04 01 24 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 1, 2024, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 50 W. 6th Street.
Pr sent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
We11; City ManagyVan Milligen, City AttoLKey Brumwell.
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2024)�—� kq }ed y M3Yor `C(VMA
On behalf of the Riverview Center.
2. Community Development Week (April 1-5, 2024) fric�_'X Mulch
On behalf of the Housing & Community Development Department.
3. Junior Achievement Day (April 4, 2024) Scoff EIler6( h
On behalf of Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
4. Saint 4 Life Foundation - Fighting Saints Alumni Celebration (April 5 - 6, 2024)
On behalf of the Saint 4 Life Foundation. Susan F,6
5. Dubuque YP Days of Caring (April 26, 2024)
On behalf of the Dubuque YP Days of Caring Board. Cif,,is Lskr-
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of March 18, 2024; Civil Service Commission of March 7, 2024;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of February 13, 2024; Historic Preservation
Commission of February 15, 2024; Housing Commission of April 25, 2023; Library Board of
Trustees of March 23, 2023, April 27, 2023, May 25, 2023, June 22, 2023, July 27, 2023,
August 23, 2023, August 24, 2023, September 28, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 26, 2023,
and November 16, 2023; Park and Recreation Commission of February 13, 2024; Zoning
Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of March 6, 2024 and March 13, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of March 4, 2024 and March 7, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Deann Bergfeld 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: Deann Bergfeld for
vehicle damage; Azariah Martin for vehicle damage; Kirtland Thayer 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. Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Special Projects Grant Modification
City Manager recommending City Council review and approve the modifications to the Special
Projects grant program as submitted by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Grants Committee to the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Ace Construction- Dubuque,
L.L.C. by Eminent Domain and Establishing the Fair Market Value of the Real Estate
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing acquisition
of the property owned by Ace Construction -Dubuque, L.L.C. by eminent domain if necessary
and establishing the fair market value of the property.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Ace Construction -Dubuque,
L.L.C. by eminent domain and establishing the fair market value of the real estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Distinctively Dubuque Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's brochure on
the Distinctively Dubuque Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Acceptance of a Grant of Public Utility Easement and Dedications of Right of Way across
Dubuque Community School District Property as part of the Althauser Street Watermain and
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Grant of Public
Utility Easement from Dubuque Community School District and approval of the Acquisition
Plats for Althauser Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction project and
acceptance of the dedications of said parcels for Right of Way for street and utility purposes
through the adoption of the enclosed resolution.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement and Dedications of Right of Way
along Althauser Street and Eagle Street as part of the Althauser Street Watermain and
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. 2023 Maintenance Dredging Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract - Project Number: 5546000001-304-67990 Harbor Area Dredging
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the Public
Improvement Construction Contract and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of
$546,823.00 to Newt Marine Service for 2023 Maintenance Dredging Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2023 Maintenance Dredging Project and Authorizing Final
Payment to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Iowa Department of Transportation Lot A, Lot 4, and
Lot 5 of Weber Acres 2nd Addition
City Manager recommending City Council acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed from the State
of Iowa, Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for Lot A, Lot 4, and Lot 5 of Weber
Acres 2nd Addition, Dubuque County, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Quit Claim Deed from State of Iowa, Iowa Department of
Transportation for Lot A, Lot 4, and Lot 5 of Weber Acres 2nd Addition, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Iowa Department of Transportation Lot B ISAAC
Hanna 2nd Addition
City Manager recommending City Council acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed from the State
of Iowa, Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for Lot B ISAAC Hanna 2nd Addition,
Dubuque County, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Quit Claim Deed from State of Iowa, Iowa Department of
Transportation for Lot B Isaac Hanna 2nd Addition, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Request to post Request for Proposal to update the Unified Development Code
City Manager recommending City Council review and approve the enclosed Request for
Proposal for the update to the Unified Development Code.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Suspension of Iowa Talent Bank Pilot Program for City Boards and Commissions
Correspondence from Kimberly Baxter, Human Rights Advocacy Chief for the Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the suspension of the Iowa Talent Bank
Pilot Program for City Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Signed Contract(s)
J&R Supply, Inc. for the Ring & Lids - Metal Supply Project; Origin Design Co. for the Kerper
Boulevard Lift Station Replacement; UPS Technologies for Odor Abatement Analysis.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update
City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Dubuque Racing Association Lease: Dubuque Racing Association Phase 2 Financing,
Amended Leasehold Mortgage
City Attorney recommending City Council set a public hearing for April 9, 2024, on the
amendment to the lease and the consent to the amended leasehold mortgage.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property through an amendment to the
existing lease agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association, LTD. and approving an
amendment to the leasehold mortgage between the Dubuque Racing Association, LTD and
MidWestOne Bank
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 9, 2024
2. 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1: Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval to the dredge
construction plans and specifications; and establish April 15, 2024, as the date of the public
hearing; and hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 2024 Maintenance
Dredging
Project No. 1 through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1: Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 15, 2024
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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,
i. Mayoral selection of appointment to the Civil Service Commission to be made at this
meeting
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected by the Mayor for
appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the
city council. Vote on appointment to occur at the May 6, 2024, city council meeting.
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of Heathcote) Applicant:
Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 3
Commissioners total; currently 2 males 10 females
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hold Public Hearing and approve the Revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council hold a public hearing
and then adopt the revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and
grant the Housing & Community Development Director permission to submit the revised Public
Housing Authority Administrative plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) as required for final approval and adoption, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the revision of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Administrative
Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Submission of Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan — Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (PHA
Fiscal Year 2025) Annual Plan
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval to submit the
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Annual PHA Plan along with the Certification for Consistency with
the Consolidated Plan, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certification by State or Local Office of
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's consistency with the Consolidated Plan and approval of
the PHA 2024 Annual Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between City of Dubuque and
CBDC, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and CBDC, LLC for the development of a childcare facility at 781 Locust Street, and
City Manager recommending approval,
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and CBDC, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Railroad Request to Close 15th Street Railroad
Crossing
City Manager recommending the Mayor and City Council schedule a decision on closing the
15th Street railroad crossing for the June 3, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 1 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
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Reconvene in open session @ p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ % ` -7 p.m,
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