Proof_City Council Proceedings 11.20.23City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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December 18, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of October 24, 2023; City
Council Proceedings of December 4, 2023; Community Development
Advisory Commission of November 29, 2023; Zoning Advisory
Commission of December 6, 2023; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of November 6, 2023 and November 20, 2023.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
October 24, 2023
City Council Proceedings of December 4, 2023
Community Development Advisory Commission of
November 29, 2023
Zoning Advisory Commission of December 6, 2023
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
November 6, 2023
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
November 20, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
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of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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11/30/2023
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
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Ad text : 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 systems 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
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 I of Chaplain Schmitt Island; Memorandum of Lease with
Respect to Lots 2 and 3 of Chaplain Schmitt Island; Amendment
No. I 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-3L 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
Subreeipient 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 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 Councils 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 Iegislative priorities, including increased support
for the Recovering Americas 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 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 Pl. 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 RousseIl 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
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, Marys
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 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 owners delays in completing the structural
work and how the street closures are negatively impacting area
businesses. Mayor Cavanagh requested an additional update at
the December 4th 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 coIIected 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 85th percentile of speeds. City Council
Members discussed at length their perceptions of the
ordinance, with many City Council Members interpreting the
ordinances 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 NLCs 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 16th 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 NLCs City Summit
conference. Mayor Cavanagh stated that at the conference he
joined Chief of Equity and Human Rights Gisella Aitken-Shadle
in working toward NLCs 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(i)(a),O) 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 Bramwell.
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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