Proof_City Council Proceedings 10.02.23Copyrighted
November 20, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of November 6, 2023; Civil Service
Commission of November 8, 2023; Library Board of Trustees Update of
October 26, 2023; Zoning Advisory Commission of November 1, 2023;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of November 2, 2023; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of October 2 and October 16, 2023.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of November 6, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of November 8, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update of October 26, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 11/1/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment of November 2, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings Supporting Documentation
10/2/23
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings Supporting Documentation
10/ 16/23
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation., publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
10/13/2023
and for which the charge is 243.43
Subsc ibed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 13th day of October, 2023
Notary Publ n and for Dubuque Cou ty, Iowa.
JANET K. PAePE
Commission NUMb2r 199669
My Commission Expires
12/1112025
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m.
on October 2, 2023, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones (Via
phone), 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 the Smart Parking & Mobility
Management Plan Update.
Project Manager Steve Sampson Brown is providing information
on the progress of the Smart Parking & Mobility Management
Plan aspects related to mobility in the downtown area. A
PowerPoint presentation was presented by Ryan Peterson
Landscape Architect with RDG Planning and Design on
stakeholder input collected related to the various aspects of
the mobility plan, progress completed to date on the mobility
plan, and upcoming next steps working toward finalizing the
mobility portion of the plan. Marty Shukert Urban Planner for
RDG Planning and Design presented on bike paths and biking
mobility.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on October 2, 2023, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones (Via
phone), 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.
Assistant City Clerk Trish Gleason noted that Action item
No. 3 Appeal of Claim for Clayton and Nicole Ketchum was being
pulled from the agenda due to lack of notification of item
being placed on the agenda.
PRESENTATION(S)
Allie Hinga Managing Editor of THMedia presented Police
Lieutenant Rick Fullmer with the Class of 2023 Rising Star
Award. A video was also shown. For access to the video visit:
https://youtu.be/TRRthX-GZmM. Police Lieutenant Rick Fullmer
said a few words of appreciation.
2. Dubuque Police Chief Jeremy Jensen announced that
Assistant Chief Joseph Messerich has graduated as a member of
the 287th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
National Academy. Assistant Chief of Police Joseph Messerich
said a few words of appreciation.
3. Stephan Fehsal Parks Division Manager presented the
Outstanding Organization Award to Dubuque Trees Forever.
President Tom Kramer said a few words of appreciation.
4. Public Information Officer Randy Gehl on behalf of the
3CMA Committee, presented Felica Carner and Mayor Brad
Cavanagh, the 3CMA Silver Circle Award for "Delivering
Dubuque" Video Series. Felica Cartier said a few words of
appreciation.
PROCLAMATION(S)
L Trick -or -Treat Night Proclamation was accepted by Mayor
Cavanaugh on behalf of The City Clerks Office
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 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jill Boge for vehicle damage;
John Eby for vehicle damage; David Weydert 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: John Eby 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. 322-23 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 approved.
5. Electric Fuel Excise Tax and Charging Fee Recommendation
establishing the fee ($0.17/kWh fee) for use of public
electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public parking
facilities, to recover the state excise tax, ChargePoint
transaction fees and cloud plan, and electricity. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
323-23 Establishing rates and charges for electric vehicle
charging was approved.
6. Awarding Maus Park Lake Pump Station Culvert Repair
Project in the amount of $525,172.00 to Tschiggfrie
Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 324-23 Awarding the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Maus Park Lake Pump Station
Culvert Repair Project was approved.
7. Third Amendment to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement- St. John's Almost Home Shelter
Rehab: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 325-23 Authorizing the third amendment to the
CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with Almost Home at St. Johns
was approved.
8. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC
Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the
City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement takes effect but
no later than December 31, 2023. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 326-23 Approving
an agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC
to operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of
Dubuque was approved.
9. Recommendation of Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. for
selection of professional consultant services and requests
authorization for the City to initiate contract negotiations
for professional consultant services to complete the
preliminary and final engineering design for the development
of a project for the installation of a new replacement
dehumidification system, a new arena HVAC and emergency
generator system at the ImOn Ice Arena. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. History of Economic Developments Small Business
Assistance Program: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
11. Signed Contracts: Compass Minerals America, Inc. for Ice
Control Road Salt Project 5400-23-24; Q Casino for Parking
License Agreement; Tschiggfrie Excavating for Burlington
Street Water Main Improvement Project 2023. Upon motion the
documents were received and fried.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 327-23 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the Fifth
Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Port of Dubuque LLC, including the proposed
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax 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 October 16, 2023 in the Historic
Federal Building.
2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 328-23 Fixing the date for a public hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on a First
Amendment to Grant Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Nia Neighborhoods Opportunity Zone Fund,
LLC, Including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations relating thereto, for the
rehabilitation of 1398 White Street 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 October 16,
2023 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 329-23 Setting the date for the public hearing
on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the City
of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 16, 2023 in the Historic
Federal Building,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 330-23 Disposing of property by Vacating
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, Iowa. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Congressional representatives have notified Airport Director
Todd Dalsing that the Dubuque Regional Airport and its
partners will receive a $1.5 million grant through the federal
governments Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD)
Program. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Farber. Airport Director Dalsing and Dubuque Area
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Molly Grover provided
details regarding the grant and answered questions from the
City Council. Mayor Cavanagh laid out the five initiatives
being used to help bring back flight services to Dubuque; 1.
Direct contact with providers 2. Federal and State advocacy 3.
Fly Dubuque Experience 4. Collaboration with other airports 5.
Local collaborations and partnerships. Motion carried 7-0.
2. The City of Dubuque has been awarded a $7.7 million grant
from the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development
Administration (EDA) to improve flood prevention
infrastructure and help protect homes and businesses from
future flooding. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Item pulled from the agenda due to Iack of notification
of item being placed on the agenda.
4. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 331-23 Approving the First Amendment to
Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque Iowa, and Virtual
Velocity, LLC., for the Rehabilitation of 1199 Central Avenue
to provide the project a $300,000 loan to be amortized over 5
years at zero percent interest. Seconded by Wethal. Lloyd
Singletary, Owner of property at 1199 Central Ave. was present
to answer questions from the City Council. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 332-23 Awarding Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail
Connection Project, Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100
(704)--7Y-31, to Midwest Concrete, Inc., of Peosta, IA, in the
amount of $696,632.33, subject to Iowa DOT concurrence and
approval of award. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
6. McCoy Group, Inc. Easement Agreement, providing for the
sale of a parking lot by the City to McCoy Group, Inc. along
with the requirement that the parties agree to certain
easements related to the parking lot and the building
purchased by McCoy Group, Inc. Amended Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Session: STREETS Program: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for Monday, November 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were expressed.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Request for Work Session: Railroad Quiet Zone Study:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session for Monday, December 4, 2023, at
5:30 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. No schedule conflicts were
expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Mayor Cavanagh Named President -Elect of Iowa League of
Cities Board. Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh was elected to the
position at the Leagues Annual Conference and Exhibit and will
serve as the President -Elect of the Iowa League of Cities
Executive Board for the coming year. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and convey congratulations.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported that she had traveled to
Mexico City to participate in the Cities Forward Initiative.
Additionally, she invited anyone able to sign up to help plant
trees in Dubuque.
Council Member Resnick reported attending the Annual Boards
and Commission Picnic. He thanked commissioners for their
dedicated service and encouraged others to consider becoming a
commissioner.
Council Member Wethal reminded everyone of the upcoming Kids
Expo on Saturday and encouraged all to attend.
Council Member Sprank reported on attending a Steeple Square
Community Event. Additionally, he attended a Housing Form
event where the need for low-income housing was discussed.
Mayor Cavanagh reported attending a Latin X Fiesta where
wonderful food and fun was had by all.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Roussell to convene in closed session at 7:53 p.m.
to discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real
Estate Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Resnick. 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.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
/s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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