Proof_City Council Proceedings 06.05.2023City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 01.
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July 17, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/25/23 and 5/23/23;
City Council Proceedings of 6/26/23, 6/28/23, and 7/5/23; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 6/22/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 5/31/23 and 6/5/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
4/25/23
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
5/23/23
City Council Proceedings 6/26/23
City Council Proceedings 6/28/23
City Council Proceedings 7/5/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/31/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/5/23
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/22/23
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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06/14/2023
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
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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 AchieveIt and Imagine Dubuque
progress updates.
WORK SESSION
AchieveIt 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 AchieveIt 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 AchieveIt platform,
Responding to questions from the City Council, Ms. Burbach
stated that data within AchieveIt can be embedded in city
webpages for residents to view. Ms. Burbach also stated that
the platform contains both the current and the past years 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, CMC
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; City Council
Proceedings of 5/15/23; Civil Service Commission of 5/10/23;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/3/23; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 4/27/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 4/24/23, 5/l/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 for vehicle 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 Commissions recommendation for the
2023-2024 Art on the River sculpture selections. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
9. American Public Works Associations (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. Johns 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.
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 (DNRs) recent inspection of the Citys
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.
169-23 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 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-l0 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 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.
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
Pl. 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 Pl.; Carrie Lohrmann,
1840 Asbury Rd.; Teri Zuccaro, I765 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.
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 Transportations
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.
PUBLIC INPUT
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
6th 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 Groups proposed land purchase for employee parking. City
Council members commended GDDCs 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 promoting the citys
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
citys current application more competitive. Responding to a
question about the citys 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.
/&/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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