Minutes_City Council Proceedings 08.07.23 Copyrighted
August 21, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 7/31//23 and 8/7/23;Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of 6/27/23; Zoning Advisory Commission
of 8/2/23; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/27/23; Proof of Publication
of City Council Proceedings 7/17/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Minutes 7-31-23 Supporting Documentation
City Council Minutes 8-7-23 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Supporting Documentation
Proof City Council Proceedings 7-17-23 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on August 7, 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; Assistant City Manager Burbach, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: City Manager Van Milligan arrived at 5:17 p.m.
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 Sustainable Dubuque — Greenhouse Gas
Inventory Update and Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings Update and a Four Mounds
Foundation Update Work Session.
WORK SESSION #1
1. Sustainable Dubuque — Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update and Energy Efficiency in
Commercial Buildings Update: Rachel Meier, Senior Associate, Team Lead on Public Sector
GHG Inventories for Lotus Engineering and Sustainability provided a virtual presentation
regarding Dubuque's Greenhouse Gas Inventory and how positive declines have been seen in
the data collected. Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell and Climit Action
Coordinator Amanda Lewis updated Council on energy efficiency in commercial buildings. All
presenters responded to questions from the Council following their presentation.
WORK SESSION #2
2. Four Mounds Foundation Update: Jill Courtney, Four Mounds Executive Director shared
information on their past, current, and future work and initiatives, many of which relate to the
City Council's equity goals. Ms. Courtney played a prerecorded presentation by Becky Bodish,
Four Mounds Program Manager. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware was present to
answer questions from the City Council. All Council members expressed their appreciation for
the great work being done by the Four Mounds Foundation.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15
p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant 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 August 7, 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. National Health Center Week (August 6 -12) was accepted by Cayla Schneider, Director
of Mission Advancement and Community Relations on behalf of Mission Advancement and
Community Relations and Crescent Community Health Center.
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 07/17/23; Historic
Preservation Commission of 7/26/23; Library Board of Trustees Update of 6/22/23; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 7/13/23; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 6/20/23, 6/26/23, 6/28/23, and 7/5/23. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Matthew Kline for vehicle damage and personal injury;
Donald Sloan for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred
to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Matthew Kline for vehicle damage and personal injury; Donald Sloan 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. 238-23 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. Fiscal Year 2024 Updated Dollars and Cents Brochure Including Moody's Bond rating
Upgrade: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
6. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 239-23 Approving a Grant Agreement by and Between
the City of Dubuque, lowa, and Nia Neighborhoods Opportunity Zone Fund, LLC for the
Redevelopment of 1398 White Street was adopted.
7. Authorizing Contract 23-CTBF-012 by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa, and the
lowa Economic Development Authority for the rehabilitation of 1398 White Street: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 240-23 Authorizing
Contract 23-CTBF-012 by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa, and the lowa Economic
Development Authority for a Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant to Nia
Neighborhoods Opportunity Zone Fund, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1398 White Street in the
City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
8. Notice of Application for lowa Thriving Communities Designation: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 241-23 Authorizing the Housing and
Community Development Director to execute an application for the lowa Finance Authority
lowa Thriving Communities' Designation and authorizing the Housing and Community
Development Director and the City Manager to approve the application was adopted.
9. FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Funding Agreement: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 242-23 Authorizing Execution of
FY24/PY23 Community Development Block Grant Agreement was adopted.
10. School Resource Officer and DARE Contracts for Dubuque Community School District
2023-2024 Year: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 86A in McDaniel's Park Hill (AKA "Park Hill, City of
Dubuque, lowa 1856), in the City of Dubuque, lowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement
Between City of Dubuque and Dennis R. Walker): This is in response to a request from
property owner Dennis R. Walker (Walker) for the vacating of a portion of National Street
adjacent to the property at 3009 Burlington Street, in the City of Dubuque, lowa. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 243-23 Approving Plat of
Proposed Vacated Portion of National Street, In the City of Dubuque, lowa, To Be Known as
Lot 86A In McDaniel's Park Hill (Aka "Park Hill, City of Dubuque, lowa 1856), In the City of
Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
12. Approved FY24 Special Services Grant Program Agreement With Hills & Dales Senior
Center: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13 Fiscal Year 2024 Detailed Budget for the Five Flags Civic Center submitted by ASM
Global: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Approval of Three Auto Side Loader Solid Waste Truck Purchases FY2024-Modified
Recommendation: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Recommendation to Reallocate National Endowment of the Arts American Rescue Plan
Act Funds from Underutilized Budgeted Line Items to Supplement Round 2 of the Creative
Empowerment Subgrant Program: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
16. Approval of Final Plat of Chaplain Schmitt Island: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending City Council approval of the Final Plat of Chaplain Schmitt Island. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 244-23 Approving the Plat of
Survey of Chaplain Schmitt Island in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
17. Request for Proposals for Historic and Architectural Surveys for Deereville and Voelker
Highlands Neighborhoods: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. St. Anne & Avalon Intersection Reconstruction Project Acceptance: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 245-23 Accepting the St Anne &
Avalon Intersection Reconstruction Project and Authorizing the Payment to the Contractor was
adopted.
19. Acceptance of 8th Street Brick Pavers Remediation Project: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 246-23 Accepting The 8th Street Brick Pavers
Remediation Project and Authorizing the Payment to the Contractor was adopted.
20. Highway 20 - N. Cascade Road Truck Stop - Water Service Connection Project
Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 247-23 Accepting the Highway 20 - N. Cascade Road
Truck Stop Water Service Connection Project and Authorizing the Payment to the Contractor
was adopted.
21. 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Application - Authorization to submit Grant
Application to assist with funding to perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 248-23 Authorizing the
filing of a Grant Application with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and lowa Department of
Natural Resources for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant to assist with funding to
perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina was adopted.
22. Force Main Stabilization Project, USACE Partnership, Request for City Betterment:
Authorization to send a letter to the U.S. Department of the Army for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) to include the design and repair of sanitary sewer force main joints as
part of the Force Main Stabilization Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
23. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement - SS Event
Center LLC - Marita Theisen Childcare Center: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 249-23 Authorizing execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement
with SS Event Center, LLC was adopted.
24. F.H. Black & Company Incorporated Consulting Recommendation: For conversion of
Workiva Wdesk budget documents to the new chart of accounts, set up of a style guide, set up
of Wdata to eliminate data synching through spreadsheets, grouping and reconciling of data,
and set up and configuration of dashboards for data validation and data collection. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
25. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Top Grade
Excavating, Inc. for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
26. Signed Contract(s): American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC for the
Docking Services Agreement; Celebration Belle for the 2023 Docking Agreement;
Dubuqueland Door Company for the Municipal Services Center Salt Shed Door Replacement
Project; Graymont Western Lime for the Eagle Point Water Plant High Calcium Quicklime;
lowa Based Milling for the 2023 Asphalt Milling Project; J&R Supply, Inc for the Ring & Lids -
Metal Supply; Landmark Turf Services, LLC for the Weed Control Flood Control System
Spraying 2023; McDermott Excavating for the Radford Road Concrete Pavement Repair
Project; WHKS & Co. for the Burlington St. Water Main Improvement Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
27. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holders: These Retailers have
elected to forego a public hearing and will instead submit to statutory penalties prescribed by
law and have agreed to a $300 fine for a first violation: Big Ten Mart, 1875 John F Kennedy
Rd.; Big Ten Mart #12, 405 Rhomberg Ave.; Dollar General #6896, 605 W. Locust St.;
Dubuque #3 Hy-Vee, 400 S. Locust St.; Family Dollar #21599, 2013 Central Ave. #4; Hartig
Drug #3, 2255 John F. Kennedy Rd.; Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.; Kwik Stop #86, 2150
Twin Valley Dr.; Midwest Vapors, 2600 Dodge St., Suite B4; Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Dr.
#120. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate a portion of National Street,
in the City of Dubuque, lowa (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Dennis R. Walker):
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 250-23 Intent to
vacate and dispose of a portion of National Street, in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known
as Lot 86A in McDaniel's Park Hill (Aka "Park Hill, City of Dubuque, lowa 1856), in the City of
Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.
on August 21, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Fourth Amendment to Development
Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Port of Dubuque LLC: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 251-23 Fixing the date for a public
hearing of the city council of the City of Dubuque, lowa on the fourth amendment to
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Port of Dubuque LLC which
provides for the proposed awarding of housing incentive acquisition grants, 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 August 21, 2023, in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Extension of Fiber Optic Cable Facilities
Agreement with Mediacom lowa LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 252-23 Setting a public hearing on an amendment to the Fiber Optic Cable
Facilities Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and MCC lowa LLC was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 21, 2023, in the
Historic Federal Building.
4. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the 2023 Maintenance Dredging Project Initiate
Public Improvement Bidding Process Project Number: 5546000001-304-67990 Harbor Area
Dredging. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 253-23
2023 Maintenance Dredging 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 August 21, 2023, in the Historic
Federal Building.
5. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant FY24
Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 : Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 254-23 Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2023)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 21, 2023
in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Airport Zoning Commission: City Code §16-9-1(E)(3b) Two (2) members of the Zoning
Advisory Commission must be appointed to serve on the Airport Zoning Commission, with city
council approval. City Zoning Advisory Commission correspondence requesting City Council's
appointment of: Rich Russel, 2045 Embassy West Dr. for a term to expire on 7-1-24 and Matt
Mulligan, 1167 Hunters Ridge with a term to expire on 7-1-25 to the Cross-Representation
openings on the Airport Zoning Commission. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Russel and Mr.
Mulligan as recommended by the City Zoning Advisory Commission. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: City Code §12-6-5 (B)(1) Two (2) members must be
selected by the city council from the City of Dubuque Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Zoning
Board of Adjustment correspondence requesting City Council's appointment of Jonathan
McCoy, 263 Main St. for a term to expire on 3-25-26 and Rena Stierman, 390 Moore Heights,
for a term to expire on 3-25-27 to the Cross-Representation openings on the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. McCoy and Ms. Stierman as
recommended by the City of Dubuque Zoning Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Civic Center Commission: One, 3-Year Term through June 29, 2024 (Vacant term of
Gavin) Applicant: Danielle Jacobs, 3130 Shiras Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Mr. Jacobs
to complete the three-year term through June 29, 2024. Seconded by Wethal. Motion Carried
7-0.
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, interim term due to vacancies of the Cathedral
District term and Old Main District term. Applicants: Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St. (Lives outside
of historic districts) Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave. (Lives outside of historic districts) This
commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 10 Commissioners
total; currently 3 males /4 females /2 openings/ 1 Interim. Upon roll call vote, Ms. Pettitt was
unanimously appointed to the interim term and will serve until a qualified district resident is
appointed or three years from the appointment date, whichever occurs first.
5. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2026 (Expiring At-Large
terms of Dixon and Eudaley) Applicants: Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. - Additional Applicant;
Matthew Henrick, 2115 Golden Eagle Dr.; Juanita Otis, 2509 Jackson St.; Julietta Scott, 2455
Woodlawn St. Upon roll call vote, Ms. Scott and Ms. Eudaley were appointed to the three-year
terms through August 17, 2026. Ms. Eudaley received one vote (Roussell), and Ms. Scott
received the remaining six votes from Council for one of the terms. Mr. Henrick received one
vote (Farber); Ms. Eudaley received the remaining six votes for the other 3-year term.
6. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026
(Vacant At-Large term of Vincent) Applicant: Michael Rabagia, 1449 Jackson St. Motion by
Roussell to appoint Mr. Rabagia to the three-year term through July 1, 2026. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing Equity and Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner
Removal: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 255-23
Removing a Commissioner from the Equity and Human Rights Commission. Seconded by
Wethal. City Attorney explained that City Code allows city council to remove any
commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. The written charges for
removal of Ms. Dereka Williams-Robinson are based on City Code 8-2-10D-1 in the event a
commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission,
without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission
to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant. Council members
agreed that removing someone from a commission is not a decision they take lightly, but
because a quorum is required to hold these types of ineetings, attendance is important to the
success of the commission. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Public Hearing Petition to Vacate a portion of Bies Drive, in the City of Dubuque, lowa
For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and CC15, LLC): Motion by Farber
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No 256-23 Vacating a portion of Bies
Drive, in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lot 1 B of Roger F. and Kathleen A. Klauer
Family Place, in the City of Dubuque, lowa and Resolution No. 257-23 Disposing of city
interest in Lot 1 B of Roger F. and Kathleen A. Klauer Family Place, in the City of Dubuque,
lowa. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Hearing for Burlington Street Water Main Improvement Project 2023: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No 258-23 Approval of Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Old Highway Road Water Main
Connection Loop 2023. Seconded by Jones. Water Department Manager Chris Leaster
addressed questions regarding notification of effected residents of the construction schedule
from council. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Small Business Grant Program Proposed Modifications Approved by the Community
Development Advisory Commission: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
approve the changes to our existing small business grant program in response to evolving
small business needs and entrepreneurial ecosystem development that have been presented
to and approved by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. City of Dubuque Secondary Responder Model (Community Response Model). Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen
responded to questions from the City Council and introduced Captain Steve Radloff and
Officer Brandan Nugent as members assigned to the Secondary Responder Unit. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Safety and Security Camera and Automated License Plate Reader Policy: Motion by
Farber to receive and file the documents and approve the updated policy on City of Dubuque
Traffic Camera use with the addition of Automated License Plate Readers (APLR). Seconded
by Jones. Police Chief Jeremy Jenson explained that the camaras only track license plates.
No faces or personal travel history is collected. The automated license plate reader is
designed to notify local police if a vehicle with a license plate number previously entered into
the system because of an arrest warrant or an Amber Alert has passed by the camera. The
Chief explained that the data was only allowed to be accessed by certified officers and used
for but not limited to such investigations as homicides, burglaries, abducted children, and hit
and run accidents. After a lengthy discussion, Police Chief Jenson answered questions from
the City Council regarding the keeping of the data for 30 (thirty) days before the data is
purged. The Chief used an example of a family being on a vacation for a week or two. When
they return, they find that their home had been burglarized. In this case having the data for 30
days can help to determine if the car used in the burglary was local or had left town. If the
vehicle had left town the license plate information can be entered into the system and possibly
located in another city or state. If the license plate information was purged in a shorter amount
of time, the data may be gone before the homeowners can report a crime has been
committed. City Council requested that presentations be made to them 6 (six) months after the
cameras go live. The City Council will review recommendations at that time. Motion carried 6-1
with Resnick voting nay.
4. Award John F. Kennedy and West 32nd St. Intersection Improvement Project: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 259-23 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection
Improvement Project. Seconded by Jones. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos responded to
questions by City Council. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Update on Water & Resource Recovery Center (W&RRC) Odor Abatement Efforts:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Water Resource
Center Plant Manager Willy O'Brien updated the City Council on the efforts to abate the odor
at the Water and Resource Recovery Center. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Status of the Central Avenue Streetscape Master Plan - Implementation Update: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. City Council expressed their
excitement that this plan has reached the implementation stage. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Free Rides for College Students: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
approve eliminating bus fares for college students beginning on August 7, 2023. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station (Phase IV of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood
Mitigation Project) Project #5586500007: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 260-23 Approving a U.S. Economic Development Administration
Disaster Relief Opportunity Grant Application and pledging the local match in the amount of
$19,012,000 From General Obligation Bonds or an SRF Loan for construction of a new
stormwater pumping station at the 16t" Street Detention Basin. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Safe Routes to School Project Update: Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Sprank. Council reminded citizens that getting children to and from
school safely, especially at Washington Middle School, is a few minutes of inconvenience
each day and to please be patient; everyone in line has other places to get to as well. Motion
carried 7-0.
10. Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Equity and Human Rights,
Chapter 5 Fair Housing, Section 8-5-12 Enforcement by Private Persons: 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 Attorney Brumwell stated that the
ordinance update is to mirror that of the recently amended State of lowa Code. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No 35-23 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Equity and Human Rights, Chapter 5 Fair Housing,
Section 8-5-12 Enforcement by Private Persons. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
Absent: Wethal
11. Request for Work Session Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: City Manager
recommending City Council schedule a work session on October 2, 2023, from 5:15-6:30 to
present a draft of the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for October 2, 2023, at 5:15
p.m. Seconded by Farber. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 6-0. Absent:
Wethal
12. Delivering Dubuque: City Services: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Media Services played the Delivering Dubuque
episode featuring City services. This video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/GulimOghbjg.
Motion carried 7-0.
13. Reimagine Comiskey Park Project Celebration: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Media Services played a video of the
June 29, 2023, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and community celebration for the completion of the
Reimagine Comiskey Park Project. The video can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/KmVWvReytHY. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported he had just returned from a cruise on the Mississippi and
Dubuque's port and riverwalk were the best he saw on the cruise.
Council Member Farber reported attending the National League of Cities subcommittee
meeting on artificial intelligence (AI)
Council Member Wethal reported attending the Art of the River events.
Council Member Sprank reported that there are so many activities and events occurring in
Dubuque that no one should say "there is nothing to do."
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation
and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of lowa. 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 10:53 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55
p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
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