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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
October 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Farber, Jones, Wethal, Cavanagh
WORK SESSION
5:30 PM - Smart Parking Mobility Management Plan
Walker Consulting will present on the progress of the Smart Parking Mobility
Management Plan.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. ICMA YSEALI Fellow Introduction
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Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will introduce International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
(YSEALI) Fellow May Hadee.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2024)
On behalf of Waypoint Services.
2. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2024)
On behalf of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Division.
3. Community Planning Month (October 2024)
On behalf of the Planning Services Department.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Airport Commission of August 27, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission Minutes of July 23, 2024 and Report of August 27, 2024; City Council
Proceedings of September 16, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of August
15, 2024; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of July 17, 2024; Zoning
Advisory Commission of September 4, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
August 22, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of August 19,
August 20, August 21, August 21, and September 3, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Kira Kieffer and John Liphardt for vehicle damage; Jacob Ludwig for vehicle
damage; Dennis Thein 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: Kira
Kieffer and John Liphardt for vehicle damage; Jacob Ludwing for vehicle damage;
Dennis Thein for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approving 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)
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5. North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project - 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 $382,449.82 to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC, of
Cascade, IA, for the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Project and authorizing final payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Acceptance of Grants of Easement for Access and Maintenance as Part of
the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Grants of Easement for
Access and Maintenance from Phillip M. Brown, Mid-America Property
Management, LLC, and Rider Lacey Block, LLC, as identified on the attached
resolution as property owners of properties in the city block bounded by E. 17th, E
18th, Central and White Streets as part of the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project and
as shown on the exhibits on attached the Grants of Easement.
RESOLUTION Accepting Grants of Easement for Access and Maintenance
Associated with the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. 2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant - Dredge Dubuque Marina: Approve
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Subrecipient Grant Agreement: Iowa
DNR Agreement No. 25CRDFBGSCHO-0001: USFWS Agreement No.
F24AP01981
City Manager recommending City Council approval and authorization for the Mayor
to execute the Subrecipient Grant Agreement (Agreement No. 25CRDFBGSCHO-
0001) with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) for the 2024
Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant (BIG Tier 1) to assist with funding to perform
maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina.
RESOLUTION Approving a 2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Subrecipient
Agreement (Agreement No. 25CRDFBGSCHO‐0001) with the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources to assist with maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 15th Street Railroad At-Grade Crossing Closure: CPKC Railroad Roadway At-
Grade Crossing Closure Agreement: State of Iowa Section 130 Crossing
Closure Incentive Agreement
City Manager providing information to City Council on the executed agreements
with both the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Limited Railroad and Iowa
Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for the permanent closure of the 15th
Street Railroad At-Grade Crossing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
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Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC for the Keymont Drive Pavement
Rehabilitation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Pre-annexation Agreement – 10675 Key West Dr., David Herbst
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pre-annexation agreement
with David Herbst, property owner of 10675 Key West Drive in Dubuque County, in
conjunction with his request to connect to City water and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and David Herbst
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Pre-annexation Agreement – 10270 Key West Dr., St. Joseph’s Church
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pre-annexation agreement
with St. Joseph’s Church, Key West & St. Josephs Church Corp (Key West),
property owner of 10270 Key West Drive, in conjunction with their request to
connect to City water and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of
the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and St. Joseph’s Church, Key West & St. Josephs Church Corp
(Key West)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Approving the Assignment and Assumption of the Lease Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, David S. Hartig Jr., and Rabbit Hollow
Nature Conservancy Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of a resolution approving the
Assignment and Assumption of the Lease Agreement between David Hartig Jr. and
Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy Inc. for the real estate shown on the attached
photo.
RESOLUTION Approving the Assignment and Assumption of the Lease
Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, David S. Hartig Jr., and
Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy Inc.
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.
1. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on October 21, 2024, for 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
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 21, 2024, on
the issuance of a not to exceed $27,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
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State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund
the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project projects.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a
principal amount not to exceed $27,000,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 21, 2024
2. Equity and Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal
Equity and Human Rights Commission requesting City Council schedule a public
hearing to consider the removal of Commissioner Enoc Sanchez from the
Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the City Code
of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the intent to consider the removal of a
commissioner from the Equity and Human Rights Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 21, 2024
3. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project: Initiate Public Bidding Process and Set Date
for Public Hearing - Project No: 5581500018, 4281000045, 5581500020
City Manager recommending City Council authorize initiating the public bidding
process and set a public hearing on November 4, 2024, and to approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract, with an estimated cost of $1,342,614.00, and
authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bid proposals for the 2024 SRF Green
Alley Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions.
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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 4, 2024
4. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project Special Assessments - Project No: 5581500018,
4281000045, 5581500020
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing on November 4,
2024, and to approve the Resolution of Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of
Assessments for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project through the adoption of the
enclosed resolutions.
RESOLUTION Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and
estimate of total cost for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
RESOLUTION Of necessity for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of public hearing on resolution of necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 4, 2024
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
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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.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Hoffman)
Applicant:
• Rachel Schmidt Boeke, 1241 Jackson St.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 5-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sempf)
Applicant:
• Troy Froistad, 477 West 3rd St.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2027 (Expired term of Jacobs)
Applicant:
• Danielle Jacobs, 3130 Shiras Ave.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2026 (Vacant At-Large term of Mozena)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2027 (Vacant Low to Moderate Income
Representative term of Woodyard)
Applicants:
• Gabriel Mozena, 196 Bluff St. (Qualifies for Low to Moderate Income
Representative and At Large)
• Julie Woodyard, 1950 Coates St. (Qualities for At- Large)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Package No. 1 (Site
Demolition & Mass Grading) Public Hearing
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $1,018,000.00
for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 1, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated
Cost for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 (Site
Demolition & Mass Grading)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Off-Premises Sign Regulations
City Manager recommending City Council approve one of the following on the
current off-premises sign regulations to ensure that our signage policies effectively
balance commercial interests with the aesthetic and functional integrity of our
neighborhoods:
1) Provide direction to Planning Staff to prepare an amendment to 16-15-12 Off
Premises Signs of the Unified Development Code; or
2) Adopt the attached ordinance approving a Temporary Building Permit
Moratorium to allow time for off-premises signs to be analyzed through the Unified
Development Code Update Process
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition and Moving, Section
14-2-4 Moratorium for Construction or other work on certain streets, areas, or
facilities by adding Section B Off Premises Sign Study Area
; or
3) Take no action and review as part of the Unified Development Code Update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Request for Proposals for Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community
Space Engagement, Design, Construction Management
City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the RFP for Historic
Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, and
Construction Management, and then direct staff to post the RFP and initiate the
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consultant selection process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Public Safety Software Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval to enter into a contract with
CentralSquare Technologies for public safety software for the City of Dubuque and
its partner public safety agencies and give authorization to the Mayor to sign the
contract.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Work Session Request: Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Update
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on October 21,
2024 at 5:30 p.m. to provide an update on the Automated License Plate Readers
(ALPR).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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