Minutes_City Council Proceedings 06.05.23City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Copyrighted
June 20, 2023
City Council Proceedings of 5/31/23 and 6/5/23; Historic Preservation
Commission of 5/18/23; Library Board of Trustees of 5/25/23; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 6/8/23; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 6/7/23; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/25/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of 5/31/23
City Council Proceedings of 6/5/23
Historic Preservation Commission of 5/18/23
Library Board of Trustees of 5/25/23
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 6/8/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/7/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/25/23 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick (attended virtually),
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 Achievelt and Imagine Dubuque progress
updates.
WORK SESSION
Achievelt and Imagine Dubuque Progress Updates
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach and International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) Fellow Abhishek Rai presented updates on the use of the Achievelt platform for reporting
progress related to City Council Goals & Priorities. Following their presentation, Assistant
Planner Jason Duba presented on the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan and how its
progress will be reported within the Achievelt platform. Responding to questions from the City
Council, Ms. Burbach stated that data within Achievelt can be embedded in city webpages for
residents to view. Ms. Burbach also stated that the platform contains both the current and the
past year's City Council goals and priorities. City Council members expressed their preference
for an interactive version of the data within the platform.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:18
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
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 June 5, 2023, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick (attended virtually),
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.
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Council Member Reports would occur after the pledge
of allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Cavanagh read a statement in response to several recent hate or bias incidents in
the community.
Council Member Sprank reported on the pride family picnic.
Council Member Resnick reported on his recent visit to England and the cultural diversity
within its cities.
Council Member Wethal reported on serving as an honor flight guardian and the pride
family picnic.
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: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
2/28/23 and 3/28/23-1 City Council Proceedings of 5/15/23-1 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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Robert Berry for personal injury; John Higgins for property
damage; Shyla Thurston 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:
Robert Berry for personal injury; John Higgins for property damage; Shyla Thurston forvehicle
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. 162-23 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. Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Budget: City Manager
recommended City Council approve a Sustainability Budget Amendment for a Fiscal Year
2024 Sustainability Improvement Package for Energy Benchmarking to instead be applied to
the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities participation fee. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
6. 2023 Dubuque Community Equity Profile: The Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque's 2023 Dubuque Community Equity Profile was provided. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
7. Crescent Community Health Center: Impact Report 2022: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
8. 2023-2024 Art on the River Exhibit Selections: City Manager recommended City Council
approval of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission's recommendation for the 2023-
2024 Art on the River sculpture selections. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
9. American Public Works Association's (APWA) Application for Voluntary Accreditation:
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report 2023: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
11. Dubuque Main Street's Housing Business Luncheon Information: City Manager
provided a copy of the City of Dubuque handouts that were distributed at Dubuque Main
Street's Housing Business Luncheon featuring Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham
as the Keynote Speaker. The event program was also included. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
12. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement — Affordable
Housing Network, Inc. 90 Main Street HVAC Replacement: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 163-23 Authorizing execution of CDBG Subrecipient
Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. was adopted.
13. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV)
Subrecipient Agreement for Almost Home Rehabilitation: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 164-23 Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG-
CV Subrecipient Agreement with Almost Home at St. John's was adopted.
14. Signed Contract for 514 Angella Project: City Manager recommended City Council
receive and file the signed contract for 514 Angella, which is currently under construction by
the Four Mound HEART programs. Approval authorizes payments to Four Mounds on a
weekly basis. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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15. Landlord Incentives for Accepting Housing Assistance — Damage Protection Program
Ending: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. 2023 Pavement Marking Project: Award Public Improvement Contract: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 165-23 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project was adopted.
17. Agreement with James B. Gansen and Mary L. Gansen — Relocating an Access
Easement over City of Dubuque Property along Bellevue Heights Road: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 166-23 Approving an Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and James B. Gansen and Mary L. Gansen was adopted.
18. City of Dubuque Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Inspection: City
Manager recommended City Council officially record the results of the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (DNR's) recent inspection of the City's National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit
compliance program in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and made a matter of record.
19. Agreement with C Ellis Properties, LLC — Extending Existing Sidewalk on Miracle
League Drive to the Veterans Memorial Park Property: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 167-23 Approving an Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and C Ellis Properties, LLC was adopted.
20. Acceptance of Lot A in Rustic Point Estates: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 168-23 Accepting the dedication of Lot A of Rustic Point Estates,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
21. English Lane Sanitary Replacement Project: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 169-23 Accepting the English Lane Sanitary
Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
22. Signed Contract(s): Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for the processing and marketing of
recyclables; RDG Planning & Design, Inc. for the Grand River Center parking lot lighting
design and consulting services. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
23. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Offset
Construction, LLC for the St Anne & Avalon Intersection Reconstruction Project. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
24. Request for City Council Ratification of Five Amendments to current Collective
Bargaining Agreements: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
25. Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended City Council
approval to issue a permit to the Dubuque Jaycees for a fireworks display on July 3, 2023.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
26. Dubuque Golf and Country Club Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended City
Council approval to issue a permit to the Dubuque Golf and Country Club for a fireworks
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display on July 4, 2023. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
27. Dubuque Golf and Country Club Fireworks Request 2023: Correspondence from
Lance Marting, General Manager/CEO of Dubuque Golf and Country Club, requesting
approval to conduct a fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. on the Dubuque
Golf and Country Club grounds with a rain date of Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
28. Adoption of Supplement Number 2023 S-10 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 170-
23 Adopting Supplement No. 2023 S-10 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa was adopted.
29. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses and Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor
Product Permits: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
171-23 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; and Resolution No. 172-23 Approving
application(s) for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 173-23 Kerper Court and Kerper
Boulevard Intersection Improvement 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; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6.30 p.m. on June 20, 2023 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. West 1st Street Sanitary Repair Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 174-23 W 1st Street
Sanitary Repair 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.
on June 20, 2023 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Grant of Easements to James B. Gansen and Mary L. Gansen, and Robert J. Flanagan
and Tina M. Flanagan: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 175-23 Intent to dispose of city interest by Grant of Easements for Access to James
B. Gansen and Mary L. Gansen, and Robert J. Flanagan and Tina M. Flanagan, across part of
Lot 1 of JQ Acres, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2023 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement between
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the City of Dubuque and Switch Homes, LLC Providing for 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. 176-23 Intent to approve
a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Switch Homes, LLC including
the proposed reimbursement of Switch Homes, LLC for certain infrastructure improvements
as described in the Development Agreement by the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grants, fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, 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 June 20, 2023 in the Historic
Federal Building.
5. Resolution for the proposed Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 177-23 Resolution of necessity
finding that certain property designated as the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area
and described herein is an Economic Development Area and that the development of said
area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting a
date for hearing on a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for said area was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2023 in the Historic Federal
Building.
6. Set for Public Hearing - Weber Acres Voluntary Annexation Request: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 178-23 Setting a public hearing on an
application for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 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.
1. Board of Library Trustees: Two, 4-Year terms through July 1, 2027 (Expiring terms of
Lieberman and Mullin). Applicants: Victor Lieberman, 1575 Montrose Ter.; Pam Mullin, 2050
Mullin Rd. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 7
Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females/ 2 openings. Mr. Lieberman and Ms. Mullin
respectively spoke in support of their applications and provided a brief biography.
2. Cable Television Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2026 (Expiring terms
of Maloney and Tigges). Applicants: Pauline Maloney, 506 Saint George St.; Ronald Tigges,
4927 Wild Flower Dr.
3. Historic Preservation Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2026 (Expiring
Langworthy District term of Dement, and Licensed Architect term of Monk). Applicants: Thea
Dement, 375 Alpine St (Qualifies as Living within the Langworthy District); Christina Monk,
2770 Van Buren St. (Qualifies as a Licensed Architect). This commission is subject to the
State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2
females/ 3 openings. Ms. Dement spoke in support of her application and provided a brief
biography.
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4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026
(Expiring term of Ward). Applicant: Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct. City Clerk Breitfelder stated
that Mr. Ward submitted written input in support of his application.
5. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2026
(Expiring terms of Axtell, Kennicker, and Ochoa). Applicants: Ron Axtell, 1895 Norland Dr.;
Ericson Hilbun, 1430 Oeth Ct.; Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St.; Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale
St.; Shirley Snow, 779 University Ave. Mr. Axtell, Ms. Kennicker, and Ms. Ochoa respectively
spoke in support of their applications and provided a brief biography. Ms. Kennicker
concurrently spoke in support of her application to the Resilient Community Advisory
Commission.
6. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One Cross Representative whose term will
coincide with their term on the cross represented board or commission (Expiring Cross
Representative Member term of Kennicker). Applicants: Thea Dement, 375 Alpine St. -
Current member of Historic Preservation Commission — Term will expire on 7-1-26 if
reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission at the 6-20-23 City Council meeting;
Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St. - Current member of Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission — Term will expire on 6-30-26 if reappointed to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission at the 6-20-23 City Council meeting. Two, 3-Year terms through July
1, 2026 (Expiring At -Large terms of Chamberland and Jayawickrama). *Note: cross
representative applicants who are not appointed to the cross- representative term are eligible
for the at -large terms. Applicants: Joshua Chamberland, 2145 Delaware St.; Thea Dement,
375 Alpine St.; Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360 Cherry St.; Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St.; Lori
011endick, 1390 Oak Park PI. Ms. Dement spoke in support of her application.
7. Zoning Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2026 (Expiring terms
of Christ, Kemp, and Zuccaro). Applicants: Martha Christ, 88 Princeton PI.; Carrie Lohrmann,
1840 Asbury Rd.; Teri Zuccaro, 1765 Plymouth Ct. This commission is subject to the State of
Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 7 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/0 females/ 3
openings. Ms. Christ spoke in support of her application and provided a brief biography. City
Clerk Breitfelder stated that Ms. Zuccaro submitted written input in support of her application.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.3: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 179-23 Approving the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District,
Version 2023.3. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.3: Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 180-23 Approving the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.3 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
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3. Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment
#2 Public Hearing: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 181-23 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (Program Year 2022) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Jule Public Hearing -Iowa Department of Transportation's Consolidated Funding
Application: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
182-23 Authorizing Resolution: approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa DOT.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 1559 Washington Street: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 183-23 Disposing of city
interest in real property at 1559 Washington Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop 2023 Public Hearing: Motion by Sprank
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 184-23 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Old Highway Road Water Main
Connection Loop 2023. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
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Skyi Lynne Shannon, 605 Bluff St. Room 103, provided input on experience with housing
discrimination and requested housing be made available for marginalized groups.
Shea Boxleiter, 501 Sunset Ridge; Anna Boxleiter, 501 Sunset Ridge; Amelia Boxleiter,
501 Sunset Ridge; Gabriella Roling, 640 Sunset Ridge; Carmella Seller, 1696 W 3rd St.;
Heather Clark, 755 S. Grandview; and Brooklyn Williams, 250 W 6t" St., Apt 605, respectively
spoke about safety concerns for students crossing the street in front of Bryant Elementary
School and suggested that additional measures be implemented, such as signage and school
speed zones, near the school to increase student safety.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: Motion by Jones 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 (GDDC). Mr. Dickinson suggested his quarterly
presentation occur after each quarter and was advised to work with city staff to change the
future presentation schedule. City Manager Van Milligen highlighted some of the recent
accomplishments of GDDC, including the Simmons warehouse groundbreaking and the
McCoy Group's proposed land purchase for employee parking. City Council members
commended GDDC's economic development efforts. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Smart Parking Mobility Management Plan Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Director of
Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey made a presentation on the Smart Parking & Mobility
Management Plan. Responding to a question from the City Council, Mr. Knuckey summarized
the next phases of the plan and stated that he intends to provide another update in late
summer of 2023. Motion carried 7-0.
3. AM/PM Commuter Route: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
approve extending the Jule AM/PM Commuter Route for an additional six months through
December 30, 2023. Seconded by Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen stated that if City Council approves the extension, city staff will
approach employers to request they financially contribute to the route so that it remains free
for riders. Mr. Knuckey stated previous funding was divided between GDDC and the
Transportation Services Department, and that ridership fees would be $1.50 one-way if the
department had to start charging riders. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance 10-23 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, as amended by Version 2023.3 of the Amended and Restated Plan:
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 Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 30-23 An ordinance
correcting and amending Ordinance No. 10-23, previously amended, providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and
Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District 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 Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project by adding Subarea T to the
division of revenues. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Trash Cart Exemption Program: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and
approve the Trash Cart Exemption program and Trash Cart Exemption Form. Seconded by
Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council, Assistant Public Works Director
Arielle Swift stated that city staff reviewed comparable programs throughout the state and
country and confirmed that they collected the same data that the city intends to collect to verify
eligibility for exemptions from trash cart use. Ms. Swift stated that physical limitations or terrain
would be considered eligible reasons for an exemption. City Council members commended
the program. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Consolidation of Police Department Divisions to the Historic Federal Building: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve moving the Police Department
Divisions of Community Oriented Policing (COP), School Resource Officer (SRO) and Critical
Incident Team (CIT) to a consolidated location in the Historic Federal Building and City
Council authorization the use of the Downtown Urban Renewal Rehabilitation Loan
Repayment Fund to fund up to $70,000 for the remodel of the identified rooms to
accommodate the three Police Department Divisions. Seconded by Jones. City Council
members expressed support for the consolidation, stating it illustrated efforts to implement an
efficient process. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Housing Programs and Incentives Brochure: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Farber. City Council Members stressed the importance of
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promoting the city's housing programs and incentives and expressed enthusiasm that
developers were taking advantage of them. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) HOME Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program
Application: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
185-23 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the Home Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program and authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development
and the City Manager to approve the application. Seconded by Jones. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Housing and Community Development Director Alexis
Steger stated that the program will be administered in conjunction with city partners, including
the Department of Human Services (DHS), Veterans Affairs (VA), and area homeless
shelters, who will help identify eligible recipients. Ms. Steger stated that the city has applied
for this program before without being accepted, but that the city recently receiving a match
from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will make the city's current application
more competitive. Responding to a question about the city's response to pan handling, Ms.
Steger stated that the city provides pan handlers a resource card with phone numbers and
addresses of various services. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Agreement with Chris Richard for Housing TIF incentives of $10,000 per Low -Income
Unit Created: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
186-23 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
CARich Properties LLC. providing for funding assistance through Housing Tax Increment
Financing in the amount of $110,000 for the development of 1706 Central Avenue. Seconded
by Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
summarized how property taxes are allocated in TIF districts, stating that 60% of the property
taxes generated from the development assist in implementing the project, with the remaining
40% allocated to affordable housing in the community. Responding to a question from the
City Council, Ms. Steger stated that the developer must certify that housing rates are
affordable and ensure their structures meet building codes. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Work Session Request: Economic Development: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM p.m.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8.15 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of
Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. 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 10.20 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
10.20 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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