Minutes_City Council Proceedings 06.20.2023Copyrighted
July 5, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 6/20/23 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of 6/14/23 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission of 6/15/23 Supporting Documentation
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of 2/21/23 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 6/21/23 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 20, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick (arrived at 5:31 p.m.),
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 speed study data.
WORK SESSION
Speed Study Data Related to Automated Speed Enforcement Recommendations
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen made introductory remarks followed by a presentation from
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Fellow Abhishek Rai, Traffic
Engineer Justine Hull, and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos on speed study data related to
automated speed enforcement. Responding to a question from the City Council, Mr. Psihoyos
stated that the Engineering Department did not collect data on the number of accidents that
occurred on the days they tracked speed, but they could obtain that information. In response to
additional questions, Mr. Psihoyos summarized how traffic engineers determine speed limits
and the department's previous involvement with speed shields. Responding to a question from
the City Council, Mr. Rai stated that data presented on speed -related accidents comes from the
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Responding to questions from the City Council,
Chief Jensen stated that radar speed signs do not offer an enforcement capability and that data
presented on distracted drivers comes from the Department of Transportation (DOT). City
Council Members concluded that additional information was needed before taking action on
automated speed enforcement cameras. It was determined that crash data was needed for the
days that speed was tracked by the Engineering Department for this presentation, the results
from speed cameras in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, and how revenue collected from enforcing
speed cameras would be utilized. City Manager Van Milligen confirmed that city staff can obtain
that information. Staff will include the information on a city council agenda once it has been
compiled.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6.31
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:33 p.m. on June 20, 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Apples for Students Months (June and July 2023) was accepted by Beth McGorry on behalf
of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Summer Learning Week (July 9 - 15, 2023) was accepted by Beth McGorry on behalf of
St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 5/31/23 and 6/5/23; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/18/23; Library Board of Trustees of 5/25/23-1 Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of 6/8/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/7/23; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/25/23. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Kyle Cross for personal injury/property damage; David Hawkins
for property damage; Mary Koppes for property damage; Robert Lynn for property damage;
Alexis Lyons for property 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: Kyle
Cross for personal injury/property damage; Mary Koppes for property damage; Robert Lynn for
personal injury; Alexis Lyons for property 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. 187-23 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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2023 — Period 12: Upon motion the documents were received
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and filed, and Resolution No. 188-23 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make the
appropriate interfund transfers of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for the
FY 2023 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
6. Contracted Services Agreements Fiscal Year 2024 for Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque Programs: City Attorney recommended City Council approval of the attached
Contracted Services Agreements with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for
Inclusive Dubuque and Project HOPE and authorizes the Mayor to execute the contracts on
behalf of the City. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an
Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 189-23 Approving an Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of
Dubuque was adopted.
8. City of Dubuque Data and Cyber-Security Center: City Manager recommended City
Council approve the Conflict Waiver Letter as attached by Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Attorney
Conner Wasson and authorize the Mayor to sign the consent form. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
9. Signed Contract(s): Proposal for Classification and Compensation Study with Carlson
Dettmann Consulting; Proposal for the Police/Fire Classification and Compensation Study and
Benefit/Total Rewards Survey with Carlson Dettmann Consulting; Professional Services
Agreement with Carlson Dettmann Consulting for an assessment of the city's classification and
compensation program; Professional Services Agreement with Carlson Dettmann Consulting
for market measurement for Fire and Police positions and Benefits/Total Rewards Survey;
Vendor Service Agreement with Carlson Dettmann Consulting for Classification and
Compensation Study; Vendor Service Agreement with Carlson Dettmann Consulting for
Police/Fire Classification and Compensation Study and Benefit/Total Rewards Survey. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Second 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. 190-23 Authorizing the Second Amendment to the
CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with Almost Home at St. John's was adopted.
11. Final Plat of Steger Heights Plat 3: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 191-23 Approving the Final Plat of Steger Heights Plat 3, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
12. Q Casino Project Progress Article: City Manager provided a copy of a Dubuque 365ink
Magazine article about the Q Casino's project progress. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
13. English Lane Sanitary and Storm Repair Project: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 192-23 Accepting the English Lane Sanitary and Storm
Repair Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
14. Acceptance 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 1: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 193-23 Accepting the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb
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Ramp Project 1 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
15. Acceptance 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 194-23 Accepting the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb
Ramp Project 2 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
16. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from 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. 195-23 Accepting Quit Claim Deeds from James B. Gansen and Mary L.
Gansen, and Robert J. Flanagan and Tina M. Flanagan, for certain easements across Part of
Lot 1 of JQ Acres, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
17. Five Flags Pyrotechnics Permit: City Manager recommended City Council approval of a
Pyrotechnic Permit as submitted by the Five Flags Center for a pyrotechnics display at music
performance on July 1, 2023. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. Certified List - Police Officer: Civil Service Commission submitted the certified list for the
position of Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and made a matter
of record.
19. Settlement Agreement, Beecher Store, Inc.: City Manager recommended City Council
approval of a Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreement with Beecher Store, Inc, 1691 Asbury
Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. Settlement Agreement, EZ Stop 1: City Manager recommended City Council approval of
a Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreement with EZ Stop 1, 1101 Rhomberg Avenue. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
21. Settlement Agreement, Kwik Stop #300: City Manager recommended City Council
approval of the Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreement with Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East
16th Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
22. Settlement Agreement, Pioneers Rest Stop: City Manager recommended City Council
approval of the Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreement with Pioneer's Rest Stop, 4900 Old
Highway Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
23. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses and Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor
Product Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 196-23 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. 197-23
Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A were adopted.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to 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
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Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females/ 2 openings. City Council confirmed that
appointments to the Board of Library Trustees were no longer mayoral appointments based on
a previous ordinance amendment. Motion by Roussell to appoint Mr. Lieberman and Ms. Mullin
to the four-year terms through July 1, 2027. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Maloney and Mr. Tigges to the three-year terms
through July 1, 2026. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Dement and Ms. Monk to the three-year terms through
July 1, 2026. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026
(Expiring term of Ward). Applicant: Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct. Motion by Farber to appoint Mr.
Ward to the three-year term through July 1, 2026. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Axtell, Ms. Kennicker, and Ms. Ochoa
were appointed to the 3-year terms through June 30, 2026. Mr. Axtell and Ms. Kennicker
respectively received all seven votes for two of the 3-year terms. Mr. Hilburn received 1 vote
(Farber), and Ms. Ochoa received the remaining 6 votes for the other 3-year term.
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.
Upon roll call vote, Ms. Kennicker was appointed to the three-year term, which will be through
June 30, 2026, to coincide with her term on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Ms.
Kennicker received all 7 votes.
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that since Ms. Kennicker was appointed to the cross
represented term, she is ineligible for the at -large term. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Chamberland
and Mr. Jayawickrama were appointed to the 3-year terms through July 1, 2026. Mr.
Chamberland received all 7 votes from Council for one of the terms. Ms. 011endick received 1
vote (Resnick), and Mr. Jayawickrama received the remaining 6 votes for the other 3-year term.
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7. Zoning Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2026 (Expiring terms of
Christ, Kemp, and Zuccaro). Applicants: Martha Christ, 88 Princeton Place; Carrie Lohrmann,
1840 Asbury Rd.; Teri Zuccaro, 1765 Plymouth Court. This commission is subject to the State
of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 7 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/0 females/ 3
openings. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. Christ, Ms. Lohrmann, and Ms. Zuccaro to the
three 3-year terms through July 1, 2026. Seconded by Farber. Council Member Roussell
thanked Ms. Christ for her decades of service on the commission. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and McCoy Group, Inc. LLC Providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate to McCoy
Group, Inc. and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations
Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 198-23 Approving the disposal of an interest in real property owned
by the City of Dubuque by sale pursuant to a Development Agreement with McCoy Group, Inc.
Seconded by Resnick. Zach Berry, 2688 University Ave., requested clarification on whether the
development agreement will result in the construction of a new parking lot. City Manager Van
Milligen stated that McCoy group is purchasing an existing parking lot north of the property that
they will occupy. City Council Members thanked city staff for putting together this agreement.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving the Development Agreement between 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: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 199-23 Approving 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. Seconded by
Sprank. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that written input was received by James Gantz, 12241
Forest Meadow Dr. Eric Lucy, 2736 Tiffany Ct., requested a four-way traffic light to access the
property via the Northwest Arterial, also in reference to Action Item No. 2. Responding to a
question from the City Council regarding the status of Mr. Gantz's development in the area,
Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont stated that the Zoning Advisory Commission
tabled Mr. Gantz's Planned Unit Development (PUD) request regarding access to the Northwest
Arterial. A traffic study conducted by a traffic consultant recommended a right -in right -out access
point. The revised concept plan reflecting that recommendation is pending from Mr. Gantz. Mr.
Wernimont stated that Mr. Gantz's prospective development was taken into consideration when
determining the improvements that will be required by Switch Homes, LLC. Responding to
questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the development
agreement for this public hearing and the plat for Action Item No. 2 do not indicate a full
intersection on the Northwest Arterial and that the developer, Matthew Mulligan, was aware of
the city's incentive offerings. City Council Members discussed the difference between this public
hearing and Action Item No. 2, stating that the public hearing is to approve the development
agreement. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that
the language changes in the development agreement were city -initiated changes conducted
with outside counsel. City Council Members discussed the importance of development and how
this project initiated other housing development agreements. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project: Motion by Sprank
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 200-23 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard
Intersection Improvement Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
4. West 1st Street Sanitary Repair Project: Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 201-23 Approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the W 1 st Street Sanitary Repair
Project. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Grant of Easements to James B. Gansen and Mary L. Gansen, and Robert J. Flanagan
and Tina M. Flanagan: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 202-23 Disposing 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Marty Corfman, 1185 N. Booth St., member of the Dubuque Audubon Society; David Scheller;
and Sarah Ellert-Beck, 4855 Camelot Dr. respectively provided input regarding the bird habitats
that were recently destroyed from mowing at the Plaza Drive property owned by Talon
Development. The speakers proposed additional regulation in consideration of wildlife habitats
and that the city dedicate certain city -owned property as a permanent preserve for birds. Ken
Kiss, 16844 Muntz Ct., President of Dubuque Audubon Society, also provided input regarding
bird habitats and distributed photos of the various birds impacted by the mowing. Josh Krueger,
1305 E. Benson Rd., Sioux Falls, SD, provided input on behalf of Talon Development, stating
that the company unintentionally did not receive the Dubuque Audubon Society's
communications immediately and that they were willing to participate in conversations with the
Dubuque Audubon Society and other parties. Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation, stated that Talon Development should not be at fault for
the mowing of bird habitats at Plaza Drive, as it was a local farmer contracted to mow the
property without Talon Development's knowledge.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Municipal Services Center EV Charging Stations Project: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 203-23 Awarding public improvement construction
contract for the Municipal Services Center EV Charging Stations Project. Seconded by Sprank.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated the city
adopted a formula regarding the lifecycle costs of considering new vehicles. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Final Plat of Switch Homes of Dubuque: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 204-23 Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Switch Homes of
Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions from the
City Council, Planning Services Manager Wernimont summarized the plat development and
approval process. City Council Members stated that they considered resident input as part of
this process. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Ordinance Amendment Requiring Registration of all Taxicab Drivers with the City Clerk:
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 Roussell. City Council Members
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deliberated whether the taxi businesses should have been consulted on the proposed
amendment prior to its adoption. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 31-23 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles
for Hire and Public Transportation, Article B Motorized Vehicles for Hire, Section 4-7B-8 Taxicab
Business License and Taxicab Driver's Permit. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant: Consultant Professional Services - Request for
Proposals - Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental Project Development: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve initiating the Request for Proposals (RFP)
process for Professional Consultant Services to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA /
Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure
with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Planning Grant for the project entitled
"Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B=)". Seconded by Jones. City Manager Van
Milligen stated that United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently toured this
project. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop 2023 Award Resolution: Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 205-23 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop Project 2023.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Reimagine Comiskey Park Project Ribbon -Cutting & Celebration: Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Responding to a question from the City
Council, Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware stated that the current mound of dirt on the
property will be used for a multipurpose field that will be constructed in phase 2 of the project.
City Council Members complimented the project. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Our Valued and Important Partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. City Council Members
stated the importance of food distribution programs in the community. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Intent to Apply for USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forest Program Grant: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the application for the USDA Forest
Service Urban and Community Forest Program Grant. Seconded by Sprank. Based on her
affiliation with Dubuque Trees Forever, Council Member Roussell obtained prior confirmation
from City Attorney Brumwell that she could vote on this item. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Contracted Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2024: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and approve the contracted services agreements with the Dubuque Area Labor -
Management Council, Dubuque Dream Center, Dubuque Main Street, Fountain of Youth
Program, Four Mounds Foundation to manage the Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation, and Travel Dubuque and authorize the mayor to execute
the contracts on behalf of the City. Seconded by Farber. Council Member Wethal announced
her intent to abstain from the vote due to her father serving as President and CEO of Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). City Council Members asked City Attorney
Brumwell if they could vote on the GDDC contract separately from the others, which City
Attorney Brumwell verified was acceptable. Motion amended by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the contracted services agreement with GDDC and authorize the
mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0
with abstention from Wethal.
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Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the contracted services
agreements with the Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council, Dubuque Dream Center,
Dubuque Main Street, Fountain of Youth Program, Four Mounds Foundation to manage the
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, and Travel Dubuque and authorize the mayor to execute the
contracts on behalf of the City. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Work Session Request: Dubuque Racing Association/Schmitt Island Development
Update: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Work Session Request: Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, July 31, 2023, at
5:30 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Work Session Request: Project HOPE and Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Updates: Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, July 31,
2023, at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
13. ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort Community Spotlight Video: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Media
Services showed an ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort Community Spotlight
video featuring Dubuque. The video can be viewed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4N4OBls55U. Motion carried 7-0.
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Council Member Sprank thanked the Public Information Office for their video on the
Multicultural Family Center's (MFC) Pride Family Picnic and Block Party and encouraged people
to view the video on the MFC's website.
Council Member Farber reported on attending the French Heritage Corridor conference and
its opportunity to explore future sister city involvement.
Council Member Wethal reported on touring the Liberty Recovery Center.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending discussions at the White House with other Iowa
communities regarding various grants. Mayor Cavanagh also reported on attending the
Juneteenth event in Jackson Park.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:09 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation and
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(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 Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10.23 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23
p.m.
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/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk
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