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5 5 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on May 5, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 3500 W. 6th SS reet. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. IP Absent: 'I" issues V 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 Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates City Life Student Presentation. WORK SESSION 6:00 PM - Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) City Life Student Presentation to City Council Students enrolled in the Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) program at Stephen Hempstead High School will present on their journey and experience. Temu/a in-FrPdLtco J Pr03r001 ftl3ppTr Co, sey SmA sh�yl�, �urPhy Tim c�h��I� There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6,a 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 May 5, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 yV. 6t"Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Fater., Jones, Resnik, Rou" ssell, Sp ran We hal; City Manager Ian Milligen, City Attor.Vy 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 SWEARING IN Swearing In Mayor Pro Tem Danny Sprank Mayor Brad Cavanagh will swear in Mayor Pro Tern Danny Sprank. PRESENTATIONS 1. LaMetra Murdock Receives Women's Leadership Network Women of Achievement Award Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will recognize Multicultural Family Center Director LaMetra Murdock for receiving the Up and Coming Leader Award from the Women's Leadership Network (WLN). PROCLAMATIONS 1. Building Safety Month (May 2025) Carey U0,I0'Ske/V On behalf of Inspection and Construction Services. 2. Mental Health Month (May 2025) 1; CIS On behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County. 3. Preservation Month (May 2025) 7m;Cc EsSQr -v Ch,iS 11bPP On behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic Preservation Commission. 4. Neighborhood Associations Recognition On behalf of the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support and Dubuque's Neighborhood Associations. "I -homes Lyn Me��he,� &IPS+ Chn,S 50� 5. Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10, 2025) On behalf of the City of Dubuque. h 6. National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025) On behalf of MercyOne Dubuque. 7. Kids to Parks Day (May 17, 2025) On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department and Dubuque ature Everywhere. 8. Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025) n I- �Irej AC&OVTO On behalf of the Public Works Department. rt�it'If� 5Wi P CONSENT ITEMS Yayry Nays S rank Jones Roussel I Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of April 21, 22, 24, and 28 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of February 20, 2025; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of March 11, 2025; Transit Advisory Board of March 20, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment from February 27, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of March 31 and April 2, 3, and 7, 2025. 2. 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: Nathan and Shauna Peterson for vehicle damage; Susan Schueller for vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 3. 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) 4. Language Access Plan City Manager recommending City Council approval of the language access plan in the amount of $3,600 for fiscal year 2026 to ensure all residents, regardless of their language proficiency or ability, can access vital city services and information. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5. Assignment of Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement for the Northwest Arterial Detention Basin for Lot 2 of Holliday Fourth Addition to Dubuque Hotel LLC City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Assignment of the Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement between the City and QHQ Properties to Dubuque Hotel LLC for Lot 2 of Holliday Fourth Addition. RESOLUTION Consenting To The Assignment Of The Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement Between The.City Of Dubuque And QHQ Properties For The Northwest Arterial Detention Basin To Dubuque Hotel LLC, Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Funding City Manager providing a letter of support from Mayor Brad Cavanagh to the Department of Health and Human Services in support of Crescent Community Health Center's Fiscal Year 2026 Service Area Competition application for continued HRSA Health Center Program Funding. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yas Nays S rank Jones Roussell Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick 7. City Letter of Support for William M Black Dredgeboat City Manager recommending City Council approval of a letter of support for the Dubuque County Historical Society's application to the State Historical Society of Iowa's Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant program. 8. Housing Commissioner Removal Recommendation Housing Commission recommending City Council remove David Wall from the commission and declare the term vacant due to a lack of response in executing the oath of office and in replying to other city staff communications. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement - ZTM Sober Living City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with ZTM Sober Living and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement With ZTM Sober Living Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Schmitt Island Development Corporation Fundraising and Naming Request City Manager recommending City Council approval of the fundraising and naming recognition request made by Schmitt Island Development Corporation for the installation of benches on Chaplain Schmitt Island. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 11. City IT Department Commercial Office Renovation Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction 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 $449,461.00 to Sheets Design Build, of Maquoketa, IA, for the City IT Department Commercial Office Renovation Project. RESOLUTION Accepting The City IT Department Commercial Office Renovation Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Proposed Fiber Licensing Agreement - MVLink City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Fiber Licensing Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative's internet service provider, MVLink. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yas Nays S rank Jones Roussel I Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick 13. Proposed Revised Project Statement to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Revised Project Statement for the collaboration between the City and Dubuque County on providing fiber connectivity to the Emergency Operations Center and County Data Center under the Master Colocation and Shared Services Agreement in place between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County. 14. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and Senate File 345 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Fiscal Year 2025 First Budget Amendment City Manager recommending the first Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for May 19, 2025. RESOLUTION Setting The Date For The Public Hearing On Amendment No. 1 To The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget For The City Of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 19, 2025 2. Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for July 7, 2025, to receive input on and adopt the Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for the Public Housing Authority. RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Review And Approve The Public Housing Authority Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 7, 2025 Ya Nays S rank Jones Roussell Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2025 Repair and Preventative Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage 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 $4,011,300, for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval. Estimated Cost For The 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays S rank Jones Roussell Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick 2. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with FitzGerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C. Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Development Agreement with FitzGerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C. including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations (TIF), and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Fitzgerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C., Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays S rank Jones Roussell Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick PUBLIC INPUT ACTION ITEMS 1. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Award Construction Contract City Manager recommending City Council award of the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Construction to JQ Construction, LLC of Waterloo, IA in the amount of $1,973,660.00 which is 13.91 % higher than the engineer's estimate of $1, 732,600.00. RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 1 Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Na s S rank Jones Roussell Farber Wethal Cavanagh Resnick COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS �o �r" -P Aw 14d� o%� CLOSED SESSI� 11�RSse�) Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa Fortier Motion for closed session @ �.` ® p.m. V s�o.nl 4 (Zesn1C z 14ayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the .sues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. 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