Minutes_City Council Proceedings 02.19.24Copyrighted
March 4, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024
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Proof of Publication —February 5, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec April 2023
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Park and Rec_May 2023
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Park and Rec_June 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec August 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_January 2024
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_September 2023
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RCAC_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Transit September 2023
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Jan 2024
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Feb 2024
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Arts Commission Minutes December
Arts Commission Minutes —January
Cable TV Commission Minutes
Airport Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 19, 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
(attended virtually), Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
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 officer involved shooting procedures.
WORK SESSION
Officer Involved Shooting Procedures
Assistant Police Chief Joe Messerich presented 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. Mr. Messerich responded to questions from the City Council regarding
factors that increase the possibility of a threatful situation and how officer resources have
evolved over time. City Council Members praised the police department's proactive approach
of sharing its policies and utilizing national conferences to develop best practices.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:22
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 19, 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
(attended virtually), 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 26 - March 1, 2024) was accepted
by Jami Schadler on behalf of NAMI Dubuque.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2024) was accepted by Beth McGorry on
behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Resnick requested Item No. 8 be held for separate discussion. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except for Item No. 8. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. 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:
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. 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. 33-24 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.
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5. Fiscal Year 2024 Main Street Iowa Program Agreement: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 34-24 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 was adopted.
6. Correspondence to Iowa Utilities Board on Alliant Energy's Proposed Electric Rate
Increase: City Manager recommended City Council approval to send the attached letter to the
Iowa Utilities Board on Alliant Energy's Proposed Electric Rate Increase. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Calendar Year 2023 Urban Revitalization Program Applications: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 35-24 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 was adopted.
8. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update: Council Member Resnick
requested confirmation on which portion of the structure is planned for demolition. Housing and
Community Development Director Alexis Steger stated that only the portion of the structure
located at 3000 Jackston St. will be demolished. Ms. Steger further stated that the most recent
update from the developer indicated that the electrical in the building will need to be re -
energized. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Communications Specialist Position: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
10. March/April 2024 City News Newsletter: City Manager provided 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 36-24
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 was adopted.
12. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority City Staff Appointment to the Board of
Directors: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 37-24
Authorizing the City Manager to appoint City Staff Representatives to the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority Board of Directors was adopted.
13. Request to Eliminate Assistant Public Works Director, Hire an Additional Field Operations
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Supervisor, and adjust the Part-time Administrative Assistant to Full-time: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Annual Workplan revision for Calendar Year
2024: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 38-24 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 was adopted.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. 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.
Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Hammel Jr. to the three-year term through February 15, 2027.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year Term through July 30, 2026 (Vacant term of
Daughters). Applicant: Dora Serna, 2160 Marion Street. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms.
Serna to the three-year term through July 30, 2026. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 1646 Asbury Road: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at
two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded
by Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that the property fulfills all parking
requirements, that the proposed expansion of the Dog House Lounge into another portion of
the building will allow for reconfiguration of the business, and that all property owners within
200 feet of the property were notified of the requested rezoning. City Council Members
expressed support for the rezoning and thanked Planning Services staff for the information
provided for public hearings. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 2-24 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. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request to Rezone Property on Airborne Road: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Farber. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Ken
Miller, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Administrator, stated his availability for
questions. Responding to a question from the City Council on the timeline for constructing the
residential and small load drop-off facility, Mr. Miller stated that 30% of the design has been
completed. Staff aim to have 90% of the design completed by next month. Awarding the bid is
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scheduled to occur in May or June of 2024, with the goal of opening the new facility in late
summer or early fall of 2025. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for the project.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 3-24 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. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.1: Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 39-24 Approving the Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.1, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2: Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 40-24 Approving the Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Public Hearing & Approval of Amended Urban Revitalization Plans: Motion by Wethal to
receive and file the documents and adopt the resolution. Point of Order by Cavanagh that the
agenda item consists of multiple resolutions. Motion amended by Wethal to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 41-24 Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban
Revitalization Plan for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area; Resolution No. 42-24
Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Alta Vista Urban
Revitalization Area; Resolution No. 43-24 Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban
Revitalization Plan for the Dubuque Urban Revitalization Area; Resolution No. 44-24 Approving
the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Bies Drive Urban Revitalization
Area; and Resolution No. 45-24 Approving the adoption of an Amended Urban Revitalization
Plan for the Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Area. Seconded by Farber. City Council Members
thanked City staff for their efforts on the amended plans. Motion carried 7-0.
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1. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium 20th Anniversary Update: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the presentation. Seconded by Wethal.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium President and CEO Kurt Strand made a
presentation regarding the museum's 20th anniversary. City Council Members commended the
museum's partnerships; its diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives; and serving
as a beacon for tourism of the Mississippi River. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Approval of English Ridge Park Concept Plan: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the
documents and approve the English Ridge Park concept plan. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. RAISE Infrastructure Implementation Grant: Building Bridges to Employment and Equity
(B2E2) Project - Approve Grant Application Submission: Motion by Farber to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 46-24 Authorizing the filing of a grant application with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a RAISE Infrastructure Implementation
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Grant to assist with funding for proposed improvements to construct specific elements of the
Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B2E2) Project. Seconded by Jones. Responding
to a question from the City Council about other opportunities to mitigate increased train traffic,
City Manager Van Milligen stated that the city is examining the feasibility of railroad quiet zones
through a partnership with the East Central Intergovernmental Association's (ECIA) Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS). Mr. Van Milligen emphasized that this
initiative is separate from the agenda item. Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann
stated that other railroad intersections are being examined for potential funding from
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants. City Council
Members stressed the importance of the project and spoke about United States Secretary of
Transportation Pete Buttigieg touring the project site earlier this year. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: Parking Access Revenue Control System
Request to Distribute RFP and Create an RFP Review Committee - CIP 360-2936: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve distributing 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. Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions from the City Council,
Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey stated that city staff are looking to upgrade
its parking ramp technology and to offer users the option of registering their license plates for
automatic payment when using parking ramps. Mr. Knuckey further stated that the RFP
welcomes vendor input on the city's current designs. Project Manager Steve Sampson Brown
stated that the implementation plan will be presented to the City Council in May or June and will
involve policy decisions. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Approval of Economic Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-011 by and Among
McCoy Group, Inc., City of Dubuque, and Iowa Economic Development Authority: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 47-24 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. Seconded by
Farber. City Council Members expressed appreciation for McCoy Group, Inc.'s investment in
the area. Motion carried 7-0
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:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. City Attorney Brumwell stated
that the ordinance titles for this action item and Action Item No. 7 contained scriveners' errors.
Ms. Brumwell clarified that for this action item, the City Council was voting to add Subarea U to
the Division of Revenues. For Action Item No. 7, the City Council was voting to add Subarea V
to the Division of Revenues. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4-24 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
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with the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project by adding Subarea U to the Division of Revenues.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
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:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5-24 Correcting and
Amending Ordinance No. 4-24, 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 V to the Division of Revenues.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Council Member Susan Farber's Appointment to the National League of Cities Al Advisory
Committee: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Wethal. City
Council Members expressed appreciation for Council Member Farber's involvement with the
National League of Cities. Council Member Farber stated her intent to partner with Director of
Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann and Chief Information Officer Chris Kohlmann. Council
Member Farber asked if her recusal was necessary for this action item and Action Item No. 9.
City Attorney Brumwell confirmed that recusal was unnecessary. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Council Member Susan Farber's Appointment to the Federal Communications
Commission Intergovernmental Advisory Committee: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and congratulate Council Member Farber on her appointment. Seconded by
Resnick. Council Member Farber stated that she was honored to be selected for the committee.
Motion carried 7-0.
10. Work Session Request: Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan Update on Consulting
Engineering Services: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for March 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Work Session Request: Project HOPE Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for May 6, 2024, at 5.30 p.m. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
12. Work Session Request: Inclusive Dubuque: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for May 20, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on the Dubuque Arts Council's Artist in Residence Gareth
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Johnson, who recently performed at area schools and the University of Dubuque's Heritage
Center.
Council Member Resnick congratulated the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
on their 201h anniversary. Mr. Resnick also reported on a recent event at Clarke University to
commemorate the 40th anniversary of the fire that occurred on its campus.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending an ECIA training for City Councils and the
Battle of the Bluffs Rodeo event at the Five Flags Center.
Council Member Jones reported on attending a recent children's music event at Carnegie
Stout Public Library.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on recently touring Dubuque Stamping and Manufacturing, the
upcoming Air Service Forum hosted by the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and the
recent passing of Nick Lucy.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss Confidential Records,
Pending Litigation, and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),Q) Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will
consult with the City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney
Brumwell. Motion carried 6-0 with Sprank absent.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:13 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 9:13
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk