Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.01.23City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 01.
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June 5, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/28/23 and 3/28/23;
City Council Proceedings of 5/15/23; Civil Service Commission of
5/10/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/3/23; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 4/27/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 4/24/23, 5/1 /23, and 5/15/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of Supporting Documentation
2/28/23
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
3/28/23
City Council Proceedings of 5/15/23
Civil Service Commission of 5/10/23
Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/3/23
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/27/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/24/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/1 /23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/15/23
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Cleric 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
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
05/12/2023
and for which the charge is 351.51
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Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 15th day of May, 2023
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Ad text : 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 criminals) 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
CTTV 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 Brurnwell,
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
SWEARING IN
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Work's 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.
Assis-taut 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 m,,king 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 (May20-2-3)was accepted y 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
Sipple 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 Proceedingsof 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 _:�rdance 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
Cui:_.:itant 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.
$. 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.
1-1 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'°uOiarging 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
,6 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,R.y 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 war, 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. t31-23 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 Transportations
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:
Pa 7:'.^ Birch, 1550 Butterfield Dr.; Michaela Freiburger, 1718
Diane Crt.; Kristen Leffler, 159 Julien Dubuque Dr.; Candace
Raymond, 1155 Tressa St.; Theresa Sampson Brown, 2285
Clydesdale Crt.; 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.•=T:aolution 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:
Mu,-'-,r 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 I 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:-uustainable 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 years 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 Prnits of Dubuque and adhering to that policy
going forward.
Amended motion by Jones to disqualify Tri-State Christian
Schools 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. Nattonal Erclowment 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 - k.
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
wiC,I-t;;;ople outside of our community.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:32 p.m. to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate - Chapter 21.5(l)(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
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