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July 15, 2024
Wethal, Roussell, Jones, Resnick, Farber, Sprank, Cavanagh
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July 15, 2024
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WORK SESSION
5:30 PM - Chaplain Schmitt Island Redevelopment Plan Review
Dubuque Racing Association President and CEO Alex Dixon and consultants from RDG
Planning & Design will present on the Development Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island.
REGULAR SESSION
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6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508 Recognition
On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
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 Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Ross Dolphin for vehicle damage; Felderman Realty for property damage; Hennessey Fortman for vehicle
damage; Olivia Hansen for property damage; Richard Hess for property damage; American Marine for
vehicle damage; Othman Mokhantar for property damage; Sarah Weekley for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Ross Dolphin for vehicle damage; Felderman
Realty for property damage; Hennessey Fortman for vehicle damage; Olivia Hansen for property
damage; Richard Hess for property damage; American Marine for vehicle damage; Othman
Mokhantar for property damage; Sarah Weekley for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects - Reimbursements in Fiscal
Year 2024 — Period 13
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings approving a transfer of
funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make the appropriate interfund transfers of
sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for the FY 2024 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Building Bridges to Employment & Equity Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of the Building Bridges to Employment & Equity (B2E2) brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Plat of Survey of Arthofer's Skyline Addition 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Plat of Survey of Arthofer's
Skyline Addition 2 subject to waiving lot frontage for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey Arthofer's Skyline Addition 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 9
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 9.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 9, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of Grant of Public Sanitary Sewer Easement across Parts of Lots 1-2 and 2-
2 of Pizza Ranch Place off of Radford Road in Dubuque
City Manager recommending City Council acceptance of a grant of public sanitary sewer easement from
Radford Road Real Estate for a relocated sanitary sewer main associated with an agreement with
Dubuque Housing, LLC for Public Sanitary Sewer Main Construction Serving Lots 1, 1-2, and 2-2 of
Pizza Ranch Place on Radford Road (the EMRI Apartment Development).
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Public Sanitary Sewer Easement through, under and across parts
of Lots 1-2 and 2-2 of Pizza Ranch Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Agreement with Dubuque Housing, LLC — for Public Sanitary Sewer Main Construction
Serving Lots 1, 1-2, and 2-2 of Pizza Ranch Place on Radford Road associated with the
EMRI Apartment Development
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Agreement with property owner Dubuque
Housing, LLC, for the construction of a new public sanitary sewer main serving three properties along
Radford Road in the vicinity of the Pizza Ranch restaurant property at 2020 Radford Road.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Housing,
LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Pickett Street Rehabilitation Petition and Waiver Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approval of petition and waiver agreements with adjacent
property owners for the Pickett Street Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Petition and Waiver Agreements for the Pickett Street Rehabilitation
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Consultant Selection for Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
City Manager recommending City Council approve the selection of MSA as the consultant to conduct an
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order with MSA
in the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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13. Signed Contract(s)
2024 Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines; 2024 Docking Agreement with Celebration Belle;
Independent Contractor Agreement with Denise Blakeley Ihrig of Blakeley Water Management.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase I: Initiate Public Bidding
Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public
hearing for August 19, 2024, and to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost of $18,720,314.19 for the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project -
Phase I through the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project — Phase I: 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
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for August 19, 2024
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
Unified Development Code Amendment - Off -Premise Parking Lot
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Marty Johnson, AIA,
Straka Johnson Architects, to amend the Unified Development Code to include a definition of
Off -Premise Parking Lot and to list Off -Premise Parking Lot as an Accessory Use in the C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center and C-3 General Commercial zoning districts, and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by amending Article 16-2-3 (Definitions) by adding a definition of Off -
Premise Parking Lot and by amending Articles 16-5-11 C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
and 16-5-13 C-3 General Commercial by adding Off -Premise Parking Lot as an accessory use
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Locust Street Parking Ramp Repairs Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $250,000.00 for the Locust Street
Parking Ramp Repairs Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Locust Street Parking Ramp Repairs Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Public Hearing- Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
construction plans and specifications, and estimated base bid amount of $85,800.00 and
estimated cost amount of Plain Faced Wall of $220,700.00 or estimated cost amount of Textured
Faced Wall of $233,200.00 for the Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project, hold a
public hearing, and adopt the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of plans, specifications, and estimated cost for the Jefferson Park
Retaining Wall Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Residents are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update
City Manager providing a status report on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building project at
3000 Jackson Street and recommending that the city improve safety at the site and move to
open up 30th Street and assess the developer for the costs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, August 19,
2024, at 5:30 p.m. to present an update on the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City
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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible at (563) 589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org . Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
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