1 21 25 City Clerk NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of he Historic Federal Building, 350 W.. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manage,�Van Milligen, City Attorni Brumwell.
Absent:
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 the Capital Improvement Project GIS Application.
WORK SESSION
Capital Improvement Project GIS Application
GIS Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer will introduce the Capital Improvements Project GIS
application.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at � 'I�' P.M.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of,�the Historic Federal Buildii, 350 W. 6th Street.
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Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Reeick, Roussell, Sprek, Wethal;
City Manag r Van Milligen, City Atton-Ay 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
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: David Rupp for property 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: Elijah
Callahan for vehicle damage; Daniel Dunne for vehicle damage; Elizabeth Gonner for vehicle
'amage; David Rupp for property 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. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and HG APT LLC
for the Rehabilitation of 2901 Central Avenue: City Manager recommending City Council approval of
the attached Resolution approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and HG APT LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa And HG Apt LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract - PROJECT 5521000048: 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 $454,326.89 to Eastern Iowa Excavating and
Concrete, LLC, of Cascade, IA, for the John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection
'mprovement Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The John F. Kennedy Road And W. 32nd Street Intersection
Improvement Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed for Highway Access Rights from Switch Homes, LLC: City
Manager recommending City Council acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed from Switch Homes, LLC,
conveying their interest in certain highway access rights across part of The Farm Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Quit Claim Deed From Switch Homes, LLC, For Certain Highway
Access Rights Across Part Of The Farm Subdivision, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Acceptance of Certain Public Subdivision Improvements in Phase I of The Farm Subdivision
City Manager recommending City Council accept the public improvements in Phase 1 of the Farm
Subdivision as described.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements In Phase 1 Of The Farm Subdivision, In The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of a Storm Water Detention Basin and Berm Easement from Ehrlich Properties, LLC
ver Lot 2-10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Grant of Storm Water
Detention Basin and Berm Easement through, over and across Part of Lot 2-10 of North Grandview
Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa, as shown on the attached Plat of Survey of Plat of Survey
off Lot 1-10 and Lot 2-10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa, recorded as
Instrument Number 2024-00012271 in the Dubuque County Recorder's Office, to facilitate the future
ownership and maintenance of the south detention basin facility in North Grandview Estates No. 2.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Grant Of Permanent Easement For Storm Water Detention Basin And
Berm, Over And Across Part Of Lot 2-10 Of North Grandview Estates No. 2, In The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Project Notification Correspondence from
Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation, notifying the
City Council of bridge cleaning on US- 20 over the Mississippi River.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City to certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Grass And Weed Cutting And Garbage
`ollection Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title 6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of
-_i he City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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12. Electric Fuel Excise Tax and Charging Fee Increase Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution increasing the established fee
($0.17/kWh fee) to $0.25/kWh for use of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public
parking facilities, to recover the state excise tax, electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE)
transaction fees and cloud plan, and electricity, as well as adopt an overstay fee of $2.00/hour upon
vehicles reaching 85% of battery capacity.
RESOLUTION Establishing Rates And Charges For Electric Vehicle Charging
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Approval of Tree City USA application
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution for the approval to submit an
application for Dubuque to become recertified and designated as a Tree City USA.
RESOLUTION Retroactively Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Designation As A Tree
City USA With The Arbor Day Foundation Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
14. Five Flags Civic Center Operations Management Services RFP
City Manager recommending City Council approval on the Five Flags Civic Center Operations
Management Services RFP.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey
City Manager sharing information that the Planning Services Department staff reviewed the
boundary the Census Bureau has for the city as part of the annual Boundary and Annexation Survey
(BAS) and found it to be accurate.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Final Plat of North English Estates
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Final Plat of North
English Estates as it is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code and the
City's policy for sustainability points when receiving public assistance.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of North English Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Final Plat of Sandman Homestead
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Sandman Homestead
subject to waiving the street frontage requirement for Lot 1 and Lot 3.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Sandman Homestead, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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18. City of Dubuque and Theisen's Warehouse, LLC Property Right of Way Plats and Dedications
— for Future Intersection Improvements at Chavenelle Road and South Heacock Road and Future
Extension of South Heacock Road
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the above -described Acquisition Plats for
future roundabout improvements at the intersection of Chavenelle Road and South Heacock Road
and for the future northerly extension of South Heacock Road, and acceptance of the corresponding
reservations and dedication of said lots for Right of Way for street and utility purposes, through the
adoption of the enclosed resolution.
RESOLUTION Approving The Acquisition Plats Of Lot A Of Lot 1-2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4,
Lot 1a Of McFadden Farm Place No. 5, And Lot 2a Of Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition,
All In The City Of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Cii_. �'ublic Works Staffing Request - Project and Facilities Manager
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a full-time Project and Facilities Manager (G-
18) increasing the Public Works personnel complement by +1.00 FTE, or 2080 hours.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Civil Service Certified Lists - Firefighter -Paramedic / Firefighter -EMT and Police Officer
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Firefighter -Paramedic /
Firefighter -EMT and Police Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
21. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and
,etting Date for a Public Hearing Project No. 2849900004
City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $1,265,800.00 for the ImOn Ice Arena
Dehumidification System Upgrade Project, establishing the date of the public hearing for February 3,
2025, and authorizing the Engineering Department to advertise for bids for the project.
RESOLUTION ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project: 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 February 3,
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at the 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.)
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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
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution
approving the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report and adopting
the Multi -Modal Alternative as the selected alternate which will function as a guide and the City's long-
term master plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of the Central Avenue and White Street
corridors, in conjunction with the previously adopted Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master
Plan, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of The Central Avenue And White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary
Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
pecifications, form of contract, and construction estimate of $25,400,000.00 for the Dubuque Gate &
Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) project, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The
Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Report
City Manager sharing information for the OVG 360 Grand River Center General Manager Ryan
3onifas to give a presentation to the City Council for the FY 2024 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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2. Proceedings to Complete Action on the Issuance of $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and Force Main Project — Phase
I
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete
action required on the $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund
Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and Force Main Project — Phase I prepared by Bond Counsel and to
present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and approving a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue
Bonds, Series 2025 Bonds, and amending certain provisions." RESOLUTION Series Resolution
authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of
$26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and other documents related to the Series 2025
Bonds, and amending certain provisions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $6,500,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, $9,250,000
Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C, Approval of the Preliminary Official
)tatements, and Approval of Electronic Bidding Procedures
City Manager recommends City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for approving the
advertisement for sale, preliminary Official Statements, and electronic bidding procedures for the
$6,500,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, and $9,250,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,
Series 2025C.
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For The Sale Of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,
Series 2025A And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official Statement In Connection Therewith
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For The Sale Of Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds, Series 2025B And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official Statement In Connection
Therewith
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For The Sale Of Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2025C And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official Statement In Connection
Therewith
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5. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Annual Update
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe requesting City Council schedule a work session
for February 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to present an annual update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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