01 16 24 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 January 16, 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 Tigen, Senior Coup'sel Lindahl.
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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 Carnegie Stout Public Library's Space Needs Assessment.
WORK SESSION
Carnegie -Stout Public Library Space Needs Assessment
Carnegie -Stout Public Library Director Nick Rossman will make a presentation on the Carnegie -
Stout Public Library Space Needs Assessment
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 1 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 January 16, 2024, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussel, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manager Van Milligen, Senior Couns Lindahl.
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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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. RAM Female Student -Athletes Golden Jubilee Celebration (January 26-27, 2024)
On behalf of Dubuque Senior High School Female Student -Athletes.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of December 29, 2023 and January 3, 2024; Arks 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 Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Mike Muench 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: Mike Muench 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. Five Flags Pyrotechnic Permit Request
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Pyrotechnic Permit Application submitted by
the Five Flags Center for a pyrotechnics display on February 3, 2024, during the Pork Tornados
performance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Curbside Set -Out Reminders Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of the Curbside Set -Out Reminders brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Water Resource & Recovery Center Maintenance Support Position Request
City Manager recommending City Council approval to add a non-exempt (hourly), part-time (0.25 FTE),
maintenance supervisor position within the Water & Resource Recovery Center Department to assist
with identifying and prioritizing maintenance needs at the Water & Resource Recovery Center (WRRC)
and the twenty-eight (28) sanitary sewer lift stations throughout the city.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Request for Proposals for the Kerper Blvd Lift Station Project
City Manager recommending City Council authorize release of the request for proposals (RFP) for a
consultant to assist with the design of the Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Housing Trust Fund Award
City Manager recommending City Council accept the award from the Iowa Finance Authority for the
use of Local Housing Trust funds for continued assistance to low-income families/people in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Housing and Community Development Director and the City Manager
to Approve the Award of Local Housing Trust Funds from the Iowa Finance Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Childhood Lead Poisoning and Healthy
lomes Funding and Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and the Dubuque County
Board of Health
City Manager recommending City Council approval for the City Manager sign the attached subcontract
with the Dubuque County Board of Health, and the agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse
Association on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Plat of Survey of Humke Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Humke Place as
submitted subject to waiving the street frontage requirement for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey for Humke Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Pre -Annexation Agreement — Janet Siegert, 13828 Old Highway Road in Dubuque County, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pre -annexation agreement with Janet Siegert,
property owner, 13828 Old Highway Road in 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 Janet
Siegert
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Pre -Annexation Agreement — State of Iowa Department of Transportation, 9762 O'Rourke Drive
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pre -annexation agreement with State of Iowa
Department of Transportation, property owner, 9762 O'Rourke Drive in 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 the
Iowa Department of Transportation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility from IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC, in
Dubuque County, as Park of the Table Mound System Project (Water System in Kerrigan Heights
Section)
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of Easement for Water
Main Utility across property owned by IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC, in Dubuque County, as part of
the Table Mound System Project (Water System in Kerrigan Heights Section).
;ESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility Across Part of Lot 2 of Lot 13 in
Kerrigan Road Heights in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. 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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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area,
Version 2024.1
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District ("District") is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for February 19, 2024.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and Directing the City Managerto prepare an Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan Version 2024.1 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District,
setting a date for the Public Hearing, and directing the consultation process on the proposed Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2024.1 for said district
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 19,
2024
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District ("District") is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for February 19, 2024.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and Directing the City Managerto prepare an Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan Version 2024.2 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District,
setting a date for the Public Hearing, and directing the consultation process on the proposed Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2024.2 for said district
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 19,
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BOARDSICOMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
i. 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)
Ph-iltip Heim; -911-=Tressa-St. r- e""a7 �J
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)
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ii. Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Term of Sampson Brown)
.pplicants:
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.
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iii. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Three, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Gotz, Hoffmann, and Sutton)
Applicants:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. Lynn Sutton, 445 Nevada St.
,Vote; Wendy Hopp's application has been pulled due to moving outside of city limits
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
i . Unified Development Code Amendment Regarding Mini -Warehouse
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Tom Rauen to amend the
Unified Development Code to add Mini -warehouse below the first floor only as a Permitted Use in the
C-4 Downtown Commercial and C-5 Business District zoning districts, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, By Amending Articles 16-5-14 C-4 Downtown Commercial and 16-5-15 C- 5 Central Business,
by adding Mini -Warehouse below the first floor only to the list of permitted uses
Suggested Disposition; Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,200,000, State
Revolving Fund Sewer Revenue Loan
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to
exceed $3,200,000 State Revolving Fund Sewer Revenue Loan and the proceeds will be used to fund
the construction of Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension, Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension, and
Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements and City Manager recommending approval
RESOLUTION Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
City Assessor Assessed and Taxable Valuations Presentation
Gity Assessor Troy Patzner will make a presentation on 2023 assessed and taxable valuations.
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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.
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3. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update - 3000 Jackson
City Manager is submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
ickson Street.
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4. Schmitt Island Management Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Schmitt Island
Development Corporation Approval
amity Manager recommending City Council approval of the Schmitt Island Management Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Schmitt Island Development Corporation.
RESOLUTION Approving the Schmitt Island Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and the Schmitt Island Development Corporation
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5. "Creating an Equitable Community of Choice" Handout Update
amity Manager providing a copy of the updated "Creating an Equitable Community of Choice" handout.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Static Display of Engine 505 & Medic 554
-he Dubuque Fire Department recently took delivery of a new fire engine (Engine 505) and ambulance
Medic 554) and will have a static display of the new Engine 505 and Medic 554 prior to the council
meeting on February 5, 2024, from 5.30 pm until 6:00 pm outside the Historic Federal Building. This
will allow members of the community, city, and council to tour the new vehicles and ask questions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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7. Request for Work Session: Secondary Responder initiative
'ity Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on March 18, 2024, at 5.45 p.m.
tor an update on the Secondary Responder Initiative.
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8. Public Works Response to Snow Event Videos
ledia Services staff will show two videos following the recent snow events.
fhe videos were produced by Media Services staff in the Public Information Office and can be viewed
at: https://youtu.be/Bu3ow_afWt4?si=hp3gzvA3SxtTE2FV and https://youtu.be/ucfwZpM7z24
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Videos
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9. 2023 City of Dubuque Year End Video
ledia Services will show a year-end reflection video. The video was produced by Media Services staff
in the Public Information Office and can be viewed
at: https://youtu.be/EcXxHL48XKk
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CLOSED SESSION
Confidential Records — Chapter 21.5(1)(a) Code of Iowa
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 6 . ,; P.M.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the
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ADJOURNMENT @ `� p.m.
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