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12 16 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 December 16, 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. Absent: 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 Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and Retail Strategies findings and recommendations. WORK SESSION 5:15 P.M. - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Retail Strategies Findings and Recommendations Greater Dubuque Development Corporation will be presenting along with Retail Strategies their findings and recommendations for opportunities to enhance the retail and hospitality sectors in the community. �c5,pI �la� � PQ �U)0f R��-a� I s rcJp_rI oI,cj D`,rejror' There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at C' -Pp.m. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on December second -floor Council Chmbers of the Historic Feder'Buildin , 350 W✓ 6th Street, Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Coun it Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, City Manag!YVan Milligen, City Attotney Brumwell. Absent: 16, 2024, in the Spr`ank, Wethal; 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 CONSENT ITEMS Yyay§ Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of December 2, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of September 9, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of October 17, 2024; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of November 20, 2024; Park and Recreation Commission of November 12, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of October 3, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of November 4, 2024. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Lois Kamp for vehicle damage; Laura Schroeder 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: Sierra Eversoll for vehicle damage; Bryn Kittle for vehicle damage; Laura Schroeder 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. Kohl's Department Store 2023 & 2024 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval Senior Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 and 2024 property tax appeal filed by Kohl's Department Store, Inc. for their property located at 2595 NW Arterial. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement takes effect but no later than June 30, 2025. RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC Midwest, LLC To Operate An Electric Transmission System In The City Of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 7. Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Equipment Grant Program and PEG Channel Guidelines Updates City Manager recommending City Council approval of changes to the policies and procedures related to the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Equipment Grant Program and guidelines for Dubuque's PEG channels as attached. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8. FY2025 Main Street Iowa Program Agreement City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Program Agreement among Dubuque Main Street Ltd., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement By And Among The Iowa Economic Development Authority, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. And The City Of Dubuque Providing For The Dubuque Main Street Program In The City Of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract among Universal Tank & Fabrication Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving Economic Development Assistance Contract 25-HQJP-006 by and among Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and IEDA for an investment of approximately $4,925,000 for the expansion of its operations in Dubuque. RESOLUTION Approving The Contract For State Business Financial Assistance By And Among Universal Tank & Fabrication Inc., The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And The Iowa Economic Development Authority Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. FY24/PY23 End -of -Year Review for the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) City Manager providing information to summarize an End -of -Year Review the City of Dubuque received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY24/PY23. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 11. Lead & Healthy Home Program Grant Agreement City Manager recommending City Council accept the Lead and Healthy Homes Program Grant awarded to the City of Dubuque in the amount of $5,197,053 to administer the Lead and Healthy Homes Program, partnering with Visiting Nurses Association to help evaluate the health needs in the home, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. RESOLUTION Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Execute An Agreement And Any Further Documents Required For The Execution Of The Lead And Healthy Homes Grant Award Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Request for Approval of Pet Licensing Service RFP City Manager recommending City Council approval to publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) and solicit proposals for a Pet Licensing Service in the Health Services Department Animal Control Activity. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 13. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates #3 (Phase 2 of Silver Oaks Subdivision) City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting certain public improvements in Silver Oaks Estates # 3 (Phase 2 of Silver Oaks Subdivision). RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates # 3 (Silver Oaks Phase 2), in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. Union at the Marina, LP Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication for Proposed Parking Lot Improvements on Hawthorne Street City Manager recommending City Council approve the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 1-2 of Block 2 in River Front Subdivision No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which provides additional right of way needed to accommodate the proposed public parking lot improvements on Hawthorne Street. RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 1-2 of Block 2 in River Front Subdivision No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Approval for Amendment #2 with Vidl Solutions City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue a second amendment to the contract with Vidl Solutions in the amount of $157,800. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. Signed Contract(s) Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co. for the Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nas Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 17. Drug and Alcohol Policy - DBA The Jule City Manager recommending City Council adopts and approves the Drug and Alcohol Policy for the City of Dubuque Transit Division (DBA) The Jule. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 18. 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) 19. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco products, ,Iternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving Applications For Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, And Device Permits, As Required By Iowa Code 453A.47A And Senate File 345 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement with Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for January 6, 2025, on the proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity. 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 And Jackson County Habitat For Humanity, Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Relating Thereto And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 6, 2025 2. Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Theisen's Warehouse, LLC providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for January 6, 2025, on a proposed Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Theisen's Warehouse, LLC providing for the sale of City -owned real estate. RESOLUTION Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate By Sale To Theisen's Warehouse, LLC Pursuant To A Purchase Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And Theisen's Warehouse, LLC And Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On The Purchase Agreement And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 6, 2025 3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $24,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025ABC City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 6, 2025, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $24,250,000 in General Obligation Bonds. RESOLUTION Setting The Date For Public Hearings On Proposals To Enter Into General Obligation Loan Agreements And To Borrow Money Thereunder Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 6, 2025 4. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the public bidding process through the advertisement for bids; setting a public hearing for January 21, 2025; and preliminarily approving the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate of $25,400,000.00 for the Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) project. RESOLUTION 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 For The Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 21, 2025 Ya Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2025 (Vacant Business Professional, lives or works inside cultural district term of Robins) One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2026 (Vacant Public Member 3 term of Riedel) One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant Business Professional Term of Neuhous) Applicants: Business Public Business Professional, Member 3 Professional lives or works 6130126 6130127 inside cultural Term Term district 6130125 Term David Barba, 2400 Central Ave. X X Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln, X X Aaron Hefei, 515 1 /2 W. 8th St. X X X Bree Hernandez, 1298 Locust St. X X X Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St. X X Yays Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones Yas Nays C (; Wethal - Farber Roussell _ r- Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones Yas Nays GC, Wethal 50 Farber b9 Roussell Ra Cavanagh (� S rank �) Resnick Jones Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Jones Equity and Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sampson -Brown) Applicants: Delano Cain -Watson, 994 Patricia Ann Dr. Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave rlcw Yas Nas Wethal r�(J Farber G Roussell j` Cavanagh nG S rank Resnick �( Jones PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution Approving a Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.3 Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution approving an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.3, for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,s Nays ra Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick j Jones PUBLIC INPUT l✓��� ����� ram' ,�� ACTION ITEMS 1. Adoption of the 2024 Chaplain Schmitt Island Development Plan City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution approving the 2024 Development Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. RESOLUTION Adopting A Development Plan For Chaplain Schmitt Island Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yaysi Na s Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 2. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Package No. 2 (Utilities, Paving & Amphitheater Stage) Award Public Improvement Contract Project Code: 5575000022 City Manager recommends awarding the public improvement contract for the Iowa Amphitheater in Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 2 to Conlon Construction Co. of Dubuque, IA in the base bid amount of $8,169,000.00 and due to savings in the award of Bid Package No. 1 and No. 2, include in the bid award Amenities 1-4 & 7 in the amount of $1,104,538.00 for a total award of $9,273,538.00. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Iowa Amphitheater On Schmitt Island Project — Bid Package No. 2 (Utilities, Paving & Amphitheater Stage) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,s Na s Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 3. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Walter Development, LLC City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Amended And Restated Development Agreement with Walter Development, LLC. RESOLUTION Approving An Amended And Restated Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Walter Development, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 4. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project - Award Public Improvement Contract Project No. 5565000021 City Manager recommending City Council award the Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the base bid amount of $739,000.00 and the alternate bid #1 elevator for the total bid award of $1,034,000.000 through adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 5. Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant Selection Approval and Authorization of Contract City Manager recommending City Council approval of Kimley-Horn for the Leisure Services "omprehensive Master Plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract for services. RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Contract With Kimley- Horn For The Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays ly Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 6. Hawks Goodmann & Associates Independent Contractor Agreement City Manager recommending City Council approval to contract with Hawks Goodmann & ssociates to assist with strategic partnerships at the federal level. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yay,g Nays Wethal Farber if Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 7. Controlled Livestock Grazing Ordinance Amendment City Clerk recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance amendment on Controlled Livestock Grazing to provide greater flexibility in grazing timeframes and ensure consistent terminology. ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire And Public Safety, Chapter 6 Animal Control, Article A Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 7-6A-2 Restrictions On Maintaining Livestock Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Y4Ys Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays ', Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 8. Ordinance No. 52-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance No. 52-24 City Manager recommending City Council approve Ordinance 52-24-A which amends Ordinance ,2-24 to correct the Ordinance title by removing property from the division of revenues in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 8-22, As Amended, Providing That General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All Property Located Within The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Of The City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa, City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, To Correct The Title Of Ord. No. 52-24 By Removing Certain Property From the Division Of Revenues Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones 9. Ordinance No. 53-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance No. 53-24 City Manager recommending City Council approve Ordinance 53-24-A which amends Ordinance -3-24 to correct the Ordinance title by adding the Hawthorne Street Subarea and the Locust Street Subarea to the division of revenues in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No.52-24-A, As Amended, Providing That General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All Property Located Within The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Of The City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa, City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, To Correct The Title Of Ord. No. 53-24 By Adding The Hawthorne Street And Locust Street Subareas To The Division Of Revenues Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Wethal Farber Roussell Cavanagh S rank Resnick Jones COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 117-2 �n ry �l(/1 � �toy �r� �.: 4X4 4,lau kip, CLOSED SESSION" Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapte� 21.5(1)(c),U) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ p.m. Yays Na s -if Wethal J, Farber j Roussell JI Cavanagh Sprank Resnick Jones 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 F. 1--- Reconvene in Open Session @ 14 ADJOURNMENT @ j