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1 6 25 AgendaCity Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th Street - Second-Floor Council Chambers. January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM Council meetings are streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and broadcast on CityChannel Dubuque Mediacom cable channel 8 or digital 117.2 and ImOn channel 5. PROVIDING VIRTUAL PUBLIC INPUT Log into GoToMeeting using the information listed below. If you are joining by computer, use the chat function to indicate the item you would like to speak on or state your intention to speak during the appropriate section. If you are joining by phone, indicate the item you would like to speak on during the appropriate section. All comments, whether audio or written, must include your name and address. Use the following link to join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. www.CityOfDubuque.org/VirtualMeeting You can also dial in using your phone: United States (Toll Free): 1-877-568-4106 United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 337-661-181 ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING Jones, Sprank, Resnick, Farber, Cavanagh, Wethal, Roussell REGULAR SESSION 6:30 PM 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. City Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS 1. 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 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 City Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 3 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. 1. 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 City Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 4 Hearing for January 21, 2025 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 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. 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 City Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 5 Obligations Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 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) 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) 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. DB&T 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 2. Code of Ordinances Amendment – Title 2 Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission City Council Agenda 1/6/2025 Page 6 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 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 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 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/-t43rJlZIhc Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS CLOSED SESSION Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa ADJOURNMENT The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting. Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said time of meeting. Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.