Proof_City Council Proceedings 03.06.23Copyrighted
April 3, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 3/20/23, 3/21/23, 3/22/23, and 3/23/23;
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/16/23; Library Board of Trustees
Update of 2/23/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/20/23, 2/21 /23, 2/27/23, 3/6/23, 3/7/23, 3/8/23, and 3/9/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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City Council Proceedings of 3/20/23 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/21/23
City Council Proceedings of 3/22/23
City Council Proceedings of 3/23/23
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/16/23
Library Board of Trustees Update of 2/23/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/20/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/21/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
2/27/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/6/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/7/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/8/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/9/23
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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03/15/2023
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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 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
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Public Hearing No. 2:
Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 612 Lincoln
Avenue, was removed from the meeting.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. 2023 Governors Arts Award for Arts Service Recognition
for Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen -Brant:
David Schmitz, Administrator with the Iowa Arts Council; and
Nick Halder, Chair of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission, recognized Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni
Petersen -Brant for receiving a 2023 Governors Arts Award for
Arts Service.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2023) was accepted
by Patrick Leonard on behalf of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians Dubuque Division #2.
2. National Kidney Month (March 2023) was accepted by Mary
and Larry Murphy on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation.
3. AmeriCorps Week (March 12 - 18, 2023) was accepted by
AmeriCorps and Volunteer Services Coordinator Sarah Berna and
Community Impact Director Heather Satterly on behalf of the
City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program.
4. Honey Bee Day (March 16, 2023) was accepted by H.R. Cook
on behalf of the Iowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss
Valley Bee Club.
CONSENTITEMS
Council Member Jones requested Item No. 5 be held for
separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except for Item No. 5. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
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, Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the
following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: 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. 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. 57-23 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 was adopted.
5. Announcement of Solid Waste Agency Administrator Ken
Miller serving as incoming President of the North American
Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA): Council
Member Jones congratulated Solid Waste Agency Administrator
Ken Miller for serving as incoming President of NAHMMA. Motion
by Jones and receive and file the documents. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
6. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and made a matter of record.
7. Submittal of Fiscal Year 2022/Program Year 2021 Community
Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER): Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 58-23 Acknowledging the
submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2021 and
concluding June 30, 2022 was adopted.
8. Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023 Annual
Action Plan Amendment #1: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 59-23 Adopting the
Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 was
adopted.
9. Notice of Award and Request for Execution of Agreement
for Volunteer DBQ: City Volunteer Engagement Initiative: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Assistance to Firefighters Grant: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. Menard Inc. Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of
Settlement: Senior Counsel transmitted notice of a stipulation
of settlement and the proposed settlement agreement for a
property tax appeal filed by Menard Inc. for their property
located at 5300 Westside Drive. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
13. Approval of 2022 City Council Official Proceedings: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 60-23
Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control,
Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was
adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 61-23
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 was adopted setting a public hearing for
a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 20, 2023 in the
Historic Federal Building,
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District, Version 2023, 1: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 62-23 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
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.
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: Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 63-23 Vacating a
portion of Stoneman Road, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, known
as Lot 2-2-1-2-1-2-2-2-2-2-8 of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 28, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 64-23 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. Seconded by
Wethal. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for the
project and partnership with the Hills and Dales Childhood
Development Center. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly
Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber. President
and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the
activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and
responded to questions from the City Council. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Request to Reschedule Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2024
City Budget: City Manager Van Milligen requested this item be
removed from the meeting, as city staff anticipate that the
public hearing can occur on the originally scheduled date of
March 23, 2023.
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: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and approve authorizing 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. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members relayed
public input provided to them in support of the proposed park
developments and stated that parks are an important amenity
for workforce attraction and retention. Motion carried 7-0.
4. City of Dubuque Employment Recruitment Brochure: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by
Jones. City Council Members complimented the brochure. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Request for Work Session: Dubuque Regional Bicycle &
Pedestrian Plan: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for Monday, March 20,
2023, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts
were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request for Work Session: Carnegie -Stout Public Library
Strategic Plan: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for Monday, April 3,
2023, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts
were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Second Annual Dubuque Police Department Awards &
Recognition Night Video: Motion by Farber to receive and file
the documents and view the video. Seconded by Roussell. Media
Services showed 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.conVwatch?v = OQxEP8t2FQA. Motion carried
7-0.
8. Dubuque Fire Academy Begins Video: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by
Resnick. Media Services showed 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.conVwatch?v=9NC8fOHO810. City Council
Members congratulated the Fire Department on their number of
new recruits. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on recent state legislation
targeting the LGBTQ+ community and urged residents to contact
their legislators.
Council Member Jones reported on Dubuque Senior High Schools
recent opening celebration of their renovated theatre.
Council Member Wethal expressed enthusiasm for the local
high school students who participated in peaceful
demonstrations in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on his various opportunities to
travel to Des Moines and Washington D.C. to build partnerships
with the legislatures and advocate for the city.
Council Member Farber reported on her recent IT Committee
meeting with the National League of Cities (NLC).
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:44 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. 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 Crenna Bramwell. Motion
carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:46 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8;46 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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