Proof_City Council Proceedings 02.19.24Copyrighted
March 18, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable TV Commission of January 24, 2024; City Council Proceedings
of March 4 and March 7, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory
Commission of December 5, 2023; Library Board of Trustees Update of
February 22, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
February 12 and February 19, 2024.
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2/19/24
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
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of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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02/28/2024
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Ad text : 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 Departments 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 departments 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, Roussel], 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 - f
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.
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 Allian€
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 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 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. ResoIution 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.
ACTION ITEMS
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 museums
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 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 Associations (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 citys
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-01 l 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 Roussel] 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 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
Farbers 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 Councils
Artist in Residence Gareth Johnson, who recently performed at
area schools and the University of Dubuques Heritage Center.
Council Member Resnick congratulated the National
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on their 20th 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
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(l)(a),(c),O) 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,
CMC City Clerk
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