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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 4, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cav nagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sp rank,
Wetlxal; City Manager V n Milligen, City Attorn/y Brumwell.
Absent:
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WORK SESSION
Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan (SSAMP) Update on Consulting Engineering
Services
City staff will present on the Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan and provide City
Council with an update on the status of the program, review the results from the preliminary
analysis performed to date, and toff discuss the anticipated next steps for the program.
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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 March 4, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Cha bers of the Historic Federal Building 350 W. 6th Street.
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Pr sent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wetf al; City Managy Van Milligen, City AttornBrumwell.
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. The Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award Recognition Amy Sc.kcf !C'
The following individuals will be recognized for receiving The Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving
Awa rd :
For efforts in providing immediate care to a fallen community member using CPR and the use
of a Hempstead High School AED: Student Drew Lewis, Hempstead coaches Damon Rogers
and Tyler Schaul, and Dubuque County Basketball Association Coach Haris Takes.
For the support of an AED program throughout the schools: Dubuque Community School
District (Superintendent Amy Hawkins and her team)
A special thank you to the city responders who teamed up to assist these students and
coaches which ultimately resulted in a positive outcome for one of our residents: Dispatchers
Michelle Gensrick and Jason Coxs. Responding members from the fire department include
Larry Ewert, Adam Feyen, Chris Grue, Bryan McDonald, Doug Merkes, Brian Pape, and
Austin Schmit.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2024)
On behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque Division #2.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Airport Commission of January 16, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of December
27, 2023 and January 23, 2024; Cable Television Commission of August 29, 2023; City
Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of February 15,
2024; Park and Recreation Commission of April 11, 2023; May 9, 2023; June 13, 2023;
August 8, 2023; October 10, 2023; November 14, 2023; December 12, 2023; January 13,
2024; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of September 7, 2023; October 5, 2023;
November 2, 2023; December 7, 2023; Transit Advisory Board of September 14, 2023; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of January 25, 2024; Draft Zoning Board of Adjustment of February 22,
2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of February 5, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Roger and Mary Rollinger for property damage; Brian Zeimet 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: Roger and Mary
Rollinger for property damage; Brian Zeimet 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. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager requesting City Council approval of a resolution that increases the depository
limit of Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust to $60 million.
RESOLUTION Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey
City Manager sharing information and raising awareness of the annual process for the U.S.
Census Bureau Boundary and Annexation Survey.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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7. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer Utility across Rabbit Hollow Nature
Conservancy, Inc. Property off of Rockdale Rd. in Dubuque
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Grant of Easement
for storm sewer utility from Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy, Inc. for recently constructed
storm sewer extension improvements across part of Lot 2 of Rabbit Hollow Place # 5, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for storm sewer utility through, under and
across part of Lot 2 of Rabbit Hollow Place # 5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolutions to accept the public
improvements, approve the Final Schedule of Assessments, and to authorize the payment of
the final contract amount of $599,582.62 to Midwest Concrete, Inc., of Peosta, IA, for the 2022
John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project, Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-703-81-
31 subject to Iowa DOT concurrence and levy the special assessments in the amount of
$79,180.24.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project - Iowa
DOT Project TAP-U-2100-703-81-31 and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to
the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road
Sidewalk Installation Project - Iowa DOT PROJECT TAP-U-2100-703-81-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement
Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the
improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $175,308.58 to
Horsfield Construction, Inc. for the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Air Service Survey Results and Dubuque Air
Service Goals and Objectives
City Manager providing a copy of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Air Service
Survey Results and Dubuque Air Service Goals and Objectives.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy District
City Manager sharing information on the City Manager's Letter of Support for the Dubuque
County Energy District's grant application to The Funders Network's (TFN) Partners for Places
(P4P).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Bloomberg's Youth Climate Action Grant Application Submittal
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the submission of a grant application
and funding request to the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action grant program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Approval to Provide Matching Funding for a Historic Structure Report for Eagle Point Park
City Manager recommending City Council approval to provide matching funding of $75,000 for
the grant application to be filed by Heritage Works to the Jeffris Heartland Fund to develop a
Historic Structures Report (HSR) for the Alfred Caldwell designed buildings at Eagle Point
Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. American Flood Coalition Membership
Correspondence from the City of Dubuque to the American Flood Coalition regarding the city's
decision to join the coalition. The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of political,
military, business, and local leaders that have come together to drive adaptation to higher
seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The coalition seeks to advance solutions
that support flood -affected communities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Letters of Support for Ham House Interior Restoration & Preservation Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval of letters of support and authorization for
the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) to apply for two grants for interior restoration
and preservation at the Mathias Ham House.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Request for City Council Ratification of Two Amendments to current Collective Bargaining
Agreements (DPPA and Teamsters (Bus Operators))
City Manager recommending City Council ratify the attached referenced Collective Bargaining
Agreements (DPPA and Teamsters (Bus Operators)) amendments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application 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.
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One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Lenhart) Applicant:
Jeff Lenhinrt, 1085 Main St.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's 'You Can Be Great Here' Campaign Progress
Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's 'You Can Be
Great Here' Campaign Progress Brochure that will be distributed with City utility bills from
February 14 through March 6, 2024.
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2. Prepared Live
City Manager sharing information on a new web -based platform Prepared Live that
Emergency Communications Center will go live with on March 4th, 2024.
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3. Approve Reimagine Comiskey Park -Phase 2 National Park Service Outdoor Recreation
Legacy Grant Application Submission
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Reimagine Comiskey Park -Phase 2
National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Grant application submission and adopt the
resolution.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the National Park Service
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant and authorizing the Leisure Services
Director and the City Manager to approve the application
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4. 2023 Dubuque Police Department Annual Report
City Manager providing a copy of the 2023 Dubuque Police Department Annual Report.
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5. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Recommendation for Selection of
Professional Consultant Services
City Manager recommending City Council approval in the selection of Bolton & Menk, Inc. as
the first -ranked Consultant and that the City be authorized to negotiate a Professional
Consultant Services Agreement to complete a corridor study for Central Avenue and White
Street and the feasibility of corridor solutions based on public engagement and a holistic
approach using traffic calming and urban design elements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 15% p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on
the issues to be discussed in the closed session is C 5
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