Proof_City Council Proceedings 01.06.25Copyrighted
February 3, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of January 21, 2025; Airport
Commission of October 22, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission of October 22, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of January 17, 2024; Historic Preservation
Commission of November 21, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of December 10, 2024; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of December 19, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Proceedings of 1 21 25
2. Airport Commission Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
4. Civil Service Commission Minutes
5. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
6. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
8. Proof of Publication for 1.6.25 Proceedings
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on January 6, 2025 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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Wahlert Catholic High School 2024 Iowa Class 3A Football
Champions was accepted by Assistant Principal and Football
Coach Jamie Marshall and members of the football team on
behalf of Wahlert Catholic High School.
2. Human Trafficking and Modern -Day Slavery Prevention Month
(January 2025) was accepted by Mary Lechtenberg on behalf of
the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and
Modern -Day Slavery.
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 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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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. 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: Lois Kamp for vehicle damage; Amy Smith 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, 1-25 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. 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. Request to Change the Scope of Homeowner Assistance
Programs Funded by Water Operating Budget: City Manager
recommended 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
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in the attached document. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
7. Finance Department Request for Full -Time Budget/Financial
Accounting Analyst Position: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
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 20-24. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
W. Acceptance of Dedication of Property for Future Right of
Way Purposes from Switch Homes of Dubuque, LLC The Farm
Subdivision: Upon motion the documents were received and
tiled, and Resolution No. 2-25 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 was adopted.
11. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project -
Acceptance of Public Improvement: PROJECT 5521000018: Upon
motion the documents were received and riled, and Resolution
No. 3-25 Accepting The Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation
Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor was
adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolution, and set the public hearing as indicated.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing for the Central Avenue and White
Street Traffic Study Recommendation: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 4-25 Setting Date
Of Public Hearing On The Central Avenue And White Street
Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report 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
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and
Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions,
1. 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.). Shinikus spoke in
support of their application.
2. 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.)
3. Equity and Human Rights Commission: Two, 3-Year terms
through January 1, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and
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Freiburger). Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.;
Michaela Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct.; Traci Phillipson, 2120
Rhomberg Ave. Baumhover spoke in support of their application.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement
with Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No, 5-25 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. Seconded by
Wethal. In response to a question, Van Milligen cited Greater
Dubuque Development Corporations (GDDC) housing study, which
identified a shortage of 1,100 units in Dubuque. Following the
study, the City Council implemented various incentives to
promote housing development, which many recent developers have
utilized. The City Council expressed enthusiasm for the
progress of this project. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Approving a Purchase Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Theisens Warehouse, LLC providing for the Sale of
City -owned Real Estate: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 6-25 Approving The
Disposal 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.
Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Proceedings for the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $24,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2025ABC: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 7-25 Taking additional action on
proposals to enter into Loan Agreements and combining Loan
Agreements. Seconded by Sprank. In response to a question,
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson outlined the next
steps, noting that the bond sale is scheduled for March 3,
with the results to be presented at the City Council meeting
that evening. Larson stated that the bond sale is not
anticipated to impact the citys bond rating. Larson also
stated that, although the city typically issues debt annually,
no debt was issued in 2024, with the issuance deferred to
2025, The City Council recommended including the citys debt
reduction policy in future memorandums on bond sales. Van
Milligen confirmed that this information will be incorporated
when this bond sale is next presented to the City Council.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, thanked the City Council for
supporting Public Hearings No. 2 and 3 and thanked Dubuque
Bank and Trust (DB&T) for their cooperation with the City
regarding Action Item No, 1.
ACTION ITEMS
1. DB&T Interest Earnings Press Release: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. City
Council Members expressed gratitude to city staff and DB&T for
collaborating to resolve the interest earnings discrepancy. .
This effort led to DB&T recently paying the City over $2
million in interest earnings following a review of the banking
services agreement between the City and DB&T from 2007 to the
present. The City Council confirmed that the amount paid by
DB&T is accurate and clarified that earlier figures cited by
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others were incorrect due to unknown variables at the time.
The City Council also highlighted steps to prevent a
recurrence, including assigning a city staff member to monitor
accounts and modifying the scope of the Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission through Action Item No. 2. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 2 Chapter 3
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: 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 Resnick. City Council members
commended the change, emphasizing its importance in enhancing
oversight of the citys cash management practices. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 1-25 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances
Title 2 Boards And Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Boards and
Committees: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and refer to the City Council for discussion.
Seconded by Sprank. No changes were made to any board or
committee appointments. Motion carried 7-0.
4. HEART Partnership Video: Motion by Sprank to receive and
file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. A
video on the HEART Partnership was shown. It can also be
viewed on the City of Dubuque YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = h HNnBKFdyY. Motion carried
7-0.
5. Lincoln Playground CDBG Project Ribbon -Cutting Video:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and view
the video. Seconded by Jones. 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, was shown. The video can also
be viewed on the City of Dubuque YouTube channel at
https://youtu.bc/ t43rJlZIhc. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reflected on the recent passing of
Former President Jimmy Carter, Loras alum Greg Gumbel, Former
Heritage Works President and CEO Duane Hagerty, Cynthia Louise
Nelms Byrne, Morgan Frazer, George Holland, and Lloyd
Gudenkauf. Jones reported on a recent Dubuque Main Street
event, William Intrilligator being awarded the Telegraph
Heralds 2024 First Citizen Award, and a recent Dubuque 365ink
article about upcoming initiatives in Dubuque. Jones also
mentioned the upcoming Special Olympics Iowa Winter Games and
the posthumous induction of Paul Gorrell and John Powers to
their hall of fame.
Council Member Sprank reported on upcoming neighborhood
association meetings.
Council Member Wethal reported on visiting Island Social and
the New Years Day hike at Mines of Spain.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on the Special Olympics Iowa Winter
Games, the Dubuque Racing Associations (DRA) upcoming
celebration of their 40th anniversary, and the upcoming state
legislative session.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:51 p.m. to
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discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)0)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. Mayor Cavanagh stated for
the record that the attorney who will consult with the 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 8:09 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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