12 04 23 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on December 4, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambgrs of the Historic FederI Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Wethal; Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Council Members
F ber, Jon s, Res fck, Roy/sell, Sp
'p6nk; City Ma74er Van Milligen, City Atto�p6y Brumwell.
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Wethal 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 Railroad Quiet Zone Study.
WORK SESSION
Railroad Quiet Zone Study
Engineering department staff and consultant Anderson -Bogert will give a presentation on the
Railroad Quiet Zone Study progress to date and next steps.
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There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Wethal declared the meeting adjourned at
P.M.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on December 4tr', 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
FarPr sent: Mayor Pr Tem Wethal; Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Council Members
r, Jor s, Resn k, Roushell, Spr�ik; City Manageryan Milligen, City Attor ey Brumwell.
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Wethal 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2023)
On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Program.
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1. Minutes and reports submitted
City Council Proceedings of 11/20/23; Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/29/23; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of 11/16/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 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: Mary LeGrand and
David Smith for property damage; Dennis Noel for vehicle damage; Donovan Tann for
property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Tax increment Financing Report
City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing Report that has been filed with
Dubuque County Auditor Kevin Dragotto.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Fiscal Year 2023 Iowa Urban Renewal Annual Report
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Iowa Urban Renewal Report
for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Fiscal Year 2023 City Street Financing Report
City Manager transmitting the annual City Street financing report that has been filed with the
Iowa Department of Transportation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Nordstrom Inc. Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval
Senior Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023.property
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tax appeal filed by Nordstrom Inc. for their property located at Parcel No. 1029300009.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Kennedy Mall, INC. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement - Parcel No.
1028276002
Senior Counsel transmitting notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax
appeal filed by Kennedy Mall, INC. for their property located at Parcel No. 1028276002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Kennedy Mall, INC. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement - Parcel No.
1028276901
Senior Counsel transmitting notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax
appeal filed by Kennedy Mall, INC. for their property located at Parcel No. 1028276901.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Abstract of Votes - 2023 General Election
City Clerk transmitting the Abstract of Votes for the November 7, 2023 General Election as
certified by the County Board of Canvassers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Pre -annexation Agreement — Michael Hodge & Annette Hall
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pre -annexation agreement with
Michael Hodge & Annette Hall, property owner, 17257 Chicory Street, in Wildflower Ridge
Subdivision, in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Michael Hodge and Annette Hall
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project - CIP# 7202722
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the public
improvements and authorizing the final payment of the contract amount of $338,860.71, to
McDermott Excavating for the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Wilbricht Lane Detention Basin Project and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Lower Bee Branch Creek Trail Extension — Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
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Study Transportation Alternatives Program Multi -Use Trail Grant Application Approval
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize city
staff to submit the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Transportation
Alternatives Program Grant Application for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Trail Extension
Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study Transportation Alternatives Program Grant to assist with funding the Bee
Branch Multi -Use Trail Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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14. Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a Second
Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799
Main, LLC (Developer).
RESOLUTION Approving a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 799 Main, LLC (Developer).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement and Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Union at the Marina, LP
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Second Amendment to the
Purchase Agreement and Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Union at the Marina, LP.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement and Development
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Union at the Marina, LP
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to
certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the city to collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage
collection charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3a and Title 6-8-2 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Fiscal Year 20231Program Year 2022 End -of -Year Review for the Community
Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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City Manager sharing information on an End -of -Year Review the City of Dubuque received
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY23/PY22.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Award of CY2023 HAP Set -Aside Funding from HUD
City Manager recommending City Council approval to accept the CY2023 HAP Set -Aside
Funding in the amount of $122,748.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute
the acceptance of the Notice of Award of the CY2023 HAP Set -Aside Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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19. January/February Issue of City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the January/February Issue of the City News Newsletter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. 2023 Annual Legislative Dinner Meeting Documents
City Manager transmitting documents from the 2023 Annual Legislative Dinner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Signed Contract(s)
Tschiggfrie Excavating Change Order No. 2 for the Burlington Water Main Improvements
project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor
product permit as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving application for retail permit to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Cable Television Commission
One, 3-Year Term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant Term of Heidenreich) Applicant:
Georgina Guerrero, 245 Princeton Pl.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Rezoning 110 E. 30th Street, 114 E. 30th Street, and 2987 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Chris
Staver to rezone property located at 110 E. 30th Street, 114 E. 30th Street, and 2987 Jackson
Street from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and R-2A Alternate Two -Family Residential to C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to allow for construction of a surface parking lot for his
restaurant and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 110 E. 30th
Street, 114 E. 30th Street, and 2987 Jackson Street from R-2A Alternate Two -Family
Residential District and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping
Center District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Update: 3000 Jackson Street, H&W Building
City Manager is providing an update on the H & W project at 3000 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Housing Commission Research and Recommendation
City Manager providing information regarding the Housing Commission responsibilities in
response to an audit finding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and
is recommending City Council adopt the updates to the Housing Commission Ordinance to
come into compliance with the Federal Regulations and to eliminate redundancies in the
ordinance.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency and Community Development Commissions, Article
B Housing Commission, Sections 2-513-5 Membership and 2-513-13 Powers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Childcare Business Champion Pledge
City Manager recommending City Council approval to pledge $25,000 toward a childcare
wage enhancement effort.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Central Avenue & White Street Corridor Traffic Study: Request to Distribute RFP and
Create an RFQ Review Committee - CIP 55-24000038
City Manager recommending City Council approval to distribute a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for professional consultant services to study the feasibility of Central Avenue and White
Street from its existing one-way pair to all alternatives for these corridors, including a two-way
conversion, from 4th Street to 22nd Street and that the City Manager be authorized to
negotiate and execute an agreement with the recommended consultant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Central Avenue 1 White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance
City Manager recommending Mayor and City Council adoption of the amended ordinance.
ORDINANCE will be provided at the City Council Meeting on December 4, 2023.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Work Session Request: Officer Involved Shooting Procedures
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on February 19, 2024, at
5:30 p.m. for a presentation from Assistant Police Chief Joe Messerich on the Dubuque Police
Department's policy and procedures when a police officer is involved in an officer involved
shooting or use of force incident causing death.
Suggested Disposition; Receive and File; Council
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ TL],5 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Wethal stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is LIB
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