Minutes_City Council Proceedings 09.11.23 Copyrighted
September 18, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/18/23, 8/21/23, 8/22/23, 8/24/23, 9/5/23,
9/11/23, 9/12/23; Cable Television Commission of 12/8/21, 8/29/23;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 9/6/23; Historic
Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/17/23; Zoning Advisory
Commission Minutes of 8/24/23; Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of
9/6/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
08 18 23 City Council Minutes Supporting Documentation
08 21 23 City Council Minutes Supporting Documentation
08 22 22 Goal Setting Minutes Supporting Documentation
08 23 22 Goal Setting Minutes Supporting Documentation
08 24 23 Goal Setting Minuyes Supporting Documentation
9 5 23 City Council Minutes Supporting Documentation
9 11 23 City Council Minutes Supporting Documentation
9 12 23 City Council Minutes Supporting Documentation
Cable TV Commission Supporting Documentation
Cable TV Commission Staff Memo
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 8-17-23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 9-6-23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes 8-24-23 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on September 11,
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.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting Work Session - Smart Parking Mobility
Management Plan Update and for the purpose of conducting such business that may
properly come before the City Council.
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. Fiscal Year 2024 Purchase of Services Grant Amendment and Reallocated
Agreement with St. Mark Youth Enrichment and Purchase of Services Agreement with
St. John's Almost Home and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf
of the City. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
299-23. Authorizing Execution of FY24 Purchase of Services Grant Agreements was
adopted.
2. Work Session Reschedule Request to Monday September 18, 2023, at 5:45 p.m.
for Travel Dubuque: No schedule conflicts were expressed. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and concurred.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the
public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Dubuque Racing Association Lease, Dubuque Racing Association Improvement
Projects — Lot 1 of Chaplain Schmitt Island, Requesting Consent of City to
Improvements, Leasehold Mortgage & Subordination Agreement: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 300-23. Intent to Dispose of an
Interest in Real Property by Lease Agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association,
LTD. and Approving a Leasehold Mortgage and Subordination Agreement Between the
Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd and MidWestOne Bank was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 18, 2023.in the Historic
Federal Building.
2. Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, lowa, and Dubuque Racing
Association, Ltd: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 301-23 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in Real Property by Lease Agreement with
the Dubuque Racing Association, LTD was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 18, 2023 in the Historic Federal
Building.
WORK SESSION
Smart Parking Mobility Management Plan Update
1. Smart Parking Mobility Management Plan Update Work Session: Ryan Knuckey
Transportation Services Director introduced Kevin White and Eric Haggett Parking and
Mobility Consultants from Walker Consultants Mr. White and Mr. Haggett made a
presentation that provided city council with options and opportunities regarding
equipment upgrades, branding and communications, policies and operations, revenue
outlook, and next steps for the Smart Parking and Mobility Plan. Mr. Knuckey, Mr.
White, and Mr. Haggett responded to questions from the city council.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss Purchase or
Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(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 Crenna Brumwell.
Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:23 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
8:24 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk