12 18 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 18, 2023, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Fe
Jareral Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
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Present: Mayor CavanE far"b'er,
gh; Council Members Jories, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wet (l; City Manager Valh Milligen, City Attlo ey Brumwell.
Absent: V4AAk_Q 1
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 Waste Minimization Annual Report.
WORK SESSION
Waste Minimization Annual Report Presentation
Public Works Department Staff will present an annual report update on waste minimization
efforts utilizing Fiscal Year 2022 as a benchmark.
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
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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 December 18, 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, Sp�rank,
Welhal; City Managef Van Milligen, City AttoTiey Bramwell.
Absent:
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. Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Awards for City Projects
A presentation will be made on the awards the City received at the Asphalt Paving
Association �
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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 Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Ryan Berger for vehicle damage; Shelly Francois for vehicle damage; Elizabeth Neuhaus for
property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: Elizabeth Neuhaus for
property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. 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)
5. 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Kennedy Mall, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval - Parcel
No. 1028276901
Senior Counsel recommending approval of the 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; Approve
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7. Kennedy Mall, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval - Parcel
No. 1028276002
Senior Counsel recommending approval of the 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; Approve
8. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an
Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the
temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission
system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement takes effect but no later than
March 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC
to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Tree City USA Application Approval Request
City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Mayor to sign the attached Tree
City USA designation application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. 2023 Pavement Marking Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract - Project Code: 5521000013
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the
improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $229,562.55 to Ostrom
Painting and Sandblasting, Inc for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2023 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the payment to
the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Reservation of Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer
Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project - (CIP#7102754)
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution approving the reservation of
two sanitary sewer utility easements across City owned property in the Dubuque Technology
Park and in the Twin Ridge Subdivision as part of the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension
and Lagoon Abandonment Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Reservation of Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa in
connection with the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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12. Request to Distribute Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to hire a
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems Design Consultant & Architectural Design Consultant
and Create an RFQ Review Committee
City Manager recommending City Council approval to distribute two Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) documents to hire a consultant to provide Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP)
design services, to hire a consultant to provide architecture design services, to create an RFQ
review committee, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final agreement with the
recommended consultants.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Final Plat of Links Glen Place No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approval of the Final Plat of Links
Glen Place No. 2
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Survey of Links Glen Place No. 2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Problem Property Assessment
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to
certify problem property 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 problem property charges in
accordance with 14-1J1 International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or
Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. College Student Brochures
City Manager providing copies of brochures for area college students that detail free Jule bus
rides and area events.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. City of Dubuque Aerial Photography Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval to move forward with the Aerial
Photography Project and to negotiate and execute a contract with GRW, for aerial
orthophotography services for the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Approval for Organizational Culture Change Consulting Services Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue an amendment to the contract
with ViDL Solutions in the amount of $100,000 to extend agreed -upon work to include the
City's leadership team.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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18. Purchase of One 35 ft. Gillig Electric Bus
City Manager recommending City Council approval to replace a 2002 Gillig 35 ft heavy duty
diesel- powered bus, past its useful life per FTA guidelines, with an 35 ft Gillig electric bus.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Signed Contract(s)
MSA Professional Services, Inc for the Creek Crossing Restoration; Origin Design Co. for the
Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the Old
Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop; Tschiggfrie Excavating for the Burlington Water
Main Improvements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Cornerstone
Concrete LLC for the 2023 Concrete work in the public right of way. Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve
21. Request for Participation Initial Customer Notification Lead Service Line Replacement
Pilot Program
City Manager providing an update on the Initial Customer Notification for the Lead Service
Line Replacement Pilot Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Certified Lists - Police Officer, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Police Corporal
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Police Officer, Police
Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Police Corporal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
23. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving the Development Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, 400 Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Providing for the Sale of
City -owned Real Estate to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
400 Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate
to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the City of Dubuque providing for the sale of City -owned real
estate in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, 400
Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Including the disposal of an interest in real property
owned by the City of Dubuque by sale pursuant to the Development Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File-, Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Resolution Adopting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.4
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution
adopting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.4 ("Plan") for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District ("District"), and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
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2. Water & Resource Recovery Center Odor Abatement Efforts Update
City Manager providing an update on odor abatement efforts at the Water & Resource
Recovery Center.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation Nron Mq4 I
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3. Central Avenue 1 White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an ordinance restricting Central Avenue
and White Street truck traffic that does not originate in Dubuque County or have a Dubuque
County destination.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 2 Trucks and/or Machinery,
Section 9-16-321.901 Motor Truck Routes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Update: 3000 Jackson Street, H & W Building
City Manager providing an update on 3000 Jackson Street, H & W Building.
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5. Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. - Kwik Trip, Inc. Convenience Store/Gas Station at
Intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. (KTI)
for off -site roadway and utility improvements at the intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne
Road related to the proposed Convenience Store/Gas Station site improvements in the
southeast quadrant of said intersection and authorize the City Manager to execute said
Agreement.
RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kwik Trip,
Inc. for construction of certain off -site public roadway and utility improvements at the
intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road related to the proposed site improvements at
said intersection
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Amending Taxicab Driver Licensing Requirements
City Clerk recommending City Council adopt an ordinance amending driver's license
requirements for taxicab drivers permits.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation, Article B Motorized
Vehicles For Hire, Section 4-7B-8 Taxicab Business License and Taxicab Driver's Permit
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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7. Police Department Supervisor Wage Compression
City Manager recommending City Council approval to address the non -bargaining sworn
wage compression of Police Department supervisors with a budget allocation of $80,482 from
Fiscal Year 2024 savings to provide 5% increase for Lieutenants, Captains, and the Assistant
Chief, and 6% increase for the Chief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Fire Department Organizational Changes and Wage Compression
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Department
organizational changes, creation of a new civilian fire inspector position, and wage
adjustments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque
Travel Dubuque President & CEO Keith Rahe requesting City Council schedule a work
session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for Travel Dubuque's annual update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 1'.0 � p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on
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