Proof_City Council Proceedings 07.01.24City of Dubuque
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of July 15, 2024; Civil Service Commission of
July 10, 2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of June
26, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of April 18, 2024 and June
20, 2024; Housing Commission of January 23, 2024; Library Board of
Trustees Update of June 27, 2024; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of February 21, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of June
27, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of July 1,
2024.
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Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 4/18/24
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/20/24
Community Development Advisory Commission of
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Library Board of Trustees Update of 6/27/24
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting
2/21/24
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/27/24
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
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of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this loth day of July, 2024
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m.
on July 1, 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
(attended virtually and joined at 5:34 p.m.), 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 the Central Avenue and White
Street Corridor Traffic Study.
WORK SESSION
Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study
Traffic Engineer Justine Hull introduced Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Senior Traffic Engineer Jennifer McCoy and Senior Urban
Designer Andrew Dresdner who presented on stakeholder
outreach, vision/goals, existing conditions results and
concepts that are being considered for the Central Avenue and
White Street corridor. In response to a City Council question,
Ms. McCoy stated that a pop-up open house is scheduled for an
upcoming Dubuque Farmers Market, with a traditional open house
planned for the fall. Ms. McCoy further stated that three
alternate parking plans will be developed for analysis and
various design elements will be considered to encourage
drivers to reduce speeds. Mr. Dresdner summarized input
provided by trucking companies and potential parking options.
City Council Members stressed that no decisions have been
finalized and that discussions will continue. Concerns about
parking availability and location, crash data, and crime
perceptions were also expressed.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:23 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 July 1, 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
(attended virtually), 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
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Jones requested Item No. 23 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. 23. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 207-24 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.
3. FY 2025 Arts & Culture Operating Support & Capacity
Building Grants Funding Recommendation: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other
Expense Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2024 Period 13: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 208-24 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 was adopted.
5. Multicultural Family Center Board Receives Iowa Governors
Volunteer Award: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
6. Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project Award: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 209-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the
Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project was adopted.
7. Walmart, Inc. and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval:
Senior Counsel recommended approval of the 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, filed, and approved.
8. Walmart, Inc. and Sam's Real Estate Business Trust 2023
Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval: Senior
Counsel recommended approval of the 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,
filed, and approved.
9. J & M Fireworks Permit Request: City Manager recommended
approval of a Fireworks Permit for a private fireworks display
at Dubuque Golf and Country Club on July 12, 2024. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Q Casino and Beartooth Fireworks Permit Request: City
Manager recommended approval of a Pyrotechnics Permit to use
pyrotechnics at the Beartooth music performance at the Q
Casino on July 18, 2024. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
11. Letter of Support for Crescent Community Health Center:
City Manager provided a copy of a letter of support on behalf
of the City of Dubuque in support of the Crescent Community
Health Centers (Crescents) proposal for the HRSA grant
opportunity for Expanded Hours. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
12. Approve FY25 Four Mounds Foundation Community
Development Block Grant Agreement: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal
Plan for the Mount Pleasant Place Housing Urban Renewal Area:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 220-24 Resolution of Necessity Finding that
Certain Property in and Near Mount Pleasant Place Subdivision
is an Economic Development Area and that the Development of
said area is Necessary in the Interest of the Residents of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Setting a Date for Hearing on a
Proposed Urban Renewal Plan For Said District was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on August 5, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: One,
3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Expiring Business
Professional term of Chesney). Applicants: Fraco Menchaca,
2685 Raven Oaks; and Nikkole Nutter, 305 Clarke Dr. Upon roll
call vote, Mr. Menchaca was appointed to the three-year term
through June 30, 2027. Ms. Nutter received 2 votes (Resnick
and Jones), and Mr. Menchaca received the remaining 5 votes.
2. Board of Library Trustees: One, 4-Year term through July
1, 2028 (Expiring term of Monk). Applicant: Christina Monk,
2770 Van Buren St. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Monk to the
four-year term through July 1, 2028. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through
July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of Tigges). Applicant: Jennifer
Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms.
Tigges to the three-year term through July 1, 2027. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Civic Center Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms
through June 29, 2027 (Expiring terms of Jacobs and Parks).
Applicants: Pamela Birch, 1910 Amelia Dr.; and Bryce Parks,
2770 Van Buren St. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Parks to the
three-year term through June 29, 2027. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0. No motion was made for the second term.
5. Equity and Human Rights Commission: Two, 3-Year terms
through January 1, 2027 (Expired terms of Heiar and Link) and
one, 3-Year term through January I, 2025 (Vacant term of
Anderson). Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.;
David Heiar, 805 Carriage Hill Dr.; Nikkole Nutter, 305 Clarke
Dr.; Ashley Regan, 1100 N. Booth St.; and Luzelena Bravo, 781
Cottage Pl. - Additional Applicant. Upon roll call vote, Mr.
Heiar and Ms. Nutter were appointed to the two 3-year terms
through January 1, 2027. Mr. Heiar received all 7 votes for
the first term. For the second term, Ms. Nutter received 3
votes (Resnick, Jones, and Farber), with Mr. Baumhover
receiving 2 votes (Cavanagh and Sprank) and Ms. Bravo
receiving the remaining 2 votes. Upon roll call vote, Mr.
Baumhover was appointed to the 3-year term through January 1,
2025. Ms. Bravo received 2 votes (Roussell and Farber), and
Mr. Baumhover received the remaining 5 votes.
6. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of Gau). Applicant: Tim
Gau, 2529 Windsor Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Mr. Gau to
the three-year term through July 1, 2027. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Spence). Applicant:
January Tylor, 2828 Jackson St. Motion by Sprank to appoint
Ms. Tylor to the three-year term through January 1, 2027. The
motion failed due to lack of a second.
8. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year
term through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of Valaskey).
Applicant: Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. Motion by
Wethal to appoint Ms. Valaskey to the three-year term through
July 1, 2027. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of Stoffel). Applicant:
Aaron Miller, 75 Fremont Ave. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr.
Miller to the three-year term through July 1, 2027. Seconded
by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year
term through June 30, 2027 (Expiring term of Tigges).
Applicants: Tyler Dahlstrom, 1085 Vernon St.; and Jennifer
Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr. Upon roll call vote, Ms. Tigges
was appointed to the three-year term through June 30, 2027.
Mr. Dahlstrom received 1 vote (Roussell), and Ms. Tigges
received the remaining 6 votes.
11. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through
July 1, 2027 (Expiring term of Russell). Applicant: Rich
Russell, 2045 Embassy Way Dr. Motion by Roussell to appoint
Mr. Russell to the three-year term through July 1, 2027.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
12. 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. Motion by Wethal to appoint Mr. Russell to the
three-year term to coincide with his term on the Zoning
Advisory Commission. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Following the conclusion of board and commission
appointments, City Council Members emphasized the significance
of applicants reaching out to the City Council to articulate
their interest in serving. Applicants can either address the
City Council during the board and commission applicant review
segment of the council meeting or submit written
correspondence.
ACTION ITEMS
1. New Dubuque Developers Guide Available: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents, approve the
Dubuque Developers Guide publication and webpage, and listen
to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Public Information
Officer Randy Gehl presented on the Dubuque Developers Guide
publication and webpage. City Council Members commended the
publication and webpage for illustrating how the city acts on
feedback. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Awarded $25 million Federal RAISE Infrastructure
Grant to Build Railroad Overpass at 14th Street: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank.
City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for receiving the
grant and thanked the various partners involved. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Repeal of the Dubuque Historic Building Code: 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. In
response to questions from the City Council, Housing and
Community Development Director Alexis Steger and City Attorney
Brumwell stated that existing building codes still apply to
structures, while current codes would apply to alterations.
Ms. Steger confirmed that the repeal of the historic building
code will eliminate code duplication, reducing confusion for
contractors and property owners. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 42-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 5
Historic Buildings. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Ordinance Amendment: Abutting Property Owner Liability
for Defective Sidewalks: 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 Wethal. In response to
questions from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell
summarized the city's potential liability after issuing
notices for property owners to repair sidewalk defects and
explained how the city identifies defects. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 43-24 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Section 10-1-2: Sidewalk Installation and Repair
Deleting Liability of the Abutting Property Owner for Failure
to Repair Sidewalks. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Remedy for Fire Department Manager/Administration Wage
Compression: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and approve the salary percentage increases effective July I,
2024, in order to remedy the wage/salary compression that
would exist for the management/administration ranks of
Assistant Fire Chief/Division Chief/Bureau Chief, Deputy Fire
Chief, and Fire Chief related to the percentage wage increases
provided to union- represented Fire ranks per the CBA
effective on July 1, 2024. Seconded by Wethal. City Council
Members expressed support for the salary increases and thanked
all involved parties for their efforts. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Resnick reported that the Federal RAISE
Infrastructure Grant will fund a bike trail and emphasized the
importance of bike trails for local tourism.
Council Member Roussell reported on meeting with
representatives from Japan as part of her role on the Dubuque
Main Street Board of Directors.
Council Member Wethal reported on meetings with Dubuque
Community Schools and Holy Family Catholic Schools as part of
her partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque to promote school safety. Ms. Wethal announced that a
community conversation for educators was scheduled for July 9,
2024.
Council Member Jones reminded residents that operating
fireworks within city limits is illegal and encouraged them to
leave fireworks and animals at home when attending public
fireworks displays.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the United States
Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:42 p.m. to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(I)(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 8:10 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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