Minutes_City Council Proceedings 09.18.23 Copyrighted
October 2, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: City Council Proceedings of 9/18/23;Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission Minutes of 7/25/23; Civil Service Commission minutes of
6/29/23, 7/12/23, 8/9/23, 8/28/23; Transit Advisory Board minutes of
9/14/23; Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of 8/18/23,
8/21/23, 8/22/23, 8/23/23, 8/24/23
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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9 18 23 Minutes Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
07.25.2023- Signed
23_06_29 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_07_12 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_08_09 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
23_08_28 Civil Service Minutes Supporting Documentation
2023-09-14 TAB Minutes Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 18 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 21 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 22 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 23 Supporting Documentation
Proof Proceedings August 24 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:45 p.m. on September 18, 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 special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Travel Dubuque Update.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque Update
Keith Rahe President & CEO of Travel Dubuque provided a Travel Dubuque Update
presentation. Topics in presentation were; adventure guide, group tours, meetings and
conventions, riverboat tours, the USS LST 325, Field of Dreams, youth tournaments, and
This is lowa Ball Park, Inc. Council thanked Mr. Rahe for all the hard work he and the Travel
Dubuque staff do.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6:10 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on September 18,
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
MOMENT OF SILENCE
The Mayor and City Council asked everyone in attendance to share in observing a
moment of silence in honor of former Council Woman Joyce Connors who passed
away last week, Joyce Connors served the citizens of Dubuque as a member of the
City Council for sixteen years, earning the admiration and respect of citizens and
colleagues alike.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation (September 15 to October 15) was
accepted by Yara Isabel Lopez on behalf of the Dubuque Unidos organization
2. Lincoln Lion Pride Week (September 25-29) was accepted by Megan Elsinger,
Lincoln Elementary Principal, Crystal Tatro 1150 Mt. Pleasant St., Liz Tyler, 1030
Melrose Tr., Candace Eudaley-Loebach 1715 Glen Oak St. and her two lion cubs on
behalf of The People Associated with Lincoln School (PALS).
3. Crop Hunger Walk Day In Dubuque (October 7) was accepted by Sue Hattel,
Dubuque CROP Hunger Walk Committee Member and Lynn Rusk, Dubuque CROP
Hunger Walk Treasurer on behalf of Dubuque CROP Hunger Walk Committee.
CONSENTITEMS
Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 7 be held for separate discussion.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated, except for Item No. 7. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-
0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jessica Martin for property damage; Kelsey Mentz
and Julie Hoffman for vehicle 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: Jessica Martin for property damage; Kelsey Mentz and Julie
Hoffman 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. 303-23 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. lowa Commission on Volunteer Service Letter of Support penned by Mayor Brad
Cavanagh on behalf of the City of Dubuque in support of the lowa Commission on
Volunteer Service. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. City Manager recommending City Council approval of the letter of support for the
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium's grant application to the Silos &
Smokestacks National Heritage Area's Large Grant Program and no City commitment
is included in the letter of support. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC) submitting correspondence
regarding curbside food scrap pick up program: Council Member Wethal requested
information regarding an update on this program. City Manager Van Milligen
explained that the solid waste agency has a 28E agreement with the city and they are
working with a consultant and the DNR to rectify the identified issues. Council
Member Jones who sits on the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
concurred with the City Manager and went into greater detail regarding the process
that the commission is following. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
8. City Manager providing a copy of the Roads and Bridges Magazine Article
written by Arielle Swift, Assistant Public Works Director. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
9. Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bahl Middle Road Place. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 304-23 Approving the Simple Subdivision Plat
of Survey Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bahl Middle Road Place, Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
10. Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
simple subdivision as submitted subject to waiving the bulk regulations for lot area, lot
coverage, and rear yard setbacks for the property at 1363 lowa Street. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 305-23 Approving the
Simple Subdivision Plat Buelow Place, Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
11. Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, to the U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development Community Planning Division after recommendation of approval
at the Public Hearing at the Community Development Advisory Commission Meeting
held on September 6, 2023. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 306-23 Authorizing the Submission of a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (Caper) for the Period Commencing July 1,
2022, and Concluding June 30, 2023 was adopted.
12. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Subrecipient Affordable Housing Network, Inc. 90 Main Street HVAC Replacement at
90 Main Street for an additional $528,100 and authorize the Mayor to execute the
amendment on behalf of the City. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 307-23 Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Affordable Housing
Network, Inc. was adopted.
13. Accepting the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 and authorizing the
payment of the final contract amount of $75,838.62 to Valentine Construction, Co.
LLC of Dubuque, IA, for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 4. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 308-23 Accepting the
2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 4 and Authorizing the Payment to the
Contractor was adopted.
14. Approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendations for funding from the
Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and
Facilities for a total not to exceed $115,000. Three requests were received and
awarded as follows: from the Dubuque Community School District up to $35,000 for
new equipment, from Loras College for new equipment in the amount of$25,000, and
not more than $55,000 for the City of Dubuque for new editing stations and new
equipment. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Intent to Apply for Local Housing Trust Fund FY24 to lowa Finance Authority
with an anticipated amount of$231,167.00 and a required match of$53,169.00. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 309-23
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Application for the Local Housing Trust Fund
2024 and Authorizing the Housing and Community Development Director and the
City Manager to Approve the Application was adopted.
16. Intent to apply for 2024 Track 2 Development Base Grant with an anticipated
amount of $11,013.00 with no match required. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
17. The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Financing documents of the
improvement projects planned for Chaplain Schmitt Island for Informational Purposes
Only. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
18. Signed Contracts: Newt Marine Services for 2023 Maintenance Dredging
Project Public Improvement Contract. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
19. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 310-23 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 was 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 Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Vacating a portion of an access and trail easement across Seippel Warehouse
LLC property, described as Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center South Fourth Addition,
in the City of Dubuque, lowa, at the intersection of Seippel Road and Cottingham
Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 311-
23 of Intent to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in a Portion of an Access and Trail
Easement Over and Across Lot 1 Of Dubuque Industrial Center South Fourth
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following commission.
1. Equity and Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year Term through January 1,
2024 (Vacant term of Herrion) and One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2025
(Vacant term of Williams) Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. (Additional
Applicant), Michaela Freiburger, 1718 Diane Crt., David Heiar, 805 Carriage Hill Dr.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 9
Commissioners total; currently 4 males /3 females/2 openings. Upon roll call vote, Mr.
Heiar was appointed to the 3-year term through January 1, 2024. Mr. Heiar received
all 7 votes. Upon roll call vote, Ms. Freiburger was appointed to the 3-year term
through January 1, 2025. Ms. Freiburger received 4 votes (Roussell, Jones, Farber,
and Resnick) Mr. Baumhover received the remaining 3 votes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Property at 1749 Churchill Drive and the Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval.: 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 Resnick. Due to the high number of attendees
that wanted to speak the Mayor placed a 5-minute per person and a 30-minute total
for the full public input section. The Council Chamber quickly was over capacity,
based on the Fire Marshals occupancy load requirements. The Mayor had to ask
attendees in the chambers to divide in half and part attend the meeting via TV
monitors in the hallway right outside of the council chambers. Attendees were able to
see and hear everything that occurred within the chambers and the doors were left
open so anyone could enter, or exit based on speaking needs. The Mayor extended
the time frame for the public input section to one hour. A total of six residents spoke in
favor of the rezoning request and five residents spoke against the rezoning request.
The Mayor asked, by show of hands, how many attendees were present to speak in
favor of the rezoning request and how many were speaking in opposition to the
request. The Mayor closed the Public input section 74 minutes after beginning it,
stating that due to time constraints the council needed time to deliberate this request.
One attendee approached the podium and objected, for the record, to the closing of
the public input section. The Mayor reiterated that the City Council had received over
twenty-eight (28) emails as public input on this item as well as seeing and gearing the
responses from residents in attendance. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont
provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
After much discussion by the City Council. Motion by Jones for final consideration
and passage of Ordinance No. 39-23 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described
Property Located at 1749 Churchill Drive From R-1 Single-Family Residential District
To R-3c Moderate Density Multiple- Family Residential District with Conditions as
Established in the Attached Memorandum of Agreement. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Cavanagh called for a 5-minute recess at 8:25 p.m. to allow attendees to
exit the council chambers if they did not wish to stay for the rest of the meeting.
2. Request to Rezone Property Located at 25 Bissell Lane and Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval: 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 Sprank. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report. Applicant Cory Renson was present in the council
chambers. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No 40-23
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 25 Bissell Lane
(Pin 1025402007 and 1025402008) from OR Office Residential to C-3 General
Commercial District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request to Rezone Property at 2000 Radford Road and Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval: Motion by Roussell 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 Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 41-23
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Along Radford Road Within
the City of Dubuque from Planned Unit Development With PC-Planned Commercial
Designation to OC Office Commercial. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request to Rezone Property at 3465 Asbury Road and Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval with the Condition of Maintaining the
Screening Requirements within the Existing Planned Unit Development with PC —
Planned Commercial District: 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. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont
provided a staff report and answered questions from the council. Resident Alexis
Steger spoke out against the request. Kim Adams Senior Vice President of
Operations and Facilities at DuTrac Community Credit Union spoke in favor of the
signage request. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 42-23
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 3465 Asbury Road
from PUD Planned Unit Development with Planned Commercial Designation to C-3c
General Commercial District with Conditions. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-
0.
5. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
lowa, and HG APT LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 312-23 Approving a Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, lowa, and HG Apt LLC including the issuance of Urban Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations. Cathrine Sorensen, 2613 Jackson, spoke regarding
the small amount of square footage the proposed apartments may have. Developer,
Josh Manders, 1495 South Grandview was present in the council chambers.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Maus Park Lake Pump Station Culvert Repair Project to consider approving the
plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate of $586,000.00.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 313-23
Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Maus
Park Lake Pump Station Culvert Repair Project. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried
7-0.
7. Request to Amend PUD Zone C at 7495 Chavenelle Road of the Dubuque
Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development and The Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval: Motion by Roussell 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 Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report. Applicant and owner of Good Life Integrative
Veterinary Care, Katie Merkes spoke in favor of the application. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 43-23
Amending Title 16, Unified Development Code of The City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, by Rescinding Ordinance No. 6-23 Which Established Regulations for a
PUD Planned Unit Development District with A PI Planned Industrial Designation and
Adopting an Amended PUD Ordinance to Allow an Animal Hospital or Clinic, Kennel,
And Pet Daycare or Grooming as Permitted Uses in Zone C of the Dubuque Industrial
Center West Planned Unit Development District. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
7-0.
8. Unified Development Code Text Amendment Request and the Zoning Advisory
Commission Recommending Approval: 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 Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report and answered questions from the council. Emily
Sewell, 900 Jackson St. spoke in favor of the request. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No 44-23
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Amending Articles 16-5-13 C-3 General Commercial, by Adding Drive- Up
Automated Bank Teller to the List of Permitted Uses and by Amending Articles 16-5-
14 C-4 Downtown Commercial, by Adding Drive-Up Automated Bank Teller to the List
of Conditional Uses and by Amending Article 16-8-5-10, by Modifying the Drive-Up
Automated Bank Teller Condition and by Amending Chapters 16-15-11-8 (C-3), 16-
15-11-9 (C-4), 16-15-11-12 (CR) and 16-15-11-14 (LI,HI, And MHI), to Add Drive-Up
Automated Bank Teller Signage Standards Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Community Development Block Grant FY24 Annual Action Plan Amendment
No. 1 as reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Commission at their
meetings on August 16, 2023, and September 6, 2023. Motion by Wethal to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 314-23 Adopting the Fiscal Year
2024 (Program Year 2023) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan Amendment #1. Seconded by Farber. Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger answered questions from the council. Motion
carried 7-0.
10. Dubuque Racing Association Lease, Improvement Projects — Lot 1 of Chaplain
Schmitt Island, Requesting Consent of City to Improvements, Leasehold Mortgage, &
Subordination Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 315-23 Disposing of an Interest in Real Property by Lease
Agreement with Dubuque Racing Association, LTD., and Approving a Leasehold
Mortgage and Subordination Agreement between Dubuque Racing Association, LTD
and MidWestOne Bank. Seconded by Wethal. Council Member Farber recused
herself from this item due to her relationship with MidWestOne and exited the council
chambers. Alex Dixon President and CEO of the Q Casino and DRA thanked the
council and staff for all the time and hard work that went into establishing this
partnership and agreement. The Mayor and council acknowledge this momentous
occasion. Motion carried 6-0. Farber returned to the council chambers.
11. Lease Agreement—Amphitheater, Lot 2 & 3: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 316-23 Disposing of City Interest in Real
Property Legally Described as Lots 2 and 3 of Chaplain Schmitt Island in the City of
Dubuque, lowa According to the Plat Recorded as Instrument #2023-7679, Records
of Dubuque County, lowa by Lease with Dubuque Racing Association, LTD.
Seconded by Sprank. Alex Dixon President and CEO of the Q Casino and DRA
thanked Leisure Services Director Marie Ware for all her hard work to see this
agreement to fruition and the city for their continued support. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000, Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
(Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design Loan Applications:
Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 317-23
Taking Additional Action with Respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $1,000,000
Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA
Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) (Lift Stations) Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
13. Issuance of Not to Exceed $430,000, Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
(Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design Loan Applications:
Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 318-23
Taking Additional Action with Respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and Authorizing, Approving, and Securing the Payment of a $430,000
Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA
Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) (Grove). Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forest Program Grant Award: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Resnick.
Leisure Services Director Marie Ware provided information on the notification that the
City of Dubuque has been awarded a USDA Forest Service Urban and Community
Forest Program Grant totaling $1,499,978. Restated motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Five Flags Civic Center FY 23 Annual Report Presentation: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank.
Five Flags Civic Center General Manager Aaron Rainey presented on: Building
updates, events in review, event analysis, food and beverage, volunteers, ticket
buyers demographics, news coverage, social media, venue partners, staff, and
upcoming events. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Lead Service Line Replacement Program in 3 phases to complete replacement
of lead service lines in 575 homes, maintaining the FY25 budget projection of a 5%
water rate increase, but other factors might impact this rate increase, however, that
would be determined through the FY25 budget process conducted in April of 2024.
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement to assist
Catholic Charities for an additional $245,000 for the replacement of two elevators in
Ecumenical Tower and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 319-23 Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Catholic
Charities. Seconded by Wethal. Housing and Community Development Director
Alexis Steger read three statements expressing the need for elevator repairs. One
from Tracy Morrison, Executive Director at Catholic Charities, one from Cee Cee, a
Resident of Ecumenical Towers and the third from resident Brooklyn Williams of
Ecumenical Towers, all of whom could not stay due to the late hour. Motion carried 7-
0.
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement to assist
Dubuque Community Schools Lincoln Outdoor Wellness with a project budget of
$474,431 for a complete site redesign at Lincoln Elementary School to improve the
use of space in a low-mod area and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City. Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 320-23 Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with
Dubuque Community Schools. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement to assist
Mt. Pleasant Home to remodel an existing bathroom to be ADA-compliant with a
project budget of $18,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City. Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 321-23 Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with
Mt. Pleasant Home. Seconded by Wethal. Housing and Community Development
Director Alexis Steger read statements by Keith Kettler, Administrator of Mt Pleasant
Homes and Karen Zeckser, Mt Pleasant Homes Board Member outlining the need to
remodel the bathroom originally built in 1939. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Session: Black Heritage Survey Update on Monday, October
16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for an update on Black Heritage Survey. Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
8. New Housing Projects Update - September 2023 Video and Handout: Public
Information Office staff will show a video showing progress on some of the new
housing projects under way in Dubuque. The video can also be seen on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/sqC44udG80s?si=L9Z7EJSGQc8K2xoY Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and watch the video. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Each council member took a moment to share memories and to send their heartfelt
condolences to the family and friends of Joyce Connors who passed away suddenly
on September 15, 2023. Joyce's encouragement to serve the residents of the City of
Dubuque by serving as an elected official was something the Mayor and each of the
council members shared in common. Remembering Joyce's calm demeanor, hard
work ethic, and commitment to the Dubuque Community were very common themes
throughout the shared memories.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 10:49 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 the 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 12:04 a.m. stating that staff had
been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned
at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday morning.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk