Minutes_City Council Proceedings 08.19.24 Copyrighted
September 16, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of June 6 and August 13, 2024; City Council
Proceedings of August 14, 19, 20, 21, 26 and September 3, 2024; Civil
Service Commission of August 22, 2024; Community Development
Advisory Commission of July 17, 2024; Equity and Human Rights
Commission of July 9, 2024; Library Board of Trustees of January 25,
February 29, March 28, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of August 7,
2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of August 14,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission- June 6 2024 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission -August 13, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 14, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 19, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 20, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 21, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of August 26, 2024 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of September 3, 2024 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- January Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- February Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes- March Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication Supporting Documentation
CITY 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 Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones (arrived at 5:18 p.m.), Resnick,
Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen (arrived at 5:18 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 work sessions on the Regional Workforce Landscape and
Imagine Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Regional Workforce Landscape and Other Initiatives
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and Nic
Hockenberry, Director of Workforce Programming, presented information on the regional
workforce landscape and initiatives, and addressed a question about essential amenities for
workforce attraction.
The work session initially concluded at 6:01 p.m. but was reopened after the Imagine
Dubuque Update session ended.
2. Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont and Assistant Planner Jason Duba presented
an update on the comprehensive plan: Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action.
This work session concluded at 6:19 p.m.
Due to additional time remaining after the Imagine Dubuque Update work session, Mr.
Dickinson presented on broadband initiatives from 6:20 p.m. to 6:24 p.m.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned
at 6:24 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder
City Clerk
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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 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
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Item Set for Public Hearing #3 was removed from the
meeting.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. lowa 2024 Community of Character Award Presentation: Scott Raecker, Executive
Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, presented the lowa 2024
Community of Character Award. A video was also shown.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. The University of Dubuque Aviation Day (August 19, 2024) was accepted by University of
Dubuque President Travis Frampton on behalf of the University of Dubuque.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Josh HeisdorF for vehicle damage; Jeff Jones for vehicle
damage; Tishana Suiter for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
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 lowa, the agent for the lowa 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.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
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4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 253-24 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. Authorized Depository Institutions: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 254-24 Naming Depositories was adopted.
6. Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt Properties: Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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 9:00 p.m. to
10:30 pm. in conjunction with the closure of indicated streets and use of A.Y. McDonald Park
as part of a special event request. The rain date is July 4. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
8. Rob McDonald Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
9. New Ladder Truck - Static Display: City Manager transmitted 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
10. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
11. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Community Schools for Before and After School
Programming; Strand Associates, Inc for the Well No. 11 Source Water Project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
12. Stone Cliff Winery, Inc. Lease Agreement Approval: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
13. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 255-24 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.
14. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Application:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 256-24 Approving
applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products,
and Vapor Products, as required by lowa Code §453A.47A was adopted.
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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 Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing for a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, lowa and CARich Properties, LLC to Redevelop Property at 1706
Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 257-
24 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa on a
First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa 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 was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 3, 2024
in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 258-24 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on September 3, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Water Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade Project - Project Initiate and Set
the Public Hearing: This item was removed from the meeting.
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.
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.; Cole Hansen, 408
Burch St.; Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave.
2. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expiring terms of
Janes and Kehoe). Applicants: Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St.; Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln
Ave. Mr. Janes spoke in support of his application.
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. Mr. Brennan spoke in support of his
application.
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: 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 Sprank. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-24 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. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-
0.
2. Peru Road Rezoning Request: 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. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Responding to a
question from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that his department works with the
engineering department on statewide urban design and specifications (SUDAS). Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-24 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. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. 405, 575, and 595 Cedar Cross Road Rezoning Request: 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 for the ordinance recommended by the Zoning Advisory Commission to rezone only
595 Cedar Cross Road. Seconded by Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont
provided a staff report, stating that after discussions with the applicant regarding 405 and 575
Cedar Cross Rd., the applicant has requested the withdrawal of those properties from the
rezoning consideration. Those two properties will be brought back to the Zoning Advisory
Commission for review at a future meeting and will then be presented again at a City Council
meeting. City Clerk Breitfelder announced that input was submitted by Carol Maas, 3095
Nightengale Ln. Applicant Jule Merfeld, 10713 Cottingham Rd., Peosta, explained that 595
Cedar Cross Rd. is currently used as an Airbnb and that attempts to sell the property have been
unsuccessful due to its zoning and proximity to the road's turning lane. In response to a City
Council inquiry about nearby properties in an isolated zoning area, Mr. Wernimont noted that
the Zoning Advisory Commission shared those concerns, leading to their denial of the rezoning
requests for 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Rd. The City Council discussed the best use for 595
Cedar Cross Rd. and its surrounding properties. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-24 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. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
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4. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase I Public Hearing: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 260-24 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main
Project— Phase I. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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: Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 261-24 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, lowa. Seconded by Sprank. In response to City Council questions,
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger explained that program income
from housing tax increment financing (TIF) is funding the project and that the builder has
flexibility in the home's design. City Council Members discussed whether the city should profit
from the property and how the project integrates sustainability and equity into homeownership.
Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
6. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 Public Hearing: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 262-24 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project
2024 — Phase 2. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposed Additional Housing Development Incentive: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and approve an additional incentive to facilitate low- and moderate-income
housing development outside of the Greater powntown Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by
Sprank. In response to a question, City Manager Van Milligen explained that the number of
units would determine whether the development meets the 60% low- and moderate-income
housing requirement for the incentive. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2024 Police Department CALEA Accreditation Acceptance: Motion by Farber to receive
and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Police Chief Jeremy
Jensen made a presentation regarding the Dubuque Police Department being awarded the
Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the CALEA board of commissioners for the 10th
time. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday,
September 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. In response to a question about
holding the work session on a non-regular City Council meeting night, City Manager Van
Milligen explained that the session's length required scheduling it separately. September 30th
is also the earliest date the consultants will be ready to present the data. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Work Session Request: Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for October 7, 2024, at 5:30
p.m. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Water Distribution Crew Employee Feature Video: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Public Information Office staff showed a
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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. Motion carried
7-0.
6. City Life in Marshallese Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
view the video. Seconded by Wethal. Public Information Office staff showed a video produced
in collaboration with the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support to promote the
next City Life sessions, which will be presented in Marshallese. The video can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/WIu1 UEqtjx4. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent congressional staff visit and the Art on the
River opening reception.
Council Member Farber reported on recent initiatives with the Federal Communications
Commission Committee and National League of Cities' Technology Committee.
Council Member Roussell reported on a Presentation Lantern Center student attaining
United States citizenship, learning about the Dubuque Arboretum's strategic plan, and Carnegie
Stout Public Library's Reading with Rover Program.
Council Member Wethal reported on the Dubuque Fine Arts Festival and speaking with
University of Dubuque theology students.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:11 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation and
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of lowa. Seconded by Wethal.
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 9:28 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder
City Clerk
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