2 19 24 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 19, 2024
Farber, Roussell, Resnick, Sprank, Cavanagh, Wethal, Jones
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February 19, 2024
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WORK SESSION
5:30 PM - Officer Involved Shooting Procedures
Assistant Police Chief Joe Messerich will present on the Dubuque Police Department's policy
and procedures when a police officer is involved in an officer involved shooting or use of force
incident causing death.
REGULAR SESSION
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6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 26 - March 1, 2024)
On behalf of NAMI Dubuque.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2024)
On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
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 February 5 and February 12, 2024; Community Development Advisory
Commission Minutes of January 17, 2024; Library Board of Trustees Updates of December 21, 2023 and
January 25, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of February 7, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of January 16, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Kami Adolf for vehicle damage; April Colehour for personal injury; Douglas Harkey for property damage;
Nick May for property damage; Natalie Oltmanns 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: Kami Adolf for vehicle damage; April Colehour for
personal injury; Douglas Harkey for property damage; Nick May for property damage; Natalie Oltmanns
for vehicle 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. Fiscal Year 2024 Main Street Iowa Program Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Program Agreement among Dubuque Main
Street Ltd., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement by and among the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. and the City of Dubuque providing for the Dubuque Main Street Program in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Correspondence to Iowa Utilities Board on Alliant Energy's Proposed Electric Rate
Increase
City Manager recommending City Council approval to send the attached letter to the Iowa Utilities Board
on Alliant Energy's Proposed Electric Rate Increase.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Calendar Year 2023 Urban Revitalization Program Applications
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution related to the 2023 Calendar Year
applications for residential property tax abatement.
RESOLUTION Approving property tax abatement applications submitted by property owners in urban
revitalization areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update
City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000 Jackson
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Communications Specialist Position
City Manager recommending City Council approval to switch the part-time (0.75 FTE) Communications
Specialist position in the Public Information Office to a full-time position and make the currently full-time
Communications Assistant position in the Public Information Office a part-time (0.75 FTE) position.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. March/April 2024 City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the March/April 2024 City News Newsletter that will be distributed with
City utility bills from February 14 through March 6, 2024.
*Note: The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Public Meetings Schedule has changed since publication of the
newsletter. The current schedule can be viewed at: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/3161/Fiscal-Year-2025-
Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Approve Professional Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement No.1 Smart Traffic
Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS) Iowa DOT Project No.
EDP-2100 (699)-7Y-31
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Consultant
Professional Services - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.
(Parsons), which approves revisions to the original contract agreement scope of services, and replacing
subconsultant, Transmart/EJ M, with Alrek Business Solutions Inc. as part of Parsons team to design and
implement the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic System (STREETS) project and
subject to the concurrence of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION Approving Consultant Professional Services - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between
the City of Dubuque and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient
and Effective Traffic System (STREETS) Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority City Staff Appointment to the Board of
Directors
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the City Manager to appoint the City staff
representative on the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Board of Directors.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to appoint City Staff Representatives to the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority Board of Directors
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Request to Eliminate Assistant Public Works Director, Hire an Additional Field
Operations Supervisor, and adjust the Part-time Administrative Assistant to Full-time
City Manager recommending City Council approval to eliminate the Assistant Public Works Director
position, hire an additional Public Works Field Operations Supervisor, and change the part-time
Administrative Assistant to a full-time Administrative Assistant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Annual Workplan revision for Calendar Year
2024
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Historic Preservation Commission revised
Calendar Year 2024 Annual Workplan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year Term through February 15, 2027 (Expiring Low/Moderate Income Representative
term of Hammel Jr.)
Applicant:
• Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 1/2 Rhomberg Ave. - Qualifies as Low/Moderate Income
Representative
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year Term through July 30, 2026 (Vacant term of Daughters)
Applicant:
• Dora Serna, 2160 Marion Street
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
Request to Rezone 1646 Asbury Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dusty Rogers to
rezone property located at 1646 Asbury Road from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center to C-3
General Commercial, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
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ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1646 Asbury
Road from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Property on Airborne Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Kenneth
Miller, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, to rezone property on Airborne Road,
PIN 1506200016, from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at Airborne Road
(PIN 1506200016) from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Version 2024.1, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.1,
for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Version 2024.2, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2,
for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Public Hearing & Approval of Amended Urban Revitalization Plans
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the amended
Urban Revitalization Plans for the following districts: Alta Vista, Bies Drive, Plaza Drive,
Radford Road, and Dubuque, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area
RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Alta
Vista Urban Revitalization Area
RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Dubuque Urban Revitalization Area
RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Bies
Drive Urban Revitalization Area
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RESOLUTION Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Plaza
Drive Urban Revitalization Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
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
I nput 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. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium 20th Anniversary Update
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium President and CEO Kurt Strand will make a
presentation regarding the museum's 20th anniversary.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2. Approval of English Ridge Park Concept Plan
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the English Ridge Park concept plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. RAISE Infrastructure Implementation Grant: Building Bridges to Employment and
Equity (B2E2) Project - Approve Grant Application Submission
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the filing of
the application with the USDOT for a RAISE Infrastructure Implementation Grant to assist with
funding for proposed improvements to construct specific elements of the Building Bridges to
Employment and Equity (B2E2) Project.
RESOLUTION Resolution authorizing the filing of a grant application with the U.S. Department
of Transportation (USDOT) for a RAISE Infrastructure Implementation Grant to assist with
funding for proposed improvements to construct specific elements of the Building Bridges to
Employment and Equity (B2E2) Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: Parking Access Revenue Control System
Request to Distribute RFP and Create an RFP Review Committee - CIP 360-2936
City Manager recommending City Council approval to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP)
for services related to installation of a Parking Access Revenue Controls System (PARCS) at
six parking ramps and the Port of Dubuque Parking Lot adjacent to the former McGraw-Hill
building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Approval of Economic Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-011 by and Among
McCoy Group, Inc., City of Dubuque, and Iowa Economic Development Authority
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution, approving Economic
Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJ P-011 by and among McCoy Group, I nc., the City of
Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the proposed investment
of approximately $33 million for the expansion of its operations in Dubuque.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of an Economic Development Assistance Contract
by and among McCoy Group, Inc., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance 30-23-A for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, as amended by Version 2024.1 of the Amended and
Restated Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an ordinance amending the most recent
Ordinance 30-23-A for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
("District").
ORDINANCE Correcting and Amending Ordinance No. 30-23-A, previously amended,
providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Urban Renewal Area 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 Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project by adding
Subarea T to the Division of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, as amended by Version 2024.2 of the Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending City Council approve the ordinance attached hereto for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District.
ORDINANCE Correcting and Amending Ordinance No. —n all property located within the
Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban
Renewal Area 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 Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project by adding
Subarea T to the Division of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
8. Council Member Susan Farber's Appointment to the National League of Cities Al
Advisory Committee
City Manager transmitting information on Council Member Susan Farber's recent appointment
to the National League of Cities Al Advisory Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Council Member Susan Farber's Appointment to the Federal Communications
Commission Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
City Manager transmitting information on Council Member Susan Farber's recent appointment
to the Federal Communications Commission Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Work Session Request: Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan Update on Consulting
Engineering Services
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session for Monday, March 4,
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2024, at 5:30 p.m., for an update on the Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan program,
review the results from the preliminary analysis performed to date, and to discuss next steps for
the program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
11. Work Session Request: Project HOPE Update
City Attorney recommending City Council schedule a work session from 5:30 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.
on Monday, May 6, 2024, for the staff from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to
present on Project HOPE's recent work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
12. Work Session Request: Inclusive Dubuque
City Attorney recommending City Council schedule a work session at 5:45 p.m. on Monday,
May 20, 2024, for the staff from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to present an
update on Inclusive Dubuque's recent work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Confidential Records, Pending Litigation, and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate —
Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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