11 4 24 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Cav4 agh; Council Members Farber, Johies, Resnick, Roussel[, S rank, Wethal;
City Manager In Milligen, City Attorne/Irumwell.
Absent:
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 Microsoft Co -Pilot Implementation and a Grant Initiatives
and Grant Funding update.
WORK SESSIONS
rosoft Co -Pilot Implementation
Chief Information Officer Chrys Koh�rn�ill discuss the City of Dubuque's strategy and plans for
the implementation of -Microsoft- 17i of.
This work session concluded @ 5' 5T p.m.
Update on Grant Initiatives and Grant Funding
Andrew Seth of Sustainable Strategies DC will join City Technical Grant Analyst/Assistant Justin
Thiltgen and Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann for an update on Grant Initiatives
and Grant Funding.
I There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at p.m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November
second -floor Council. Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor CavalSagh; Council Members Farber, JotSes, Res' ick, Roussell,
City Manager. an Milligen, City AttoU(ey Brumwell.
Absent:
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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
PROCLAMATIONS
Hospice and Palliative Care Month (November 2024)
On behalf of Hospice of Dubuque.
2. National League of Cities Centennial Day (November 7, 2024)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque.
3. The 150th Anniversary Year of the Sisters of the Presentation (November 13, 2024)
On behalf of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. of Dubuque, Iowa.
4. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day (November 21, 2024)
On behalf of the Michael W. Oglesby Foundation.
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of September 24, 2024; Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of September 24, 2024; Cable Television Commission of February 28,
2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of September 4, 2024; Equity and Human
Rights Commission of September 10, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of June 13, 2024;
Historic Preservation Commission of September 19, 2024; Housing Commission of July 23, 2024;
Park and Recreation Commission of August 13 and September 10, 2024; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of September 5, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jacqueline Fetter for personal injury; Roger Wilming for vehicle
damage; State Farm Mutual Insurance a/s/o Casey Smith 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: Jacqueline
Fetter for personal injury; Roger Wilming 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. Reimbursement Resolution - Fire Facilities and Equipment: City Manager recommending City
Council approval of a reimbursement resolution to serve as `official intent' to reimburse the project
expenditures for Fire Department facilities and equipment capital expenditures, as required under the
federal tax-exempt bond regulation.
RESOLUTION Relating to the financing of proposed projects and acquisitions to be undertaken by
the City of Dubuque, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the
Internal Revenue Code
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Tschiggfrie Parcel: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution accepting the
deed to a parcel owned by Edward and Joan Tschiggfrie.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Deed To Certain Real Estate In Dubuque County, Iowa From
`-Edward And Joan Tschiggfrie
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project - Project Code: 5565000001: City Manager
recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the Public Improvement
Construction Contract and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $182,160.00 to Giese
Roofing Company for the City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project And Authorizing Final
Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 2024-2026 Dubuque City Council Goals & Priorities Handout: City Manager providing a copy of
the 2024-2026 Dubuque City Council Goals and Priorities Handout. The publication will be mailed with
- City -utility -bills -from-Nov 1-3-through-Dec. 11. - --
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Updated Housing Incentives - New Units Handout: City Manager providing a copy of the updated
handout on new housing units approved, under review, under construction, or completed recently in
)ubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Housing Commission Cross Representation Appointment: Housing Commission requesting City
Council approval on the appointment of commissioner Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln Ave., to the Cross
Representation term on the Community Development Advisory Commission that will expire on August
17, 2027.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments: City Manager recommending
City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City to certify grass and weed cutting and
garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens
for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Grass And Weed Cutting And Garbage
Collection Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title 6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. School Resource Officer Contract with Dubuque Community School District City Manager
recommending City Council- approve and sign the 2024-2025 contract for School Resource Officer
services between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Iowa Department of Transportation HMA Resurfacing and Paved Shoulders Project Notification
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer, notifying the City Council of
HMA resurfacing and HMA paved shoulders on US-20 from Swiss Valley to Old Highway Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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14. Signed Contract(s): Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Old Mill Road Lift Station and
Force Main Project - Phase 1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Eastern Iowa
Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Iowa Amphitheater at Schmitt Island Bid Package 1: Site
Preparation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Approval of 2023 City Council Official Proceedings: City Clerk recommending City Council
-approval of -the -completed -and -indexed 2023 City -Council-Official-PrOGeedings-for calendar year-202-3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Approving a Third Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Union at the Marina, LP adding Impact Housing Indiana Corp. as a Party: City
Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a Third Amendment to
Development Agreement adding Impact Housing Indiana Corp. as a party and providing that the
Property Acquisition Grants provided for in the Development Agreement will be paid to Impact
Housing Indiana Corp. which will loan the proceeds of the Grants to Union at the Marina, LP as part
of a separate financing agreement between those two parties.
RESOLUTION Approving A Third Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Union At The Marina, LP
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.
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. Providing for the
Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the
Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a November
18, 2024, public hearing on the Development Agreement providing for the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations for the development of a PinSeekers
facility on Chaplain Schmitt Island.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., 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
November 18, 2024
2. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project - Bid Backage No. 2 (Utilities, Paving &
Amphitheater Stage) - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for Public
Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize initiating the public bidding process
and set a public hearing on November 18th, 2024, and to preliminarily approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of
$9,702,000.00 for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 2
through the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Iowa Amphitheater On Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 2 (Utilities,
Paving & Amphitheater Stage): 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
November 18, 2024
3. Initiate Bid Process and Set Public Hearing for the Bunker Hill Irrigation
Replacement Project Phase 3
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the construction plans and
specifications; estimated construction cost of $360,000; and establish November
18, 2024, as the date of the public hearing and hereby authorize the Recreation Division
Manager to advertise bids for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Project Phase 3 through
adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Bunker Hill Golf Course — Phase 3 Irrigation 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
November 18, 2024
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of McGovern) Applicant:
William H. Hendricks, 1801 S. Grandview
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Equity and Human Rights Commission
ne 3WYear term through January 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Sanchez) Applicants:
u elena Bravo 781 Cottage Place Traci
'Phil rr; 2'120 Rhomberg Ave
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2024 SRF Green Alley 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 $1,342,614.00 for the 2024 SRF Green
Alley Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolution, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated
Cost For The 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project Special Assessments
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the Schedule
of Assessments for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project through the adoption of the enclosed
resolutions, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION With Respect To The Adoption Of The Resolution Of Necessity Proposed For
The SRF Green Alley Bid 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
RESOLUTION Approving Schedule Of Assessments And Estimate Of Total Cost For The
2024 SRF Green Alley Bid Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Petition to Vacate the Alley Right of Way in the block bounded by Finley Street, Green
Street, and Bunker Hill Road in Finley's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For
Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and
Light)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the vacating
and disposal of the alley right of way property described as Lot 186A Finley's Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa in response to a request from adjacent property owner Interstate Power
and Light Company be approved through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating The Alley Between The West Line Of Finley Street And The East Line
Of Bunker Hill Road, In Finley's Addition To The City Of Dubuque, In The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa, To Be Known As Lot 186A Finley's Addition In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In Lot 186A Finley's Addition In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Kerper Boulevard Lift Station 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 $1,626,615.00 for the Kerper Boulevard
Lift Station Project 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 Kerper Blvd Lift Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements 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 $321,946.00 for the Broadway Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Project 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 Broadway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation 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 $840,000.00 for the Ruby Sutton Building
2nd Floor Renovation Project through adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications; -Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Dubuque Housing, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution
approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Dubuque Housing, LLC for the creation of 48 new Low- and Moderate -Income (LMI) housing
units, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving A Development
Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Dubuque Housing, LLC,
Including The Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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8. Public Hearing to approve the revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the revised
Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Resolution Approving The Revision Of The Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Administrative Plan For The Housing Choice Voucher Program Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Commercial Banking Services Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval of Dubuque Bank and Trust as the bank to
provide financial services to the City of Dubuque for a five-year period. Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Larson will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Presentation
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2. Proposed Modification to the Downtown Rehabilitation Program Awards
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a proposed modification to the Downtown
Rehabilitation Program awards to blend the Fagade, Planning &
Design, and Financial Consultant Grants to create one, $35,000 Rehabilitation Grant.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The City Of Dubuque Downtown
Rehabilitation Grant Award Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority
Business Financial Assistance Application by Universal Tank & Fabrication Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the
Economic Development Assistance Application on behalf of Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc.
for the proposed investment of approximately $4,925,000 for the expansion of its operations in
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Filing Of An Application With The Iowa Economic
Development Authority For Business Financial Assistance On Behalf Of Universal Tank &
Fabrication, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Pest Infestation Enforcement, Including Bed Bugs
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached ordinance to provide a
clearer direction regarding pest elimination for occupants and owners of structures within the
City of Dubuque.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 14 Building And
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-
1J-2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Work Session Request: Introduction to the Office of Community Impact and Review of
the Equitable Fine and Fee Service Program
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on November 18, 2024, at
5:15 p.m. to introduce the newly established Office of Community Impact and to provide an
update on the equitable fines and fees service program. Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Council
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ 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 C
Reconvene in open session @ ` %. p.m.
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