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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Resnick, Cavanagh, Farber, Sprank, Roussell, Jones, Wethal
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Capital Improvement Project GIS Application
GIS Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer will introduce the Capital Improvements
Project GIS application.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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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 damage; 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
Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The John F. Kennedy Road And W. 32nd Street
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Intersection Improvement Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The
Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 over 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
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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 Collection Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title
6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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
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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)
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)
19. Public 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
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Initiate Public
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Bidding Process and Setting 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, 2025
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.)
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
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wish to speak to is being considered.
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)
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, specifications, 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)
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. Grand River Center Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Report
City Manager sharing information for the OVG 360 Grand River Center General
Manager Ryan Bonifas 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)
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
Statements, 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design,
and Construction Management Consultant Selection Approval and
Authorization of Contract
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract with Confluence to undertake the Historic Millwork District
Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, and Construction Management.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A
Contract With Confluence For Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space
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Engagement, Design, And Construction Management
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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