Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.06.24Copyrighted
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
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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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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05/16/2024
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m.
on May 6, 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 special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting work sessions on Project HOPE and iJAGs City Life
Presentation.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Project HOPE Update
Alex Baum, Director of Advocacy, Data, and Learning with the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque presented an update on
Project HOPE activities and responded to questions from the
City Council.
This work session concluded at 6:01 p.m.
2. Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) City Life Student
Presentation to City Council
Community Engagement Coordinator Temwa Phiri made
introductory remarks. iJAG Education Specialist Janie Hessong
provided an overview of the iJAG program at Stephen Hempstead
and Dubuque Senior High Schools. Laila Saunders, Ana Bermudez,
Wyleah Jaeger, and Olivia Skemp presented about their
experiences participating in City Life and responded to
questions from the City Council.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:25 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 6:32 p.m.
on May 6, 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. Neighborhood Association Recognition was accepted by
Sandy Plumley, Robin Kennicker, Hilary Dalton, Cathy Sorenson,
Sheri Copley, Thea Dement, and Jerry Noll on behalf of the
Dubuque Neighborhood Associations.
2, Building Safety Month (May 2024) was accepted by Building
Code Advisory and Appeals Board Member Tom Townsend on behalf
of the Housing and Community Development Department and the
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board.
3. Mental Health Month (May 2024) was accepted by Vicki
Gassman and Brenna Burgart on behalf of Mental Health America
of Dubuque County.
4. National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month (May 2024) was
accepted by Mayor Cavanagh on behalf of the National League of
Cities and the City of Dubuque.
5. Preservation Month (May 2024) was accepted by Historic
Preservation Commission Vice -Chairperson Thea Dement on behalf
of the Planning Services Department and the Historic
Preservation Commission.
6. Public Service Recognition Week (May 5-11, 2024) was
accepted by Paralegal Jenny Messerich and Multimedia
Specialist Felicia Carner on behalf of the City of Dubuque
Employee Recognition Committee.
7. Salvation Army Week (May 6-12, 2024) was accepted by
Captain David Amick on behalf of The Salvation Army of
Dubuque.
8. Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day (May 8, 2024) was
accepted by Assistant Planner Jason Duba on behalf the Safe
Routes to School Partnership, consisting of the City of
Dubuque, the Dubuque Community School District, and Holy
Family Catholic Schools.
9. Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024) was accepted by
Public Works Director Arielle Swift and City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos on behalf of the Public Works Department and
Engineering Department.
10. Ric Jones 50 Years of Service Recognition: Mayor
Cavanagh presented Council Member Jones with a surprise
proclamation commemorating his 50 years of service to the City
of Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Sprank requested Item No. 21 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. 21. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted. Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of February 27, 2024; City Council Proceedings of
April 8, 9, 15, and 22, 2024; Amended City Council Proceedings
of April 4 and 15, 2024; Civil Service Commission of April 10,
2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of March 20,
2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of December
5, 2023; Historic Preservation Commission of March 21, 2024;
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of September 19, 2023;
Library Board of Trustees of December 21, 2023; Library Board
of Trustees Update of March 28 and April 25, 2024; Parks and
Recreation Commission of March 12, 2024; Transit Advisory
Board of September 14, 2023; Zoning Advisory Commission of
April 3, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of March 28 and
April 25, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of March 18, 25, 26, 27, and 28, and April 1, 2,
4, 8, and 9, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Scott Puccio for vehicle
damage; Katherine Shaffer 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: John Klauer for vehicle damage; Cassidy Loffa for
1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by
and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Woodward Communications,
Inc., and WHKS & CO., Inc. Providing for the Issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to
the Development Agreement: Motion by Wethal to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 125-24 Approving a
Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Woodward Communications, Inc., and WHKS & Co., Inc. 799 Main,
LLC including the issuance of urban tax increment revenue
obligations. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members commended
the work scheduled for the property. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Lot at 627 Rhomberg
Ave.: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 126-24 Disposing of city interest in real
property at 627 Rhomberg, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Catherine Sorenson, 2613 Jackson St., provided input
regarding Item Set for Public Hearing No. 8, requesting the
city trim a tree located on the property.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 2024 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and listen to the
presentation. Seconded by Farber. Planning Services Director
Wally Wernimont introduced Historic Preservation Commission
Vice -Chairperson Thea Dement, who made a presentation on the
2024 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards. City Council
Members praised the award recipients and their dedication to
historic preservation. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly
Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. President
and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the
activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
(GDDC). Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr.
Dickinson summarized the history of the Access Dubuque Jobs
website and GDDCs support of the iJAG program. Motion carried
7-0.
3. 2024 Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Washington DC
Fly -in Report. Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Jones.
Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann provided a
report on the 2024 Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Washington
DC Fly -in. Council Members thanked Ms. Goodmann► for
coordinating the event. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Reschedule Work Session: Inclusive Dubuque Update: Motion
by Roussel] to receive and file the documents and update the
work session start time to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Seconded by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated that he will miss
the work session due to attending the American Flood Coalition
Summit. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Work Session Request: Historic Millwork District Master
Plan Update: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and reschedule the work session to review the final draft of
the Historic Millwork District Master Plan from 5:15 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024. Seconded by Sprank.
Clarification from City Clerk Breitfelder that the requested
start time of the work session is 5:15 p.m., and that the
session is scheduled to conclude at 6:00 p.m. Motion amended
by Jones and seconded by Sprank to schedule the work session
for 5:15 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
6, Work Session Request: Equitable Poverty Reduction &
Prevention Plan: Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for Monday, June 17,
2024, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussel] reported on presenting at the
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, attending Dubuque
Trees Forevers Arbor Day Celebration, volunteering for Dubuque
Days of Caring, and volunteering for Dubuque Main Streets
Summer Farmers Market.
Council Member Sprank also reported on Dubuque Days of
Caring, in addition to attending the first responders dinner,
neighborhood association meetings, the groundbreaking for The
Key Hotel on Chaplain Schmitt Island, and the opening day of
the Dubuque Farmers Market. Mr. Sprank also reported on
meetings with residents of Table Mound Mobile Home Park and an
artist who is making a sculpture out of refurbished Comiskey
Park playground equipment for Audubon Elementary.
Council Member Farber congratulated Dr. Jeffrey Bullock on
his retirement as President of the University of Dubuque. Ms.
Farber also reported on attending the Visiting Nurses
Association (VNA)s golf fundraiser and the upcoming Millwork
Night Market.
Council Member Jones also reported on attending The Key
Hotel groundbreaking. Mr. Jones additionally reported on the
recent adoption of the Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste
Agencys Strategic Plan, delivering remarks at a Workers
Memorial Day event, and the Fire Departments Hall of Fame
Awards.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on three recent events that
occurred: the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, the
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, and the University
of Iowa's Initiative for Sustainable Communities Partnership.
City Manager Van Milligen stated that Council Member Wethal
recently had an op-ed on school safety published in the
Telegraph Herald.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:47 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)?,O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. 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 10:34 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder,
CMC City Clerk
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