07 05 23 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6.30 p.m. on July 5, 2023, in the second -
floor Council Chambers ,off the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. V
Present: Mayor Cav na h- Council Members Fafr, r Jones fbasn� Roussel) S rank
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We al; City Manager an Milligen, City Attorn51Brumwell.
Absent: Re5�1,, C.Y"'
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
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 6120123; Civil Service Commission of 6/14/23; Historic
Preservation Commission of 6/15/23; Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of 2121123; Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission of 6/21/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21 Notice of Claims and Suits
Robert Davis for property damage; Juan Lampe for property damage; Matthew Lynch for
property damage; Brian Sanger for property damage; LaVonne Steffensmeier for vehicle
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Robert Davis for
property damage; David Hawkins for vehicle damage; Matthew Lynch for property damage;
LaVonne Steffensmeier for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) Resolution & Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of a resolution authorizing a formal
partnership with the University of Iowa's Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities program
in the 2023-2024 academic year.
RESOLUTION Authorizing a partnership with the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities,
a program of the University of Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. West 1 st Street Sanitary Repair Project Reject Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council reject the bids received for the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the W 1 st Street Sanitary Repair Project.
RESOLUTION Rejecting all competitive bid proposals for the W 1 st Street Sanitary Repair
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Royalwood Subdivision Water Main Loop - North Cascade Road Crossing Project:
Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the public
improvements and authorize the final payment of the contract amount of $24,885.12 to
Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Royalwood Subdivision Water Main Loop - North Cascade
Road Crossing Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Royalwood Subdivision Water Main Loop - North Cascade Road
Crossing Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. First Amendment to an Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. - Kwik Trip, Inc. Convenience
Store/Gas Station at Intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment
to an Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. (KTI) for off -site roadway improvements at the
intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court related to the proposed Convenience
Store/Gas Station site improvements at said intersection and authorizing the City Manager to
execute First Amendment to the Agreement.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to an Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Kwik Trip, Inc. for construction of certain off -site public roadway
improvements at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court related to the
proposed site improvements at said intersection
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Adoption of the 2023 Edition of the City Supplemental Specifications for the 2023 edition of
Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Program
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the 2023 edition of the City's Supplemental
Specifications to coincide with the most recent update to the Iowa Statewide Urban Design
and Specifications (SUDAS) Program, the 2023 edition.
RESOLUTION Approving adoption of the 2023 Edition of City Supplemental Specifications to
the Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Program's Specification
Manual for Public Works Improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. CC15, LLC (Joel Callahan) Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication — Future
Improvements at the Intersection of Bies Drive, Sylvan Drive and Century Drive
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of Roger
F. and Kathleen A. Klauer Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and acceptance of the
dedication of said lot for Right of Way for street and utility purposes, through the adoption of
the enclosed resolution.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of Roger F. and Kathleen A. Klauer
Family Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Improvement Contracts 1 Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project; Temperly
Excavating, Inc. for the Foothill Ct. Drain Tile Project - 2023; Valentine Construction Co., LLC
for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City to certify
grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the city to collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage
collection charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A and Title 6-8-2 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
112095 University Avenue Settlement Agreement
City Attorney recommending approval of a settlement agreement with Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company for 2095 University Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Establishing the Compensation for the City Clerk
City Clerk recommending approval of a resolution that formally establishes the City Clerk's
compensation.
RESOLUTION Establishing the compensation for the City Clerk
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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15. Retail Permit Approval for Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and
Vapor Products
City Manager recommending City Council approve the noted retail permits to sell one or more
of the following: Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor
Products.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public
hearing for July 17, 2023, on a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main,
LLC, including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
relating thereto and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 17, 2023
2. John F. Kennedy Road and West 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution preliminary approving
the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate of $747,724.49;
establishing the date of the public hearing as July 17, 2023; and authorizing the City Engineer
to advertise for bids for the John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection
Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION John F. Kennedy Road and W, 32nd Street 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
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 17, 2023
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year Term through July 30, 2026 (Expiring
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St. ---75ke. fa
Term of Orwoll) Applicant-
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution of Adoption for the proposed Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area
(Area), and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban
Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Voluntary Annexation Request - City of Dubuque Engineering Department (applicant) and
the Iowa Department of Transportation (property owner)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a 100%
voluntary annexation request Filed by the City of Dubuque Engineering Department (applicant)
and the Iowa Department of Transportation (property owner) for approximately 4.56 acres of
property, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Weber Acres Rezoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a request
from the City of Dubuque Engineering Department to rezone property located at Weber Acres,
south of Westside Drive and east of Westside Court from County M-2 Heavy Industrial to City
CS Commercial Service and Wholesale concurrently with annexation into the City of Dubuque,
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described parcel of land located along
Westside Drive from County M-2 Heavy Industrial to City CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale concurrently with annexation into the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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ACTION ITEMS
Update on Water & Resource Recovery Center Odor Abatement Efforts
City Manager providing an update on odor abatement efforts at the Water & Resource
Recovery Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an ordinance attached hereto for the
Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, in 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 said Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition- Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Final
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I Fiscal Year 2024 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Funding Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission recommendation to fund the FY2024 Operating Support grant
applications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Fiscal Year 2024 Arts & Culture Special Projects Grant Funding Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission recommendation to fund the FY2024 Special Projects grant
applications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Fiscal Year 2024 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations & Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached Purchase of Services Grant
Agreements with the recommended organizations and authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreements on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of FY24 Purchase of Services Grant Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resoiution(s)
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6. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $6,250,000 Taxable General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2023A, Approval of the Preliminary Official Statement, and Approval of
Electronic Bidding Procedures
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for
approving the advertisement for sale, preliminary Official Statement, and electronic
bidding procedures for the $6,250,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A.
RESOLUTION Setting the date for the sale of Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds, Series 2023A and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection
therewith
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Low or No Emission
Grant Award
City Manager notifying City Council that the Jule was awarded the Fiscal Year 2023 FTA 5339
Bus and Bus Facilities Low or No Emission Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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8. Work Session Request: State Legislation/Property Tax Reform — Impact on City Revenue
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, July 17, 2023,
at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation on State Legislation/Property Tax Reform — Impact on City
Revenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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9. Work Session Request: State and Federal Grant Updates
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, August 21,
2023, at 5:00 p.m. for a presentation on State and Federal Grants Update.
Suggested Disposition; Receive and File; Council
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10. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe requesting City Council schedule a work
session for Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to present an update on Travel Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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11. Marshallese Video on Air Quality
Media Services will show a video of the June 28, 2023 air quality warning delivered in
Marshallese.
The video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/laQjs93Olaw
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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