Proof_City Council Proceedings 10.21.24City of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of September 30, October 7,
October 21, and November 4, 2024; Equity and Human
Rights Commission of October 8, 2024; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of October 21, 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 October 21, 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 (attended virtually).
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting work sessions to receive updates on the Automated
License Plate Reader system and Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation.
WORK SESSIONS
Automated License Plate Reader Update
Police Captain Marty Steil provided an update on the
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. In response to
questions from the City Council, Steil explained that the city
only grants access to authorized public sector personnel.
Since the program is still new, there is no data on false
positives; however, city staff manually verify system
information before taking any action. Responding to a
question, Police Chief Jeremy Jensen stated that the National
Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the sole federal
requirement for tracking warrants.
This work session concluded at 5:56 p.m.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented a quarterly
update on Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). City
Council Members praised GDDC for its efforts in job placement
assistance, its relocation guide, and for celebrating its 40th
anniversary.
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 October 21, 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 (attended virtually).
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 Action Item No. 1 had
been moved as the first order of business.
ACTION ITEM
1. Photo for National League of Cities Centennial: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and take the photo.
Seconded by Farber. City Council, City staff, and members of
the public gathered for a group photo to commemorate Dubuque
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being selected as one of the National League of Cities' (NLC)
digital stops on their roadshow celebrating the organization's
centennial milestone. Motion carried 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City -County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
2024 Savvy Awards Recognition: Public Information Officer
Randy Gehl presented on the Public Information Office
receiving two national awards from the City -County
Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA): Savvy Awards in
the categories of Interview/Talk Show/News Programming and
Communications and/or Marketing Plans.
2. 2024 University of Dubuque Alumni Award Recognition:
Police Chief Jeremy Jensen was recognized by University of
Dubuque President Travis Frampton for receiving the 2024
University of Dubuque Alumni Award.
3. Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award Recognition: Fire
Chief Amy Scheller presented on the recently awarded Public
Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award.
4. Grand River Center Award and Certification Recognition:
Leisure Services Director Marie Ware recognized the Grand
River Center and OVG staff for receiving the 2024 Northstar
Stella Award and the KultureCity Certification. General
Manager Ryan Bonifas spoke on behalf of Grand River Center
staff.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars 125th Birthday (September 29,
2024) was accepted by Post 508 Commander Wayne Brown on behalf
of the Dubuque Veterans of Foreign Wars Leo A. Schwind Gerald
F. Winter Post 508.
2. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26,
2024) was accepted by Lead and Healthy Homes Grants Program
Manager Christina Schneider and Lead and Healthy Homes
Inspector and Kelly Davis on behalf of the Health Services
Department and Housing and Community Development Department.
3. Lights On Afterschool Week (October 21-27, 2024) was
accepted by Beth McGorry on behalf of St. Mark Youth
Enrichment.
4. Dubuque Climate Action Day (October 24, 2024) was accepted
by Green Iowa AmeriCorps Member Melia Stackis on behalf of
Sustainable Dubuque.
5. Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2024) was accepted by
Scout Ben Valentine on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
6. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2024) was accepted by
Community Service and Outreach Coordinator Brittney Hayes on
behalf of Extra Mile America and the Office of Community
Impact.
CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Cavanagh requested Item No. 4 be held for separate
discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except Item No. 4. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Civil Service Commission
of October 2, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
August 13, 2024; Library Board of Trustess Updates of August
22 and September 26, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of September 5, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of September 16, 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. 318-24 Authorizing
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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. November/December 2024 City News Newsletter: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
4. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve.
Seconded by Farber. Point of Order by Cavanagh that the agenda
item contained resolutions. Motion amended by Jones, seconded
by Farber, to receive and file the documents and adopt the
resolutions. Mayor Cavanagh stated that it was difficult to
identify a clear connection between the Clarity Clinic
Pregnancy Center and the city's Climate Action Plan. He
recommended not adopting the resolution awarding funds to the
center but adopting the others. City Council members discussed
the need for clarification from the Resilient Community
Advisory Commission regarding how the center aligns with the
plan. Motion amended by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt the resolutions, excluding the one
awarding the Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Clarity Clinic
Pregnancy Center. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0,
therefore adopting Resolution No. 319-24 Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant To Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens;
Resolution No. 320-24 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To
City Girl Farming; Resolution No. 322-24 Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant To Convivium Urban Farmstead; Resolution No.
323-24 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To PALS: People
Associated With Lincoln School; and Resolution No. 324-24
Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Dubuque Rescue Mission
Garden.
5. Acceptance of a Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement
over Stephen C. Johnson Living Trust Dated July 28th, 2023
Property at 2091 Harpy Eagle Court, Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
325-24 Accepting a Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement
Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 6 of Block 3 of Eagle
Valley Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
6. SMART Grant Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation for
Connected Vehicles Project for DMATS Area Funding Agreement
for Services Between The City of Dubuque and The East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA): Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 326-24
Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Grant Funding Agreement For
Services Between The City Of Dubuque And The East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) In Connection With The
SMART Grant Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation For
Connected Vehicles Project For The DMATS Area was adopted.
7. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Phase IV of the
Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project (Project
#5586500007) FEMA PDM Grant Agreement LPDM-PJ-07-IA-2024-001:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 327-24 Approving Subaward Agreement (Agreement
No. LPDM-PJ-07-IA- 2024-001) With The Iowa Department Of
Homeland Security And Emergency Management And The Federal
Emergency Management Agency To Assist With Bee Branch
Stormwater Pumping Station Phase IV Of The Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project was adopted.
8. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 186A Finleys Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement
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Between City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light
Company): Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 328-24 Approving Plat Of Proposed Vacated
Alley Between The West Line Of Finley Street And The East Line
Of Bunker Hill Road, In Finleys Addition To The City Of
Dubuque, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, To Be Known As Lot 186a
Finleys Addition In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
9. Preliminary Plat of Miller North Cascade Subdivision:
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Plat of Survey of Middle Fork Second Addition: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 329-24 Approving The Final Plat Of Middle Fork Second
Addition, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
11. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement - Area Residential Care: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 330-24 Authorizing
Execution Of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement With Area Residential
Care was adopted.
12. Community Development Block Grant 50th Anniversary
Certificate of Appreciation: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
13. FY24 FY26 Audit Services Request for Proposal (RFP):
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement By and
Between the City of Dubuque and Metx, LLC: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 331-24
Approving City Consent To Collateral Assignment Of Development
Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Metx,
LLC From Metx, LLC To Bankers Trust Company was adopted.
15. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and
Maintenance Bonds: Valentine Construction Co. for the Bunker
Hill Golf Course Sinkhole Remediation Project; Peerless Well &
Pump for the 2024 Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project Phase 2.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
16. Civil Service Certified List - Police Officer: Civil
Service Commission submitted the certified list for the
position of Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and made a Matter of Record.
17. FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application: City
Manager recommended City Council approval to apply for the
FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), complete the award
documents, and submission by the Police Department. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. Acceptance of the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and
Wellness Act Grant Award: City Manager recommended City
Council accept the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and
Wellness Act grant awarded to the City of Dubuque/Dubuque
Police Department in the amount of $118,062. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
19. Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements: City Manager
recommended City Council approval of the following Tobacco
Compliance Settlement Agreements and authorize the mayor to
sign the agreements: BP Fuel, 1450 Loras Blvd; Kwik Stop #325,
1210 East 16th Street; Kwik Stop #84, 2335 University Ave;
Caseys, 4003 Peru Road; Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, 3301
Pennsylvania Ave; Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Dr; A&M Trading,
1620 JFK Rd; Hartig Drug, 2255 Central Ave; Botanicanna, 55
JFK Rd; EZ Stop II, 700 Rhomberg. Upon motion the documents
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were received, filed, and approved.
20. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 332-24
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 Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate the Alley
Right of Way in the block bounded by Finley Street, Green
Street, and Bunker Hill Road in Finleys Addition in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City
of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light Company): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 333-24 Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of The Alley Between
The West Line Of Finley Street And The East Line Of Bunker
Hill Road, In Finleys Addition To The City Of Dubuque, In The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa, To Be Known As Lot 186a Finleys
Addition In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project - Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 334-24 Kerper Boulevard Lift Station 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
November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Initiate
Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
Project No. 5581500046: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 335-24 Broadway Street
Sanitary Sewer Improvement 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 November 4, 2024 in
the Historic Federal Building.
4. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project -
Initiate Public Bidding: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 336-24 Ruby Sutton
Building 2nd Floor Renovation 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 November 4, 2024 in
the Historic Federal Building.
5. Setting a Public Hearing to approve the Revised
Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 337-24 Setting A Public Hearing To Review And
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Approve The Public Housing Authoritys Administrative Plan was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal
Building.
6. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Dubuque Housing, LLC: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 338-24 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 Housing, 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 November 4, 2024 in the
Historic Federal Building.
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. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year
term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of McGovern).
Applicant: William H. Hendricks, 1801 S. Grandview.
2. Equity and Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Sanchez). Applicants:
Luselena Bravo, 781 Cottage Place; Traci Phillipson, 2120
Rhomberg Ave.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year
terms through July 1, 2027 (Vacant terms of Hoffman and
Connolly). Applicants: Nolan Bielinski, 654 Kane St.
Additional Applicant; Rachel Schmidt Boeke, 1241 Jackson St.
Motion by Jones to appoint Bielinski and Schmidt Boeke to the
terms. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 5-Year term through July
1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sempf). Applicant: Troy Froistad, 477
West 3rd St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Froistad to the
term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 1000 Cedar Cross Road: 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 Resnick. Planning
Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a staff report.
Applicant Samantha Wright, 1449 Miller Rd., spoke in favor of
the request. In response to City Council's questions,
Wernimont explained that comprehensive rezoning typically
takes place during a Unified Development Code (UDC) update,
which the City will be undergoing soon. Regarding a question
on business licenses, he noted that while some cities require
a general business license, implementing such a requirement in
Dubuque would necessitate additional staff and funding. City
Council members expressed support for the rezoning and
emphasized the importance of educating businesses on the
city's requirements. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 59-24 Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying
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Hereinafter Described Property Located At 1000 Cedar Cross
Road From CS Commercial Service And Wholesale District To C-3
General Commercial District. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban
Renewal Area, Version 2024.1: Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 339-24
Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The
North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Proceedings to Hold Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $27,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and
Force Main Project Phase I: Motion by Sprank to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 340-24 Taking
additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
2. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Results of the 2023
Financial Statement Audit, Including Required Communications:
Motion by Rousell to receive and file the documents and listen
to the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Finance Manager Brian
DeMoss presented on the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR) and Results of the 2023 Financial
Statement Audit. City Council members commended City staff for
their efforts on the audit and highlighted the portion of
general fund expenditures dedicated to public safety. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Five Flags Civic Center FY 24 Annual Report Presentation:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and listen
to the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Five Flags Civic
Center General Manager Aaron Rainey presented the FY 24 annual
report and activities. In response to City Council questions,
Rainey noted that the drop in attendance reflects an
industry -wide trend and that facility costs have risen.
Leisure Services Director Marie Ware outlined the next steps
for the facility, noting that funding has been allocated to
initiate the planning process. She added that the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) budget includes funding spread over
four years to carry out the planned projects. City Council
members discussed the influence of market conditions on
attendance, the facility's long-term viability, and expressed
interest in holding another discussion on its future ahead of
the Fiscal Year 2026 budget hearings. The recent passing of
long-time Civic Center Advisory Commission commissioner Rod
Bakke was acknowledged, with Rainey and City Council members
praising his dedicated service. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request for Proposals for Leisure Services Comprehensive
Master Plan Consultant Services: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and approve the Request for Proposals
(RFP) for Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan
Consultant Services and direct staff to post the RFP and
initiate the consultant selection process. Seconded by Jones.
City Council members discussed the importance of the plan and
expressed their expectation that it will highlight both the
strengths and areas for improvement in the citys parks. Motion
carried 7-0.
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5. Creation of a Precision Policing Center: Motion by Farber
to receive and file the documents and approve establishing a
Precision Policing Center (PPC). Seconded by Jones. Jensen
made a presentation on the PPC. In response to Council
questions, Jensen explained that the PPC will be housed in a
computer room at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, that
establishing a PPC does not have an immediate budget impact,
and that the PPC will not replace officer interactions with
the public. Van Milligen noted that the Police Department will
continue its School Resource Officer (SRO) and Community
Oriented Policing programs. Van Milligen and Jensen noted the
significant collaborative effort by multiple city departments,
including Police and Information Technology (IT), in
developing this proposal. City Council members recommended
that job descriptions for positions supporting the PPC be
specific and proposed considering part-time roles to document
civilian reports. They also stressed the importance of
preserving personal connections with residents. Motion carried
7-0.
6. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Backage
No. 1 (Site Demolition & Mass Grading) Award Public
Improvement Contract Project Code: 5575000022, 3049900010:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 341-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the Iowa Amphitheater On Schmitt Island Project Bid Package
No. I (Site Demolition & Mass Grading). Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Work Session Request: Microsoft Co -Pilot Implementation
Strategy: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents
and schedule the work session for November 4, 2024, at 5:30
p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Work Session Request: Update on Grant Initiatives and
Grant Funding: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for November 4, 2024,
at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Work Session Request: Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation - Retail Strategies Findings and Recommendations:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule
the work session for December 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Dubuque Regional Airport Solar Array Ribbon -Cutting
Video: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
view the video. Seconded by Farber. Media Services showed a
video summary of the ribbon -cutting ceremony to recognize the
completion of a new solar array project at the Dubuque
Regional Airport. The video can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/EzMnxtA-H68 A video of the full event can be
viewed at https://youtu.be/lKoxdz3mbvo. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Delivering Dubuque Video: Restoring Commercial Air
Service: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents
and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. Media Services showed
the Delivering Dubuque episode regarding the community's
efforts to restore, retain, and expand air service for the
region. The video can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/WyYVadiQ9X8?si = dNB_bAmwmel668wi. City Council
Members commended the video. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on participating in a clean
up of the Bee Branch and the North End Neighborhood
Associations upcoming Trunk or Treat event.
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Council Member Farber reported on attending meetings related
to her service on NLC and Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) committees.
Council Member Jones reported on the Iowa Association of
Solid Waster Operators Conference, the Dubuque Regional
Airport Solar Array Ribbon -Cutting, the Dubuque Main Street
Awards, and the Tri-State Emergency Responders Conference.
Mayor Cavanagh announced the release of the first episode of
the Iowa League of Cities (ILC) podcast, Leading Iowa.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:59 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick.
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 10:25 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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