Proof_City Council Proceedings 01.21.25City of Dubuque
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February 17, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of February 3, 2025; Airport
Commission of December 17, 2024; Housing Commission of
October 22, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of Jaunary 9, 2025; Zoning Advisory
Commission of January 8, 2025; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of January 21, 2025.
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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. 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 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
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
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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.
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.
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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 Theisens 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 Resolution No. 19-25
Approving The Acquisition Plats Of Lot A Of Lot 1-2 McFadden
Farm Place No. 4, Lot la 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.
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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.
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
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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 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 citys 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.
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Council Member Roussell reported on attending Greater
Dubuque Development Corporations (GDDC) day -long planning
session, National Incident Management Training, and the Police
Departments 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, DRAB 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.
CLOSED SESSION
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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