8 19 24 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on August 19, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Cha bers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Prsent: Mayor Cavnagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, RousseII, Sprank,
WetVal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attq ney Brumwell. A
Absent: 5' p / r
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the Regional Workforce Landscape and
Imagine Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Regional Workforce Landscape and Other Initiatives
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation staff will present information on the regional
workforce landscape and other initiatives.
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2. Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services staff will present an update on the comprehensive plan: Imagine Dubuque
2037: A Call to Action.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 19, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Cha
bers of the Historic Federa Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Pres�ent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Re' nick, Rou§Sell, Sprank,
WethfI; City Managtpan Milligen, City Attorn ' Brumwell.
Absent:
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. Iowa 2024 Community of Character Award Presentation
Scott Raecker, Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University,
will present the Iowa 2024 Community of Character Award. A video will also be shown.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. The University of Dubuque Aviation Day (August 19, 2024)
On behalf of the University of Dubuque.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Josh Heisdorf for vehicle damage; Jeff Jones for vehicle damage; Tishana Suiter 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: Camille Baker for
vehicle damage; Julianne Geraghty for property damage; Richard Powers for vehicle damage;
William Sand Jr. for property damage; Tishana Suiter 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. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution that increases the
depository limit of DuTrac Community Credit Union to $60 million.
RESOLUTION Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt Properties
City Manager recommending City Council grant permission for the Economic Development
Director to sign the application to ECIA for the use of its brownfields assessment funds for the
Newt properties listed in the application in order to support redevelopment of the sites in the
South Port.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Radio Dubuque and Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Request 2025
Correspondence from Perry Mason, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, requesting
approval for Radio Dubuque and the Dubuque Jaycees to conduct a fireworks display on July
3, 2025 from 900 p.m. to-10:30 pm, -in conjunction with the-elosure of -indicated- streets and
use of A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a special event request. The rain date is July 4.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Rob McDonald Fireworks Permit
City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue a permit to Rob McDonald for a
fireworks display on September 14, 2024, at his private residence, 3399 Roosevelt Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. New Ladder Truck - Static Display
City Manager transmitting that Fire Department staff plan to display the new 2024 Pierce
ladder truck before the Tuesday, September 3rd City Council meeting starting at 5:45 p.m. in
front of the Historic Federal Building on 6th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10.3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update
City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000
Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11.Signed Contract(s)
Dubuque Community Schools for Before and After School Programming; Strand Associates,
Inc for the Well No. 11 Source Water Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Stone Cliff Winery, Inc. Lease Agreement Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a 2+ year lease agreement with the
Stone Cliff Winery, Inc for a portion of the Alliant Amphitheater for an outdoor service patio.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13.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)
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14.Approval of Retal Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Application
City Manager recommending City Council approval of annual tobacco, alternative nicotine,
and vapor product permit -as -submitted:
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Setting a Public Hearing for a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC to Redevelop Property
at 1706 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public
hearing for September 3, 2024, for the First Amendment to Development Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and CARich Properties, LLC for the redevelopment of 1706 Central
Avenue.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC, including the proposed issuance of urban renewal tax
increment revenue obligations relating thereto, and providing for the publication of notice
thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 3, 2024
2. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the attached resolution granting
preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction
estimate of $327.635.00; establishing the date of the public hearing for September 3, 2024;
and authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the Keymont Drive Pavement
Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation 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
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 3, 2024
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City M ' Council grant preliminary approval to the construction plans
and sK es\+' \ r ) t of $1,850,000; and establish September 3, 2024, as the
date o opt the resolution to hereby authorize the Water Department
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ons SCADA System Upgrade Project - Project Initiate and
RESO_ _ ,'Iant SCADA System Upgrade Project: preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting the date of the 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 September 3, 2024
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Application Review
1. Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2027 (Vacant At -Large terms of Cassill and Doyle)
Applicants:
Bill Doyle, 1591 White St.) OVy'npu� 13'//
Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St.
Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave.
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2. Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expir oe)
Applicants:
Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St. t-. pcKe s1 Ter, on
Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln Ave.
3. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expiring terms of Becwar and Holz)
Applicants:
Michelle Becwar, 2115 Coates St.
Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Crt.
4. Library Board of Trustees
One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Armstrong)
Applicant:
Tom Brennan, 3275 Cider Rdg.FSpoke ;f:-per Son
5. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expired term of McGrath)
Applicant:
Beth McGrath, 2385 Clarke Crest Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 8301 Seippel Court Rezoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a request
from Ron Breiner to rezone property located at 8301 Seippel Court from CS Commercial
Service and Wholesale to C-3 General Commercial, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 8301 Seippel
Court from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Peru Road Rezoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Zoro Investments,
LLC to rezone property located at Peru Road (PIN 1012183002, 1012183005, 1012183008, &
1012183007) from R-3c Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential with conditions to R-3
Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along Peru Road
between Walker and Toledo Street (Pins 1012183002, 1012183005, 1012183008, and
1012183007) from R-3C Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District With Conditions to
R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. 405, 575, and 595 Cedar Cross Road Rezoning Request 'Pubtits m° lc`S;p� 3oq.S N6�tire
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Merfeld Properties, —1
LLC, Julie Merfeld to rezone property located at 405, 575, and 595 Cedar Cross Road from R-
1 Single -Family Residential to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale. Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval only of the rezoning of 595 Cedar Cross Road.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 595 Cedar
Cross Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to CS Commercial Services and
Wholesale District
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ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified —
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 405, 575 and
595 Cedar Cross Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to CS Commercial
Services and Wholesale District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase I 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 $18,720,314.19 for the Old Mill Road Lift
Station and Force Main Project - Phase I through the adoption of the attached resolution, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project — Phase I
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Hold Public Hearing to Approve Contract with Tucktara, LLC for Construction of a
Single -Family Home on a City -Owned Infill Lot at 2527 Washington Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a contract
with Tucktara, LLC, for construction of a single-family home on a City -owned infill lot located
at 2527 Washington Street and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract for this Project,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of contract for construction of a single-family home on a city -owned
infill lot located at 2527 Washington Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $540,000 for the
Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 — Phase 2, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 — Phase 2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposed Additional Housing Development Incentive
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an additional incentive to facilitate low -
and moderate -income housing development outside of the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
Area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. 2024 Police Department CALEA Accreditation Acceptance
City Manager reporting that on July 27, 2024, the Dubuque Police Department was awarded
Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the CALEA board of commissioners for the 10th
time.
Police Department staff will make a presentation. Cht�' f
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3. Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a special work session on Monday,
September 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to present the results of the survey, evaluation matrix with
three alternatives, and cross-section concepts for the Central Avenue and White Street
Corridor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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4. Work Session Request: Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on October 7, 2024, at
5:30 p.m. for an update of the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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5. Water Distribution Crew Employee Feature Video
Public Information Office staff with show a video featuring Marty Kearney, a member of the
City of Dubuque Water Distribution crew. The video can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/ri46EJuVs- M?si=oGDgHp-WcRH_ellj
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1 )(c),(j) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ S.:I I p.m.
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 (I5
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