Proof_City Council Proceedings 07.15.24City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
Airport Commission of April 23, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission of June 25, 2024; City Council Proceedings of July 29 and
August 5, 2024; Housing Commission of January 23, 2024; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of April 4 and July 11, 2024; Zoning
Advisory Commission of July 2, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of July 15, 2024.
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City Council Proceedings of July 29, 2024
City Council Proceedings of August 5, 2024
Housing Commission of January 23, 2024
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of April 4,
2024
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of July 11,
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Zoning Advisory Commission of July 2, 2024
Proof City Council Proceedings July 15, 2024
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
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
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
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and for which the charge is 226.29
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 26th 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 15, 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 the Chaplain Schmitt Island
Redevelopment Plan Review.
WORK SESSION
Chaplain Schmitt Island Redevelopment Plan Review
Economic Development Director Jill Connors introduced
Dubuque Racing Association President and CEO Alex Dixon who
gave a brief background on the project. Ryan Peterson from RDG
Planning & Design updated the Council on the project.
Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
due to severe weather and safety protocols requiring the need
to take shelter. The presentation will be rescheduled.
/sJTrish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:47 p.m.
on July 15, 2024, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. The meeting
started late due to severe weather and subsequent power
outages. As a result, the meeting could not be broadcast to
the public.
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 508 Recognition was
accepted by Mayor Cavanagh on behalf of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 508.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the Resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and referred to the 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. 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. 221-24 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. Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects -
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2024 Period 13: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 222-24
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.
6. Building Bridges to Employment & Equity Brochure: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Plat of Survey of Arthofers Skyline Addition 2 subject to
waiving lot frontage for Lot 2: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 223-24 Approving the
Plat of Survey Arthofers Skyline Addition 2, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
8. Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 9: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 224-24
Approving the Plat of Survey of Plaza 20 No. 9, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 225-24 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 was adopted.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 226-24 Approving an Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Housing, LLC was
adopted.
11. Pickett Street Rehabilitation Petition and Waiver.
Agreements: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 227-24 Approving the Petition and Waiver
Agreements for the Pickett Street Rehabilitation Project was
adopted.
12. Consultant 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: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
14. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 228-24
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.
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 Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase
I: Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a
Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 229-24 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 19, 2024, in the Historic
Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Unified Development Code Amendment - Off -Premise Parking
Lot 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. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 44-24 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. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Locust Street Parking Ramp Repairs Project Public
Hearing: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 230-24 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Locust Street Parking Ramp Repairs Project. Seconded by
Farber. Transportation Services Director Ryan Knuckey
responded to questions from Council. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Hearing -Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Project::
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 231-24 Approval Of plans, specifications, and
estimated cost for the Jefferson Park Retaining Wall
Replacement Project. Seconded by Sprank. Leisure Services
Director Marie Ware responded to questions from Council.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Members of the public spoke on suicide prevention awareness
and asbestos and contract concerns regarding Action Item No.
2.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly
Update: Motion by Resnick to receive and file and listen to an
abbreviated version of the presentation. Seconded by Sprank.
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation (GDDC) provided an update and a
2023-2024 Annual Report booklet. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building
Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and approve the City move to open up 30th St. and assess the
developer for the costs. Seconded by Farber. City Manager Van
Milligen provided a status report and an amended
recommendation to withdraw the proposal for the City to open
the street and charge the developer for the costs. This
decision was based on information received just before the
meeting that the demolition crew will return to the site this
week under the current contract with the property owner.
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger and
City Attorney Brumwell responded to questions brought up
during public input and from the Council. Amended motion by
Roussell to receive and file documents. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work
session for August 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Cavanagh made remarks regarding the attempted
assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Council Member Jones reported on speaking at a Q Casino
grand opening and reminded the public to check out the time
capsule in Washington Park as the anniversary of the time
capsule is approaching.
Council Member Farber reported on participating in a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) conference at Google
Headquarters with the National League of Cities. Ms. Farber
thanked the Mayor for his remarks and expressed gratitude for
the Dubuque Police Department.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending a Habit for
Humanities event where Sheep On The Go provided a
demonstration of grass mowing.
Council Member Resnick reported on attending the Tri State
Wind concert.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:02 p.m. to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)(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 9:52 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, MMC,
Assistant City Clerk
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