Proof_City Council Proceedings 12.02.24City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
January 6, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of December 16, 2024; Civil
Service Commission of October 18, November 8, and
November 13, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission
of November 12, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
November 21, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of November 18 and December 2, 2024.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 12 16 24 City Council Minutes
2. Civil Service Minutes of 10 18 24
3. Civil Service Minutes of 11 8 24
4. Civil Service Minutes of 11 13 24
5. Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
6. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
7. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 11.18.24
8. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12.2.24
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
12/12/2024
and for which the charge is 264.48
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public n and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 12th day of December, 2024
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Nota P blic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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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 December 2, 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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7,
2024) was accepted by Samantha Hastings on behalf of the
Fountain of Youth Program.
CONSENT ITEMS
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: Cable TV Commission of
October 23, 2024; City Council Proceedings of November 18,
2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of October 16,
2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of October 8, 2024;
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of September 9,
2024; Historic Preservation Commission of October 17, 2024;
Library Board of Trustees Update of October 24, 2024; Park and
Recreation Commission of October 15, 2024; Zoning Advisory
Commission of October 2, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
October 24, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Denise Ellison for personal
injury; Bryn Kittle 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Jamie Doyle for personal injury and vehicle damage;
Denise Ellison for personal injury. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 388-24 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. Investment and Debt Management Software Recommendation:
City Manager recommended City Council approval of SymPro
Treasury Management Solutions for the Citys investment and
debt management software. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
6. Fiscal Year 2024 City Street Financing Report: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Application for EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant: City
Manager recommended City Council approval to apply for a 2025
round of EPA Brownfields Assessment Giant in an amount of
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$500,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
8. Updated Boards and Commissions Application and
Demographic Information: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
9. 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1 - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract - Project Number:
5546000001-304-67990 Harbor Area Dredging: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 389-24
Accepting The 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1 And
Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
10. Seippel Road Water Main Lowering Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract - Project Code:
4281000059: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 390-24 Accepting The Seippel Road Water
Main Lowering Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The
Contractor was adopted.
11. Travel Dubuque Request for Funding for Field of Dreams
Project: City Manager recommended City Council approval of the
Memorandum Agreement with Travel Dubuque regarding funding for
the Field of Dreams Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
12. Signed Contract(s): Strand Associates, Inc. for
Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 22-03 for the Water
Treatment Plant and Water Distribution System Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition System Upgrade. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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. 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: David Barba, 2400 Central Ave. (qualifies for
Public Member 3 and Business Professional terms); Gail
Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln. (qualifies for Public Member 3 and
Business Professional terms); Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 W. 8th St.
(qualifies for Business Professional, lives or works inside
cultural district; Public Member 3 and Business Professional
terms); Bree Hernandez, 1298 Locust St. (qualifies for
Business Professional, lives or works inside cultural
district; Public Member 3 and Business Professional terms);
and Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St. (qualifies for Public Member
3 and Business Professional terms). Briana Thompson, 1268
Locust St., spoke in support of applicants Barba and
Hernandez. Hefel spoke in support of his application.
2. 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. Cain -Watson spoke in support of
his application.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Spence). Applicant:
Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St. Motion by Roussell to appoint
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Hansen to the term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17,
2027 (Vacant terms of White and Wooden). Applicants: Matt
Henick, 2115 Golden Eagle Dr. (Additional Applicant); David
Wall, 1710 ? White St. Motion by Jones to appoint Henick and
Wall to the terms. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Chamberland). Applicant:
David McDermott, 919 Kirkwood St. Motion by Jones to appoint
McDermott to the term. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement
with Miller Companies, LLC: Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 391-24 Approving A
Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And Miller Companies, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by
Jones. City Council Members expressed excitement about the
number of Development Agreements up for consideration at
tonights meeting and the positive impact they are expected to
have. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement
with Limestone Legacy, LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 392-24 Approving A
Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And Limestone Legacy, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by
Wethal. In response to a question about the Downtown
Rehabilitation Grant and competition for funding, Van Milligen
and Economic Development Director Jill Connors noted the
grant's $200,000 annual budget. While the fa?ade grant is
fully allocated, staff have identified additional funds for
any projects that may apply for the grant before the fiscal
year ends. City Council Members highlighted the grant's
positive community impact and expressed concern that future
state funding restrictions could limit program support. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement
with 1400 Central, LLC: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 393-24 Approving A
Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And 1400 Central, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by
Wethal. Leisha Schumacher, co-owner of 1400 Central LLC, 315 E
5th St., Suite 200, Waterloo, provided an overview of the
buildings history and planned updates. Van Milligen confirmed,
in response to a question, that the fa?ade grant applies to
this project and that developers proposed grant modifications
to city staff which were incorporated into recent updates.
City Council Members thanked the developers for their input
and city staff for acting on the recommendations. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement
with Nia Neighborhoods Opportunity Zone Fund, LLC: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 394-24 Approving A Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Nia Neighborhoods
Opportunity Zone Fund, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by
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Sprank. Developer Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct., provided
an overview of the building and commended the updates to the
fa?ade grant program. City Council Members noted improvements
in the development process and city staff's efforts to address
concerns. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Approving a Proposed Development Agreement with SJR
Properties, L.L.C. and Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc.:
Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 395-24 Approving A Development Agreement By And
Among The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.L.C., And
Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc., Including The Issuance Of
Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal.
Jason White, Vice President of Business Services at Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), 224 4th Ave. SE,
Dyersville, spoke about GDDCs involvement with Universal Tank
& Fabrication, Inc. He relayed thanks from Dan Davis,
Principal of Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc., who was
unable to attend, for the citys support. In response to a
question about the job commitment terms in the Development
Agreement, Van Milligen explained that such language is
standard. If the company falls below 50 full-time equivalent
positions at any point during the 10-year agreement, the
rebate is reduced proportionally. Employers must provide
annual certification of their employee numbers. Motion carried
7-0.
6. Public Hearing and Approval of Second Amendment to the
Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
the Dubuque County Historical Society: Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 396-24
Approving A Second Amendment To The Lease Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And Dubuque County
Historical Society. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project - Award Public
Improvement Contract - Project No. 5581500047: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 397-24 Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract
For The Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project. Seconded by
Wethal. In response to questions about the estimated cost, Van
Milligen and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos clarified that the
estimate represents the maximum amount, excluding change
orders. Psihoyos noted that while staff review all potential
scenarios when developing project plans and specifications,
unforeseen work may still arise for any project. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Council Member Susan Farber Appointment to National
League of Cities (NLC) Information Technology and
Communications Committee: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and congratulate Farber on her appointment
as vice chair of NLC 2025 Information Technology and
Communications Federal Advocacy Committee. Seconded by
Resnick. City Council Members commended Farber for her
service. Farber expressed that it is an honor to represent the
City and showcase our use cases. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Work Session Request: Sustainable Dubuque: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for February 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Work Session Request: Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates
(iJAG) City Life Student Presentation to City Council: Motion
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by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for May 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent Dubuque Racing
Association (DRA) board meeting and the recent opening of
Island Social at Q Casino.
Council Member Resnick reported that Cathy Goodman has been
performing the annual SnowBiz holiday show for 15 years, and
that this years performance will be her last one.
Council Member Wethal reported on Santas recent visit to
Bluff St. and encouraged residents to shop local.
Mayor Cavanagh commended Dubuque Main Streets efforts to
support local businesses on Small Business Saturday.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:30 p.m. to
discuss Confidential Records, Pending Litigation, and Purchase
or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),O) Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. 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 9:19 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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