Proof_City Council Proceedings 06.17.24Copyrighted
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:
Description Type
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
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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 Sainei, 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 GDDCs and Northeast Iowa Community Colleges (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,
PROCLAMATIONS)
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 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. 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,
Bled, 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; 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 Sams 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.
S. 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 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 Childrens 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.
20. Signed Contraet(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. LCO0268I8 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.
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
Pl.; 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 I, 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 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 homeowners
association. Mr. Wernimont summarized the development review
process and the Zoning Advisory Commissions 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 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 Malls 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.
S. Public Hearing for the Jules -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 citys 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 Carrier 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: Comununity Action for Sustainable, Clean And
Democratized Energy: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and approve the Citys 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. 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.
l0. 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 I, 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 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 l4
Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A
Building Code and Regulations, Section 14- IA-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 14-0- 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 Corrunissions,
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 I 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 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.
Councii 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 GDDCs 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),O) 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, CMC
City Clerk
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