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2 3 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 February 3, 2025, in the second - floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street. Present: MZ or Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jonds, Resnick, Rous ell, Spra k, Wethal; City Managen Milligen, City Attorn y 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 Travel Dubuque's Annual Update. WORK SESSION Travel Dubuque Annual Update Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe will provide the organization's annual presentation. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at LA 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 February 3, 2025, in the second - floor Council Chambers of he Historic Federal Building 350 W. 6t" Street. ` ✓ / Present: or Cavanagh; Counci Members Farber Jon/es Resnick Routssell S rank We✓that; City Manage Van Milligen, City Attor ey 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 Yas/ Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavana h 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted 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. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. 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) 3. Letter of Interest: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Press Forward Infrastructure Grant City Attorney recommending City Council approval to sign the letter of interest for The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) and TH Media for the Press Forward Infrastructure grant. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 4. Notification of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Grants Application Modification City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY26 modifications to the grant application and review process as recommended by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Grant Committee. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter City Manager providing a copy of the March/April issue of the City News newsletter. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation City Manager providing a copy of the updated handout on new housing units approved, under review, under construction, or recently completed in Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nas Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh 7. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.L.C., and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc. City Manager recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement with City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.C.C., and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc. RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And SJR Properties, L.L.C., And Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC Assignment of Development Agreement to GT Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached Assignment of Development Agreement by and among Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC, GT Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC. RESOLUTION Approving An Assignment Of Development Agreement By Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC To GT Novelty, LLC And GT Novelty Condo, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Acceptance of Public Off -site Roadway and Utility Improvements at the Intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road Adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution accepting the public water main, sanitary sewer main, and turning lane improvement adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. RESOLUTION Accepting Public Off -Site Roadway And Utility Improvements At The Intersection Of Seippel Road And Airborne Road Adjacent To Lot 1 Of Airborne Place, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the public improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, except for storm water detention facilities and associated outfall pipes. RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements In North Grandview Estates No. 2, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Phase 3 Project -Reject Bid City Manager recommending City Council reject the bid received for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Phase 3 Project. RESOLUTION Rejection Of Competitive Bid Proposal For The Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement project Phase 3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nas Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh 12. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. RESOLUTION Adopting The FY2025 Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 13. Signed Contract(s) Usage Agreement with Clarke University for Veterans Memorial Park Field 2; Peerless Well and Pump, Incl for the Well 2 Emergency Repairs. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 14. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-15 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement Number 2025 S-15 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-15 To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Applications City Manager recommending City Council approval of tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product permits as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing - Project No. 5581500048 City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public hearing for February 17, 2025, and to preliminary approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $193,600.00 for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project through the adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement 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 17, 2025 2. Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process - Project Number 5429900018 City Manager recommending City Council approval granting preliminary approval of the plans, specifications; form of contract, and estimated cost of $1,355,888 and establishing February 17, 2025, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby authorize Public Works staff to advertise for bid proposals for the Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project through adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Fuel Island Rehabilitation 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 17, 2025 Yay,% Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Boards and Commission Application Review Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Airport Commission' �� ,�_P�i' Spoke 01-per.50,K) One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2028 (Vacant term of Clemenson) Applicant: Bob Woodward, 1048 Bonnie Ct. Cable Television Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Baumhover) Applicant: Tom Eckermann, 642 N Burden Ave Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2026 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of Fox) One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Expiring term of Hinke) Applicants: Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. (Qualifies for At -Large and Low to Moderate Income Area Representative) Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr. (Qualifies for At -Large) W6tVEquity and Human Rights Commission en' One 3-Year term through January 1, 2028 (Expired term of Jolet) Applicants: 'Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Heim) Applicant: Lucian Paucean, 3145 Arbor Oaks Dr. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Vacant term of Gross) Applicant: Jason Davis, 3363 Kimberly Dr. Transit Advisory Board One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2026 (Vacant term of Heidenreich) Applicant: Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. i wt"Oe(� PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project- Public Hearing - Project No. 2849900004 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $1,265,800.00 for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project through adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Farber Resnick IA S rank Wethal Jones Roussell NJ Cavanagh PUBLIC INPUT ACTION ITEMS Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition Program Captain Brendan Welsh will present on the Police Department's 2024 awards and recognition program which occurred on January 16, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yayp Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavana h 2. Proceedings for Directing Sale of not to exceed $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, and Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the not to exceed $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, and awarding the bonds to the best bidder. RESOLUTION Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A RESOLUTION Awarding Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B RESOLUTION Awarding Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Farber J Resnick Sprank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh I Banking Services Agreement City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Banking Services Agreement with Dubuque Bank & Trust. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ya ,s Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh C�rf ur uI4 4. City Focus Magazine - February 2025 Issue City Manager providing a copy of the February 2025 issue of the City of Dubuque's "City Focus" magazine, which was mailed to all postal addresses within city limits the week of January 27, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yayr, Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh, 5. Work Session Requests: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Updates Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) President and CEO Rick Dickinson requests that the City Council schedule work sessions for GDDC updates on the following dates, all starting at 6:00 p.m.: April 21, 2025; July 21, 2025; October 20, 2025; and January 20, 2026. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yap Nays Farber Resnick S rank Wethal Jones r Roussell Ij Cavanagh COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Amd CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ i Y(, p.m. 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. Yas Nays Farber Resnick Sprank Wethal Jones Roussell Cavanagh, ?econvene in open session @ _ P.M. 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