Minutes_City Council Proceedings 01.21.25Copyrighted
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
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 the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" 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 the Capital Improvement Project GIS Application.
WORK SESSION
Capital Improvement Project GIS Application
GIS Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer introduced the Capital Improvements Project GIS
application. In response to questions, Rosemeyer explained that the application is publicly accessible
and will be promoted through the Public Information Office (PIO). She noted that the City Council's
suggestions to create a template and integrate Media Services videos could be incorporated. City
Council Members praised the application for its effectiveness in communicating information.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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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 21, 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
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 19 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated, except Item No.
19. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: David Rupp for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and referred to the 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. 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. 8-25 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. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and HG APT LLC for
the Rehabilitation of 2901 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 9-25 Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And HG Apt LLC was adopted.
6. John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract - PROJECT 5521000048: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 10-25 Accepting The John F. Kennedy Road And W. 32nd Street
Intersection Improvement Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
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7. Acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed for Highway Access Rights from Switch Homes, LLC: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 11-25 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 was adopted.
8. Acceptance of Certain Public Subdivision Improvements in Phase I of The Farm Subdivision:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 12-25 Accepting Public
Improvements In Phase 1 Of The Farm Subdivision, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 13-25 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
11. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 14-25 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 was adopted.
12. Electric Fuel Excise Tax and Charging Fee Increase Recommendation: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 15-25 Establishing Rates And Charges For
Electric Vehicle Charging was adopted.
13. Approval of Tree City USA application: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 16-25 Retroactively Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Designation As A Tree
City USA With The Arbor Day Foundation was adopted.
14. Five Flags Civic Center Operations Management Services RFP: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
15. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
16. Final Plat of North English Estates: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 17-25 Approving The Final Plat Of North English Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa was
adopted.
17. Final Plat of Sandman Homestead: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 18-25 Approving the Final Plat of Sandman Homestead, Dubuque County, Iowa was
adopted.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 19-25 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 was adopted.
19. Public Works Staffing Request - Project and Facilities Manager: Motion by Wethal to receive and
file the documents and approve a full-time Project and Facilities Manager (G-18) increasing the Public
Works personnel complement by +1.00 FTE, or 2080 hours. Seconded by Sprank. When asked about
staff additions outside the budget cycle, Van Milligen explained that certain positions are identified as
immediate needs. After evaluating the Public Works Department's various demands and current
capacity, this position was deemed essential and should be filled immediately. City Council Members
stated that the annual budget is fixed and will not increase by adding this position. They also agreed
on the necessity of additional staff for the department. Motion carried 7-0.
20. Civil Service Certified Lists - Firefighter -Paramedic / Firefighter -EMT and Police Officer: Civil
Service Commission submitted the certified lists for the positions of Firefighter -Paramedic / Firefighter -
EMT and Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and made a Matter of Record.
21. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 20-25 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.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public
hearing as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and
Setting Date for a Public Hearing Project No. 2849900004: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 21-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6.30 p.m.
on February 3, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to 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.). Motion by Roussell to appoint Shimkus to the term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2027
(Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of Hammel Jr.) and 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.).
Motion by Jones to appoint Campbell to the Low/Moderate Income Rep. term. Seconded by Resnick.
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Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones to appoint Boles to the At -Large term. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. 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. Upon roll call vote, Baumhover and
Freiburger were appointed to the terms. Baumhover received all 7 votes from the City Council.
Phillipson received 1 vote (Resnick), and Freiburger received the remaining 6 votes for the other term.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report Public Hearing: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-25 Approval Of The Central
Avenue And White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report. Seconded by Wethal. A video
summary of the Multi -Modal Alternative as the selected alternate for Central Avenue and White Street
was shown. City Council Members commended the video and expressed enthusiasm for the future
amenities in the corridor. Van Milligen confirmed that the City Council will need to allocate funding for
each component of the master plan. Additionally, they will approve the plans and specifications for the
projects that will carry out the plan, which will require public hearings. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) Public Hearing: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 23-25 Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood
Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin). Seconded by Jones. City Council Members expressed their
enthusiasm for the project. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Report: Motion by Farber to receive and file
the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. OVG 360 Grand River Center General
Manager Ryan Bonifas made a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report. City Council
Members praised OVG 360's initiatives for the center. In response to questions, Bonifas summarized
the areas' competitors and highlighted the importance of local air service and hotel expansion. Motion
carried 7-0.
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: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 24-25 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. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 25-25 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 No. 26-25 Setting The Date For The Sale Of Taxable General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official
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Statement In Connection Therewith; and Resolution No. 27-25 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. Seconded by Farber. In response to questions,
Van Milligen summarized the work of the city's municipal advisor throughout this process. Chief
Financial Officer Jennifer Larson stated the bonds will mature in 20 years. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, and Construction
Management Consultant Selection Approval and Authorization of Contract: Motion by Wethal to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 28-25 Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate
And Execute A Contract With Confluence For Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space
Engagement, Design, And Construction Management. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members
expressed enthusiasm for the project. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Annual Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and schedule the work session for February 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Farber reported on a recently published Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Committee report on best practices to facilitate FCC programs.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's
(GDDC) day -long planning session, National Incident Management Training, and the Police
Department's annual awards ceremony.
Council Member Jones also reported on the Police Department's awards ceremony, along with the
recent departure of Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) President and CEO Alex Dixon, DRA's sports
center presentation on Chaplain Schmitt Island, a soup luncheon fundraiser hosted by the Iowa
Association of Women Police, and performing music at a Carnegie Stout Public Library event.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on the Iowa Special Olympics opening ceremony, the Dubuque Racing
Association and GDDC events, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting.
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Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:54 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real
Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. 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 8:34 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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