Minutes_City Council Proceedings 06.17.24City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
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City Council Proceedings of June 17 and June 18, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of June 12, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
April 9, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of March 4, 2024;
Library Board of Trustees Council Update of May 23, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of May 29, 2024.
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City Council Proceedings 6/18/24
City Council Proceedings 6/17/24
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes
Library Board of Trustees Council Update
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
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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 June 17, 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 a work session on equitable poverty prevention metrics.
WORK SESSION
Equitable Poverty Prevention Metrics Update
Director of the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support Anderson Sainci, Data
Analyst Braden Daniels, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) President & CEO
Rick Dickinson, Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger, and Transportation
Services Director Ryan Knuckey provided an update on the state of poverty in the City of
Dubuque and responded to questions from the City Council. In response to questions about the
presented data, Mr. Daniels said he could offer additional information on income levels and
reasons for mortgage application denials. Mr. Daniels acknowledged the challenges of obtaining
the data, given Dubuque's small population and its small subgroups, but he expressed
confidence in the data provided. Mr. Sainci stated that GDDC's and Northeast Iowa Community
College's (NICC) partnership on Opportunity Dubuque is addressing unemployment. Mr. Sainci
advised the City Council to utilize data during their annual goal setting.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:27
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 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts and Pedestrian Tunnel Project Award Presentation:
Project Manager Steve Sampson Brown introduced Mike Jansen and Eric Vieth of Strand
Associates, who presented the city with the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies
(ACEC) Iowa Grand Prize Award and the 2024 ACEC Wisconsin Best of State Award from the
ACEC for the successful completion of the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts and Pedestrian
Tunnel Project.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2024) was accepted by Multicultural
Family Center Director Antonio Mouzon and Multicultural Family Center Board Member
Claudette Bees on behalf of the Multicultural Family Center.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 9 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. 9. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of May 29 and June 3, 2024;
Civil Service Commission of June 5, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of April 91
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Gregory and Jackie Chapman for vehicle damage; Jonathan
Denham for vehicle damage; Lucas Gonyier for property damage; Schneider National Carriers
for property 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:
Gregory and Jackie Chapman for vehicle damage; Jonathan Dehman for vehicle damage;
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Lucas Gonyier for property damage; Schneider National Carriers for property 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. 180-24 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. Walmart, Inc. and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust 2023 Property Tax Appeal
Stipulation of Settlement Notice: Senior Counsel transmitted notice of a Stipulation of Settlement
for a 2023 property tax appeal filed by Walmart, Inc. and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
for their property located at Parcel No. 1028352901. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
6. Walmart, Inc. and Sam's Real Estate Business Trust 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation
of Settlement: Senior Counsel transmitted notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023
property tax appeal filed by Walmart, Inc. and Sam's Real Estate Business Trust for their
property located at 4400 Asbury Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Tax Appeal Rulings - Comfort Inn and Baymont Inn: Senior Counsel provided a copy two
recent rulings by the Iowa Property Assessment Appeal Board upholding the City of Dubuque
Board of Review January 1, 2023 assessed values for the Comfort Inn at 4055 McDonald Drive
and the Baymont Inn at 4024 McDonald Drive. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
8. Update on 2023 and 2024 Property Tax Appeals: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
9. Contracted Service Agreements Fiscal Year 2025: Council Member Wethal stated that she
would abstain from voting on this item because her father serves as the President and CEO of
GDDC. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the contracted services
agreements with the following agencies and authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts on
behalf of the City: Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council, Dubuque Dream Center,
Dubuque Main Street, Fountain of Youth Program, Four Mounds Foundation to manage the
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and Travel
Dubuque. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from Wethal.
10. Contracted Service Agreements Fiscal Year 2025 for Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque: City Attorney recommended City Council approve the attached Contracted Services
Agreements with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for Inclusive Dubuque and
Project HOPE and authorizes the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. July/August 2024 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
12. Corrected Fiscal Year 2025 Dollars & Cents Brochure: City Manager provided a copy of
the corrected Fiscal Year 2025 Dollars and Cents brochure. This updated version displays the
correct FY25 City Property Tax Payment for the average residential property of $855.82. A
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previous version of the brochure listed an incorrect amount of $885.22. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
13. Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended City Council approval
to issue a permit to the Dubuque Jaycees for a fireworks display on July 3, 2024, with a rain
date of July 4, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Dubuque Golf and Country Club Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended City
Council approval to issue a permit to the Dubuque Golf and Country Club for a fireworks display
on July 4, 2024, with a rain date of July 5, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
15. Fiscal Year 2025 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations & Agreements: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 181-24 Authorizing
execution of FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Four Mounds Foundation;
Resolution No. 182-24 Authorizing execution of FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement
to Four Oaks Family and Children's Services; Resolution No. 183-24 Authorizing execution of
FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Iowa Legal Aid; Resolution No. 184-24
Authorizing execution of FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Northeast Iowa Area
Agency on Aging, Inc.; Resolution No. 185-24 Authorizing execution of FY25 Purchase of
Services Grant Agreement to Presentation Lantern Center; Resolution No. 186-24 Authorizing
execution of FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to St. Mark Youth Enrichment;
Resolution No. 187-24 Authorizing execution of FY25 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement
to Waypoint were adopted.
16. First Amendment to CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 188-24 Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
of Dubuque was adopted.
17. Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy, Inc. for
the Grant of Easements for Sanitary Sewer Utility and Sanitary Sewer Access for the Phase
One Old Mill Road Lift Station Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 189-24 Approving an Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy, Inc. for the Grant of Easements for Sanitary Sewer Utility
and Sanitary Sewer Access for the Old Mill Rd. Lift Station Project was adopted.
18. Purchase Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy,
Inc. and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 190-24 Approving a Purchase Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy, Inc. and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and
authorizing the acceptance of the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa was
adopted.
19. Althauser St. Retaining Wall Repair Project (PROJECT 5524000003, 4281000005): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 191-24 Accepting the
Althauser St. Retaining Wall Repair Project and authorizing final payment to the contractor was
adopted.
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20. Signed Contract(s): CivicPlus for Agenda and Meeting Management Select. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
21. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Drew Cook &
Sons Excavating Company, Inc. for the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Four. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
22. Jule Purchase of Three (3) Paratransit Buses: Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
23. Plat of Survey of Oberbroeckling Subdivision No. 3: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 192-24 Approving the Final Plat of Oberbroeckling
Subdivision No. 3, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
24. Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals New Interagency Agreement: City Manager
recommended City Council approve the 28E agreement with the Iowa Department Inspections
and Appeals for inspections, performance of food and hotel licensing, and enforcement with
respect to retail food establishments. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
25. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Long -Term Limited Scope Food, Feed and
Cosmetics Information Sharing Agreement (ISA): City Manager recommended City Council
approve the five-year 20.88 agreement with the FDA and authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
26. Private Hauler Waste Disposal Fee Changes for Fiscal Year 2025: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 193-24 Establishing the schedule of
rates for the disposal of private hauled waste to the Water & Resource Recovery Center as
provided for in 13-2B-8(F) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances was adopted.
27. Water Resource Recovery Center Facility Plan Development Request to release an RFQ
to hire engineering consultant: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
28. City of Dubuque Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report 2024. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
29. Certified List - Police Officer: Civil Service Commission submitted the certified list for the
position of Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and made a matter
of record.
30. Retail Alcohol License Refund: Request from The Bridge Restaurant, located at 31 Locust
Street, for a refund of Retail Alcohol License No. LC0026818 in the amount of $406.25 due to
business closing. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
31. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 194-24 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.
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32. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Applications:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 195-24 Approving
applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products,
and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A was adopted.
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.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027
(Expiring Business Professional term of Chesney). Applicants: Georgina Guerrero, 245
Princeton PI.; Fraco Menchaca, 2685 Raven Oaks; Nikkole Nutter, 305 Clarke Dr.
Board of Library Trustees: One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring term of Monk).
Applicant: Christina Monk, 2770 Van Buren St.
Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of
Tigges). Applicant: Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Civic Center Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2027 (Expiring terms
of Jacobs and Parks). Applicants: Pamela Birch, 1910 Amelia Dr.; Bryce Parks, 2770 Van Buren
St.
Equity and Human Rights Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2027 (Expired
terms of Heiar and Link). Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.; David Heiar, 805
Carriage Hill Dr.; Nikkole Nutter, 305 Clarke Dr.; Ashley Regan, 1100 N. Booth St.
Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of
Gau). Applicant: Tim Gau, 2529 Windsor Ave.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant
term of Spence). Applicant: January Tylor, 2828 Jackson St.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring
term of Valaskey). Applicant: Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. City Clerk Breitfelder confirmed
receipt of input from Ms. Valaskey in support of her application.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring
term of Stoffel). Applicant: Aaron Miller, 75 Fremont Ave. Mr. Miller spoke in support of his
application.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027
(Expiring term of Tigges). Applicants: Tyler Dahlstrom, 1085 Vernon St.; Jennifer Tigges, 4927
Wild Flower Dr.
Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of
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Russell). Applicant: Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy Way Dr.
Airport Zoning Commission: One Cross Representative whose term will coincide with their
term on the cross represented board or commission (Vacant Cross Representative Member
term of Russell). Applicant: Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy Way Dr.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Millstone Drive: Motion by Jones 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. Applicant Pat
Ready spoke about the current zoning of the property and vehicle access. Jackie Baumhover,
2680 Millstone Dr. and Linda Anderson, 2668 Millstone Dr. spoke in opposition to the rezoning,
stating concerns about stormwater drainage and parking. Mark Elenz, 2505 Wheatland Dr.,
stated his support for the rezoning based on the condition issued by the Zoning Advisory
Commission that the property be limited to six (6) total dwelling units regardless of future
subdivision(s). City Clerk Breitfelder announced that written input was received by Robert and
Jennifer Weber. Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that the
street will function as a private driveway to be managed by a homeowner's association. Mr.
Wernimont summarized the development review process and the Zoning Advisory
Commission's condition of approval. Mr. Ready referenced a map of the property and indicated
which areas of the property would be turf. City Council Members expressed support for the
rezoning, stating that the condition issued by the Zoning Advisory Commission is a reasonable
compromise. City Council Members further stated that resident input identifies areas of focus
for the property, such as stormwater management. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 17-24 Amending Title
16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at the Terminus of Millstone Drive (1016329042) from R-
1 Single -Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District
with conditions as established in the attached Memorandum of Agreement. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request to Rezone Wood Street: 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. Applicant Eric
Dregne, 408 Park Ave., Galena, IL, provided input on the neighborhood meeting hosted by
Habitat for Humanity and the ongoing discussions the organization was engaged in with
residents. Sam Moore, 1795 Lawndale St.; and Will Gross, 1799 Lawndale St., spoke in
opposition to the rezoning, citing loss of trees and expressing concerns with the ordinance. Carla
Anderson, 1131 Main St., Board President for Habitat for Humanity, spoke in support of the
rezoning, stating that it will result in affordable housing. City Clerk Breitfelder announced that
written input was received by Michael Keck. Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr.
Dregne stated that six homes are planned for the first phase of the project. Mr. Dregne provided
details on the home specifications and mentioned that public access to the greenspace would
be decided by the homeowners' association. Responding to a question regarding restricted
covenants, Mr. Wernimont stated that they are private agreements that do not involve the city.
City Council Members expressed support for the rezoning, stating that the proposed
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development was a good fit for the property. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 18-24 Amending
Title 16 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property from R-1 Single -Family Residential and R-3
Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development District with PR
Planned Residential Designation and adopting a Conceptual Development Plan. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Planned Unit Development Amendment for 555 John F. Kennedy Road: Motion by Jones
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 Farber. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont
provided a staff report. Applicant Justin Somerville, Development Engineer with Cafaro
Company, made a presentation. City Council Members praised the amendment and highlighted
Kennedy Mall's importance to the community. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 19-24 Amending Title
16, the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by rescinding
Ordinance 80-03 which provides regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development District with
a PC Planned Commercial Designation at 555 John F Kennedy Road and adopting an amended
PUD Ordinance to allow for additional signage, reduced parking requirements, and increased
ground floor leasable area. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Resolutions Approving and Extending an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 196-24 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan Version 2024.1, for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area and
Resolution No. 197-24 Approving the Extension Agreement by and Among the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, Dubuque County, Iowa, and the Dubuque Community School District for the Division
of Revenue for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Jones. Rick
Dickinson, 205 Hill St., President and CEO of GDDC, spoke in support of the project and
thanked Iowa legislators for their efforts, which facilitated the project's expansion. City Council
Members commended the partnerships involved in the project. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Resolution Approving a 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: Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 198-24 Approving a
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. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Resolution Approving a 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: Motion by Wethal to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 199-24 Approving a Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. including the
issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Sprank. City Council
Members thanked the developer for the project and stressed the importance of the ongoing
expansion of the Millwork District. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project Public Hearing - Project Code: 4281000059:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 200-24 Approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Seippel Road Water Main
Lowering Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Public Hearing for the Jule's-Iowa Department of Transportation 2025 Consolidated
Funding Application: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 201-24 Authorizing Resolution: Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa DOT.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Roussell. In response to questions from the City Council,
Assistant Housing and Community Development Director Michael Belmont reported that the
latest update from the contractor indicated construction will resume on June 21. Unstable
portions will be removed, and salvage operations will proceed once the site is deemed safe. Mr.
Belmont further explained that the project is behind schedule due to unforeseen delays, and city
staff have communicated the expectation that the site be cleaned and prepared for
development. Responding to a question about the city's course of action if the developer fails to
meet the August 31 project deadline, City Attorney Brumwell indicated that city staff would
convene to evaluate their options post -deadline. City Council Members agreed that this agenda
item can be designated as a consent item in future meetings. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Recent City of Dubuque Website Improvements: Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents and view the presentation. Seconded by Roussell. Public Information Officer Randy
Gehl introduced Communications Specialist Kirstin Hill, who demonstrated the new website
redesign and improved accessibility. Responding to questions from the City Council, Multimedia
Specialist Felicia Carner stated that the city close captions City Council meetings through a paid
service. Ms. Carner also summarized the captioning options available via Facebook and
YouTube. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Dubuque Named the 2024 Iowa Community of Character: Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the news release announcing that Dubuque has been named Iowa's 2024 Community
of Character by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Proposed C-SITE Application "Dubuque C.A.S.C.A.D.E. Project: Community Action for
Sustainable, Clean And Democratized Energy` Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and approve the City's application for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C- SITE) Program Grant for the
Dubuque CASCADE Project. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members expressed
enthusiasm for the project. Motion carried 7-0.
5. 2024 Pavement Marking Project - Award Public Improvement Contract - Project Code:
5521000013: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
202-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project.
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Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Award Construction Contract - Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (Project ID:
5581500001): Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 203-
24 Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Award Construction Contract - Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon
Abandonment Project (Project ID: 5581500024): Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 204-24 Awarding Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Award Construction Contract - Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements (Project ID:
5581500009): Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
205-24 Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Granger Creek Lift Station
Improvements Project. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and
English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 206-24 Awarding the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Park
Development Project. Seconded by Sprank. City Manager Van Milligen responded to a question
regarding cost. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Consultant Selection for Unified Development Code Update: Motion by Farber to receive
and file the documents and approve the City Manager negotiating and executing a contract with
Camiros to undertake the Update to the Unified Development Code, with a contract not to
exceed $100,000 in cost. Seconded by Wethal. In response to a City Council question, Planning
Services Director Wally Wernimont mentioned that the Unified Development Code (UDC) was
last revised in 2009. He also described the UDC as a living document that the City Council
continuously amends incrementally. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Remedy for Police Department Supervisor/Manager Wage Compression: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve salary percentage increases and longevity
adjustment, effective July 1, 2024, in order to remedy the wage/salary compression that would
exist for the ranks of Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, Assistant Police Chief, and Police Chief
related to the percentage wage increases provided to union police ranks per the CBA effective
on July 1, 2024. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members expressed support for the
adjustments. City Manager Van Milligen stated that salary percentage increases and longevity
adjustment for the Fire Department will be presented at the next City Council meeting. Motion
carried 7-0.
12. Board and Commission Ordinance Amendments: Motion by Jones 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 Roussell. Responding to a question from the City Council regarding age of
majority, City Clerk Breitfelder stated that City Council has the authority to determine who to
appoint to boards and commissions. City Attorney Brumwell explained that age requirements
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are considered a policy decision made by the City Council, rather than a legal decision. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 20-24 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 12 Airport, Chapter 4 Airport Commission; Ordinance No.
21-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 12 Airport, Chapter 6 Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment; Ordinance No. 22-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
12 Airport, Chapter 5 Airport Zoning Commission; Ordinance No. 23-24 Amending City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 24-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 7 Board of Library Trustees; Ordinance
No. 25-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development,
Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and Regulations, Section 14- 1A-6 Building
Code Advisory and Appeal Board; Ordinance No. 26-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 11 Cable Television Commission;
Ordinance No. 27-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 4 Civic Center Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 28-24 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 2 Civil Service
Commission; Ordinance No. 29-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2
Boards and Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency and Community Development
Commissions, Article C Community Development Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 30-24
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Equity and Human Rights, Chapter 2
Equity and Human Rights Commission; Ordinance No. 31-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation
Commission Applications and Procedures, Section 16- 10-1 Historic Preservation Commission;
Ordinance No. 32-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1 J-
7 Housing Appeals and Mediation Board; Ordinance No. 33-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency and Community
Development Commissions, Article B Housing Commission; Ordinance No. 34-24 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing
Agency and Community Development Commissions, Article D Trust Fund Advisory Committee;
Ordinance No. 35-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 36-24
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 2 Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 37-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article A
Administration, Section 10-5A-2 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 38-
24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter
6 Resilient Community Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 39-24 Amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 5 Transit System, Chapter 1 Transit Advisory Board; Ordinance No.
40-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code,
Chapter 9 Zoning Advisory Commission Applications and Procedures, Section 16-9-1 Zoning
Advisory Commission; Ordinance No. 41-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 8 Zoning Board of Adjustment Applications and
Procedures, Section 16-8-1 Zoning Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
13. Work Session Request: Central Avenue & White Street Corridor Traffic Study: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for July 1, 2024, at
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5:30 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on the upcoming event at Audubon Elementary to unveil a
new sculpture made from old Comiskey Park playground equipment.
Council Member Farber reported on attending the National League of Cities (NLC) summer
board meeting.
Council Member Resnick reported on the bear recently sited in Dubuque.
Council Member Roussell reported on the Juneteenth celebration and the Dog Expo.
Council member Wethal also reported on the Juneteenth celebration and GDDC's Talent
Dubuque Luncheon.
Council Member Jones reported on gathering with a group of Marine veterans and former
Dubuque Mayor Walt Pregler, during which they visited the bell from the USS Dubuque. Mr.
Jones also reported on ribbon cuttings for the Telegraph Herald building and the new sculpture
outside Carnegie Stout Public Library.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on his recent presentation on the SMART Grant the city received
for the STREETS Program.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 10:03 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation
and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Roussell. 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 11:01 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 11:01
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk
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