Minutes_City Council Proceedings 04.01.24 Copyrighted
April 15, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Airport Commission of February 27, 2024; City Council Proceedings of
March 25, 26, 27, 28 and April 1, 2, and 4 2024; Community
Development Advisory Commission of January 17, 2024; Equity and
Human Rights Commission of March 12, 2024; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of January 11, 2024; Zoning Advisory
Commission Draft Minutes of April 3, 2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings 3/25_5:15 PM Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 3/25_6:30 PM Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 3/26 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 3/27 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 3/28 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 4/1 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 4/2 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 4/4 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
CITY 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, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
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. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April 2024)was accepted by Mayor Cavanagh on behalf
of the Riverview Center.
2. Community Development Week (April 1-5, 2024) was accepted by Community
Development Specialist Mary Bridget Corken Deutsch on behalf of the Housing & Community
Development Department.
3. Junior Achievement Day (April 4, 2024) was accepted by Scott Ellerbach on behalf of
Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
4. Saint 4 Life Foundation - Fighting Saints Alumni Celebration (April 5 - 6, 2024) was
accepted by Council Member Farber and Brooks Bertsch on behalf of the Saint 4 Life
Foundation.
5. Dubuque YP Days of Caring (April 26, 2024) was accepted by Water Department Director
Christopher Lester on behalf of the Dubuque YP Days of Caring Board.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Deann Bergfeld for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
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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 lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Deann Bergfeld for vehicle damage; Azariah Martin for vehicle damage; Kirtland Thayer 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. 67-24 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. Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Special Projects Grant Modification: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 68-24
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 was adopted.
7. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Distinctively Dubuque Brochure: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 69-24 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, lowa was
adopted.
9. 2023 Maintenance Dredging Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract- Project Number: 5546000001-304-67990 Harbor Area Dredging: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 70-24 Accepting the 2023
Maintenance Dredging Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor was adopted.
10. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from lowa Department of Transportation Lot A, Lot 4,
and Lot 5 of Weber Acres 2nd Addition: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 71-24 Accepting Quit Claim Deed from State of lowa, lowa Department
of Transportation for Lot A, Lot 4, and Lot 5 of Weber Acres 2nd Addition, Dubuque County,
lowa was adopted.
11. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from lowa Department of Transportation Lot B ISAAC
Hanna 2nd Addition: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 72-24 Accepting Quit Claim Deed from State of lowa, lowa Department of Transportation
for Lot B Isaac Hanna 2nd Addition, Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
12. Request to post Request for Proposal to update the Unified Development Code: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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13. Suspension of lowa Talent Bank Pilot Program for City Boards and Commissions:
Correspondence from Kimberly Baxter, Human Rights Advocacy Chief for the lowa
Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the suspension of the lowa Talent
Bank Pilot Program for City Boards and Commissions. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
15. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the
public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Dubuque Racing Association Lease: Dubuque Racing Association Phase 2 Financing,
Amended Leasehold Mortgage: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 73-24 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on April 9, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1: Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 74-24 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 was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 15, 2024 in the Historic
Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were
invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Civil Service Commission: Mayor Cavanagh selected applicant Carla Heathcote, 2529
Stafford St., for appointment to the 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of
Heathcote). Vote on appointment will occur at the May 6, 2024, City Council Meeting. This
commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A. 3 Commissioners
total; currently 2 males /0 females.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hold Public Hearing and approve the Revised Administrative Plan for the Housing
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Choice Voucher Program: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 75-24 Approving the revision of the Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Submission of Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan — Federal Fiscal Year 2024
(PHA Fiscal Year 2025) Annual Plan: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 76-24 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. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between City of Dubuque and
CBDC, LLC: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 77-
24 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
CBDC, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded
by Farber. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for the agreement. Motion carried
7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Railroad Request to Close 15th Street Railroad
Crossing: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule a discussion by
the City Council on closing the 15th Street railroad crossing for the June 3, 2024, City Council
Meeting. Seconded by Sprank. City Manager Van Milligen confirmed that the request before
the City Council was verifying if they would like city staff to conduct research on the potential
closure, with information shared at the June 3rd meeting. City Council Members expressed
support for additional information. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on attending a NAMI Dubuque event.
Council Member Resnick reported on the Jule Bus advertisements by McCullough
Creative.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending a Travel Dubuque Outreach Committee
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:12 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation
and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of lowa. Seconded by
Farber. 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 City Attorney Brumwell. Motion
carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:47 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47
p.m.
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/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder, CMC
City Clerk
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