02 06 23 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on February 6, 2023, 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 Brumwell.
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 Sustainable Dubuque.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE WORK SESSION
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell provide d an update of the Renew Dubuque
Solar program. Responding to a question from the City Council, Ms. Bell stated that five-year
maintenance of the solar panels is included in the contracts and is an industry standard.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:17
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, 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 February 6, 2023, 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 Brumwell.
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 provide d an update
on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Kiwanis Club of Dubuque 103rd Anniversary Week (February 12 -18, 2023) was ac-
cepted by Nora McCarville on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 11 be held for separate discussion. Coun-
cil 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 indi-
cated, 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; City Council Pro-
ceedings of 1/17/23; Civil Service Commission of 1/11/23; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 1/18/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/3/23. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Tara Behnke for vehicle damage; Dubuque County for
personal injury/property damage; Gerardo Flores for property damage; Richard and Julie
Hardorff for property damage; Lindsey Hoyne for vehicle damage; Laura Knabel for per-
sonal injury/vehicle damage; Kelly Otting for personal injury/property 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
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referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Tara Behnke for vehicle damage; Dubuque County for personal injury/prop-
erty damage; Gerardo Flores for property damage; Richard and Julie Hardorff for property
damage; Lindsey Hoyne for vehicle damage; Laura Knabel for vehicle damage and per-
sonal injury; Mark Laird for vehicle damage; Kelly Otting for personal injury/property dam-
age; Brian Ward for personal injury. 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. 21-23 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer
to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in acco rd-
ance with City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-23
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / CITY TREASURER TO
MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR
PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures [pro-
vided] hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and
services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks
in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is [provided] hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re-
quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap-
propriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Council Member Susan R. Farber Appointment to National League of Cities'
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Information Technology and Communications Committee: City Council Members congrat-
ulated Council Member Farber on her committee appointment. Motion by Roussell to re-
ceive 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 Federal Legislative Priorities: Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
8. Map of Iowa Population by County – 2021: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived 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 mo-
tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 22-23 Approving the
Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dub
Jones Real Estate, LLC was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-23
APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND DUB JONES REAL ESTATE, LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC (Grant Recipi-
ent) previously entered into a Grant Agreement dated September 21, 2021, as amended,
for the redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Project);
and
Whereas, City and Grant Recipient desire to further amend the Grant Agreement as
set forth in the [provided] Second Amendment to Grant Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa and Dub Jones Real Estate, LLC, a copy of which is [provided] hereto, is hereby
approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second
Amendment to Grant Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Second Amendment to Grant Agreement as herein ap-
proved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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11. Amendment to Contracted Services Agreement – Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation: Council Member Wethal announced she would abstain from voting on this
item due to her father serving as President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation. Motion by Jones to receive and file a nd the documents and approve the
agreement. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6 -0 with abstention from Wethal.
12. 2023 – Q1 Update on Childcare Challenges and Collaborations: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
13. Intent to Apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge : Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 2) Amendment to change date of
project completion: 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: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and made a matter of record.
17. Mystique Ice Arena: Becker Arena Products - Dasher Board and Shielding System
Project - Acceptance of Equipment, Goods, and Services Contract: Upon motion the doc-
uments 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-23
ACCEPTING THE MYSTIQUE ICE ARENA DASHER BOARD AND SHIELDING SYS-
TEM PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE VENDOR / SERVICE
PROVIDER
Whereas, the Equipment, Goods, and Services Contract for the Mystique Ice Arena
Dasher Board and Shielding System Project (the Project) has been completed by Becker
Arena Products, Inc., (Vendor / Service Provider), and the City Engineer has examined
the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $332,998.00; and
Whereas, Becker Arena Products, Inc. has previously been paid $316,348.10, leaving
a balance of $16,649.90; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to Becker Arena Products,
Inc. the balance of the retainage of $16,649.90 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573,
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and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code cha pter 573
or Iowa Code chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
18. Mystique Ice Arena Construction Site Cleanup: Acceptance of Public Improvement
Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 24-23 Accepting the Mystique Ice Arena Construction Site Cleanup was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
ACCEPTING THE MYSTIQUE ICE ARENA CONSTRUCTION SITE CLEANUP
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Mystique Ice Arena Construction
Site Cleanup (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, All Clear, Inc., (Con-
tractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project
be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $23,830.96; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $22,639.41, leaving a balance of
$1,191.55; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $1,191.55 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
19. Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems Assessment and Design Pro-
ject – Request to Distribute a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Create an RFQ Re-
view Committee: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. Stoneman Road Right of Way Platting and Dedication - Hills and Dales Child De-
velopment Center property in Dubuque, Iowa as part of the Stoneman Road Reconstruc-
tion Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 25-
23 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A of the Northeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-23
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A OF THE
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NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T89N,
R2E OF THE 5TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated January 10, 2023 prepared by the City of Dubuque Engineering
Department describing Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A of the Northeast Quarter of the North-
east Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and
Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A, which Hills and Dales
Child Development Center, by said plat has dedicated to the public forever.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated January 10, 2023, prepared by the City of Dubuque
Engineering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the
same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby author-
ized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-A 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 street Right of Way and public utility purposes, as it appears on said Acquisition
Plat, be and the same are hereby accepted.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat
and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
21. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities over Hills and Dales Child
Development Center property in Dubuque, Iowa as part of the Stoneman Road Recon-
struction Project: 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 Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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 QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T89N, R2E OF THE 5TH P.M., IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Hills and Dales Child Development Center has executed a Grant of Ease-
ment for Public Utilities through, over and across part of Lot 2 -2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2 of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Public Utilities through, over and across part
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of part of Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the
Grant of Easement for Public Utilities, from Hills and Dales Child Development Center, a
copy of which is [provided] hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in c onnection herewith.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and Grant of Easement for Public Utilities with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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 Quality Financing Program):
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 27-23 Author-
izing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment 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 related matters was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-23
SERIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $1,950,000 TAXABLE SEWER REVENUE CAPITAL
LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2023A BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA UNDER THE PRO-
VISIONS OF CHAPTER 384 OF THE CODE OF IOWA, PROVIDING FOR A METHOD
OF PAYMENT THEREOF, APPROVING THE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREE-
MENT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "City") has heretofore
established charges, rates and rentals for services which are and will continue to be col-
lected as system revenues of the Municipal Sewer System, and said revenues are avail-
able for the payment of sewer revenue bonds or notes, subject to the following premises;
and
Whereas, by Resolution No. 437-08 passed and approved on December 15, 2008 (the
"Master Resolution"), the City Council heretofore authorized the issuance of $2,000,000
Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009A, for the purpose of financing
the construction of the Series 2009A Project described therein, and to pay related costs
of issuance; and
Whereas, Issuer proposes to issue its Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2023A, to the extent of $1,950,000, for the purpose of defraying the costs of the
Series 2023A Projects as set forth in Section 1.1 of this Resolution; and, it is deemed
necessary and advisable and in the best interests of the City that a form of Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and between the City and the Iowa Finance Authority, be
approved and authorized; and
Whereas, notice of the intention of the City Council to take action for th e issuance of
not to exceed $1,950,000 Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (the “Series
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2023A Notes”) has heretofore been duly published and no objections to such proposed
action have been filed, and the City therefore deems it desirable to enter into a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and issue the Notes; and
Whereas, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution authorizes the issuance of additional
Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds, by the City from time to time, if all of the
conditions set forth therein are satisfied; and
Whereas, for purposes of this issuance, the issuance of the Series 2023A Notes shall
be deemed to be “Senior SRF Bonds” despite being issued to the Iowa Finance Authority
under the Water Quality Financing Program; and
Whereas, the Council has determined to issue additional Senior SRF Bonds, and has
determined that, upon passage of this Series Resolution all of the requirements of Article
VIII of the Master Resolution with respect to the issuance of additional Senior SRF Bonds
will have been satisfied.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definitions. Except as otherwise provided below in this Article I, all words
and terms defined in Article I of the Master Resolution shall have the same meanings in
this Series Resolution as such defined words and terms are given in Article I of the Master
Resolution. In addition, the following terms shall have the following meanings in this Se-
ries Resolution unless the text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise:
Additional Bonds shall mean any sewer revenue bonds or notes or other obligations
issued on a parity with the Notes in accordance with the provisions of Section 23
hereof. Provided, however, Additional Bonds which are SRF Obligations shall not
be secured by the Reserve Fund and shall not be subject to the Reserve Fund Re-
quirement.
Agreement shall mean Loan and Disbursement Agreement dated as of the Closing
between the City and the Original Purchaser relating to the Loan made to the City
under the Program.
City or Issuer shall mean the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Closing shall mean the date of execution of the Agreement and delivery of the Series
2023A Notes to the Original Purchaser and the funding of the Loan.
Loan shall mean the total principal amount allocated by the Original Purchaser to the
City under the Program, equal in amount to the aggregate principal amount of the
Series 2023A Notes.
Master Resolution means the City Council Resolution No. 437-08, passed and ap-
proved on December 15, 2008, entitled Master Resolution relating to the issuance
of Sewer Revenue Bonds by the City of Dubuque, Iowa under the provisions of
Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $2,000,000 Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2009A, providing for a method of payment thereof, and related matters, as
the same may be amended from time to time.
Original Purchaser means the Iowa Finance Authority, as the purchaser of the Series
2023A Notes from the City at the time of their original issuance.
Program shall mean the Iowa Water Quality Financing Program administered by the
Original Purchaser.
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Series 2023A Notes means the $1,950,000 Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2023A, dated the date of delivery, authorized to be issued pursuant
to this Series Resolution.
Series 2023A Costs of Issuance Account means the account by that name within the
Project Fund established in Section 5.1 of the Master Resolution.
Series 2023A Projects shall mean the Projects being financed with the proceeds of the
Series 2023A Notes, consisting of costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruc-
tion, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part of the
Municipal Sewer Utility, including those costs associated with force main stabiliza-
tion improvements, as described generally in the Agreement and more particularly
in the plans and specifications on file from time to time with the City Clerk.
Series 2023A Projects Account means the account by that name within the Project
Fund established in Section 5.1 of the Master Resolution.
Series Resolution means this Resolution of the Council.
ARTICLE II - THE SERIES 2023A Notes
Section 2.1. Series 2023A Notes - Authorization and Purpose. Pursuant to the provi-
sions of the Master Resolution and in particular Section 8.3 thereof, there are hereby
authorized to be issued, negotiable, serial, fully registered Taxable Sewer Revenue Cap-
ital Loan Notes, Series 2023A, in the aggregate principal amount of $1,950,000, dated
the date of delivery, for the purpose of constructing the Series 2023A Projects and paying
Project Costs relating thereto, and to pay related Costs of Issuance. The Series 2023A
Notes shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds under the terms of the Master Resolution,
shall be designated "City of Dubuque, Iowa, Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2023A", for the purpose of paying costs of the Project. The Council, pursuant to
Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, hereby finds and determines that it is
necessary and advisable to issue said Notes authorized by the Agreement and this Res-
olution.
The Series 2023A Notes and the Registrar’s Certificate of Authentication shall be in
substantially the form set forth in Exhibit A [Provided] hereto, with such variations,
omissions, substitutions, and insertions as are required or permitted by this Series
Resolution.
The Series 2023A Notes shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of
the Mayor and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk of the
Council, and shall be fully registered as to both principal and interest as provided in
this Series Resolution; principal, interest and premium, if any shall be payable at the
office of the Paying Agent by mailing of a check, wire transfer or automated clearing
house system transfer to the registered owner of the Series 2023A Notes. The Series
2023A Notes may be in the denomination of $1,000 or multiples thereof and shall at
the request of the Original Purchaser be initially issued a single note numbered R -1 in
the amount of $1,950,000.
Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2023A, of the Issuer in the
amount of $1,950,000, shall be issued to evidence the obligations of the Issuer under
the Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83 of the Code
of Iowa for the aforesaid purpose. The Series 2023A Notes shall be designated "Tax-
able Sewer Revenue Loan Note, Series 2023A", be dated the date of delivery, and
bear interest at the rate of 1.00% per annum from the date of each advancement made
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under the Agreement, until payment thereof, at the office of the Paying Agent, said
interest payable on June 1, 2023, and semi-annually thereafter on the 1st day of June
and December in each year until maturity as set forth on the De bt Service Schedule
[provided] to the Agreement as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. As
set forth on said Debt Service Schedule, principal shall be payable on June 1, 2024
and annually thereafter on the 1st day of June in the amounts set forth therein until
principal and interest are fully paid, except that the final installment of the entire bal-
ance of principal and interest, if not sooner paid, shall become due and payable on
June 1, 2043. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision hereof, principal
and interest shall be payable as shown on said Debt Service Schedule until completion
of the Project, at which time the final Debt Service Schedule shall be determined by
the Original Purchaser based upon actual advancements, final costs, and completion
of the Project, all as provided in the administrative rules governing the Program. Pay-
ment of principal and interest on the Notes shall at all times conform to said Debt Ser-
vice Schedule and the rules of the Program.
In addition to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2023A Notes,
the City also agrees to pay the origination fee as defined and in accordance with the
terms of the Agreement.
Section 2.2. Issuance of Series 2023A Notes in Certificated Form. The Series 2023A
Notes shall be issued as Bonds in Authorized Denominations and may at the request of
the Original Purchaser be issued in the denomination of $1,000 or multiples thereof, or
as a single Series 2023A Note in the full authorized amount thereof and shall be regis-
tered in the name of the Original Purchaser.
Section 2.3. Appointment of Registrar. The Treasurer is hereby appointed as Registrar
for the Series 2023A Notes under the terms of this Series Resolution.
Section 2.4. Execution, Authentication and Delivery of the Series 2023A Notes. Upon
the adoption of this Series Resolution, the Mayor and City Clerk shall execute and deliver
the Series 2023A Notes to the Registrar, who shall authenticate the same and deliver the
same to or upon order of the Original Purchaser. No such Series 2023A Note shall be
valid or obligatory for any purpose or shall be entitled to any right or benefit hereunder
unless the Registrar shall duly endorse and execute on such Series 2023A Note a Certif-
icate of Authentication substantially in the form of the Certificate herein set forth. Such
Certificate upon any such Series 2023A Note executed on behalf of the Issuer shall be
conclusive evidence that the Series 2023A Note so authenticated has been duly issued
under this Series Resolution and that the holder thereof is entitled to the benefits of this
Series Resolution.
ARTICLE III - REDEMPTION OF BONDS
Section 3.1. Optional Redemption. The Series 2023A Notes are subject to optional
redemption at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any interest payment date after
the ten (10) year anniversary of the Agreement or (ii) in the event that all or substantially
all of the Series 2023A Projects are damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of
the Series 2023A Notes may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or
from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity, by giving not less than thirty (30)
days’ notice of redemption by certified or registered mail to the Original Purchaser (or any
other registered owner of the Series 2023A Notes). The terms of redemption shall be par,
plus accrued interest to date of call. The Series 2023A Notes are also subject to
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mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement.
ARTICLE IV - DELIVERY AND APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS
Section 4.1. Application of Series 2023A Note Proceeds. The Series 2023A Notes shall
be delivered as provided in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 and the proceeds thereof shall be applied
as follows:
(i) An amount sufficient to pay the Costs of Issuance of the Series 2023A Notes shall
be deposited into the Series 2023A Costs of Issuance Account.
(ii) The balance of proceeds shall be deposited into the Series 2023A Projects Ac-
count of the Project Fund and applied thereafter to pay Project Costs o f the Series
2023A Projects.
Section 4.2. No Adjustment to Debt Service Reserve Requirement. The Series 2023A
Notes shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds under the Master Resolution and shall not
be secured by or payable from amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Fund estab-
lished in the Master Resolution. Upon issuance of the Series 2023A Notes, the amount
to be accumulated and maintained in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, if any, shall not be
increased, but shall continue to remain equal to 100% of the Deb t Service Reserve Re-
quirement computed on a basis which includes all Senior Bonds which will be Outstanding
immediately after issuance of the Series 2023A Notes and which are not Senior SRF
Bonds.
ARTICLE V - TAX PROVISIONS
Section 5.1. Taxable Note. The interest on the Series 2023A Notes is not excluded
from gross income for federal income tax purposes under Section 103(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The holders of the series 2023A notes should treat
the interest thereon as subject to federal income taxation.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 6.1. Delivery of Series 2023A Notes. The City shall deliver the executed Agree-
ment and the Series 2023A Note to the Original Purchaser at the price of par on the date
of Closing. Delivery of the executed Agreement and the Series 2023A Notes shall be
made to the Original Purchaser as soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Series Resolution.
Section 6.2. Approval of Agreement. The Agreement in substantially the form pre-
sented at this meeting of the Council is hereby authorized and approved, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement, with such changes
therein as such officials deem appropriate, for and on behalf of the City, such officers '
signatures thereon being conclusive evidence of such officials' and the City's approval
thereof.
Section 6.3. General Authorization. From and after the date of adoption of this Series
Resolution, the officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby authorized to do
all such acts and things and to execute and deliver any and all other documents, agree-
ments, certificates, and instruments relating to the Series 2023A Notes, the investment
of the proceeds thereof and the other transactions contemplated on the part of the City
by this Series Resolution.
Section 6.4. Construction. Except to the extent set forth herein, all of the applicable
terms, conditions, and provisions of the Master Resolution, as applicable to Senior SRF
Bonds, shall be deemed and construed to apply to the Series 2023A Notes and are
hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof to the same extent as if fully
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set forth herein. Except as may otherwise be provided herein, the Master Resolution shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 6.5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Series Resolu-
tion shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unen-
forceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any o f the remaining
provisions.
Section 6.6. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances or Resolutions and Effective Date. All
other ordinances, resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions
of this Series Resolution are, to the extent of suc h conflict, hereby repealed; and this
Series Resolution shall be in effect from and after its adoption.
Passed, and approved this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
23. Proposed Dark Fiber Licensing Authority for Interstate Power & Light/Alliant En-
ergy: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and 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 doc-
uments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 28 -23 Approving an Agreement be-
tween the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an Electric Transmission
System in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 28-23
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND ITC MID-
WEST, LLC TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and ITC Midwest, LLC (ITC Midwest) have
tentatively entered into an Agreement for the operation of an electric transmission system
in the City of Dubuque until such time as City and ITC Midwest finalize a franchise agree-
ment to operate the system; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The [provided] Agreement is hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to sign the Agreemen t on be-
half of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
25. Award of Calendar Year 2023 Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant : Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 29-23 Authorizing the
Director of Housing and Community Development to execute the Acceptance of the No-
tice of Award for the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 29-23
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOTICE OF AWARD FOR THE HUD FAM-
ILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM GRANT
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to be uti-
lized for the salaries of program coordinators combining the funding for the FSS coordi-
nators that serve Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants and/or Public Housing (PH)
participants for Calendar Year 2023; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has administered Project Self-Sufficiency since Sep-
tember 1987 that became the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program in July 1994; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has received funding for an FSS coordinator continu-
ously from 1994 thru 2019, 2021 and 2022, and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to continue administering the FSS program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1: That the Director of Housing and Community Development is hereby au-
thorized and directed to execute the Notice of Award (HUD Form 1044) for the HUD FSS
program grant.
Section 2: That the Director of Housing & Community Development is hereby author-
ized and directed to forward said grant award and resulting standard executed contract
to the respective agencies in a timely fashion and as required by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
26. Adoption of Supplement Number 2023 S-9 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances: 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 30-23
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2023 S-9 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, under date of August 17, 2009, the City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No.
43-09, readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in its entirety; and
Whereas, since August 17, 2009, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has
adopted certain ordinances amending the Code of Ordinances and said amendments
have been printed as supplements to the Code of Ordinance; and
Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of Iowa provides that supplements, by resolution,
become part of the Code of Ordinance; and
Whereas, Code Supplements are prepared by the American Legal Publ ishing of Cin-
cinnati, Ohio and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA:
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Section 1. That Supplement No. 2023 S-9 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
which codifies Ordinance Nos. 33-22 through 47-22 as approved by the City Council
through December 19, 2022, is hereby adopted, and becomes part of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of Februa ry 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
27. Proclamation Guidelines Public Information Brochure: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
28. Approval of Retail 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 Regula-
tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
was adopted.
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, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND
WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved,
and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted license types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally requir ed
documentation:
New Applications
Bread and Vine 168 East 10th St.
Dubuque Religious Center 923 Main St.
El Paisano 1543 Central Ave
Jacks Place 1113 Main St.
Voices Studio 1585 Central Ave. Building 1
Renewals
Classy and Chic Boutique 1065 Jackson St. Suite 200
Fareway Stores, Inc. 114 2050 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Hy-Vee 3 400 Locust St.
Kwik Stop Food Mart 2360 Central Ave.
Lina's Thai Bistro 2055 Holliday Dr. #200
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Panchero's Mexican Grill 4840 Asbury Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Camp Albrecht Acres Foundation
2-23-23 to 3-27-23
500 Bell St. Exhibit Hall A & B
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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 prop-
erty tax dollars. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milli-
gen stated that a main difference in this year’s recommendation is the wage increases he
is recommending for employees in alignment with City Council’s priority of employee re-
cruitment and retention. Chief Financial Officer Jenny Larson and City Attorney Brumwell
confirmed that proposed rate increases should be specified in total dollar amount per
guidance by the Iowa Department of Management. The City Council and City Manager
Van Milligen discussed the City Council’s approach in the previous year of increasing the
maximum property tax dollars prior to the public hearing but not adopting the full increase
in the budget. City Manager Van Milligen also summarized the State of Iowa’s error in the
state rollback factor, which will result in less money for local governments to correct the
error. City Manager Van Milligen stated that the Fiscal Year 2024 recommended budget
incorporates the City’s anticipated reduction from the rollback. City Council Members dis-
cussed the various options for the maximum property tax dollars. City Attorney Brumwell
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 tax levy. Responding to a question from the City Manager, Ms. Larson stated
that the total tax levy listed in the memos includes 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 Resolutio n No. 32-23 Setting
a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Maximum Property Tax Dollars for the affected
tax levy total, and set the public hearing for February 20, 2023. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 32-23
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 MAXIMUM PROPERTY
TAX DOLLARS FOR THE AFFECTED TAX LEVY TOTAL
Whereas, pursuant to State of Iowa SF634, the City of Dubuque is required to hold a
public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 city maximum property tax dol-
lars for the affected levy total; and
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Whereas, the notice of hearing must be published not less than 10 days and not more
than 20 days prior to the date of the hearing; and
Whereas, at said hearing, the City Council is required to pass a re solution adopting the
fiscal year maximum property tax dollars for the affected levy total.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing on February 2 0,
2023 at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 350 W 6th St. and virtually.
Section 2. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to prepare a Resolution of
Maximum Property Tax Dollars for the Affected Tax Levy Total with the required infor-
mation pursuant to SF634.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice of public hearing
pursuant to SF634.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
For the remaining items set for public hearing, m otion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and
between the 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 Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 33-23 Intent to dispose
of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate by sale to Seippel Warehouse, LLC pursuant
to a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Seippel Ware-
house, LLC and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa on the Development Agreement including the proposed issuance of Urban Re-
newal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations to Seipp el Warehouse, LLC and provid-
ing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-23
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE BY
SALE TO SEIPPEL WAREHOUSE, LLC PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND SEIPPEL WAREHOUSE,
LLC AND FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ON THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING
THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE
GRANT OBLIGATIONS TO SEIPPEL WAREHOUSE, LLC AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following described real
property:
Lot 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, City of Dubuque, Iowa (the
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Property); and
Whereas, City and Seippel Warehouse, LLC have entered into a Development Agree-
ment, subject to the approval of the City Council, pursuant to which City will convey the
Property to Seippel Warehouse, LLC, which will construct on the Property certain Im-
provements described in the Development Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter-
ests of City to approve the Development Agreement, including the conveyance of the
Property to Seippel Warehouse, LLC; and
Whereas, the Development Agreement provides for the issuance by City of economic
development grants to Seippel Warehouse, LLC, referred to therein as Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, payable from the tax increment revenues col-
lected in respect of the Improvements to be constructed by Seippel Warehouse, LLC in
accordance with the Development Agreement, for the purpose of carrying out the objec-
tives of an Urban Renewal Plan as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of
the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meet-
ing the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or prop-
erty owner of said City to such proposed action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the foregoing -de-
scribed Property by Deed to Seippel Warehouse, LLC pursuant to the proposed Devel-
opment Agreement.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution
and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing
on the City’s intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on the 20th
day of February, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the form [Provided] hereto.
Section 3. The City Council will also meet at said time and place for the purpose of
taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obli-
gations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Seippel
Warehouse, LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of
the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District, consisting of the funding of economic
development grants to Seippel Warehouse, LLC, pursuant to the Development Agree-
ment under the terms and conditions of said Urban Renewal Plan. It is expected that the
aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be approximately
$4,348,046.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publica-
tion to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said
meeting on the disposal of the City’s interest in the Property and the issuance of said
obligations.
Section 5. That the notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the form
[provided] hereto.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Public Housing Authority Annual
Plan for Fiscal Year 2024: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Res-
olution No. 34-23 Setting a public hearing to review and approve the Public Housing Au-
thority 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 Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 34-23
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PUBLIC HOUSING
AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2024 ANNUAL PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is designated as a Public Housing Authority; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque maintains a creates a Public Housing Authority Annual
Plan each fiscal year; and
Whereas, the Housing Commission held a public meeting to review the Annual Plan
on January 31, 2023; and
Whereas, the City desires to hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed
Public Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2024 Annual plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on April 3, 2023,
for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to approve the Public Hous-
ing Authority Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of
such public hearing and the City Council’s intent to review and approve the Public Hous-
ing Authority Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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. Zoning Board of Adjustments: One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2027 (Vacant
term of Golombeski). Applicant: Rena Stierman, 390 Moore Heights. This commission is
subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A . 5 Commissioners total; cur-
rently 3 males/1 female/ 1 opening. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Ms. Stierman sub-
mitted written input to the City Council in support of her application.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
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1. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2024 (Va-
cant term of Daugherty). Applicants: Jesse Gavin, 1120 Main St.; Peter Gaul, 2311 Cen-
tral Ave.; Danielle Jacobs, 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 remain-
ing four votes.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through Febru-
ary 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 ap-
point Ms. Fox to the Low/Moderate Income three-year term through February 15, 2026,
and Mr. Mozena to the At-Large three-year term through February 15, 2026. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. 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 Mus-
catine St. - Qualifies as At-Large; Calvin Jones, 522 Rhomberg Ave. - Qualifies as At-
Large and Section 8 Rep. (Additional Applicant); Julietta Scott, 2455 Woodlawn 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 term 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 Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley
Urban Renewal Area: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Res-
olution No. 35-23 Approving an Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal
Area. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 35-23
APPROVING AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE TWIN VALLEY URBAN RE-
NEWAL AREA
Whereas, by Resolution 393-22 on December 19, 2022, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley
Urban Renewal Area (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective for the Urban Renewal Plan is to
provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and o bjectives
in the District; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Urban Renewal Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
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held a public hearing on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area, on
file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference to herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County
Auditor.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, and Switch Development, LLC for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant 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 Develop-
ment, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Ob-
ligations to Switch Development, LLC. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-23
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND SWITCH DEVELOPMENT, LLC, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF
URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE GRANT OBLIGATIONS TO SWITCH
DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Whereas, Switch Development, LLC, as Developer, is the owner of the following de-
scribed real property:
Lot 2 of Switch Development at JFK No. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according
to the recorded Plat thereof according to the Plat recorded as Instrument No. 2021-
15183, records of Dubuque County, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 18-23, dated January 17, 2023, declared
its intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque
and Switch Development, LLC, including the issuance of U rban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
Development Agreement on February 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement for development of the Property by Switch Development, LLC, according to
the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, including the issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is in the public interest of the City
of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and
Switch Development, LLC, a copy of which is [provided] hereto, including the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
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Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Develop-
ment Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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. 11, 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 Breitfelder 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 Highland Park Dr.; and Randy
Hefel.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque Police Department 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 Lieutenant Brendan Welsh, who made a presen-
tation on the Dubuque Police Department Awards and Recognition Program. City Council
Members commended the recognition program as an important opportunity to recognize
police officers. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2022 Police Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention : Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber. Police Chief Jensen
provided information on police department recruiting, hiring, and retention. Responding
to questions from the City Council, 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 officers and the importance of retention.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Automated Speed Cameras: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents,
listen to the presentation, and approve implementing automated speed cameras in the
City of Dubuque. Seconded by Sprank. Police Chief Jensen made a presentation on au-
tomated 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 City Council, Chief Jensen summarized the process that occurs after
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fatal crashes, that public input would be incorporated in the automated speed camera
implementation process, and that various reporting options will be considered. Chief Jen-
sen further stated that radar technology is a limited tool since it cannot cover all traffic
lanes. Responding to a question regarding the Iowa legislature’s previous interpretations
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 goal of 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 vehicles classified as speeding . Mr. Grubaugh further
stated that the average contact for automated speed cameras is five years, followed by
automatic one-year renewals, and that contract language exists to address if automated
speed cameras become illegal via state legislation. Responding to a question from the
City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that tonight’s recommendation is for City
Council to continue the implementation process. Per that process, an ordinance would be
drafted for the next City Council meeting, with City Council Members determining what
requirements to include in the ordinance. After the ordinance follows the three-meeting
procedure and is adopted, the City will issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the auto-
mated speed cameras. City Council Members discussed at length the importance of
safety, the revenue collected from issuing tickets, and the process for considering this
recommendation, with some City Council Members stating that additional time and more
specific details to the recommendation were necessary. Motion carried 5-2 with Wethal
and Resnick voting nay.
4. Teri Goodmann Appointment to National Capital Planning Commission: Motion by
Farber 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 for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4 -23 Providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within
the Twin Valley 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 Twin
Valley Urban Renewal Area Redevelopment Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion car-
ried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 4-23
PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH
YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE TWIN VALLEY URBAN RE-
NEWAL AREA OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF
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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, IN-
CLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE TWIN VALLEY URBAN RENEWAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, after public notice and hearing
as prescribed by law and pursuant to Resolution No. 35-23 adopted on February 6, 2023,
adopted an Urban Renewal Plan for an urban renewal area known as the Twin Valley
Urban Renewal Area (the “Project Area”), which Project Area includes the lots and parcels
described in said Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, expenditures and indebtedness are anticipated to be incurred in the future
to finance urban renewal project activities carried out in furtherance of the foregoing Ur-
ban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to provide for the division of reven ue from taxation
in the Project Area in accordance with the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code of
Iowa, as amended; and
Whereas, the following enactment is necessary to accomplish the objectives described
in the premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1: For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
(a) Project Area shall mean that portion of the City of Dubuque, Iowa described in
the Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area approved by Reso-
lution No. 35-23 on February 6, 2023, which Project Area includes the lots and parcels
located within the area now legally described as follows:
Lot 2 of Southpark Addition No. 1, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
All of the right of way of Southpark Court as shown on the Final Plat of Southpark
Addition No. 1, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
Lot 2-3-3 of Southpark Addition No. 1, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
Lot 1 of Southpark Addition No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
Lot 2 of Southpark Addition No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Gudenkauf Place, in the City of Dubuque Iowa; and
All of the right of way of Twin Valley Drive lying between the southerly extension
of the easterly line of Lot 1-3 of Southpark Addition No. 1 and the southerly
extension of the easterly line of Lot 2 of Southpark Station No. 2, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
All in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Section 2: The taxes levied on the taxable property in the Project Area, legally de-
scribed in Section 1 hereof, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque,
County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and all other taxing districts
from and after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be divided as hereinafter in this
Ordinance provided.
Section 3: That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate at which the
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tax is levied each year by or for each of the taxing districts taxing property in the P roject
Area upon the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property in the Project Area,
as shown on the assessment roll as of January 1 of the calendar year preceding the first
calendar year in which the City of Dubuque certifies to the County Au ditor the amount of
loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds payable from the division of property tax reve-
nue described herein, shall be allocated to and when collected be paid into the fund for
the respective taxing district as taxes by or for said taxing district into which all other
property taxes are paid. The taxes so determined shall be referred herein as the "base
period taxes" for such Project Area.
Section 4: That portion of the taxes each year in excess of the base period taxes for
the Project Area, determined as provided in Section 3 of this Ordinance, shall be allocated
to and when collected be paid into a special tax increment fund hereby established by the
City of Dubuque to pay the principal of and interest on loans, monies advanced to, or
indebtedness, whether funded, refunded, assumed or otherwise, including bonds issued
under authority of Section 403.9 or Section 403.12 of the Code of Iowa, incurred by the
City of Dubuque, Iowa to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, urban renewal projects
undertaken within the Project Area pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan, except that taxes
for the regular and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy of a school district
imposed pursuant to Section 298.2 and taxes for the instructional suppor t program of a
school district imposed pursuant to Section 257.19, but only to the extent authorized in
Section 403.19(2), and taxes for the payment of bonds and interest of each taxing district
and any other tax levy exceptions under Section 403.19 shall be collected against all
taxable property within the Project Area without any limitation as hereinabove provided.
Section 5: Unless or until the total assessed valuation of the taxable property in the
Project Area exceeds the total assessed value of the ta xable property in said area as
shown by the assessment roll referred to in Section 3 of this Ordinance, all of the taxes
levied and collected upon the taxable property in the Project Area shall be paid into the
funds for the respective taxing districts as taxes by or for the taxing districts in the same
manner as all other property taxes.
Section 6: At such time as the loans, monies advanced, bonds and interest thereon
and indebtedness of the City of Dubuque referred to in Section 4 hereof have been paid,
all monies thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property in the Project Area
shall be paid into the funds for the respective taxing districts in the same manner as taxes
on all other property.
Section 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed. The provisions of this Ordinance are intended and shall
be construed so as to fully implement the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code of
Iowa, as amended, with respect to the division of taxes from property within the Project
Area as described above. In the event that any provision of this Ordinance shall be de-
termined to be contrary to law, it shall not affect other provisions or application of this
Ordinance which shall at all times be construed to fully invoke the provisions of Section
403.19 of the Code of Iowa with reference to the Project Area and the territory contained
therein.
Section 8: This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publi-
cation as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 6th day of February, 2023.
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/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 10th day of February, 2 023.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Local Arts Agency (LAA) American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Operating Recovery Subgrant Funding Recommendation : Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and a pprove the funding recommendation
from the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission (Arts Commission) for awards to
non-profit organizations through the NEA LAA ARPA-funded Arts Operating Recovery
Subgrant program. Seconded by Sprank. Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Pe-
tersen-Brant summarized the program. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Application Guidelines for the Creative Empowerment Subgranting Program funded
by the National 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. Motion carried 7 -0.
8. Proposed Amendment to Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Ordinance
Regarding Term Expirations: 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. Se-
conded by Wethal. City Council Members expressed support for the term changes. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5 -23 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 2-8-7 Terms. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 5-23
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 2 BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 8 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMIS-
SION, SECTION 2-8-7 TERMS
Whereas, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission has seven (7) members
who serve four-year terms; and
Whereas, three (3) members currently have terms which expire on June 30, 2024 and
four (4) members currently have terms which expire June 30, 2025; and
Whereas, continuity is in the best interest of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission; and
Whereas, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommends that no
more than three (3) members’ terms expire each year; and
Whereas, the current member terms of the Commission expire as follows:
Name Term Expires
Paula Neuhaus 06/30/2024
Noelle Chesney 06/30/2024
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Thomas Robbins 06/30/2024
Doug Donald 06/30/2025
Shirley Davis-Orwoll 06/30/2025
Nicholas Halder 06/30/2025
Susan Riedel 06/30/2025
; and
Whereas, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommends that terms
be adjusted to reflect expiration dates as follows:
Name Change Term Expires
Paula Neuhaus No 06/30/2024
Noelle Chesney No 06/30/2024
Thomas Robbins Yes 06/30/2025
Doug Donald Yes 06/30/2026
Shirley Davis-Orwoll No 06/30/2025
Nicholas Halder No 06/30/2025
Susan Riedel Yes 06/30/2026
; and
Whereas, the City Council concurs with the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission to adjust the members’ terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 2-8-7 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-8-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission terms shall expire as follows:
Name Term Expires
Paula Neuhaus 06/30/2024
Noelle Chesney 06/30/2024
Thomas Robbins 06/30/2025
Doug Donald 06/30/2026
Shirley Davis-Orwoll 06/30/2025
Nicholas Halder 06/30/2025
Susan Riedel 06/30/2026
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2023.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February, 2023.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 10th day of February, 2023.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Marketing and Staffing Update for Leisure Services Seasonal Employees : Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. City Council Mem-
bers thanked City staff for their work on recruitment and shared that the City is hosting a
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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 Reduction Update : Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber.
Water and Resource Recovery Manager William O’Brien provided an update on odor
reduction efforts at the Water & Resource Recovery Center. Responding t o questions
from the City Council, Mr. O’Brien stated that more microbial action may occur in warmer
weather and that hydrogen peroxide implementation can occur immediately, which is low-
cost and efficient. City Council Members thanked Mr. O’Brien for the update and voiced
their desire to accelerate the process of reducing and eliminating odors. Motion carried
7-0.
11. 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 Commu-
nity Development Director Alexis Steger made a presentation on the updated Administra-
tive Plan for the Public Housing Authority. Responding to questions from the City Council,
Ms. Steger stated that her department has not received a response on the administrative
plan from the United States Department of Housing an d Urban Development (HUD) and
that the city needs to spend its allocated funding. City Attorney Brumwell stated that the
City is following the best guidance based on the available information. City Council Mem-
bers suggested contacting HUD for an in-person meeting in March, as City Council Mem-
bers will be taking trips to Washington, D.C. that month. City Manager Van Milligen stated
that City staff will try to set up a meeting with HUD. Ms. Steger advised that the regional
HUD office is in Kansas City, MO., and that City Council has the option to strike the resi-
dency preference from the plan but approve everything else. If City Council took that
action, Ms. Steger could bring the residency preference back to the City Council later for
approval. City Manager Van Milligen summarized the potential benefits of the local pref-
erence option. City Manager Van Milligen and Ms. Steger also spoke about the chal-
lenges of contractors and developers accepting housing choice vouchers. Motion carried
6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. 37-23
APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is designated as a Public Housing Authority; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque maintains a comprehensive Public Housing Authority
Administrative Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to revise said Public Housing Authority Admin-
istrative Plan; and
Whereas, the Housing Commission held public meetings to review revisions of the plan
in January and February 2023; and
Whereas, on January 31, 2023 the Housing Commission approved and recommended
City Council adoption of the revised Administrative Plan; and
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Whereas, the Resident Advisory Board convened on February 6, 2023, t o review
changes and accept the revised Administrative Plan; and
Whereas, the Housing & Community Development Department will submit the revised
Administrative Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for final
approval, after City Council approval.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Public Housing Authority (PHA) has revised the Administrative Plan for
the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the City Council has approved all revis ions to
the Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Pro-
gram.
Section 2. The City Council has adopted the revision to the Public Housing Authority
Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Section 3. The Housing & Community Development Director is hereby directed to sub-
mit the revised Public Housing Authority Administrative plan to the U.S. Department of
Urban Development as required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2023.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
12. Delivering Dubuque: Fire Department Video: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and view the video. Seconded by Roussell. Media Services showed the
Delivering Dubuque episode featuring the Fire Department. This video was produced by
the Public Information Office and can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/rEkCrLWhAtk. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on reading to students at Washington Middle School
as part of World Read Aloud Day on February 1st.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 11:27 p.m. to discuss Purchase or
Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. 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 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. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk