Minutes_City Council Proceedings 08.24.23 Copyrighted
September 5, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/1/23, 8/21/23, 8/22/23, 8/24/23; Proof of
Publication of City Council Proceedings of 7/31/23, 8/7/23
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2023, in
the Grand River Center Room #4.
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 special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting the annual goal setting session 3 of 3.
GOAL SETTING
SESSION 3 OF 3
Facilitator Lyle Sumek, of Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc., facilitated the City Council
identifying top and high priorities for a 2023-2025 policy agenda as well as in-progress
projects and capital projects for 2023-2025, subsequently resulting in the following goals
and priorities:
The 2038 Dubuque Vision Statement:
Dubuque 2038 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable
community where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2038 has preserved our Masterpiece
on the Mississippi, has a strong, diverse economy and expanding connectivity. Our
residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of quality,
affordable, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of diverse, fun things to do;
and are successfully and actively engaged in the community.
Mission Statement:
Dubuque city government is progressive and financially sound with residents
receiving value for their tax dollars and achieving goals through partnerships.
Dubuque city government's mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that
support urban living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable city; plan for the
community's future; and facilitate access to critical human services.
City of Dubuque Goals 2028:
• Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
• Financially Responsible, High-PerFormance City Organization: Sustainable,
Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
• Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
• Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live
• Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
• Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and
Mobility
• Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities
• Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable,
and Equitable
Policy Agenda:
Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision or a major
funding decision by the City Council, or issues that need City Council leadership in
the community or with other governmental bodies. The policy agenda is divided into
top priorities and high priorities.
2023 — 2025 Top Priorities (in alphabetical order):
• Air Service: Future Strategy and Action Plan
• City Workforce Retention and Attraction
• Comprehensive Study of Fire Station Locations and Staffing
• Police Department Full Staffing
• Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
2023 — 2025 High Priorities (in alphabetical order):
• Bee Branch Detention Basin Pump Replacement
• Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project Pump Station
• Central Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan
• Leveraging Federal and State Infrastructure Grant Programs
• RAISE Grant & Matching Funds for Construction (14th St. Railroad Overpass and
Elm St. and 16th St. Corridor Complete Streets)
Mayor Cavanagh provided closing remarks and thanked the City Council for their open
and candid conversations regarding the more than one hundred twenty-five (125)
priorities initially presented to them. Their ability to compromise and work together as a
team made a difficult process possible. The Mayor shared how proud he was to be part
of such a professional group of people with serving the residents of Dubuque as their
primary focus. The Mayor concluded his remarks by saying that Dubuque and the
Dubuque City Council can be a model of optimism for other communities.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
7:11 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk