6 3 24 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on June 3, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Fa ber, Jones, Resnick, Rousseil, Sprank,
We City Manager
Xan Milligen, City Attorne�rumwell.
Absent:
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 city prevention and response to an active
aggressor situation.
WORK SESSION
1. City Prevention and Response to an Active Aggressor Situation
Police and Fire Department staff, representatives of the Dubuque Community School
District, City Council Member Katy Wethal and the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque will discuss prevention and response to active aggressor situations.
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
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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 June 3, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Pre ent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank,
Wetf� ; City Manager Va illigen, City Attor ey 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
` PRE�SENTATION(S)'
1. 2024 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will
make a presentation on the 2024 City of Dubuque SPIRIT Awards. As part of the
presentation, Public Information Office staff will show a video on the May 9, 2024, City
Employee Celebration Event held in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.
The video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/5fUeiAGgdLo
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day (June 7, 2024)
On behalf of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of May 20, 2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of
April 17, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad for property damage; Edward & Diane Claycomb 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: Chicago, Central &
Pacific Railroad for property damage; Edward & Diane Claycomb 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. Letter of Support: Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN)
City Attorney recommending City Council approval to provide a letter of support for the Local
College/Career Access Network (LCAN) grant to the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution awarding the construction
contract for the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Eastern Iowa
Excavating and Concrete LLC in the amount of $448,766.75.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the North Grandview Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Three Award Recording Memo
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the 2024 ADA
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Three through the adoption of the attached resolution to
Valentine Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $169,806.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb
Ramp Project Three
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Four Award Recording Memo
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution awarding the construction
contract for the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Four to Drew Cook & Sons
Excavating Co. in the amount of
$109,878.25.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb
Ramp Project Four
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update
City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. New Housing Units Highlighting Affordable Projects Handout
City Manager providing a copy of a handout highlighting affordable housing units among new
units approved, under review, under construction, or completed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. First Amendment to Lease Agreement by and Among The City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, and Radio Dubuque, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to Lease
Agreement by among The City of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency, and Radio Dubuque, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Public Works Custodian Staffing Change Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval to increase the Public Works Department
Part -Time Custodian position (0.68 FTE) to a Full -Time Custodian (1.00 FTE).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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13. Signed Contract(s)
Landmark Turf Services, LLC for the Weed Control Flood Control System Spraying 2024;
First Amendment to Access Easement Agreement with Butler Children's Garden Foundation,
Inc.; Amended and Restated Parking Agreement with Wanderwood Gardens and Dubuque
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Equitable Community Grant Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approve the recommendations to fund the following
Equitable Community Grant applications for The Red Basket Project in the amount of $5,000
and Hills & Dales Childcare Center in the amount of $5,000.
RESOLUTION Awarding Equitable Community Grant to Hills & Dales Childcare Center
RESOLUTION Awarding Equitable Community Grant to Red Basket Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Final Plat of South Pointe #2
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the resolution for the Final Plat of South
Pointe #2 as it is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code and the
Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan and is in substantial compliance with the approved
preliminary plat.
RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of South Pointe #2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Midwest Concrete Inc. for the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp. Project One and 2024 ADA
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of annual tobacco, alternative nicotine,
and vapor product permits as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. Providing for the Issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development
Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached resolution setting a public
hearing for June 17, 2024, on a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Millwork Flats, L.L.C., including the proposed issuance of urban renewal tax increment
revenue obligations relating thereto and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 17, 2024
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed First Amendment to Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and. South Pointe, L.L.C. and Providing
for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Pursuant to the
Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public
hearing for June 17, 2024 on a proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and South Pointe, L.L.C., providing for the issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and South Pointe, L.L.C., including the proposed reimbursement of South
Pointe, L.L.C. for certain infrastructure improvements with urban renewal tax increment
revenue and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 17, 2024
3. Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting
Date for Public Hearing - Project Code: 4281000059
City Manager recommending City Council approval to initiate the public bidding process and
set a public hearing on June 17, 2024, and to approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost of $322,500.00 for the Seippel Road Water Main Lowering
Project through the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project: 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 June 17, 2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Forward Investments Group LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving a First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Forward Investments Group LLC for
the rehabilitation of 1047 Bluff Street, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a First Amendment to Grant Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Forward Investments Group LLC, including the proposed issuance of
urban renewal tax increment revenue obligations relating thereto, and providing for the
publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement for Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
Program Loan #2-23 - 1199 Central Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving a Subordination Agreement with Virtual Velocity, LLC (Developer),
Dubuque Initiatives, Michael and Denise Erschen (Erschens), and the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(City) for interest in property located at 1199 Central Avenue, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Subordination Agreement by and among Virtual Velocity, LLC,
Dubuque Initiatives, Michael and Denise Erschen, and the City of Dubuque, Iowa for interest
in property located at 1199 Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Public Hearing for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project - Project Code: 5521000013
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $247,500.00 for the 2024 Pavement
Marking Project through the adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
2024 Pavement Marking Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Adoption of Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolution adopting the
Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update.
RESOLUTION Adopting a Master Plan Update for the Historic Millwork District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Request for City Council Ratification of IUOE July 1, 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement
(CBA)
City Manager recommending City Council ratify the City of Dubuque/The International Union
of Operating Engineers/AFL-CIO, Local #234 (IUOE) Collective Bargaining Agreement to
become effective on July 1, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Resolutions of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approve the following resolutions of support for
Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications to the Iowa Economic Development Department
being submitted by:
Millwork Flats, L.L.C. for redevelopment of property at 1065 Jackson Street.
Wilson House Apts, LLC for redevelopment of property at 1243 Locust Street in Dubuque.
JB Lofts, LLC for development of property at 1301 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
Corridordbq, LLC for development of property at 1527 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
Dubuque Initiatives for development of property at 1701 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
Plastic Center, Inc. for development of property at 408 W. 5th Street in Dubuque.
Miller Companies for development of property at the intersection of Flint Hill Drive and Cross
Hill Drive in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Millwork Flats, L.L.C.
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Miller Companies
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Corridordbq, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Dubuque Initiatives
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Plastic Center, Inc.
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by JB Lofts, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Wilson House Apts, LLC
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4. Recommendation to Close 15th Street Railroad At -Grade Crossing - Canadian Pacific
Kansas City Limited Railroad Request
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the
permanent closure of the existing 15th Street railroad at -grade crossing and authorize the City
Manager to develop and execute an agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Railroad and Iowa Department of Transportation for said closure.
RESOLUTION Authorizing to permanently close the 15th Street railroad at -grade crossing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Recommendation for Replacement Agenda and Meeting Management System
City Cleric recommending Mayor and City Council approval to execute the agreement with
CivicPlus for their Agenda and Meeting Management Select software to replace
NovusAGENDA as the city's software for City Council meeting agendas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Work Session Request: Chaplain Schmitt Island Redevelopment Plan
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, July 15,
2024, at 5:30 p.m. to present the Redevelopment Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island to City
Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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7. Work Session Request: Four Mouncb Foundation
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, August 5,
2024, at 6:00 p.m. for the Four Mounds Foundation to present an annual overview of their
work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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8. Delivering Dubuque Video - Housing & Community Development
Public Information Office staff will show the newest edition of Delivering Dubuque video
series, which focuses on the programs offered by the Housing & Community Development
Department.
The video can be viewed at https-//youtu.belWFBsvZZOmnY?si=EpZbXObOiVxBHbG3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Nile; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa
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