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4 7 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t11 Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager;Van Milligen, City Attorney 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 PRESENTATIONS 1. Dubuque Police Department Crisis Intervention Team 365ink Impact Award The Dubuque Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will be recognized for recently receiving the Dubuque 365ink Impact Award. br , rxn /�: Ke MC 1053 Tcc crol � PROCLAMATIONS 1. Hempstead High School 2025 State Men's Swimming Team Championship On behalf of Hempstead High School. r k L� 2. National Public Health Week (April 7, 2025) S A I1�, On behalf of the Health Services Department. %` V 3. Animal Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025) On behalf of the Health Services Department. IY1cK.9Z-,p Or, ,1n V,\ - C(/l 4. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13-19, 2025) On behalf of the Emergency Communications Center. 3�55(--eon Re�hw,s� 'it - 5. Dubuque YP Days of Caring (April 25, 2025) I� �c �t Led N5 f"ki ,ec On behalf of Dubuque YP Days of Caring. tDjrJRn I,y heye' CONSENT ITEMS Yayp Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of March 17 and March 25, 2025; Airport Commission of January 28 and February 4, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of February 25, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of February 19, 2025; Housing Commission of January 28, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of February 27, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of February 11, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of February 6, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of March 5, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of March 3 and 17, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Susan Less for vehicle damage; Mathew Willis for property 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: Tim Connolly for personal injury; Amy Keierleber Gorchala for vehicle damage; Susan Less for vehicle damage; Mathew Willis 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. Recommended Sculptures for 2025-26 Art on the River Rotating Public Art Exhibition City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission's recommendation related to the 2025-2026 Art on the River exhibit to be on display from August 1, 2025, through June 2026. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. Community Development Block Grant FY25 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2025 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission at their March 26, 2025 meeting. RESOLUTION Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavana h S rank Roussell 7. Disclosure of the Conflict of Interest- CDBG Program Participation City Manager transmitting information to formally disclose a conflict of interest concerning Dale Campbell, a member of the Community Development Advisory Commission, in relation to his application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded microenterprise grant administered by the City's Economic Development Department and Fountain of Youth. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Rescue Vehicle Grant Application. Approval City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for the 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program to secure funds to purchase a rescue vehicle, training, and exercises in the amount of $451,907. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project: US Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy Road - Acceptance of Public Improvement Contract City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the public improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $8,674,734.82 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road, which is a component of the Dubuque County Federal BUILD Grant for "Improving the Northwest Arterial/John Deere Road Corridor for Freight Mobility". RESOLUTION Accepting The Public Improvement For The Northwest Arterial — State Of Good Repair Project From US20 To John F. Kennedy Road (Iowa DOT Project No. STBG- SWAP-2100 (702)--SG-31) And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. R22-IA RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant - Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental Project Development: Recommend Approval of Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 City Manager recommending City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement between the City, the Iowa DOT, and the FHWA for the RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the B2E2 project. RESOLUTION Approving Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 With The U.S. Department Of Transportation For The Awarded RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 11. Switch Development at JFK, LLC Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication - JFK Rd. and West 32nd St. Intersection Improvements Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of Switch Development @ JFK No. 13, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which provides additional right of way needed for improvements at the intersection. RESOLUTION Approving The Acquisition Plat Of Lot 1A Of Switch Development @ JFK No. 3, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Iowa Department of Transportation PCC Patching Project Notifications Correspondence from. Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), notifying the City Council of PCC patching projects on US-20, US-151, and US-61. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 13. Signed Contract(s) Offtaker Consent and Estoppel Certificate on the assignment of Eable Point Enegery -1, LLC's interest in the Solar License and Power Purchase to KMDE, LLC. Suggested Disposition: 14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Giese Sheet Metal Co. Inc. for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 15. Five Flags Civic Center Management Services - Negotiating with Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG City Manager sharing information on the negotiations of an agreement for management services for Five Flags Civic Center (FF) between the City of Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG (Oak View Group). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II: Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council grant authorization to amend the existing Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project Intended Use Plan (IUP) amount, to include the amount needed for the construction of Phase ll, grant preliminary approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $12,700,000 for the project, authorize the public bidding process for the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II, and set a public hearing for April 21, 2025 to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $12,700,000 for the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase ll. RESOLUTION To Provide For A Notice Of Hearing On Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract And Estimate Of Cost For The Old Mill Lift Station And Force Main Project - Phase ll, And The Taking Of Bids Therefor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 21, 2025 2. Setting a Public Hearing for The Jule's Iowa Department of Transportation's Consolidated Funding Application City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for May 19, 2025, regarding the Jule's Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application. RESOLUTION Setting The Date For A Public Hearing On Iowa DOT Consolidated Funding Application Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 19, 2025 Ya Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 1. Boards and Commission Application Review Applicant(s) are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointment(s) will be made at the next City Council meeting. Zoning Board of Adjustment One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2030 (Expired term of Ahlvin) Applicant: Keith Ahlvin, 264 S. Grandview SPoke ir►-P�So� PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt the 5-Year Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan 2025- 2029 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council receive input on the 5- Year PHA Plan and approve the adoption of the 5-Year PHA Plan, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Certification By State Or Local Office Of The 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's Consistency With The Consolidated Plan And Approval Of The 5-Year Pha Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,s Nays Wethal Farber Jones i Resnick Cavanagh Sprank Roussell 2. Heeb Street Reconstruction 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 $677,849.00 for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolution, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yap Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 3. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project Special Assessments Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the Schedule of Assessments for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving Schedule Of Assessments And Estimate Of Total Cost For The 2025 Heeb Street Reconstruction Project RESOLUTION With Respect To The Adoption Of The Resolution Of Necessity Proposed For The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 4. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Construction 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 of $1,732,630.00 for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Construction, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 1 Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 5. Public Hearing on a Subordination Agreement for DRLP Loan #2-23 - 1199 Central Avenue Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the Subordination Agreement with New Silver Lending, LLC related to a refinancing of the redevelopment project at 1199 Central Avenue, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving A Subordination Agreement By And Among The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Virtual Velocity, LLC, And New Silver Lending LLC For Interest In City Property Located At 1199 Central Avenue Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,s Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell PUBLIC INPUT cloo-K-i/ W mo,06 Hfrigole Ln Em"ll VJ Son 3135 N �9�enc�c�� Ln/' TC5--p-- Kemp 3-�o N,3 r, oI-Q Ln —� 44 of X)c A C ioV? 4 I ) 71 3 CAn9 �a ro U �. G2 90 - 50 �,"MYVA ol 9�7 Ar �ro I rNAO,5, ��5 N gh ie�, a�e Ln, UA f hem R-y. ACTION ITEMS 1. Request to Rezone 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Road - Second Reading Second reading of a proposed ordinance regarding a request from Luke and Julie Merfeld - Merfeld Properties LLC to rezone property located at 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-4 Multi -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 405 Cedar Cross Road And 595 Cedar Cross Road From R-1 Single- Family Residential District To R-4 Multiple -Family Residential District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion A - Second Reading �{ OR f�Lre m� n �K � - L Receive and File; Mot Motion A t R-,3 rcccfr/he�o,i j cap .�eenn fl {�eor�;n—�`i^c(1 w ge Yas Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell -Fin-arReadin --and Adopt Yay,s Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh Sprank j Roussell 2. First Amendment to Development Agreement with Kinseth Hospitality, Inc. City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the attached First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. for the construction of two Marriott hotels in the Port of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Wethal Farber / Jones Resnick Cavanagh Sprank Roussell 3. Work Session Request: Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan Update City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. to update the Mayor and City Council on the Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yayp Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 4. Quarterly Update Video on New Housing Development Projects City Communications Office staff will show a video highlighting progress made over the last three months on several local housing creation projects. The video can also be seen at: https://Youtu.be/kl aSY7iA1 Ko Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Yayp Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavanagh S rank Roussell 6-0 -51erj J Wa/ J01 vo�e COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Yap Nays Wethal Farber Jones Resnick Cavana h Sprank Roussell WIN hijA n T T ,�► �� ,Spec,10,1 (Y11e e� ►'�. IV4� 0/1 U444rzj � J 7h zo-" qA /PY J, ,Jet At "1 CLOSED SESSION Qom, Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ 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. 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