Minutes_City Council Proceedings 11.20.23Copyrighted
December 4, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and reports submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 11/20/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of
11 /29/23; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11 /16/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 11/20/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 11/29/23 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11/16/23 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on November 20, 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 to receive an update on the Smart Traffic Routing with
Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS).
WORK SESSION
Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS)
Chandra Ravada, Director of Transportation, Planning, and Transit Services for the East
Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) made introductory remarks. Joseph Brahm, Project
Manager for Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. and Matthew Nam, President of Aimsun Inc.,
made a presentation on the progress of STREETS. Ehsan Bagheri and Ranjit Gopal of Parsons
Transportation Group, Inc. conducted a virtual demonstration of the system. Responding to
questions from the City Council, the presenters stated that the system will have a two-way
interface with Google Maps and that the system focus is on altering the timing of green lights and
left turns. Responding to a question regarding the system's security, the presenters stated that
certain user privileges will be assigned to specific users and that security scans are conducted on
a set schedule.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November 20, 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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Iowa Storm Water Educational Partnership 2023 Water Warrior of the Year Recognition:
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recognized former Civil Engineer, now Water & Resource Recovery
Center Director, Deron Muehring as one of the 2023 Water Warriors of the year by the Iowa
Storm Water Educational Partnership.
CONSENT ITEMS
Iowa State Representative Chuck Isenhart, 1655 Kaufmann Ave. requested Item No. 22
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. 22. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Abigail Handke for vehicle damage; Mary LeGrand and
David Smith for property damage; District 20 Supply Co./Dennis Noel for vehicle damage;
Donovan Tann for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been referred
to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Arius Burns and Hayle Johnson for property damage; Abigail Handke 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. 373-23 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. Fiscal Year 2023 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
6. Notice of Application for Older Adult Home Modification Program Grant: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 374-23 Authorizing the Housing
and Community Development Director to execute an application for the Older Adult Home
Modification Grant and authorizing the Housing and Community Development Director and
the City Manager to approve the application was adopted.
7. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community Schools: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 375-23 Authorizing the First
Amendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Dubuque Community Schools was adopted.
8. Close Out of Agreement 07-EZ-021 for Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc.:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
9. Signed Contract(s): Memorandum of Lease with Respect to Lot 1 of Chaplain Schmitt
Island; Memorandum of Lease with Respect to Lots 2 and 3 of Chaplain Schmitt Island;
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. for the Burlington
St. Water Main Improvement Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Nordstrom Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Notice: Senior Counsel
transmitting notice of a stipulation of settlement for a property tax appeal filed by Nordstrom,
Parcel No. 1029300009. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
11. Accepting the Deed to Dubuque County Owned Parcel, 1119358006: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 376-23 Accepting the Deed to Real
Property conveyed by Dubuque County, Iowa to the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
12. Plaza 20 Frontage Road - Transfer of Roadway Jurisdiction: Iowa DOT Agreement No.
2024-TJ-002; Iowa DOT Project No. TJ-020-9(281)--2M-31: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 377-23 Approving the Transfer of Roadway
Jurisdiction Agreement (Agreement No. 2024-TJ-002) with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the Plaza 20 Frontage Road was adopted.
13. Imon Ice Arena - Dehumidification, HVAC, Generator Set System Design Approve
Professional Consultant Services Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 378-23 Approving Professional Services Consultant Contract with
Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. 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 was
adopted.
14. 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant - Dredge Dubuque Marina: Approve Iowa
Department of Natural Resources Subrecipient Grant Agreement - Iowa DNR Agreement No.
24CRDFBGSCHO-0002; USFWS Agreement No. F23AP03493: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 379-23 Approving a 2022 Boating
Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Subrecipient Agreement (Agreement No. 24CRDFBGSCHO-
0002) with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to assist with maintenance dredging at
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Dubuque Marina was adopted.
15. Funding Agreement Between City and Dubuque Marina, Inc. 2022 Boating
Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant - Dredge Dubuque Marina: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 380-23 Approving the Funding Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Marina, Inc. for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant
Agreement for maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina was adopted.
16. RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant - Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental
Project Development - Recommend Approval of USDOT Grant Funding Agreement - Iowa
DOT Project No. EDP-2100 (705)--7Y-31: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 381-23 Approving a Grant Funding Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Transportation for a Raise Infrastructure Planning Grant was adopted.
17. RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant - Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental
Project Development - Recommend Approval of Iowa DOT Federal -Aid Funding Agreement:
Iowa DOT Agreement No. 6-23-RAISE-037; Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100 (705)--7Y-31:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 382-23 Approving
a Federal -Aid Funding Agreement (6-23-RAISE-037) with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for a RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant was adopted.
18. Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Fund Grant Amendment 1 Approval for the Iowa
Amphitheater on Schmitt Island: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
19. Granger Creek Lift Station Project (Project #5581500009) - State and Tribal Assistance
Grant (STAG) Application: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. Plat of Survey of ISAAC Hanna 2nd Addition: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 383-23 Approving the Plat of Survey for Isaac Hanna
2nd Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
21. Plat of Survey of Weber Acres 2nd Addition: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 384-23 Approving the Plat of Survey for Weber Acres
2nd Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
22. 2024 State Legislative Priorities: Representative Isenhart summarized a letter he
addressed to the City Council detailing various legislative initiatives that may be relevant to
the City Council's state legislative priorities, including legislation he has drafted that defines
cities roles within United States Fish and Wildlife Service acts. Representative Isenhart also
requested the City Council consider certain federal legislative priorities, including increased
support for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and approve the 2024 State Legislative Priorities. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
23. Certified List — Firefighter-Paramedic/Firefighter-EMT: Civil Service Commission
submitted the certified list for the position of Firefighter-Paramedic/Firefighter- EMT. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and made a matter of record.
24. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and
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filed, and Resolution No. 385-23 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.4: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 386-23 Authorizing and directing the
City Manager to prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.4
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and setting the date for a public hearing
and consultation on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2023.4 for said district was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on December 18, 2023 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review: Applications were reviewed for the following
Boards and Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their
desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
i. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year Term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant Term of
Heidenreich). Applicant: Georgina Guerrero, 245 Princeton PI. Mayor Cavanagh stated that
Ms. Guerrero submitted written input to the City Council in support of her application.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amending South Pointe Planned Unit Development: 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 responded to questions regarding parking requirements, site plan reviews,
and Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendments. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-23 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by rescinding
Ordinance 39-18 which provides regulations for the South Pointe PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a Planned Residential Designation and now being amended to
modify lot coverage and setback requirements for townhouse dwellings. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amending Dubuque Industrial Center South Planned Unit Development: 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 Sprank. Planning Services
Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-23 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by rescinding
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Ordinance No. 16-23 which established regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development
with a PI Planned Industrial Designation and adopting an amended PUD Ordinance that
increases the allowable area of directional signage. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-
0.
3. Amending Unified Development Code regarding Maternity Group Home: 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. John Freund, 1005 Main St., spoke in support of the
request as legal counsel for the applicant, stating that the maternity home definition is intended
to be specific. A suggestion was made by City Council to alter the maximum number of
women that could be supported under the maternity group home definition from four women
to eight women to be consistent with state code definitions. Mr. Wernimont stated that Iowa
State Code contains a definition for a family home. While the family home definition includes
disability, pregnancy is not categorized as a disability and therefore is not covered by the
regulations set forth in Iowa State Code. Mr. Wernimont recommended maintaining the
current definition of maternity group home. City Council concurred with the recommendation
and expressed support for the ordinance. Mr. Wernimont confirmed that if the ordinance is
adopted, Mary's Inn Maternity Home will not have to obtain a conditional use permit from the
Zoning Board of Adjustment if they operate in the appropriate district. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 49-23 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending
Article 16-2-3 (Definitions) by adding a definition of Maternity Group Home, and by amending
Articles 16-5-2 (R-1), 16-5-3 (R-2), 16-5-4 (R-2A), 16-5-5 (R- 3), 16-5-6 (R-4), 16-5-7 (OR),
16-5-10 (C-1), 16-5-11 (C-2), 16-5-12 (C-2A), 16-5-13 (C-3), 16-5-14 (C-4), 16-5-15 (C-5), 16-
5-16 (CS), And 16-5-17 (CR) by adding Maternity Group Home as a permitted use. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Emri Urban Renewal
District: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 387-
23 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Emri Economic
Development District. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion
by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 388-23 Approving a
First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
799 Main, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Vanguard Enterprises, Inc. for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 389-23 Approving a Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Vanguard Enterprises, Inc. including the
issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Sprank. Dan
McDonald, Director of Existing Business with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
(GDDC), spoke in support of the Development Agreement. City Council expressed
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enthusiasm for the businesses expansion. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Approval of a Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Dubuque Arboretum Association, Inc.: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 390-23 Approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Arboretum Association, Inc. Seconded by Sprank. City Council
Members thanked city staff for their efforts on the lease agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Public Hearing: SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC Franchise Agreement: 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. Senior Counsel Barry
Lindahl introduced SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC Vice President Raj Rajan, who
made a presentation. Mr. Rajan and Mr. Lindahl responded to questions from the City Council
about engaging smaller cities for franchise agreements and project outcomes. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50-23 Granting to
Soo Green HVDC Link Projectco, LLC, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364. 2( 4) to construct, reconstruct, relocate, repair, replace,
maintain and operate in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, a transmission system
for the transmission of electric energy and communication facilities and the right to construct,
reconstruct, relocate, repair, replace, maintain, operate, the necessary conduits and other
appliances or equipment for the transmission of electric current and communication facilities
under certain streets, avenues, alleys and public places and in a certain railroad right of way
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa within the city as the boundaries are now and
may hereafter exist, for the period of twenty- five ( 25) years (" franchise" or " ordinance").
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jamie Carr, 945 Clarke Dr., spoke in opposition to Action Item No. 4, expressing concerns
including lack of public oversight on the vendor who would operate the automated speed
enforcement software, lack of crash data from the speed study, and citations being issued to
the title holder of the vehicle rather than the driver during an alleged speeding incident.
Daniel Simon, 3519 Eclipse Circle, provided written input via the GoToMeeting chat in
opposition to Action Item No. 4, expressing concerns including security breaches to the
automated speed enforcement software, negative visitor perceptions, and lack of resident
input on the decision to implement automated speed enforcement.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 3000 Jackson H & W Building Update: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Jones. Housing and Community Development Director Alexis
Steger provided an update and responded to questions from the City Council regarding
concerns for area homeowners and the potential remedies to reopen the street. City Manager
Van Milligen and City Attorney Brumwell stated that the city would explore all efforts for the
current H & W Building owner to complete the necessary structural work, and that the city
would have the right to perform the work and assess it to the owner if necessary. City Council
Members expressed their frustration with the building owner's delays in completing the
structural work and how the street closures are negatively impacting area businesses. Mayor
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Cavanagh requested an additional update at the December 4t" City Council meeting. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Purchase of Property at 2820 Brunswick: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 391-23 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned
by the Esther J. Thome Estate at 2820 Brunswick Street in the City of Dubuque. Seconded
by Wethal. Responding to questions from the City Council, Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger stated that city staff are seeking a partner to work on
turning the property and associated lots into affordable housing units. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Emri Urban Renewal District: 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 Farber. Responding to a question from the City
Council, Economic Development Director Jill Connors stated that the resolution that City
Council adopted during Public Hearing No. 4 created the Emri Urban Renewal area. The City
Council must then adopt an ordinance to create the tax increment financing (TIF) district to
allow for the collection of property tax increment on all properties within the district. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51-23 Providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
Emri Economic Development District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque,
Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including
bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Emri Economic
Development District Redevelopment Project. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Automated Speed Enforcement: 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. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen and Traffic Engineer Justine Hull made a
presentation. Responding to questions from the City Council, Chief Jensen stated that the
trucking industry logs their trucks' speeds and that the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) acknowledges that crash data is challenging to analyze. City Attorney Brumwell
confirmed that the proposed ordinance does not include language on vehicle rentals. City
Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that city staff review specific areas to determine speed limits,
with residential streets automatically classified at 25 miles per hour and arterial speed limits
determined by the 85t" percentile of speeds. City Council Members discussed at length their
perceptions of the ordinance, with many City Council Members interpreting the ordinance's
intent as addressing safety concerns and emphasizing that they do not perceive the ordinance
as a revenue generator. City Council Members also thanked residents for their input. Motion
carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 52-23 Amending
Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 5 Speed Restrictions by
enacting a new Section 9-7-321.286 Automated Speed Enforcement regarding automated
speed enforcement and the process for challenging an automated speed citation. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on attending the National League of Cities (NLC)
Information Technology and Communications Committee (ITC) meeting and her recent
presentation at NLC's City Summit conference on the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.
Council Member Jones reported on the recent City and School Election and a recent
legislative breakfast he attended on brain health.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending a neighborhood dinner at the Dubuque
Rescue Mission and a MercyOne and Veterans Affairs (VA) health clinic on caring for
veterans at risk of suicide.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending a Dubuque Audubon Society Clean Up
event at the 16t" St. Detention Basin, Ruby Sutton Day at the Multicultural Family Center
(MFC) and Opening Doors' Attitude of Gratitude event. Ms. Roussell also congratulated the
Dubuque Symphony on their recent performance honoring veterans.
Mayor Cavanagh also reported on attending NLC's City Summit conference. Mayor
Cavanagh stated that at the conference he joined Chief of Equity and Human Rights Gisella
Aitken-Shadle in working toward NLC's City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program and that he
participated in a panel on revitalizing downtowns.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 10:57 p.m. to discuss Confidential
Records and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(a),Q) Code of Iowa.
Seconded by Sprank. 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.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 11:30 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
11.30 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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