Minutes_City Council Proceedings 05.01.23Copyrighted
May 15, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/1/23; Civil Service Commission of 5/3/23;
Library Board of Trustees Update of 4/27/23; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 4/19/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 4/17/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/1/23 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of 5/3/23 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update of 4/27/23 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 4/19/23 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/17/23
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on May 1, 2023 in City
Hall, 50 West 13th St., 3rd Floor.
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 to provide a demonstration of how
the Police Department uses the Public Safety Camera system as a public safety tool, as
a preventative tool, and as an investigative resource.
WORK SESSION
Demonstration of Police Use of the Public Safety Cameras
Engineering Technician, Duane Richter, demonstrated to City Council how the
software updates along with the upgraded LED lighting have made a dramatic
improvement on the clarity and visual impact the improvements have had on viewing
camera footage.
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen, Corporal Officer Jordan Waddick, and Investigating
Officer Nicholas Schlosser demonstrated how the Dubuque Police Department used the
Public Safety Camera system to solve crimes such as murder, robbery, gun trafficking,
hit and run accidents, and ATM skimmers. Many of these crimes are committed by
nonresidents of Dubuque, making the camera system the primary investigation tool in
tracking persons that are entering the Dubuque city limits to commit their crime and then
immediately exiting the city limits.
The camera footage used to apprehend a suspect(s), becomes vital in the prosecution
of the criminal(s) and many times leads to the criminal(s) pleading guilty, saving lengthy
and expensive trials.
The public safety camera system can also be used for water resources and incidences
that occur on the Mississippi River.
The drawback of the current public safety camera system is the number of hours
required to review camera footage once an incident is reported. Officers indicated that
the implementation of an auto plate reader system would save many hours of reviewing
footage tracking criminal activities once a crime has occurred. Officers explained that the
system is designed in a way that it specifically looks for and notifies the local police when
activity on a manually pre -entered license plate is detected.
Dubuque's camera system is envied by many cities throughout the United States as a
productive system used by the police department in curtailing local criminal activity so
efficiently.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6.28 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 1, 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
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Mayor Pro Tern Katy Wethal was sworn in by Mayor Brad Cavanagh.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Presentation of the Iowa Urban Tree Council Outstanding Civic Leader Award:
Dubuque Trees Forever Board member, Steve Pregler and Park Division Manager,
Stephen Fehsal recognized Council Member Laura Roussell for receiving the
Outstanding Civic Leader award from the Iowa Urban Tree Council.
2. Flood Control Update: Public Works Director John Klosterman presented
information on the low impact to residents that the third highest river stage of the
Mississippi River in the Dubuque area had, due to the extraordinary flood mitigation
projects that have been completed in the last few years. A video produced by the Public
Information Office on flood control updates was viewed. The video can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/PJLbgr2KPjg. Assistant City Engineer, Bob Schiesl presented ariel maps
that were used to determine the flooding outcomes based on numerous possible river
stages. The council thanked all involved for making this flooding occurrence safe and
practically unnoticeable to residents.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Mental Health Month (May 2023) was accepted by Brenna Burgat, along with Sue
Whitty, and Diane Heiken on behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
2. Community Action Month (May 2023) was accepted by Whitney Sanger on behalf
of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).
3. Preservation Month (May 2023) was accepted by Melissa Daykin Cassill on behalf
of the Planning Services Department and the Historic Preservation Commission.
4. Jewish American Heritage Month (May 2023) was accepted by Council Member
Susan Farber on behalf of Temple Beth El.
5. Public Service Recognition Week (May 7-13, 2023) was accepted by City staff
members: Connie Mueller, Felicia Carner and, Jenny Messerich on behalf of the City of
Dubuque Employee Recognition Committee.
6. Great Give Day (May 17, 2023) was accepted by Peter Supple on behalf of the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 4/17/23 and 4/24/23;
Historic Preservation Commission of 4/20/23; Housing Commission of 1/31/23; Library
Board of Trustees of 1/26/23 and 2/23/23; Library Board of Trustees Update of 3/23/23;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/3/23. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 121-23 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.
3. Award Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Consultant [CIP# 5581500026]:
Authorization to negotiate and enter into a contract with HDR Engineering to provide
engineering services for the Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
4. Mystique Community Ice Center a.k.a. Dubuque Ice Arena - Rink Ice System
Removal and Replacement Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 122-
23 Accepting the Mystique Ice Center - Rink Ice System Removal and Replacement
Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
5. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 123-23 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four was adopted.
6. East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements - Professional Consultant Services
Contract - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 - Preliminary Engineering Design and
Environmental Clearance Phase: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 124-23 Approving the Consultant Professional Services -
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between HDR Inc. and the City of Dubuque for the East-
West Corridor Capacity Improvements was adopted.
7. Grants and Strategic Partnership Website and Story Map Update: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
8. Dubuque Police Department 2022 Crime Statistics Handout: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
9. Signed Contract(s): ViDL Solutions for professional/technical services. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
10. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement
Between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private Network: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
11. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 125-23 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. Municipal Services Center Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Project: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 126-23 Municipal
Services Center EV Charging Stations Project: preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Municipal Services
Center EV Charging Stations Project was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 15, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
2. 2023 Pavement Marking Project: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 127-23 Pavement Marking Project 2023: preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6.30 p.m. on May 15, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Sale of City -Owned Lot at 590 Clarke Drive: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 128-23 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of
Dubuque real estate to Ry Meyer, setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for
the publication of notice thereof was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 15, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Fiscal Year 2023 Second Budget Amendment: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 129-23 Setting the date for the Public Hearing on
Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the City of Dubuque was adopted,
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 15, 2023, in the
Historic Federal Building.
5. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
Area, Version 2023.3: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 130-23 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.3 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 2023.3 for said district
was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June
5, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
6. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque Industrial Center Urban
Renewal Area, Version 2023.3: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 131-23 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2023.3 for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District, setting a date for the public hearing and directing
the consultation process on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
Version 2023.3 for said district was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6.30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
7. Jule Public Hearing - Iowa Department of Transportation's Consolidated Funding
Application: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
132-23 Setting the date for a public hearing on Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)
Consolidated Funding Application was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6.30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
8. Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 23 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #2 Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 133-23 Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year
2022) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6.30 p.m. on June
5, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
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.
i. Equity and Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024
(Vacant term of Evans) Applicants: Pamela Birch, 1550 Butterfield Dr.; Michaela
Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct.; Kristen Leffler, 159 Julien Dubuque Dr.; Candace Raymond,
1155 Tressa St.; Theresa Sampson Brown, 2285 Clydesdale Ct.; Nina Streauslin, 3904
Cora Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/4 females/ 1 opening.
ii. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025
(Vacant term of Krayer) Applicant: Cliff Conrad, 135 West 17th St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Approval for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.2: Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 134-23 Approving the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, Version 2023.2. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving the Proposed First Amendment to Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque and Seippel Warehouse, LLC providing for the
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations pursuant to the
Development Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 135-23 Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Seippel Warehouse, LLC. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 2023 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Jones. Historic Preservation
Commission Vice Chairperson Thea Dement and Assistant Planner Chris Olson gave a
brief presentation showing the winners of the awards and their projects. Motion carried 7-
0.
2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Renaming of the
Former Pyatigorsk Park to Jaycee Park: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and discuss amongst council. Seconded by Sprank. The council thanked the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for their hard work and dedication to the
process of reviewing all the submissions provided by individuals and organizations and
presenting the City Council with a recommendation. A lengthy and detailed council
discussion ensued regarding the recommended renaming of the park.
Amended motion by Farber to rename the former Pyatigorsk Park to Sister City
International Park. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 4-3 with Roussell, Resnick, and
Wethal voting nay.
3. Comiskey Park — Phase 1 Redevelopment Project: Painting of Basketball Court and
Splash Pad Schedule Change: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Farber. The council thanked Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware for
finding cost -saving alternatives and being fiscally responsible. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendations: Motion by Resnick, to receive and
file and adopt the resolutions. Seconded by Wethal. Council Member Jones noted that
the application from Tri-State Christian School should be disqualified as they are not
located within the corporate city limits of Dubuque. Therefore, the resolution entitled
"Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Tri-State Christian School" should not be
approved because they are not located within the corporate city limits of Dubuque.
Council discussion ensued regarding a previous year's grant that had been awarded to
Tri-State Christian School. The council also discussed the policy that the applicants must
fall within the corporate city limits of Dubuque and adhering to that policy going forward.
Amended motion by Jones to disqualify Tri-State Christian School's application.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
Mayor Cavanagh restated the motion on the floor as motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 136-23 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque
Grant to Centrally Rooted Mission, Inc., Resolution No. 137-23 Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant to Convivium Urban Farmstead, Resolution No. 138-23 Awarding
Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Four Mounds Foundation, Resolution No. 139-23
Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Nova Elite Youth Basketball, Resolution No.
140-23 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Mark Youth Enrichment, and
Resolution No. 142-23 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Valentine Park
Community Garden. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
5. Agreement with CC15, LLC — Right of Way/Land Transfers at the intersection of Bies
Drive, Sylvan Drive and Century Drive: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 143-23 Approving an Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and CC15, LLC. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Local Arts Agency (LAA) American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Creative Empowerment Subgrant Funding Recommendation for Round
1: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Proposed 14th Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Cancel May 15, 2023, Sustainable Dubuque Work Session: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and cancel the work session as recommended. Seconded
by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
9. FLOCK Safety Automated License Plate Reader Presentation - Time Change for
May 15, 2023, Work Session: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
change the time of the May 15, 2023, work session to 5:45 p.m. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
10. Work Session Request: Speed Study Data related to Automated Speed
Enforcement Recommendation: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the Dubuque Federation of Labor
Temple speaking at the Worker Memorial where they read the names of 50 individuals
who died in the workplace. Ms. Roussell advised everyone to work together to make
workspaces a safe space.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival,
stating that it is a great expression of film and art and an affirmation that what Dubuque
is doing for the arts in the community is registering with people outside of our community.
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:32 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 Crenna Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:49 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
9.51 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk