Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.20.24Copyrighted
June 17, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of May 29 and June 3, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of June 5, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
April 9, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of May 1, 2024; Zoning
Advisory Commission Unapproved Minutes of June 5, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of May 6, May 13, and May 20,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/29/24 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/3/24
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 5/1/24
Zoning Advisory Commission Unapproved Minutes
6.5.24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/6/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/13/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 5/20/24
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
STATE OF IOWA SS;
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
1, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
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
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
05/29/2024
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m.
on May 20, 2024, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Council Members Farber,
Resnick (joined virtually by 5:45 p.m.), Roussell, Sprank,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Absent: Mayor Cavanagh.
Mayor Pro Tern Jones read the call and stated this is a
special session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting work sessions on the Historic Millwork District
Master Plan and Inclusive Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update
Balton & Menk, Inc. Senior Urban Designer Andrew Dresdner
presented the final draft of the Historic Millwork District
Master Plan Update and responded to questions from the City
Council regarding stakeholder engagement, parking
availability, and potential uses of specific buildings.
This work session concluded at 5:52 p.m. The City Council
recessed until 6:00 p.m.
2. Inclusive Dubuque
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Equity Officer Clara
Lopez Ortiz and Vice President of Impact Mary Jo Jean Francois
presented an update on Inclusive Dubuque activities. A
suggestion was made by the City Council to collect data on
digital literacy. Additionally, the City Council provided
feedback on the implementation process for a translator
program.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Jones
declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitfeIder,
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 May 20, 2024, in the second -floor Councii Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Jones; Council Members Farber,
Resnick (attended virtually), Roussel], Sprank, Wethal; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Absent: Mayor Cavanagh.
Mayor Pro Tem. Jones 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
City Clerk BreitfeIder announced that Public Hearing No. 4
was removed from the meeting.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Apples for Students Months (May - July 2024) was accepted
by Beth McGorry on behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Summer Learning Week (July 15 - 19, 2024) was accepted by
Beth McGorry on behalf of the Summer Learning Cooperative.
3. Jewish American Heritage Month (May 2024) was accepted by
Council Member Farber on behalf of Temple Beth El.
4. LGBTQ + Pride Month (June 2024) was accepted by Chuck
Harris on behalf of the Multicultural Family Center's Pride
Festival 2024 Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of
March 26, 2024; Arts & Cultural Affairs of March 26, 2024;
City Council Proceedings of May 6 and 13, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of April 10, 2024; Community Development Advisory
Commission of March 20, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission
Unapproved Minutes of May 1, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Amended Proceedings of April 15 and 22, 2024;
Proof of Publication for City Council Amended Proceedings of
April 4 and 15, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received
and Bled.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Paul and Paula Herrig for
vehicle damage; Southend Tap LLC for property damage; Stacey
Humke 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: Paul Herrig for vehicle damage; Southend Tap LLC for
property damage; Stacey Humke 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. 128-24 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. Resolution of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Application by 799 Main, LLC: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 129-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by 799
Main, LLC was adopted.
6. Resolution of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Application by Farley & Loetscher, LLC: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 130-24
Supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax
Credit Program by Farley & Loetscher, LLC was adopted.
7. Fiscal Year 2025 Detailed Budget for Grand River Center:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
8. Fourth Amendment to Management Agreement Between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and ASM Global: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 131-24 Approving
the Fourth Amendment to the Management Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and ASM Global was adopted.
9. Fully Executed Agreement - USDA Forest Service Urban &
Community Forest Program Grant: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Final Plat of The Farm: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 132-24 Authorizing
approval of the Final Plat of The Farm, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
11. Maus Park Lake Pump Station Culvert Repair Project
Acceptance of Public Improvements and Contract - Project
Number: 558650003: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 133-24 Accepting the Maus Park Lake
Pump Station Culvert Repair Project and authorizing final
payment to the contractor was adopted.
12. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Sanitary
Interceptor Crossing Project (part of Phase IV of the Bee
Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project) - Project
#5581500003. Acceptance of Public Improvements and Contract:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 134-24 Accepting the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Railroad Sanitary Interceptor Crossing Project and
authorizing final payment to the contractor was adopted.
13. Award Recording Memo 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project
One: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 135-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One was adopted.
14. Award Recording Memo 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project
Two. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 136-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two was adopted.
15. Award Recording Memo Catherine Street Storm Sewer
Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 137-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract
for the Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project was adopted.
16. Schmitt Island Amphitheater Consultant Service Agreement
Amendment - Project Number: 3049900010: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 138-24
Approving Consultant Professional Services Agreement
Amendment No. I between the City of Dubuque and RDG Planning
and Design for the Destination Iowa Schmitt Island
Amphitheater Project was adopted.
17. Irrevocable License 902 Main St.: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. US Highway 20 / Swiss Valley Road Interchange Project
City Water Main Relocation and Storm Sewer Improvements
Recommend Approval of Iowa DOT Preconstruction Funding
Agreement - Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2020-6-036 Iowa DOT Project
No. NHSX-020-9 (183)--3H-3: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 139-24 Approving the
Preconstruction Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2020-6-036)
between the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of
Transportation for City Water Main Relocation and Storm Sewer
Improvements associated with the completed US Highway 20 /
Swiss Valley Road Interchange Project was adopted.
19. FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 140-24 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 (Program
Year 2024) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan for Approval was adopted.
20. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building
Update: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
21. Contract for Citizenserve Software: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
22. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and
Maintenance Bonds: Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Company
for the 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project #1. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
23. Signed Contract(s): Lease Agreement with the Dubuque
Water Sports Club; Release and Consent Form with the Jeffris
Family Foundation Ltd. for funding a consultant to prepare a
Historic Structure Report for masonry buildings within Eagle
Point Park. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
24. Water Resource & Recovery Center Signed Contracts for
Excess Flow Tank Waste Removal and Hauling: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed,
25. Fiscal Year 2025 Dollars & Cents Brochure: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
26. Annual Budget Process Handout: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
27. Approved Annual Development by Total Square Footage
Handout: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
28. AnnuaI Building Permits Handout: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
29. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 141-24
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.
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 6-0.
1. First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Forward
Investments Group LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1047 Bluff
Street: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 142-24 Fixing the date for a public hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for
a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2024 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Subordination Agreement for DRLP Loan #2-23 - 1199 Central
Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 143-24 Setting a public hearing for 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2024 in the
Historic Federal Building.
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban
Renewal Area: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 144-24 A resolution of necessity
finding that certain areas to be included within the South
Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area meet the definition of an
Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and
that development of said areas are necessary in the interest
of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting
dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said area was adopted setting
a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
June 17, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through
March 25, 2029 (Expired term of Kosel). Applicant: Gwen Kosel,
1130 Arrowhead Dr. Motion by Farber to appoint Ms. Kosel to
the five-year term through March 25, 2029. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. Rezoning Request: 1100 Lincoln Avenue: 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. Planning
Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report.
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 15-24 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at 1100 Lincoln Avenue
from R-2A Alternate Two -Family Residential District and C-1
Neighborhood Shopping Center District To R-3 Moderate Density
Multi -Family Residential District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 6-0.
2. Rezoning Request: 5501 Old Highway 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 Sprank.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff
report. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 16-24 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described property from Planned Unit Development
with PR -Planned Residential Designation to C 3 General
Commercial District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Wilson House Apts, LLC Providing for the
Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by
Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No, 145-24 Approving a Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Wilson House Apts, LLC
including the issuance of urban tax increment revenue
obligations, Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Public Hearing - 2024 Pavement Marking Project (Project
Code 5521000013): This item was removed from the meeting.
5. Public Hearing - Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project (Project ID: 5581500001): Motion by Wethal to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 147-24
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Public Hearing - Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and
Lagoon Abandonment Project (Project ID: 5581500024): Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 148-24 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer
Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Public Hearing - Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements
(Project ID: 5581500009): Motion by Wethal to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 149-24 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Granger Creek Lift Station Improvement Project.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
S. Public Hearing - North Grandview Avenue Pavement
Rehabilitation Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 150-24 ApprovaI of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Project. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Public Hearing Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge
Subdivision Parks Development Project: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 151-24
Approval of plans, specifications, and estimated cost for the
Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks
Development Project. Seconded by Sprank. The City Council
shared receipt of input by residents of the Eagle Valley area
who did not support the proposed project but did not elaborate
on their concerns. Motion carried 6-0.
10. Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 2601
Jackson: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 152-24 Disposing of City interest in
real property at 2601 Jackson, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Sprank. City Clerk Breitfeider stated that
Catherine Sorenson, 2613 Jackson St., provided comments during
the public input portion of the May 6, 2024, City Council
meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
11. Fiscal Year 2024 Second Budget Amendment: Motion by
Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 153-24 Amending the current budget for Fiscal Year Ending
June 2024 (as last certified or amended on 10/16/2023).
Seconded by Sprank. The City Council commended the Budget
Department for their work. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Nino Erba, 180 W. 15th St., spoke in opposition to Action
Item No. 1, stating concerns with directing public funds to
developers.
Kyle FitzGerald, 13750 Nolan Ln., Peosta, IA, also spoke
regarding Action Item No. 1, stating that Stephen Emersons
letter referenced his company, FitzGerald Deconstruction &
Reuse. Mr. FitzGerlad stated that he is not under contract
with Mr. Emerson. Mr. FitzGerald recommended the City Council
vote against the funding request.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Funding Request for 3000 Jackson Street, Dubuque Brewing
and Malting Building: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the correspondence from Stephen Emerson requesting $250,000 to
salvage the masonry materials from the demolition of 3000
Jackson Street in order to donate the materials to local
non -profits and refer to the City Council. Seconded by Wethal.
City Council Members expressed their opposition to the
request, stating it was an inappropriate use of public funds.
Motion amended by Roussell to receive and file and deny the
request. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Ratification of Dubuque Professional Firefighters'
Association (DPFA) Collective Bargaining Agreement: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the
City of Dubuque/Dubuque Professional Firefighters Association
(DPFA) Collective Bargaining Agreement to become effective on
July 1, 2024. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Railroad Quiet Zone Study Recommendations and Request for
Approval to Submit a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements Grant to the Federal Railroad
Administration: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 154-24 Authorizing the
filing of a grant application with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for a
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
(CRISI) Grant to assist with funding for proposed safety,
efficiency, and reliability improvements to at -grade railroad
crossings in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Wethal. The City
Council expressed support for the project. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on the Ken Kringle Historic
Preservation Awards and mecting with the State of Iowa Chief
Information Officer with Chief Information Officer Chris
Kohlmann, Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann,
and Greater Dubuque Development Corporations Dave Lyons.
Council Member Wethal reported on attending the Peace
Officers Memorial Day event and speaking to a first -grade
class at Irving Elementary.
Council Member Jones reported on the citys employee
appreciation celebration and Travel Dubuques hospitality
breakfast.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Jones
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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