9 16 24 AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
September 16, 2024
Sprank, Wethal, Farber, Resnick, Roussell, Cavanagh, Jones
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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September 16, 2024
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CLOSED SESSION
1. 5:30 PM - Confidential Records – Chapter 21.5(1)(a) Code of Iowa
WORK SESSION
1. 6:00 PM - New City Council Agenda Management Software Demonstration
City staff will demonstrate the public portal for CivicPlus's Agenda and Meeting Management
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Select software, which the City will implement for City Council meeting agendas beginning with
the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
Airport Commission of June 6 and August 13, 2024; City Council Proceedings of August 14, 19, 20, 21,
26 and September 3, 2024; Civil Service Commission of August 22, 2024; Community Development
Advisory Commission of July 17, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of July 9, 2024; Library
Board of Trustees of January 25, February 29, March 28, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of August
7, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of August 14, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Abby Stickley 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: Abby Stickley for vehicle 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. FFY 2025 Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Grant Funds
City Manager recommending City Council approval to receive $19,500 in FFY 2025 as a recipient of Iowa
Department of Public Safety, Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Grant funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Resolution Approving the Termination Agreement for the January 2023 Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and McCoy Group
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached Resolution approving a Termination
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and McCoy Group, Inc. for a Development
Agreement dated for reference purposes the 3rd day of January 2023 for the construction of a corporate
headquarters on Southpark Court.
RESOLUTION Approving the Termination Agreement and Release terminating the Development
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Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and McCoy Group, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. HHH Enterprises, LLC Lease Renewal
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached agreement between HHH Enterprises,
LLC (operator of 164 and 180 Main Street, d/b/a “The Busted Lift”) and City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by Lease
between the City of Dubuque and HHH Enterprises, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities over CCI5, LLC Property at 1502
Bies Drive, Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Grant of Easement for Public Utilities from CCI5,
LLC across part of Lot 1 of Roger F. & Kathleen A. Klauer Family Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
common address 1502 Bies Drive, in Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached Grant of Easement
document to facilitate the future maintenance and repair of the existing City electrical utility line.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities Through, Over and Across Part of Lot
1 of Roger F. & Kathleen A. Klauer Family Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities over Schreiber Property at 1562
Kebbie Drive, Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council approve a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities across James
E. and Renee E. Schreiber property being part of Lot 2 of Schreiber Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, common address 1562 Kebbie Drive, in Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached Grant of
Easement document to facilitate the future maintenance and repair of the existing City electrical utility line.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities through, over and across Part of Lot 2
of Schreiber Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. U.S. Hwy 20 and Devon Drive Frontage Road Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract - Project No. 5521000051
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the Public Improvement
Construction Contract and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $15,112.20 to Midwest
Concrete, Inc. for the U.S. Hwy 20 and Devon Drive Frontage Road Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the U.S. Hwy 20 and Devon Drive Frontage Road Project and authorizing final
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Iowa Department of Transportation Storm Sewer and Intake Work Project Notification
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of
Transportation, notifying the City Council of storm sewer and intake work on US-20 East bound near the
Middle Catfish Creek and Railroad Bridge.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Authorization to Submit FY24/PY23 Community Development Block Grant CAPER
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution authorizing submission to HUD of the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2023,
through June 30, 2024.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2023 and concluding June 30, 2024
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Intent to Apply for Local Housing Trust Fund Grant 2025
City Attorney recommending City Council approval to apply for Local Housing Trust Fund Grant dollars in
the amount of $250,334.00 from the Iowa Finance Authority for calendar year 2025.
RESOLUTION Authorizing submittal of the application for Local Housing Trust Funds to the Iowa
Finance Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community Application
City Manager sharing the application that was filed for the Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community
after City Council approved the letter of support and appointment of a city representative at the September
3, 2024, City Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Acceptance of the Comiskey Park – Phase 1 Redevelopment Project
City Manager recommending City Council acceptance and adoption of the resolution for Comiskey Park-
Phase 1 Redevelopment Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvement Contract for the Comiskey Park – Phase 1
Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the E 24th Street Sit Contaminated Soil Removal Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate
an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the temporary
Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City
of Dubuque until the franchise agreement takes effect but no later than December 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC
to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
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. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 1 (Site Demolition &
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Mass Grading) - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize initiating the public bidding process and
set a public hearing on October 7, 2024, and to approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost of $1,018,000.00 for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island
Project – Bid Package No. 1 through the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 (Site
Demolition & Mass Grading): 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 October 7, 2024
2. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $22,000,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift
Station and Force Main Project – Phase I
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 7, 2024, on the issuance
of a not to exceed $22,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, State Revolving Loan Fund
Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force
Main Project.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not
to exceed $22,000,000
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 7, 2024
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution that: 1) finds that an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (“Plan”) for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban
Renewal Area (“Area”) is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the
proposed Plan for October 21, 2024.
RESOLUTION Of necessity finding that certain property in and near the North Cascade Road
Urban Renewal Area is an Economic Development Area and that the development of said area
is necessary in the intertest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting a date for
a hearing on a proposed amended and restated urban renewal plan for said area
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 21, 2024
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.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2027 (Expired term of Jacobs)
Applicant:
Danielle Jacobs, 3130 Shiras Ave.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2026 (Vacant At-Large term of Mozena)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2027 (Vacant Low to Moderate Income Representative
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term of Woodyard)
Applicants:
Gabriel Mozena, 196 Bluff St. (Qualifies for Low to Moderate Income Representative and
At-Large)
Julie Woodyard, 1950 Coates St. (Qualities for At-Large)
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. Request to Rezone 27 Locust Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Josh Jansen to
rezone 27 Locust Street from C-3 General Commercial to C-4 Downtown Commercial, and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 27 Locust Street
(PIN 1025426011 and 1025426022) from C-3 General Commercial District to C-4 Downtown
Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone 1090 Radford Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Luke Hoffmann -
Kellhoff Properties, LLC, to rezone a portion of 1090 Radford Road from CS Commercial
Service and Wholesale to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1090 Radford
Road (per exhibit a) from CS Commercial Service District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-
Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Request to Rezone 1142 University Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Craig Nesteby to
rezone 1142 University Avenue from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center to R-2 Two-Family
Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1142 University
Avenue from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to R 2 Two-Family Residential
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth
Hospitality Company, Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality
Company, Inc., and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of
Dubuque by sale through a Development Agreement with Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Community Development Block Grant FY24 Annual Action Plan Amendment #1 Public
Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the FY2025
Annual Action Plan Amendment #1, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. 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
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of the
attached resolution vacating all interest in a portion of the storm water detention basin access
easement over a part of Lot 2 of Cedar Ridge Farm Place # 10, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of property by vacating city interest in a portion of a Storm Water
Detention Basin Access Easement through, over, and across part of Lot 2 of Cedar Ridge
Farm Place # 10, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Public Hearing - State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental Review Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law State Revolving Fund (SRF) Private Lead Service Line Replacement
Pilot Program
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the resolution
authorizing the mayor to sign the revised Environmental Information Document (EID) for the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law State Revolving Fund (SRF) Private Lead Service Line
Replacement Pilot Program and direct staff to submit the required documentation to the SRF
Environmental Review Specialist, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental Review Private Lead
Service Line Replacement Pilot Program: Approval of an Environmental Review as provided by
SRF’s Department of Natural Resources for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot
Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8.Water Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade Project - Public
Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Water
Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade Project in the amount of $1,850,000,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Water Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade 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
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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. National Police Woman Day Photo
City Manager sharing a photo of the women of the Dubuque Police Department in honor of
National Police Woman Day on September 12.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Award Public Improvement Contract
- Project No. 5521000018
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement construction contract
for the Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project through the adoption of the enclosed
resolution to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC in the amount of $142,733.36.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Keymont Drive Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Approval of Sublease and Operations Agreement with Dubuque Forward LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving a sublease and
operations agreement with Dubuque Forward LLC for 897 Central.
RESOLUTION Approving a Sublease and Operations Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Forward LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Request to Amend City Ordinance on Speed Limit Reduction - Peru Road from
Roosevelt Street to City Limits
City Manager recommending City Council approval to amend City Ordinance 9-7-321.285 that
reduces the speed limit to 35 mph on Peru Road from Roosevelt Street to City Limits (Tanzanite
Drive).
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 5 Speed Restrictions, Section 9-7-321.285 Limits
Generally
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Request to Convert Format of Quarterly
Updates to Work Sessions
City Manager requesting to convert the format of Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation's quarterly updates to City Council work sessions. It is also recommended to
schedule the first Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update Work Session
for 6:00 p.m. on October 21, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of
Iowa
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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
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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