Proof_City Council Proceedings 06.03.24Copyrighted
July 15, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of April 23, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of May 28, 2024; City Council Proceedings of July 1, 2024;
Community Development Advisory Commission of May 15, 2024; Equity
and Human Rights Commission of May 14, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of May 14, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of June 5,
2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of July 2, 2024;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of April 25 and May 23, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 3, June 17, June 18,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/1/24 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 6/5/24
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 7/2/24
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/25/24
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 5/23/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/3/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/17/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/18/24
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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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 3, 2024, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber (attended
virtually), 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 city prevention and response to
an active aggressor situation.
WORK SESSION
City Prevention and Response to an Active Aggressor Situation
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen, Dubuque Community School
District (DCSD) Chief Communication Officer Mike Cyze, City
Council Member Katy Wethal, and the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuques Vice President of Community Impact Mary Jo
Jean -Francois presented on prevention and response to active
aggressor situations. Responding to a question from the City
Council about recent state legislation permitting school
districts to arm personnel, Chief Jensen stated that the
school district determines their policy on arming teachers.
City Manager Van Milligen elaborated that DCSD has decided not
to arm their teachers, which he supports based on previously
presented data indicating shortcomings in hitting intended
target. School Resource Officer (SRO) Lieutenant Bruce Deutsch
provided information on the Safe + Sound Iowa online anonymous
reporting system where students can report concerning
information. Mr. Cyze summarized DCSD student training to
report concerns. The City Council suggested the Community
Foundations stakeholder discussions include local universities
and seminaries. Chief Jensen stated that social emotional
learning is an important aspect of prevention and that the
issue must be considered holistically. City Council Members
emphasized the importance of contacting emergency personnel to
report any concerns and expressed interest in exploring policy
changes.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:17 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 3, 2024, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber (attended
virtually), Jones, Resnick, Rousseli, 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
City Manager Van Milligen provided an update on the recent
storms that impacted the area, including city response
activities.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. 2024 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition: Assistant City
Manager Cori Burbach made a presentation on the 2024 City of
Dubuque SPIRIT Awards. As part of the presentation, Public
Information Office staff showed 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/5fUeiAGqdLo.
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day
(June 7, 2024) was accepted by National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium President & CEO Kurt Strand on behalf of the
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of May 20, 2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of
April 17, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Chicago, Central & Pacific
Railroad for property damage; Edward & Diane CIaycomb 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: Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad for property damage;
Edward & Diane Claycomb 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. 157-24 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. Letter of Support: Local College/Career Access Network
(LOAN): Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
6. North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 158-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project was
adopted.
7. 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Three Award Recording
Memo: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No, 159-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Three was adopted.
8. 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Four Award Recording
Memo: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. I60-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2024 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Four was adopted.
9. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building
Update. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. New Housing Units Highlighting Affordable Projects
Handout: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
11. First Amendment to Lease Agreement by and Among The City
of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency, and Radio Dubuque, Inc.: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
12. Public Works Custodian Staffing Change Recommendation:
City Manager recommended City Council approval to increase the
Public Works Department Part -Time Custodian position (0.68
FTE) to a Full -Time Custodian (1.00 FTE). Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed .
14. Equitable Community Grant Recommendation: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
161-24 Awarding Equitable Community Grant to Hills & Dales
Childcare Center; and Resolution No. 162-24 Awarding Equitable
Community Grant to Red Basket Project were adopted.
15. Final Plat of South Pointe #2: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 163-24 Authorizing
approval of the Final Plat of South Pointe #2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
17. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and
Vapor Product Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 164-24 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.
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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
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: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution. No. 165-24 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 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.
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: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 166-24
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 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.
3. Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for Public Hearing - Project
Code: 4281000059: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 167-24 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 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Forward
Investments Group LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No, 168-24 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. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement for
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program Loan #2-23 - 1199 Central
Avenue: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 169-24 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. Seconded by Wethal. Responding to a question from the
City Council, City Manager Van Milligen summarized the
subordination process. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Hearing for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project -
Project Code: 5521000013: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 170-24 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project. Seconded by Sprank.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that written input was received
by Steve Cook. Responding to questions regarding the bike lane
pilot project, Traffic Engineer Justine Hull stated that July
is the targeted timeframe to have designated bike lanes
painted and that feedback on the program would be solicited
via phone calls, traffic camera footage, and partnering with
organizations such as Dubuque Forward and Dubuque Main Street.
Ms. Hull stated that removing certain parking spaces for the
pilot project would result in visitors having to park a half
block further away. Ms. Hull further stated that city staff
are considering various options to reduce project costs if the
city decides to permanently install the bike lanes. Responding
to a question about renting parking spaces, Ms. Hull and City
Manager Van Milligen stated that while the Transportation
Services Department would be most appropriate to answer the
question, the city does not rent on -street parking spaces to
individuals and that the citys parking ramps have plenty of
vacancies. City Council Members expressed support for the bike
lane pilot project. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Adoption of Historic Millwork District Master Plan
Update: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 171-24 Adopting a Master Plan Update
for the Historic Millwork District. Seconded by Jones. City
Council Members expressed support for the plan and emphasized
that approving the plan does not mean that parking spaces in
the district will be immediately eliminated. City Manager Van
Milligen confirmed that many conversations will transpire
prior to any action occurring on parking in the district.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request for City Council Ratification of IUOE July 1,
2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and approve 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. Seconded by
Jones. City Council Members thanked city staff and the union
for their work on the agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolutions of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Applications: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 172-24 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 No. 173-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by
Miller Companies; Resolution No. 174-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by
Corridordbq, LLC; Resolution No. 175-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by
Dubuque Initiatives; Resolution No, 176-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by
Plastic Center, Inc.; Resolution No. t77-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce :lousing Tax Credit Program by JB
Lofts, LLC; and Resolution No. 178-24 Supporting the
submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by
Wilson House Apts, LLC. Seconded by Sprank. City Council
Members and City Manager Van Milligen clarified that adopting
the resolution for Millwork Flats, L.L.C. was a separate
action from Item Set for Public Hearing No. 1. City Council
Members expressed enthusiasm for this being the highest number
of applications submitted for Dubuque in one year. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Recommendation to Close 15th Street Railroad At -Grade
Crossing - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Railroad
Request: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 179-24 Authorizing to permanently
close the 15th Street railroad at -grade crossing. Seconded by
Wethal. City Council Members lauded the citys data -driven
approach to collecting resident input and the possibility of
the city becoming a designated quiet zone. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Recommendation for Replacement Agenda and Meeting
Management System: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve executing the agreement with CivicPlus
for their Agenda and Meeting Management Select software to
replace NovusAGENDA as the citys software for City Council
meeting agendas. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members
thanked the selection committee for their work and emphasized
the necessity for changing the citys agenda software. Motion
carried 7-0.
6. Work Session Request: Chaplain Schmitt Island
Redevelopment Plan: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and discuss scheduling the work session. Seconded by
Resnick. Council Member Jones suggested modifying the start
time to 4:00 p.m. and hosting the session at Q Casino so the
City Council could tour their remodeled showroom. Mayor
Cavanagh stated many City Council Members may be unable to
attend a 4:00 p.m. session and that hosting it in Council
Chambers allows the session to be broadcast and recorded for
the public. Motion amended by Jones to schedule the work
session for July 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council
Chambers. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Work Session Request: Four Mounds Foundation: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work
session for August 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Delivering Dubuque Video - Housing & Community
Development: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Jones. Public
Information Office staff showed 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.be/WFBsvZZOnmY?si = EpZbXObOiVxBHbG3. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on attending the
Multicultural Family Centers Pride Family Festival,
Council Member Roussell reported on attending a celebration
for Marshallese Constitution Day.
Council Member Wethal also reported on the Pride Family
Festival and further stated that the states primary election
was occurring on June 4th.
Council Member Resnick reported on the City Councils
upcoming goal setting.
Council Member Farber reported on attending the Federal
Communications Commissions (FCC) advisory committee meeting
last week.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on touring Liberty Recovery Center and
attending the American Flood Coalition Summit in Washington,
D.C.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:08 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),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 9:14 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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