Proof_City Council Proceedings 08.21.23 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:
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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
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, 14atk�y Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Conununications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph HeG�ald, a ne�vspaper c�f general
circulation published in the City of Dub�que, Cotinry
of Du6i�que and State of Iowa; hereby certiiy that the
attached notice was puUlished in said newspaper on the
FoSlowing dates:
09/01/2023
and foa�which the charge is 377.Q2
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5u6sc�-ibed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 1 st day of September, 2023
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Notat-y Pu ic 'n and for Dubuque County, Io�va.
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CITY COUNCIL PROC�EDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Du6uque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. . �
i on August 21,2023,in the second-floor Council Chambers of �
the Historlc Federal Bailding, 350 W, 6th Sereet.
� Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Parber, 7ones, . .
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,Wathal; City.Manager Van Milligen, � . � �
City Attoi•¢ey Brutn�velL �
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special
sessian nf the City Cpuncil called fox the purpoae of � � - �
conducting wm�k sessions on State and Federal-Grant Updates �
and Travel Dubuque Updates � - �
Assis[ant City Clerk Trish(3leason announocd that work �
session it2 Travel Dubuque Update will be reschednled to a � �
later date.
WQRK S$SSION
1. State and Federal Grant Updates; Direc[or of 5[rategic
Partneiships Teri Goodmann prasented informa[ion regarding the
Federal and SWte Gran[s received and not received by the City
of Dubuque and on the status of the City of Dubuques ePforts � � �
to sacure federal gran[s working toge[hex with city staff, � . . . � .
community parmers, and wi[h grant writing services consnitant
Andy Seth of Sustainable Strategies DC. �
Tech�ical6rant AnalysVAssisYant Justin Thiltgen pxescuted .
further information[o the City Council und was present to � � �
nnswer questions.
Andy Seth of Sustainable SU•ategies DC participuted by phone
to answer qttestions from City Council. Mr. Seth advised
Council to"Step on the Gas" when applying Por grants as many
of the current grant dollurs a[the State and Federal level ..
will be going away soo�. Having projects closer to a shovel : � �
ready stage and having a pathway to matching funds will � - . � � � � � .
increase the odds of obtaining more of the grands that are � . � �
being�pplied for. � �
Motion by Jones[o convene in closed session at 9:06 p.m. to � � ;�,', � ,-.:,;, �� -
disetiss Purchase or Sale of Real Esrate Chapter ' , i -11. ,:,� , •` < < i
21,5(1)(o),Q) Coda ofIowa. Seconded by Wethal. M�yor ,�;,.� , t .�� .�. �� t, � j�
Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will . ,. �� ����; � �
consul[wi[h Ci[y Council on the issues to be discussed in the ^- ,. �.�'"u,�,� i
closed session is City Attorney Srumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:59 p.m.
, staCing that aCaff had been glven proper direction,
There heing no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned�at 6;12 p,m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
i CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
. The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 630 p,m.
on August 21,2023, in the second-floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. . . .
Presen[; Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, 7ones, .
Resnick, Roussell,Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, . .
City Attorney Biumwell. � . . . .
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stnted this is a regular . . . .. . . ..
session of the City Council called for the purpose of .. ._ ... .. ... . . . �
I condue[ing such bnsiness that may properly aome before[he _. , .
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLBGIANCE _ _ _ _
CONS�NTITEMS
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� Motion by 2esnick to receive and file the documents, adopt I
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
� Farber. Motion carried 7-0. �
1. Minutes and Reports Submi[ted: Ciry Council Proceedings
of 7/31/23 nnd 8/7/23;Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisoiy
Commission of 6/27/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of 8/2/23;
Zoning Board of Adjustinent of 7/27/23; Proof of Publication of .
City Counci]Proceedings 9/17/23. Upon motion the documents
were ceceived and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Clayton�nd Nicole Ketchum �
for property damage; McKenzie HIine for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the docun�ents 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
I�� Services of Iowa,tlie agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
�� Pool: Upon motion the documents were xeceived, Filed, and �
concurred, ��
4. Approval of City Expenditnres: Upon motion[he documents �
were received and fled,and Resolution No. 261-23 Autliorizing
�! the Chief�Financial Officer/City Tre2sarer to make certain
� payments of bills that must ba paid and approved for payment ..
in accordance with City procedures was adopted.
5. Authorized Depository Institutions that adds Iowa Public
Agency Investment Txust as an authoeized depository
institution for the City of Dubuque,�renames Peoples National
' Bank to Capra Bank, and increases DuTrac and Dupaco Community
Credit Unions limit to $40 million. Upan motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 262-23 Naming
Depositories was adopted.
.6;.Lett�r.of Support to the Nadonal Endowment For Arts Our �
Town Pt:oposal_�d.�re�tive Placemaking Grant for The Dubuque
� M,�seum of Qrss_(puMA)�Upon motioq the documents were
received,�file�(„�F,{d,appKoved. .
� 7. Le[ter�(,,�4�por�for.Mon,arch Village for Iowa Finance
' Aythpri.ty,Spnov,at�oq,�Qt aside Cornpetitiou on behalf of
' Opecation,E�i�qwer and Pivotal Housing Partners: Upon motion
the documents were_received, filed, and approved,
8.,Emplqymen���ptracts for Ciry Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder
and City A.tturney Crenna Brumwell: Senior Counsel Barry
Lindahl is recommending that City Council approve the
Employment Contracts for City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder and
City Attorney Crenna Brumwell be approved. Upon motion the
documents were received, 51ed, and approved.
9. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 1047
Bluff Street with Forward Investments Groap, LLC in the amonnt -
of$55,�00-$35,000 for Fa*ade, etc. and$20,000. Upon motion -
.: the documents were received and 1'iled, and Resolution No.
� 263-23 Approving a grant agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Forward Investments Group LLC for the
� redevelopment of 1047 Bluff Street was adopted.
10. Modification and Vacation of Easement 1064 and 1076
University Avenue; Upon motion the documents were received and �
filed, and Resolufion No. 264-23 Approving an Agreement
regarding Modifica[ion and Vacation of Easements between
adjoining properties owned by Chad A. Strefi'&Kymberly A.
StrefP was ttdopted.
I1. Accepting the 2023 Asphalt Overlay I2amp Project 3 and
authorize the p�yment of the final contract amount of
$158,465.49 ta Valentine Construction, Ca. LLC. Upan motion
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[he documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. � � I
265-23 Accepting the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 3 '
and Authorizing the Payment to the Contractor was adopted. �� ��
12. Pcoperty Acquisition-6505 Pennsylvania Avenue Owned by � � � ��� � � � '�
Steven E. and Sandra 7ean IIahl for the fdture widening of � -- �
Pennsylvania Ave-Middle Road and authorizing acceptance of
the Warranty Deed and any other related steps necessary to
carry aut the terms of the OfPer. Upon motion the documen[s �
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 266-23 Approving �
the Aoquisition of Real Estate Owned by S[even Eldon Bahl and �
Sandra Jcan Bahl, in the City of Dubuque was adopted. � � � - � �
13. Plpt of Survey Seippel Warehouse LLC Property at Seippel � � � �
Road and Cot[ingham Road and Aeceptunca of the Dedication of �
Said Lot A for Rlght oP V✓ay and Public UtiliYy Pnrposes and � � � �
the 40 Wide Access and Trail Easemena Upon motion the
dociiments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 267-23 � �
Approving[he Plat of Sutvey of Lo[ 1 &Lot A oP Dubuqne
Industrial Centar South Pom�th AddiGon in Che City af � _
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. �
14. Accep[ance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in Rustic � �
Point Estates#2: Upon motion Yhe documents were recelved and
filed, and Resolution No, 268-23 Accepting Cer[ain Public � - � �
Improvements in Rustic Point�states#2,i�the City of � � �
Dubuque, Iowa wfls udopted. � �
15. Applica[ion Authorization for a Traffic Safety � �
Improvement Grant to assist with funding to construct a
proposed new Northwest Arterial eastbound dedicated right turn
lune onto John F. Kennedy Road: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 269-23 Authorizing the
Piling of a Gxant Appllcatioa with the lowa Depattment of �
Transportation for Traffie Safety Improvement Grant Fundin�to �
Assis[with Funding for Proposed Improvements to Construct a - � �- �
New Narthwest Arterial Eastbound Dedicated Right 11arn L.ane on � � �
to 7ohn F. Kennedy Road was adopted. � �
16. Tan Year with an Up Fcont, One-Time PAyment of ��� - � �
$55,461.60 Extension of Fiber Optic Cable Facilities Agreement �. . � �
with Mediacom Iowa LLC: Upon motion the dwumen[s were �
received, Piled, and approved. �
17. Rascind Extension oP Fibec Optic Cable Facllities �
Agreement with Mediacom Iowa LLC Public Hearing set for August
21, 2023. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, � �
and Resolution No. 270-23 Rescinding Resolution No, 252-23 was � �
adopted.
. 18. Signed Contracts: Seremy IIiedermann, Andrea Biedermnnn,
Allen Sawell, and Farm Bureau Financial Services for Villa � �
Wall Se[tlement. Upon motion the docaments were received and
filed.
19. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon mo[ian the� � �
dacuments were received and filed, nnd Resolution No. 271-23 � �
Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ti[le 4 � �
Business and License Regula[ions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, �
Article D Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was � - � �
adopted. � � � -
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC H�ARING � � � � � � � �� �
Motion by Roussell to receive and Pile the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated. � � � � �� - -� � �
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. � � � - �- ----� -�"���� ��-�- - �-
I. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and � - � � � � �� - � �-�.-�--� -�--�' '����'� �
Resolution No. 272-23 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of � �� � � � �-� � � -�-�� - ��•' � ��- � �� �
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the City Council of the City of Dubuque,Iowa on a Development
Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque,Iown and
Chadwick Block, LLC,Including the Proposed Issuance of Uxban
Renewal Tnx Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto,
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 September 5,2023 in the Historic Pederal
Building.
2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and .
I�i Resolution No. 273-23 Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing of
the Ciry Council of the City of DuUuque, Iowa on a Development
Agreement by and Between the City oF Dubuque, Iowa,and Parley
&Loetscher, LLC, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban �
Renewal Tax Incremen[Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto,
. 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 September 5,2023 in the Historic Federal
� Building.
3. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 294-23 Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Connection �
Project,Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100(704)-7Y-31 -
Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of . . -
Contxact, and Estimated Cost; Setting Da[e of Yublic Hearing .
I�� on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost
i was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
�� at 6:30 p.m._on September 5,2023 in the Historic Federal
Building,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. Petition to Vacate a portion of Nationa]Street, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa (Agreement between City of Dubiique and
� Dennis R. Walker);_Motion by lones ro receive and file the
� documents a�d adopt.Resolution No. 275-23 Vacating a Yortion
of Nationzl SYreet,ip Yhe City of Dubuque, Iowa,to be known
as Lot 86.Q in Mcllaniels Park Hill (Aka Park Hill, City of
�� Dubuque,Iowa 1856),jn the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
ResoJution,No,.276-23.Disposing oF City Interest in Lot 86A in
McDaqiel.s_Park Hill_(Aka Puk Hill, City of Dubuque, Iowa
� 1856),_in,t,he City_9f,p�qpgue,Iowa. Seconded by Sprank.
� Motion carried 7-0.
2;,Fourth,Qme{�dment to Development Agreement by and between
' the City of Dubuque,Iowa, and Port of Dubuque LLC: Motion by
� Jones to receive and lile the documents and adopt Resolution
� No. 277-23 Approving the Fourth Amendment to Development
Agreement Between the City oF Dubuque,Iowa and Port of
Dubuque LLC Which Yrovides for the Proposed Awarding of
I� Housing Incentive Acquisition Grants. Seconded by Wethal.
��� Motion carried 7-0.
3. 2023 Maintenance Dredging Harbor Area Project: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolntion No. 278-23 Approval of Ylans, Specificuqons, form
of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the 2023 Maintenance
Dredging Project. Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer was
presen[to respond to questions from the City Council.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4, Voluntary Annexation Request for Butler Childrens Garden
Foundntion, Inc., known as The Wanderwood Gardens [or
approximately 18.7 acres of property: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and a�lopt Resolution No. 279-23
f Approving an Applicadon foc Voluntaxy Annexation oF Territoiy
[o the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
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carried 7-0,
S. The Zoning Advisory Commission recommends approval of the �
Request to Rezone ]064 and�1070 University Avenue by Chad � .
� Streff with restrictions: Motion by Jones to receive nnd file
the documents and that tho raquirement that a proposed � �
ordinance be considered and voted on Por passage at two
Council meeti�gs prior to the meeting nt which it is[a be � � � �
passecl be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
Plunning Services Manager Wully Wernimon[provided a staff . � � �
repor[.
Motion by Jones for final considerntion and passagc of � � � � � �
Ordinance No. 36-23 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque � � � �
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Reclassifying � � . �
Herainafter Described Property Located at 1064 University � �
Avenne From G2 Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center
AisU�ict to C3 General Commercial District with Conditions as
Established in[he Attached Memorandum of Agreemant, Seconded �
by WethaL Motion carried 7-Q �
6, The Zoning�Advisory Cammission recommends appraval of the �
Request to Rezone- 190 North Crescent Ridge from Adam Kafer, � � �
SIMS Properties, LLC. as submitted: Motioaby Jones to receive
and flle the documents and ehat the requieement that a - � - �
proposed oidinance 6e considered and voted on for passage a[ �
two Council meetings prior to the meedng at which it is to be � �
passed be suspendad. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. � � � �
Planning Se�vices Manager Wally Wernimontprovided a staff
report,
Motlon by Jonea Por Pinal conalderation and passage of
Ordinance No. 37-23 Amending Title 16 of the Ciry of Dubuque - �
Code af Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Reclassifying � �
Hereinafter Descri�ed Property Located at 190 North Crescent �
Ridge from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 � �
General Commercial Pistrict. Seconded by Farber. Motinn � �
carried 7-0, � � �
PUBL,IC INPUT � �
Dale L.eslein, 17291 Asbury Rd., Auran�o, Ia. provided input � � � �
in favor oY City Council establishing an ATV-UTV ordinance for � � �
the City oF Dnbnque �
Paul Schultz, 104D Mount Carmel Dr. provided input in favor
of Ciry Council prioritlzing the Food Scrap Composting �
program.
- Julie Castella, 1040 Mount Carmel Dr. reitera[ed[he
. s[atement made by Mr. Schultz regarding the Food Sorap �
I ComposUng program.
ACTiON ITEMS �
1. Telegraph Herald °My View" ar[icle by Chief Financial
Officer Jennlfer Larson, Dubuque's credit ratin�increase can �
bring substantial taxpayer savings: Motion by Roussel]to
receive and File the documen[s. Seconded by Sprank. Motion � �
carried 7-0. . � �
2, Dubuque Named One of 11 Iowa Thriving Communities by Iowa � ��
Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development � � �
Authority(IEDA): Motion 6y Wethal to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Sprank, Motion carried 7-0.
3, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Repprt � -
and presentation of Annual Report: Motion by Resnick ro � �
receive and file the documents and]istenxo the presentation.
i Seconded hy Farber. Rick Dickinson, President, and CEO of The � � � -� -� - � �
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation presen[ed the
quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque � � � � � � � � �
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Development Corporation and provided City Council with copies
of the Gceater Dubuque Development Corporation 2022-2023
Annual Report. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request for Work Session-Developer's Roundtable Report:
Motion by Resnick ro receive nnd File the documents and I
schedule the work session for Monday, November 6,2023, ��
beginning at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Sones. No schedule
conflicts wexe expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
S. Platting of City Property along Enst Pifth Sh�eet and
Bell Street in the Port of Dubuque for McCoy Group, Ina I
Development Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
� the documents and adopt Resolution No. 280-23 Approving Plat �
� of Survey oF Lot 1-1 and 2-1 of Riverwalk Ninth Addition, in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request to Rename Dubuque Ice Arena to ImOn Arena: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt �
Resolution No. 281-23 Renaming the Dubuque Ice Arena to ImOn
'. Arena. Seconded by Wethal. Marie Ware, Leisure Services � ,
Manager responded to questions from City Council. Motion ',,
carried 7-0. . �
7. Proposed Downtown Urban Renewal Dish�ict Housing . ��
Incentive which will offer the choice between 10 years af
abatemen[followed by 5 years of TIF or 15 years of TIF:
Motion by 7ones to receive and file the documents and approve.
. Seconded by Wethal. Mo[ion carried 7-0.
8. Invitation to Participate as one oF twelve U.S. cities to ,
participate in.the inaugural Cities Forward Initiative: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve.
Seconded by Jones. Motion careied 7-0.
9. $urlington Street Wnter Main Improvement Project 2023
Award to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the amount of$312,252.00:
� Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 282-23 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the Burlington Street Water Main Iniprovement Project 2023.
� Seconded by 7ones. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Notice of Award&Request to Execute Agreement for 23-24 �
City oP Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Oppornmities �
�� Grant; Motion by Sones to receive and file the documents and
approve. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Merrill Crawford Fenture for Leisure Setvices Summer
Employment Promotion: Motion by Sones to receive and File tlie
documents and view the video. Seconded by Fsrber. Pttblic
InPormation Office sWff will show a vldeo profiling Merrill
Crawford, a seasonal employee in the City's Recreation
Division. The video can also be viewed at _
https://youtu,be/RoLDLKCRmQO. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Police Deparunent Community Resource Officer Profiles
Video: Motion by 7ones to receive and file the documents and
. view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Public Information Office
staPf will show two videos profiling Community Resource
Officers Ava lorin and Dave Weis firom the Police Department.
The videos can also be seen on YouTube at: Ava 7orin:
https://youtu.be/j7wKT8DOWaQ Dave Weis:
� https://youtu.be/iqZ66vap8pg. Motion carried 7-0.
13. Van Cleave Family&Miracle League of Dubuque Video:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and view
the video. Seconded by Wethal, Public Information Office staff
will show a video featuring the Van Cleave family and their
involvement with the Miracle League of Dabuque. The video can
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also be viewed a[https://youtu.bc/901Cr2fKaa4, Motiw carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS �
Council Member Resnick Welcomed s[udents back to Dubuqne and
I complimented the Public Information OPfice for[heir video
production skills, ancouraging the public to watch their
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Council Mamber Sprank reported that Loras College had
provided transpor[ation to all the incoming freshmen to attend
the SaturJay Farmers Maxket. Mr. Sprank attended an event -
sponsored by the Dubuque Esports League that help gamers be
mindful when navigaUng the in[ernet and gaming sites.
Counci]Member Jones thanked Senator Grasslcy, Senator �
Ernst, and Congresswoman Hinson for allowing[heir
congressional stafCmembers from Washington A.C, to
participate in a tour of Aubuque to see how Dubuque is pufting �
the staff inembers worlc into action 1nd how the effects of wha[ � �
the Con�ress does or doesnt do directly effects the residents � �
af Dubttque.
Mayor Cnvanagh xelterated the statement of Conncll Member
Jones and how appreciative council was[hat they all were able �
to attend. - . .
Council Member Wethal reported having wffee with members of �
the Ecumenical Towers and hearing their views on issues. Ms.
Wethal a[tended the Moun[Cacmel Bluffs opan house in Mayor � � �
Cavanaghs absence.
Council Member Farber also attended Mount Carmel Bluffs open � .
housa.
CLOSED SESSION
I Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:06 p.m. [o
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate-Chapter
� 21.5(1)(e),�)Code of Iowa. Seconded by WeChal. Mayor
Cavanagh stated Por the record tha[[he attoeney who will .
consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the
� closed session is City Attorncy Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0. .
i The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:59 p,m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
AD70URNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjoumed nt 10:00 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason,
Assis[ant City Clerk
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