07 05 23 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
July 5, 2023
Roussell, Jones, Cavanagh, Farber, Wethal, Resnick, Sprank
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Second -Floor Council Chambers.
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July 5, 2023
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REGULAR SESSION
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6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 6/20/23; Civil Service Commission of 6/14/23; Historic Preservation
Commission of 6/15/23; Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of 2/21/23; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 6/21/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 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)
6. West 1st 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 1st Street Sanitary Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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
I mprovements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 / 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.
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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)
13. 2095 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)
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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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.
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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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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 Term of Orwoll)
Applicant:
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
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)
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)
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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PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Residents are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
I nput which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
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
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
3. 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
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
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 Resolution(s)
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
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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)
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
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
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
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
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/laQjs930law
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Professional Evaluation(s) — Chapter 21.5(1)(i) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
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St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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