Proof_City Council Proceedings 12.16.24City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
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January 21, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025; Civil Service
Commission of December 11 and December 19, 2024;
Community Development Advisory Commission of November
20, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of
December 17, 2024; Library Board of Trustees Update of
December 19, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of November 7, 2024; Zoning Advisory
Commission of November 6, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of December 16, 2024.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1 6 25 City Council Proceedings
2. Civil Service Minutes 12 11 24
3. Civil Service Minutes 12 19 24
4. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
5. Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
6. Library Board of Trustees Update
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
8. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12 16 24
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CITY 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.
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
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Retail Strategies
Findings and Recommendations
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, and Michael Warsaw, Portfolio
Director of Retail Strategies, presented their findings and
recommendations on opportunities to enhance the community's
retail and hospitality sectors. In response to questions, the
presenters explained that the community's makeup influences
the types of businesses that can be recruited, noting that it
has broadened in recent years. Warsaw discussed the data
retailers use to identify new markets and encouraged the City
Council to collaborate with developers to reduce lead times.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 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.
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
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: 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.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Lois Kamp for vehicle damage;
Laura Schroeder 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: Sierra Eversoll for vehicle damage; Bryn Kittle for
vehicle damage; Laura Schroeder for vehicle damage. 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. 398-24 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. Kohl's Department Store 2023 & 2024 Property Tax Appeal
Stipulation of Settlement Approval: Senior Counsel recommended
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC
Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the
City of Dubuque: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 399-24 Approving An Agreement
Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC Midwest, LLC To Operate An
Electric Transmission System In The City Of Dubuque was
adopted.
7. Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access
Equipment Grant Program and PEG Channel Guidelines Updates:
City Manager recommended 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 Dubuques PEG channels as attached.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
8. FY2025 Main Street Iowa Program Agreement: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
400-24 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 was adopted.
9. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract
among Universal Tank & Fabrication Inc., the City of Dubuque,
and the Iowa Economic Development Authority: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 401-24
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 was
adopted.
10. FY24/PY23 End -of -Year Review for the Community
Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER): Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
11. Lead & Healthy Home Program Grant Agreement: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
402-24 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 was
adopted.
12. Request for Approval of Pet Licensing Service RFP: Upon
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motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
13. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in Silver
Oaks Estates #3 (Phase 2 of Silver Oaks Subdivision): Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 403-24 Accepting Public Improvements in Silver Oaks
Estates # 3 (Silver Oaks Phase 2), in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa was adopted.
14. Union at the Marina, LP Property Right of Way Plat and
Dedication for Proposed Parking Lot Improvements on Hawthorne
Street: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 404-24 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 was adopted.
15. Approval for Amendment #2 with Vidl Solutions: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
16. Signed Contract(s): Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co. for the
Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
17. Drug and Alcohol Policy - DBA The Jule: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 405-24
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 was
adopted.
19. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device
Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 406-24 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement with Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat
for Humanity: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 407-24 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 6,
2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Purchase Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque and Theisens Warehouse, LLC
providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
408-24 Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque
Real Estate By Sale To Theisens Warehouse, LLC Pursuant To A
Purchase Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And
Theisens 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
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Notice Thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025 in the
Historic Federal Building.
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $24,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2025ABC: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 409-24 Setting The Date For Public Hearings On
Proposals To Enter Into General Obligation Loan Agreements And
To Borrow Money Thereunder was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 6,
2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St
Detention Basin) Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting
Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 410-24 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) was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025 in the Historic Federal
Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to 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). Upon roll call vote, Hefel
was appointed to the Business Professional, lives or works
inside cultural district term; David Barba was appointed to
the Public Member 3 term; and Gail Chavenelle was appointed to
the Business Professional term. Hefel received 4 votes
(Wethal, Roussell, Cavanagh, Resnick) while Hernandez received
the remaining 3 votes for the Business Professional, lives or
works inside cultural district term. Barba received 4 votes
(Roussell, Cavanagh, Sprank, Jones), Ochoa received 2 votes
(Farber and Resnick, and Chavenelle received the remaining
vote for the Public Member 3 term. Chavenelle received 5 votes
(Wethal, Farber, Roussell, Cavanagh, Jones), Bree Hernandez
received one vote (Sprank), and Ochoa received the remaining
vote for the Business Professional term.
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. and Traci
Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. Upon roll call vote,
Cain -Watson was appointed to the term, receiving all 7 votes.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
Area, Version 2024.3: Motion by Farber to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 411-24 Approving The
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.3. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St., spoke about recent
increases in city utility rates and the citys transparency in
providing requested information.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Adoption of the 2024 Chaplain Schmitt Island Development
Plan: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 412-24 Adopting A Development Plan For
Chaplain Schmitt Island. Seconded by Sprank. City Council
Members thanked residents for their input on the plan,
emphasizing specific suggestions for adding an additional
sheet of ice at the ImOn Arena. In response to questions, Van
Milligen outlined the hiring process to replace outgoing DRA
President and CEO Alex Dixon and stated that implementing the
plan will require multiple funding sources and take time.
Council Members expressed gratitude to Dixon for his
contributions and stressed the importance of partnerships in
bringing the plan to fruition. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Package
No. 2 (Utilities, Paving & Amphitheater Stage) Award Public
Improvement Contract Project Code: 5575000022: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 413-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Iowa
Amphitheater On Schmitt Island Project Bid Package No. 2
(Utilities, Paving & Amphitheater Stage). Seconded by Wethal.
In response to a question, Dixon explained that alternative
add -on amenities were chosen over stage rigging because they
were more cost-effective. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Development
Agreement with Walter Development, LLC: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 414-24
Approving An Amended And Restated Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Walter Development, LLC.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project - Award
Public Improvement Contract Project No. 5565000021: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 415-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For
The Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project.
Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members expressed
satisfaction that the alternative bid could be incorporated.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant
Selection Approval and Authorization of Contract: Motion by
Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 416-24 Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And
Execute A Contract With Kimley-Horn For The Leisure Services
Comprehensive Master Plan. Seconded by Sprank. City Council
Members noted that understanding the status of each park would
be valuable. Leisure Services Director Marie Ware explained
that the plan will offer feedback for benchmarking the parks
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and aid in planning for the future. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Hawks Goodmann & Associates Independent Contractor
Agreement: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents
and approve contracting with Hawks Goodmann & Associates to
assist with strategic partnerships at the federal level.
Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members expressed their
enthusiasm for continuing to collaborate with recently retired
Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann and
emphasized the importance of assessing the best ways to engage
with federal and state officials following the recent
election. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Controlled Livestock Grazing Ordinance Amendment: Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal.
Breitfelder and Brumwell addressed questions about the
amendment review process and the businesses currently licensed
for controlled livestock grazing. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 62-24 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. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Ordinance No. 52-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance
No. 52-24: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 52-24-A 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. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Ordinance No. 53-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance
No. 53-24: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 53-24-A 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
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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. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
10. Proposed Ordinance change to update the rental license
cycle to two- years: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Roussell. City Council Members commended the
updates to the rental license cycle. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 63-24 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 14 Building And Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section
14-IJ-3 Rental Licenses. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
11. Work Session Request: Capital Improvement Projects GIS
Application: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for 6:00 p.m. on
January 21, 2025. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber highlighted a recent donation from
John and Alice Butler to the University of Dubuque (UD) for
the creation of a medical school. Farber also reported on
attending a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
committee meeting.
Council Member Jones also discussed the UD announcement and
noted public safety staffs annual holiday visit to Hills and
Dales.
Council Member Wethal addressed the recent school shooting
in Madison, WI, and commented on the UD announcement.
Council Member Sprank reported on attending neighborhood
association meetings, the Merry Millwork Market, and
volunteering at a recent food giveaway. Sprank also emphasized
the importance of securing a new tenant for the upcoming
vacancy on Central Avenue due to Hariig Drugs departure.
Mayor Cavanagh reflected on the Madison school shooting and
the UD announcement. He also highlighted the community's
current momentum driven by recent projects and initiatives,
expressing excitement for the future.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:10 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. 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 9:57 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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