Minutes_City Council Proceedings 01.03.24Copyrighted
January 16, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of December 29, 2023 and January 3, 2024;
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of November 28, 2023; Zoning
Advisory Commission of January 4, 2024; Proof of publication for City
Council Proceedings of December 4, 2023 and December 18, 2023.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of December 29, 2023 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of January 3, 2024 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of November 28, Supporting Documentation
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Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
December 4, 2023
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
December 18, 2023
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of January 4, Supporting Documentation
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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 January 3, 2024, 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
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing -In of Council Members -Elect and Mayor Pro Tem: Mayor Cavanagh swore -in
Council Members -Elect David T. Resnick, Laura J. Roussell, Katy A. Wethal; and Mayor Pro
Tern Ric W. Jones.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2024) was accepted
by Marilou Irons on behalf of the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Chris Berntgen for vehicle 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:
Ryan Berger for vehicle damage; Chris Berntgen for vehicle damage; Shelly Francois for vehicle
damage and personal injury. 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. 1-24 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. Purchase Agreement with Dubuque Community School District as part of the Althauser
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Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-24 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 was adopted.
6. Follow Up on TIF Issue Related to Gardens of Dubuque Project: City Manager
recommended 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 TIF payments for November
2023 and May 2024. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Approval of Termination Agreement of Iowa Economic Development Authority Master
Contract P0806M01734 / Funding Agreement 08-EZ-036 with Morrison Brothers Company:
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
8. Signed Contract(s): Statement of Work, Service Level Agreement, and Master Services
Agreement Amendment with Milestone Systems. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
9. Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop 2023 Project Acceptance and Resolution:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 3-24 Accepting Public
Improvement Contract for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop Project 2023
was adopted.
10. January/February 2024 Issue of City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
11. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming English Ridge
and Westbrook Estates Subdivision Parks: Park and Recreation Commission recommended
the name of English Ridge Park for English Ridge subdivision park and Westbrook Park for the
Westbrook Estates subdivision park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
12. Fiscal Year 2024 28E Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (I -PLEDGE):
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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 Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,200,000, State
Revolving Fund Sewer Revenue Loan: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 4-24 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on January 16, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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.
1. 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). Mr. Brown virtually
spoke in support of his application and provided a brief biography.
2. 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. City Clerk Breitfelder provided background information on Iowa
Code §69.16A and how those requirements resulted in two openings on the commission being
advertised for 90 days while nonmale identifying applicants were sought.
3. 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. Ms. Sutton spoke in support of her application and provided a brief biography.
PUBLIC INPUT
Catherine Sorenson, 2613 Jackson St., virtually spoke about concerns with area property
management companies not abiding by eviction timeframe requirements.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Assistant Housing
and Community Development Director Michael Belmont provided a status update on the
Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000 Jackson Street. Responding to questions from
the City Council, Mr. Belmont stated that the area proposed for demolition is considered the
area of greatest concern and that the city would promptly reopen the surrounding streets after
demolition took place. City Manager Van Milligen stated that the developer, Steve Emerson,
sent an email proposing the city invest $500,000 in the demolition of the structure. City Manager
Van Milligen stated that he told Mr. Emerson that he could attend the City Council meeting to
make that proposal directly to the City Council, and further stated that he would not recommend
that proposal. City Council Members stated that since Mr. Emerson was not in attendance, they
did not want to discuss the proposal until it was formally requested from them. Mr. Belmont
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emphasized that the city has not received a demolition application yet. City Council Members
requested an update at the next City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
2. City Council Appointments to Boards and Committees: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and refer to the City Council. Seconded by Farber. Responding to a question
from the City Council, City Clerk Breitfelder stated that the Convention and Visitors Bureau —
Travel Dubuque — Advisory Board has been renamed to the Outreach Committee and that the
committee plans to meet quarterly. After discussion, the City Council determined to replace
Council Member Farber's term on Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Board of
Directors with Council Member Sprank, and to replace Council Member Sprank's term on the
Convention and Visitors Bureau — Travel Dubuque — Outreach Committee with Council Member
Wethal. Motion by Jones to make appointments as discussed. Seconded by Farber. Point of
order by Cavanagh on whether the council must amend and vote on the current motion, which
was confirmed by City Attorney Brumwell. Motion withdrawn by Jones. Motion amended by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and make appointments as discussed. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. City Lease of Property from Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 5-24 Approving a Lease between the
City of Dubuque and Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC. Seconded by Resnick. Chief
Information Officer Chris Kohlmann and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Strategic
Initiative Consultant Dave Lyons made a presentation and responded to a question from the
City Council regarding potential revenues from co -location with other entities. City Council
Members referenced the 911 Emergency Communications Center also moving to the same
building and expressed enthusiasm for the city's future use of the property. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request for Proposals: Automated Speed Enforcement: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and approve releasing the attached request for proposal (RFP) 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. Seconded by Sprank.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Police Chief Jeremy Jensen stated that the
automated speed enforcement policy will come before the City Council at a later date and that
the previously adopted automated speed enforcement ordinance will be included with the RFP.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen clarified that the
request before the City Council is to vote on the issuance of the RFP. City Manager Van Milligen
stated that city staff have noticed certain wording changes, none of which are substantive, that
will be made before the RFP is issued. City Council Members identified the following wording
errors in the RFP that should be replaced: Pg. 3: District Court of Marshall County; Pg. 5: City
of Marshalltown; Pg. 7: Rail; Pg. 13: City of Marshalltown; Pg. 14: Marshall County District Court.
Responding to a question from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that multiple
contracts were reviewed to compile the most robust and up to date information in the RFP. City
Council Members discussed the possibility of the identified vendor funding a marketing
campaign for the city's automated speed enforcement and how that could potentially increase
the vendor's cost. City Council Members concluded that the motion should include the
suggested changes to the RFP. Motion amended by Jones to receive and file the documents
and approve releasing the RFP with the changes discussed. Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Cavanagh wished everyone a happy new year.
Council Member Resnick expressed his appreciation for including the families of council
member -elects in their swearing -in ceremonies.
Council Member Jones reported on recently flying to Orlando, Florida from the Dubuque
Regional Airport via Avelo Airlines.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:12
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreifFelder, CMC
City Clerk
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