena to the At-Large three-year term through
Feb�uary 15, 2026. Seconded by Sprank. Mo[ion carried 7-0.
Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17,
2024 (Vacant At-Large term of Weitz and Vacant Section 8 Term
of Turpin). Applicants: Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St. -
Qualifies as At-Laige; Calvin Jones, 522 Rhomberg Ave. -
Qualifies as At- Large and Section 8 Rep. (Additional
Applicant); Julietta Scott, 2455 Woodlawo St. - Qualifies as
At-Large(Additional Applicant). Upon roll call vote, Mr.
Jones was appointed to the Section 8 three-year term through
August 17, 2024, and Mr, Janes was appointed to the At-Large
three-year teim through August 17, 2024. Mr. Jones received
all seven votes for the Section 8 term. Regarding the At-Large
term, Ms. Scott received three votes (Sprank, Wethal,
Resnick), and Mr. Janes received the remaining four votes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the Proposed Urban Renewa]
Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area; Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
35-23 Approving an Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley
Urban Renewa] Area. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, aod Switch Development,
LLC for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obiigations Purs�ant to the Development Agreement:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 36-23 Approving a Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and Switch Development, LLC,
including the issuance of Urban Renewa] Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations to Switch Development, LLC. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Regarding Action Item No. 3, Rob McDonald, 3399 Eagle Point
Dr.; Tom Kedzie, 1810 Amella Dr.; and Neil Henson, 350 W. 6th
St. No. I1, spoke in opposition to automated speed cameras.
Paul Uzel, 61 N. Algona, spoke in support of Action Item No.
3. Ryan Sempf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, 300
Main St., requested the City Council delay Action Item No. 3
so the organization can obtain feedback on the proposal from
the business community.
City Clerk Breitfe]der stated that written input was
received regarding Action Item No. 3 from the following
individuals: Paul Kern; Terry Mozena, 196 Bluff St.; Frank
Belcastro; Paul Hemmer, 2375 Simpson St.; Tim and Amanda
Powers, 255 Southgate Dr.; Rob McDonald; Jamie Carr, 945
Clarke Dr.; Keith Wolff, 3188 Highlai�d Park Dr.; and Randy
Hefel.
ACTION ITEMS
I. Dubuque Police Depaitment Awards and Recognition Program:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and listen
to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Police Chief Jeremy
Jensen introduced Police Lieutena��t Brendan Welsh, who made a
presentation on the Dubuque Police Department Awards and
Recognition Program. City Council Members commended the
recognition program as an important opportm�ity to recognize
police officers. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2022 Police Recruiting, Hiring, and Reteotioi�: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and listen to the
presentation. Seconded by Farber. Police Chief Jei�sen provided
information on police department recrniting, hiring, and
reteution. Responding to questions from fhe City Coancil,
Chief Jensen stated that he anticipates five upcoming
retirements and that many challenges exist to the job that
need to be addressed. City Council Members discussed the value
of police offcers and the importance of retention. Motioo
carried 7-0.
3. Automated Speed Cameras: Motio� by Jones to receive and
file the documents, listen to the presentation, and approve
impiementing automated speed cameras in the City of DubuqLie.
Seconded by Sprank. Police Chief Jensen made a presentation on
au[omated speed cameras. Chief Jensen then introduced Dorian
Grubaugh of Jenoptik who made a presentation on the technology
of automated speed cameras. Responding to questions from the
Ciry Council, Chief Jensen summarized the process that occurs
after fatal crashes, that public input woiild be incoiporated
ii� the aatomated speed camera implementation process, and that
various repo�2ing options wil] be considered. Chief Jensen
furcher stated that radar technology is a limited tool since
it cannot cover all traffic lanes. Responding to a question
regarding the Iowa legislatures previous interpretatioi�s on
automated speed cameras and alternative measures to them,
Chief Jensen stated he interprets police officers as an
alternative measure to speed cameras. Responding to questions,
Mr. Grubaugh stated that a revenue threshold for automated
speed cameras does not exist, that the goai oi automated speed
cameras is about achieving the best value, that there is no
minimum number of cameras required, and that the technology
only registers license plates of vehides classified as
speeding. Mr. Grubaugh fuither stated that the average contact
for automated speed cameras is five years, followed by �
automatic one-year renewals, and that contract]anguage exists
to address if aatomated speed cameras become iliegal via state
legislation. Responding to a qaestion from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen stated that tonights recomme�dation
is for City Coancil to contioue the implementation process.
Pcr that process, an ordinance would be drafted for the next
City Council meeting, with Ciry Coancil Members deteimining I
what requirements to incl�de in the ordi�ance. After the
ordinance follows the three-meeting procedure and is adopted,
the City will issue a request for proposal (RFP) Por the
automated speed cameras. Ciry Council Members discussed at
length the importance of safery, the revenue collected from
issuing tickets, and the process for considering this
recommendation, with some City Council Members stating that
addi[ional time and more specific details to the
recommendation were necessary. Motion carried 5-2 with Wethal
and Resnick voting nay.
4. 'feri Goodmann Appointment to National Capital Planning
Commission: Motio� Uy Rarber to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Twin Valley 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 Por passage at two Council meetings
prior ro the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by 7ones for fi�al consideration aod passage of
Ordinance No. 4-23 Providing that general property taxes
levied and collected each year on al] property located within
the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area of the City of Dubuque,
Counry of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of
the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque
Comm�niry School District, and other taxing distciets, be paid
to a specia] fund fm�payment of principal and interest on
]oans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds
issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection
with the Twin Valley Urban Renewa] Area Redevelopment Project.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
6. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Local Ans Agency
(LAA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Operating Recovery
Subgrant Funding Recommendation: Motion by Resnick to receive
and fi]e the documents and approve the funding recommendation
from the Aits & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission (Arts
Commission) for awards to non-profit organizations through the
NEA LAA ARPA-funded Arts Operating Recoveiy Subgrant program.
Seconded by Sprank, Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni
Petersen-Brant summarized the program. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Application Guidelines for the Creative Empowerment
Subgranting Program funded by the Nationa] Endowment for the
Arts American Rescue Plan Act: Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the documents and approve the Creative Empowerment
subgranting program administration materials. Seconded by
Farber. Mo[ion carried 7-0.
8. Proposed Amendment to Aits & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission Ordinance Regarding Term Sxpirations: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the docume�ts and that the
requirement ffiat 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 Wethal.
City Council Members expressed support for the term changes.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by 7ones for final eonsideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 5-23 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts and Caltural
Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 2-8-7 Terms. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Marketing and Staffing Update for Leisure Services
Seasonai Employees: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Resnick. City Counci] Members thanked
City staff for their work on rect�itment and shared that the
Ciry is hosting a Seasonal and Summer Job Fair at the
Multicultural Family Center on February 8, 2023, from 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Water& Resource Recovery Center Odor Redaction Update:
Motion by Res�ick to receive and file the documents and ]isten
to the presentation. Seconded by Farber. Water and Resource
Recovery Manager William OBrien provided an update on odor
reduction effoits at the Water& Resource Recovery Center.
Responding to questions firom the City Council, Mr. OBrien
stated that more microbia] action may occm in wa�mer weather
and that hydrogen peroxide implementation can oce�r
immediately, which is low-cost and efficient. City Council
Members thanked Mr. OBrien for the update and voiced their
desire to accelerate the process of reducing and eliminating
odors. Motioi� carried 7-0.
I I. Update to the Administrative Plan for Assisted Housing
Programs: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents,
listen to the presentation, and adopt Resolution No. 37-23
Approving the revision of the Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Seconded by Roussell, Housing and Community Development
Director Alexis Steger made a presentation on the updated
Administrative Plan For the Public Housing Authority.
Responding to q�estions from the Ciry Council, Ms. Steger
stated that her depaiYment has not received a response on the
administrative plan from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and tha[the city needs ro
spend its allocated funding. City Attorney Brumwell stated
that the City is following the best guidance based on t6e
available information. City Council Members suggested
contscting HUD for an in-person meeting io March, as City
Council Members will be taki�g trips to Washington, D.C. that
month. City Manager Van Milligeo stated chat City staff will
try to set up a meeting with HUD. Ms. Steger advised that the
regional HUD office is in Kaosas City, MO., and that City
Cou�cil has the option to strike the residency preference from
the plan but approve everything else. If City Council took
that action, Ms. S[eger could bring the reside�cy preference
back to the City Council later for approval. City Manager Van
Milligen summarized the potential benefits of the local
preference option. City Manager Van Milligen and Ms. Steger
also spoke about the chailenges of contractors and developers
accepting housing choice vouchers. Motion cariied 6-1 with
Resnick voting nay.
12. Delivering Dubuque: Fire Department Video: Moeion oy
Jones to receive and file the documents and view the video.
Seconded by Roussell. Media Se�vices showed the Delivering
Dubuque episode featuring the Fire Department. This video was
pro�uced by the Public Information Office and can be viewed
at: https://yout�.be/rEkCrLWhAtk. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber repoited on reading to students at
Washington Middle School as part of World Read Aloud Day oi�
Febmaiy lst.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 11:27 p.m.
to discuss Pw�chase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)Q)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by WethaL DQayor Cavanagh stated for
the reeord that the attorney who will consult with City
Co�ncil on the issues to be discussed io the closed session is
Ciry Attor�ey Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The Ciry Council reconvened in open session at 12:06 a.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 12;06 a.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreiCfelder, CMC
City Cleri:
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