9 3 24 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
September 3, 2024
Farber, Resnick, Cavanagh, Wethal, Sprank, Jones, Roussell
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th Street -
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September 3, 2024
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SPECIAL SESSION
1. Static Display of New Ladder Truck *Occurring prior to the official City Council meeting
The Fire Department will display the new 2024 Pierce ladder truck starting at 5:45 pm in front of
the Historic Federal Building.
*Note: this display is not part of the official City Council meeting.
REGULAR SESSION
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6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing-In of Mayor Pro Tem
Swearing-In of Mayor Pro Tem Susan Farber.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 7, 2024)
On behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee.
2. Days of Peace and Nonviolence (September 6 - 30, 2024)
On behalf of the Dubuque International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee.
3. Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2024)
On behalf of Dubuque Unidos.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Historic Preservation Commission of July 18, 2024; Library Board of Trustees Update of July 25, 2024;
Park and Recreation Commission of July 9, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of July 11,
2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of August 7, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of July
25, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of July 29 and August 5, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Keith Clark for vehicle 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: Keith Clark for vehicle damage; Jeff Jones 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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers to Golf Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2024 – Period
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City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings approving a transfer of
funds for golf operations net income to be designated for capital projects in the golf construction fund.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make the appropriate interfund transfers of
sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for the FY 2024 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements across Switch Development at JFK, LLC
Property at the Intersection of West 32nd Street and JFK Road in Dubuque
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the public sanitary
sewer improvements that the developer, Switch Development, LLC, has recently completed across Lot 1 of
Switch Development @ JFK No. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements Across Part of Lot 1 of Switch
Development @ JFK No.1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Proceedings to Complete Action on the Issuance of $2,536,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds,
Series 2024 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Granger Creek Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Projects
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action
required on the $2,536,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds 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 $2,536,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 and other
documents related to the Series 2024 Bonds.”
RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
providing for the issuance of $2,536,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 and other documents
related to the Series 2024 Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Dubuque Cellular Telephone, L.P. – Second Amendment to Lease Agreement for
Equipment Upgrades and Extended Term for Cell Tower Located at 1575 West Third
Street
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with
Dubuque Cellular Telephone, L.P. for the cell tower site lease on the City’s property located at 1575 West
Third Street Dubuque, IA 52001.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Cellular Telephone, L.P. for equipment upgrade and extended term
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Kwik Trip, Inc. Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication – for Future Roundabout
Improvements at the Intersection of Airborne Road and Seippel Road
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A and Lot 1B of
Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which provides additional right of way needed for future
roundabout improvements at the intersection, and acceptance of the dedication of said lot for Right of
Way for street and utility purposes, by the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A and Lot 1B of Airborne Place, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Resolutions Supporting Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Applications
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City Manager recommending City Council approval of three resolutions in support of Iowa State Historic
Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Applications for projects by First Congregational Church at 1044 Locust
Street, St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview Avenue, and by St. Raphael’s
Convent and School and St. Raphael’s Cathedral Church at 231 Bluff Street.
RESOLUTION In support of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application submitted
to the Iowa Economic Development Authority by First Congregational Church for a Historic Rehabilitation
Project at 1044 Locust Street
RESOLUTION In support of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application submitted
to the Iowa Economic Development Authority by St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church for a
Historic Rehabilitation Project at 419 N. Grandview Ave
RESOLUTION In support of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application submitted
to the Iowa Economic Development Authority by St. Raphael’s Convent and School and St. Raphael’s
Cathedral Church for a Historic Rehabilitation Project at 231 Bluff Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Letters of Designation to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Local Grayfield
Tax Credit Projects
City Manager transmitting letters provided to local developers to accompany their applications to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Resolution of Support for an Application to Iowa Economic Development Authority’s
Challenge Grant Program for a Project at 980 Main Street
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution supporting an application to be
submitted by Dubuque Main Street to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Challenge Grant
program on behalf of a redevelopment project at 980 Main Street.
RESOLUTION In support of Main Street Challenge Grant Application submitted to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority by Dubuque Main Street for the rehabilitation project at 980 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Updated Creating Housing Opportunities Handout
City Manager providing a copy of the updated Creating Housing Opportunities Handout.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing 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)
15. Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community Letter of Support and Appointment of City
Representative to Leadership Team
City Manager recommending City Council recommending City Council approve the City’s active
participation in the Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community through the drafter letter of
support attached. It is also recommended that based upon the connection with visioning and
planning that the city will be undertaking, that Leisure Services Director Marie Ware be
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appointed to the Nature Everywhere Community team.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Signed Contract(s)
Subaward Agreement with the Dubuque County Board of Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Retail Alcohol License Refund - Gold Standard Athletics
Request from Gold Standard Athletics for a refund of the Liquor License No. BW0097344 located at 555
John F. Kennedy Rd. Suite 415 due to business closing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. USEPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant - E 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal
Project (Comiskey Park Property) - Request to Award Project to Qualified Bidder
City Manager recommending authorizing the award of the public improvement construction contract to the
qualified bidder and to release payments for project for their work on the remediation of the Comiskey
Park Property so that the condition of the grant payment is fully complied with for the E 24th Street Site
Contaminated Soil Removal Project, authorizing the expenditure of over $100,000 as required by state
law.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract and authorizing payment for the
USEPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant E. 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project
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. Water Treatment Plant SCADA System Upgrade Project - Project Initiate and Set the
Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval to the construction plans
with an estimated cost of $1,850,000 and specifications; and establish September 16, 2024, as
the date of the public hearing; and adopt the resolution to hereby authorize the Water
Department Director to advertise for bid proposals for the Water Department Operations
SCADA System Upgrade Project.
RESOLUTION Water Treatment Plant SCADA System Upgrade Project: preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting the date of the 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 September 16, 2024
2. Setting a Public Hearing for the Vacating of a portion of a Storm Water Detention Basin
Access Easement across a Part of Lot 2 of Cedar Ridge Farm Place # 10, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, common address 3100 Cedar Crest Ridge
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for September 16, 2024, for the
vacating of a portion of a Storm Water Detention Basin Access Easement across a Part of Lot
2 of Cedar Ridge Farm Place # 10, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa originally created on the Final
Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 4 recorded as Instrument Number 12997-01 in the
Dubuque County Recorder’s Office.
RESOLUTION Intent to vacate and dispose of city interest in a portion of a Storm Water
Detention Basin Access Easement Through, Over, And Across Part Of Lot 2 Of Cedar Ridge
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Farm Place # 10, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 16, 2024
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Board of Library Trustees
One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Armstrong)
Applicants:
Tom Brennan, 3275 Cider Rdg.
Diann Guns, 1715 Diane Ct. (Additional Applicant)
Nicole O'Brien, 2691 Ravens Oaks Dr. (Additional Applicant)
Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2027 (Vacant At-Large terms of Cassill and Doyle)
Applicants:
Bill Doyle, 1591 White St.
Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St.
Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expiring terms of Janes and Kehoe)
Applicants:
Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St.
Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln Ave.
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expiring terms of Becwar and Holz)
Applicants:
Michelle Becwar, 2115 Coates St.
Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Ct.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Expired term of McGrath)
Applicant:
Beth McGrath, 2385 Clarke Crest Dr
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
1. Resolution Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider recommending City Council adopt a
resolution approving an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.1 (“Plan”)
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area (“Area”), and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2024.1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution that
approves an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2024.2 (“Plan”) for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area (“Area”), and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2024.2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Approving a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC to Redevelop Property at 1706 Central
Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque and CARich Properties, LLC for the redevelopment of 1706 Central Avenue, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC, including the proposed issuance of urban
renewal tax increment revenue obligations relating thereto
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $327.635.00 for the Keymont Drive
Pavement Rehabilitation 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
Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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 five 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 as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Proposed Property Maintenance Code Amendments modifying requirements for battery
operated smoke alarms and an amendment to require GFCI protection for receptacles
that are closer than six feet from a water source.
City Manager recommending City Council adopt property maintenance code ordinance
amendments with respect to battery powered smoke alarm and to modify GFCI requirements.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-
2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Proposed International Fire Code Amendments modifying requirements for battery
operated smoke alarms
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an International Fire Code amendment with
respect to battery powered smoke alarms.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article F Fire Code and Regulations, Section 14-1E-2
International Fire Code Amendments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Proposed International Residential Code Amendments modifying requirements for
battery operated smoke alarms
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an International Residential Code amendment
with respect to battery powered smoke alarms.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article B Residential Code, Section 14-1B-2
International Residential Code Amendments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) equipment purchase
City Manager recommending City Council approval to replace the current Parking Access and
Revenue Control System (PARCS) equipment in the city’s six parking ramps that is past its
useful life through vendor Amano McGann who was selected and recommended in the City’s
formal RFP process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version
2024.1 of the Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending that, following City Council approval of Version 2024.1 of the
Amended and Restated Plan, the City Council approve the ordinance attached hereto for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 8-22, as amended, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, by adding the Roosevelt Street
Subarea to the division of revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version
2024.2 of the Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending that, following City Council approval of Version 2024.2 of the
Amended and Restated Plan, City Council approve the ordinance attached hereto for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. _-24, as amended, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
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School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with The Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, by adding the Roosevelt Street
Subarea to the division of revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase I Award Construction
Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the Old Mill Rd.
Lift Station & Force Main Project – Phase I, through the adoption of the enclosed resolution, to
Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $22,760,000.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Old Mill Lift Station and Force
Main Project – Phase I
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 Award Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the Well No.7
Rehabilitation Project 2024 – Phase 2 to Peerless Well & Pump through the adoption of the
attached resolution in the amount of $291,986.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Well No. 7
Rehabilitation Project 2024 – Phase 2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. City Council Request Regarding Dogs in Parks
City Manager submitting information to lay out a process related to the City Council request to
consider allowing dogs in the remainder of the parks that currently do not allow it.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
10. Welcome Back from the SRO Bunch Video
Public Information Office staff will show a back-to-school video featuring this year's School
Resource Officers.
The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/YuAwGjnrGVk?si=9xrFyC_FBWKXj0tD
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Confidential Records, Pending Litigation, Professional Evaluation(s), and Purchase or
Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),(i),(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
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St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible at (563) 589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org . Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
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