1 3 24 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 3, 2024
Jones, Cavanagh, Farber, Wethal, Roussell, Sprank, Resnick
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January 3, 2024
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
Swearing -In of Council Members -Elect and Mayor Pro Tern
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Swearing -In of Council Members -Elect David T. Resnick, Laura J. Roussell, Katy A. Wethal;
and Mayor Pro Tern Ric W. Jones.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2024)
On behalf of the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of December 18, 2023; Civil Service Commission of December 13, 2023;
Library Board of Trustees Update of November 16, 2023; Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 14,
2023.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Chris Berntgen for vehicle 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: Ryan Berger for vehicle damage; Chris Berntgen for
vehicle damage; Shelly Francois for vehicle damage and personal injury.
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. Purchase Agreement with Dubuque Community School District as part of the Althauser
Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Purchase Agreement with Dubuque Community
School District (DCSD) for certain rights of way and easement acquisitions related to the proposed
Althauser Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project.
RESOLUTION Approving a Purchase Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque
Community School District for Purchase of Rights of Way and an Easement along Althauser Street and
Eagle Street as part of the Althauser Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Follow Up on TIF Issue Related to Gardens of Dubuque Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval to allocate $34,595.38 from the City's Fiscal Year
2023 General Fund savings to cover the Gardens of Dubuque Project TI F payments for November 2023
and May 2024.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Approval of Termination Agreement of Iowa Economic Development Authority Master
Contract P0806M01734 / Funding Agreement 08-EZ-036 with Morrison Brothers
Company
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Contract Termination Agreement for Contract 08-
EZ-036 among Morrison Brothers Company and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and the City
of Dubuque and approve the Mayor's signature on the Termination Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Signed Contract(s)
Statement of Work, Service Level Agreement, and Master Services Agreement Amendment with Milestone
Systems.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop 2023 Project Acceptance and
Resolution
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the attached resolution to accept the improvements
and authorize the final payment for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop 2023.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvement Contract for the Old Highway Road Water Main
Connection Loop Project 2023
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. January/February 2024 Issue of City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the January/February 2024 issue of the City News Newsletter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming English Ridge
and Westbrook Estates Subdivision Parks
Park and Recreation Commission recommending the name of English Ridge Park for English Ridge
subdivision park and Westbrook Park for the Westbrook Estates subdivision park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Fiscal Year 2024 28E Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (I -PLEDGE)
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2024 I -PLEDGE 28E agreement with
the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,200,000, State
Revolving Fund Sewer Revenue Loan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 16, 2024, on the
proposition of selling not to exceed $3,200,000 in State Revolving Fund Sewer Revenue Loan,
the proceeds of which will be used to pay costs for Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension, Twin
Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension, and Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not
to exceed $3,200,000
Suggested Disposition:
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Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 16, 2024
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board
Four, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Brown for Alternate
Electrical Construction Professional, Townsend for Electrical Construction
Professional, Valaskey for HVAC Construction Professional, Wilderding for
Multidisciplinary Representative, McNamer for Plumbing Construction Professional)
Applicants:
• Adam Brown, 686 S. Grandview Ave. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction
Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional)
• Phillip Heim, 911 Tressa St. (Qualifications to be confirmed by the 1/16 City
Council meeting)
• Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction
Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional)
• Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. (Qualifies for HVAC Construction
Professional and Alternate HVAC Construction Professional)
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Term of Sampson Brown)
Applicants:
• Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
• David Heiar, 805 Carriage Hill Dr.
• Theresa Sampson Brown, 2285 Clydesdale Ct.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law §69.16A.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings
Two openings on the commission are being advertised for 90 days while nonmale
identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender
Balance.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Four, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Gotz, Hoffmann,
Spence, and Sutton)
Applicants:
• Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St.
• Wendy Hopp, 2193 Southway Dr.
• Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr.
• Lynn Sutton, 445 Nevada St.
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
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the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Residents are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update
City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2. City Council Appointments to Boards and Committees
City Clerk requesting Mayor and City Council review of board and committee appointments for
any changes for the 2024 calendar year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. City Lease of Property from Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Lease between the City of Dubuque and
Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC (DCC) for Unit 4.
RESOLUTION Approving a Lease between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Childcare
Collaborative, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Request for Proposals: Automated Speed Enforcement
City Manager recommending City Council approval to release the attached request for proposal
which outlines the services the City will require from a vendor to accommodate and facilitate the
new City of Dubuque Ordinance for Automated Speed Enforcement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible at (563) 589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org . Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
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