03 06 23 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 6, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Cha bers of the Historic Federaall Building 350 W/. 6t' Street.
Pr sent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Mem ers Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussel[, Sprank,
We lval; City ManagerYan Milligen, City Att�ey Brumwell.
Absent:
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.
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PRESENTATIOA S)
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PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2023) Pcfr;c k Lcc,%e-j
On behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque Division #2.
2. National Kidney Month (March 2023) Nry (l�ur�h%
On behalf of the National Kidney Foundation.
3. AmeriCorps Week (March 12 - 18, 2023) 5V xk Rernc, 4N„ ht1,� Saf}pr y
On behalf of the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program.
4. Honey Bee Day (March 16, 2023) RR.R C,,,k
On behalf of the Iowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss Valley Bee Club.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Brenda Atkinson for property damage; Jacqueline Budde for vehicle damage; Colin
Hollenback for vehicle damage; Victor Mowery for vehicle damage; Tonia Nicholson for
vehicle damage; Wayne Ramaker 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: Brenda Atkinson for
property damage; Jacqueline Budde for vehicle damage; Steven Grutzmacher for property
damage; Colin Hollenback for vehicle damage; Michael Lange for vehicle damage; John
Lockwood for vehicle damage; Victor Mowery for vehicle damage; Tonia Nicholson for vehicle
damage; Wayne Ramaker for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/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. Announcement of Solid Waste Agency Administrator Ken Miller serving as incoming
President of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA)
City Manager providing a copy of the announcement of Solid Waste Agency Administrator Ken
Miller serving as incoming President of the North American Hazardous Materials Management
Association (NAHMMA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project
2 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
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7. Submittal of Fiscal Year 2022/Program Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached resolution, acknowledging
staff submitted the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for July
1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Community Planning Division upon completion of the Public Hearing at the Community
Development Advisory Commission Meeting on February 22, 2023.
RESOLUTION Acknowledging the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2021 and concluding June 30,
2022
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2023 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #1 for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds as recommended
by the Community Development Advisory Commission.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Notice of Award and Request for Execution of Agreement for Volunteer DBQ: City
Volunteer Engagement Initiative
City Manager providing information on the award of Volunteer DBQ: City Volunteer
Engagement Initiative and is recommending City Council execute the agreement for additional
funding from Volunteer Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Assistance to Firefighters Grant
City Manager submitting information to City Council for a grant application for a replacement
pumper to Assistant Firefighters Grant (AFG) which was due on February 10, 2023, in the
amount of $692,000 which will have a 10% applicant share if awarded.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Menard Inc. Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement
Senior Counsel transmitting notice of a stipulation of settlement and the proposed settlement
agreement fora property tax appeal filed by Menard Inc. for their property located at 5300
Westside Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12. Mediacom Communications Corporation Correspondence on Rate Adjustments
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom
Communications Corporation, informing the city of rate adjustments being implemented on or
about April 1, 2023.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Approval of 2022 City Council Official Proceedings
City Clerk recommending approval of the completed and indexed 2022 City Council Official
Proceedings for calendar year 2022.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. 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)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Vacating of a portion of certain Sanitary Sewer Easements across a Part of Lot 1 of
Dubuque Industrial Center 14th Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for March 20, 2023, for the
vacating of a portion of the sanitary sewer easements across a part of Lot 1 of Dubuque
Industrial Center 14th Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, included on the Plat of Survey
recorded as Instrument No. 10616-99 and the Final Plat recorded as Instrument No. 2006-
11108 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a portion of Easements for
Sanitary Sewer Utilities over and across a part of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center 14th
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2023
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that
begins the process of creating an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2023.1 for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and sets a public hearing on the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.1 for April 3, 2023.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.1 for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District and setting the date for a public hearing and consultation 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 April 3, 2023
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Petition to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest 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
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution
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, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Stoneman Road, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, 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
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in 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)
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2. Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 612 Lincoln Avenue-- REmCA/6b
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
disposition of 612 Lincoln Avenue to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for the purpose of
rehabilitating it and selling to a low -mod income first-time homebuyer, as part of their contract
with the City to rehab and sell homes and authorize the Mayor to execute the purchase
agreement, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property at 612 Lincoln, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. 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
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2. Request to Reschedule Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget
City Manager recommending City Council reschedule the public hearing on the Fiscal Year
2024 City Budget to a date before April 24, 2023.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Authorize City Manager to negotiate a final agreement with the selected consultant for the
Eagle Valley, Westbrook, & English Ridge Subdivision Park Development, Jackson Park
Restrooms and Amenities, & Murphy and Madison Park Playground Replacement Design and
Construction Management Services Request for Proposal
City Manager requesting City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final
agreement with the selected consultant of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Eagle
Valley, Westbrook, & English Ridge Subdivision Park Development, Jackson Park Restrooms
and Amenities, & Murphy and Madison Park Playground Replacement Design and
Construction Management Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. City of Dubuque Employment Recruitment Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of the City of Dubuque Employment Recruitment Brochure,
which will be distributed with city utility bills from mid -March through early April 2023.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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5. Request for Work Session: Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
City Manager requesting City Council schedule a work session on Monday, March 20, 2023,
at 6:00 p.m. to provide information about the Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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6. Request for Work Session: Carnegie -Stout Public Library Strategic Plan
City Manager requesting City Council schedule a work session on Monday, April 3, 2023, at
6:00 p.m. to provide information about the Library Board of Trustees approved Strategic Plan
for the Carnegie -Stout Public Library.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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7. Second Annual Dubuque Police Department Awards & Recognition Night Video
Media Services will show a video of the Dubuque Police Department's second annual awards
and recognition ceremony that honors members of the police force that go above and beyond
in service to the community, complete acts beyond the call of duty, perform acts which an
officer placed his/her life in jeopardy, and carry out other heroic measures.
This video was produced by Media Services staff in the Public Information Office and can be
viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQxEP8t2FQA
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
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8. Dubuque Fire Academy Begins Video
Media Services will show a video of Dubuque Fire Department candidates beginning an 8-
week training course, which covers policies and procedures, equipment handling, and
everything needed to serve the Dubuque community.
This video was produced by Media Services staff in the Public Information Office and can be
viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NC8fOHO8lO
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ %', N H p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on
the issues to be discussed in the closed session are Crenne\ .
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Reconvene in open session @ S'46 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ F ; q1 p.m,
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