1 6 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025 in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6ch 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 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. Wahlert Catholic High School 2024 Iowa Class 3A Football Champions
On behalf of Wahlert Catholic High School.
2. Human Trafficking and Modern -Day Slavery Prevention Month (January 2025) On behalf
of the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Modern -Day Slavery.
CONSENT ITEMS
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Elijah Callahan for vehicle damage; Daniel Dunne for vehicle damage; Elizabeth Gonner for
vehicle damage; Amy 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: Lois Kamp for vehicle damage;
Amy Smith 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. 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending approval of the 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Request to Change the Scope of Homeowner Assistance Programs Funded by Water
Operating Budget
City Manager recommending City Council approval to combine and revise the scope of the
homeowner assistance programs offered by the Water Department, and to proceed with the
implementation of the Leaking Lead Service Line Replacement Program, as outlined in the
attached document.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
7. Finance Department Request for Full -Time Budget/Financial Accounting Analyst
Position
City Manager recommending approval to add a full-time budget/financial accounting analyst
position.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Signed Contract(s)
CDB Utility Contractors for the Park Hill Fiber Optic Path; CDB Utility Contractors for the
Shallow Well Field Fiber Optic Path; Conlon Construction Co. for the Iowa Amphitheater at
Schmitt Island Bid Package 2; Racom for the SCADA Security Camera System Upgrade
Project 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds MDE, LLC for
the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project; Portzen Construction Inc. for the Ruby Sutton Building
Second Floor Remodel Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the Kerper Boulevard Lift
Station Replacement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Acceptance of Dedication of Property for Future Right of Way Purposes from Switch
Homes of Dubuque, LLC — The Farm Subdivision
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the
dedication of Outlot E from Switch Homes of Dubuque, LLC for future street right of way
purposes in The Farm subdivision.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Dedication Of Property, Being Outlot E Of The Farm In The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa, From Switch Homes Of Dubuque, LLC, For Future Road Right Of Way
Purposes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement: PROJECT 5521000018
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
$151,191.73 to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC, of Cascade, IA, for the Keymont
Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project And Authorizing
Final Payment To The Contractor
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.
Setting a Public Hearing for the Central Avenue and White Street Traffic Study
Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing date for January 21, 2025, for the
Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report completed by Bolton
& Menk, Inc.
RESOLUTION Setting Date Of Public Hearing On The Central Avenue And White Street
Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for January 21, 2025
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant Multidisciplinary Rep. term of Schoenhard)
Applicant:
Michael Shimkus, 4917 Twilight Dr. (Qualifies for Multidisciplinary Rep.)
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2027 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of
Hammel Jr.)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Expiring At -Large term of Boles) Applicants:
Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr. (Qualifies for At -Large)
Dale L. Campbell Jr., 210 Jones St. (Qualifies for At -Large and Low/Moderate Income Rep.)
Equity and Human Rights Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Freiburger)
Applicants:
,Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. Michaela
Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct. Traci Phillipson, 2120
Rhomberg Ave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement with Dubuque and
Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
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
and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Resnick
Farber
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
2. Approving a Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Theisen's
Warehouse, LLC providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving 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, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Disposal 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and
File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Roussell
3. Proceedings for the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$24,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025ABC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance of selling not to exceed
$24,250,000 in General Obligation Bonds, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action on proposals to enter into Loan Agreements and
combining Loan Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. DBU Interest Earnings Press Release
City Manager providing a copy of a press release regarding Dubuque Bank and Trust (DB&T)
recently paying the City over $2 million in interest earnings following a review of a banking
services agreement between the City and DB&T from 2007 to present.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment — Title 2 Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission
City Manager recommending approval to amend Code of Ordinances Title 2 Chapter 3
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 2 Boards And
Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Boards and Committees
City Clerk requesting Mayor and City Council review all board and committee appointments for
any changes for the 2025 calendar year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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4. HEART Partnership Video
A video on the HEART Partnership will be shown. It can also be viewed on the City of
Dubuque YouTube channel at https://www.youtube,com/watch?v=h_HNnBKFdyY
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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Wethal
Roussell
5. Lincoln Playground CDBG Project Ribbon -Cutting Video
A video summary of the grand opening of Lincoln Elementary School's new playground, a
project which received nearly $630,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, will be
shown. The video can also be viewed on the City of Dubuque YouTube channel at
https://youtu.be/-t43rJlZlhc
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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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
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