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5 19 25 City Clerks NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on May 19, 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, Senior Counsel Lindahl. Absent: 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 Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's Contracted Services Agreement Update, WORK SESSION Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Contracted Services Agreement Update Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque staff will present updates on its programs supported by Fiscal Year 2025 City Contracted Service Agreements: Inclusive Dubuque and Project HOPE. i There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 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 19, 2025, in the second - floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6ch Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, Senior Counsel Lindahl. 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. RCiio4 3 �ion for, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE :Last Reso�u CC15 rernwed fwn -�,, mee4ln9, PROCLAMATIONS 1. Apples for Students (May - July, 2025) On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment. 2. Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 12, 2025) On behalf of the Tri-State Women Warriors. CONSENT ITEMS Yay§ Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of May 5, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of March 25, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of April 24, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of March 6, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of April 2, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of April 8, 9, 10, 21, and 22, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Vicki Carnicle for personal injury; Dawn Hanson 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: Vicki Carnicle for personal injury; Dawn Hanson 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. Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 21 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 21 subject to waiving the street frontage requirements for Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4. RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Cedar Ridge Farm No. 21, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1 as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 7. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2 as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Corrected First Amendment Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Wilson House Apts, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1243 Locust Street City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution correcting the scrivener's error in the Original First Amendment to the Development Agreement for 1243 Locust Street. RESOLUTION Nunc Pro Tunc Correcting And Amending A Scrivener's Error In First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Wilson House Apts, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. FY26 Iowa Department of Transportation's Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan Review and Approval City Manager recommending City Council approval to sign the Iowa Department of Transportation's (IDOT's) Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan, which are part of The Jule's fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Consolidated Funding Application. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One City Manger recommending City Council award the construction contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One through the adoption of the attached resolution to Midwest Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $81,602.58 which is 15.4% below the engineer's estimate. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two through the adoption of the attached resolution to Midwest Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $194,547.80, which is 5.14% below the engineer's estimate. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Jones 7 Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 12. FY25 & FY26 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide City Manager recommending City Council approval of a contracted services agreement for fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026 with DuRide for $30,000 each year to provide transportation services for senior citizens. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 13. Signed Contract(s) Dixon Engineering, Inc. for the Demolition Technical Specifications, Contract Documents, and Demolition Observation on the 500,000 Gallon Double Ellipse (Eagle Point) Project; Origin Design Co. for professional services for the Lead Service Line Replacement project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Pirc-Tobin for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 15. Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pyrotechnic permit for an upcoming show at the Q Casino at Backwaters Stage on Friday, June 27, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. 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 Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Plan City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for June 2, 2025, to consider approving the Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Plan. RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Finding An Area Referred To As The Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Area Hereinafter Described, Appropriate For Public Improvements Related To Housing And Residential Development And Construction Of Residential Development, Including Single Or Multifamily Housing Necessary In The Interest Of Public Health, Safety, Or Welfare Of The Residents Of The City And Setting A Public Hearing On Creation Of The Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Area Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 2, 2025 2. Development Agreement with 1301 Central, LLC City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 2, 2025, on the proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 1301 Central, LLC for the redevelopment of 1301 Central Avenue which includes the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations (TIF). RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And 1301 Central, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 2, 2025 3. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate $245,000.00 for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project and establishing the date of June 2, 2025, for the public hearing and authorizing the Engineering Department to advertise for bids for the project. RESOLUTION 2025 Pavement Marking 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 2, 2025 4. Fire Headquarters HVAC Project City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $650,000.00 for the Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project and establishing the date of June 2, 2025, for the public hearing and authorizing the Engineering Department to advertise for bids for the project. RESOLUTION Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 2, 2025 5. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on June 2, 2025 for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase I City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2025, on the issuance of a not to exceed $2,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase I. RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 2, 2025 Yas; Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell Sprank Wethal Farber PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Kenneth Miller to rezone property located at 101 Airborne Road from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval with conditions. ORDINANCE [Option 1] An Ordinance Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From AG Agriculture District To HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District OR ORDINANCE [Option 2 - Reduced Zoning Area] An Ordinance Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From AG Agriculture District To HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A - for Option 1 or Option 2 oP�"', -4 a Suspend the Readin s Ya Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yay,s Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank ta Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Kai Voss, )INID (o}};�y�,am R�. 2. Request to Rezone 405-575 Cedar Cross Road Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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-3 Moderate Density 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-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Yayp Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber *CO1_01 N�5/ -�095 N41��oJc Lr� 3. Request to Rezone Radford Road Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Yaroslav (Slavik) Nakonechnyy to rezone property located at Radford Road (PIN 1029251016) from Planned Unit Development with PI -Planned Industrial designation to Planned Unit Development with PR -Planned Residential designation, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The Unified Development Code Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property From PUD Planned Unit Development District With PI Planned Industrial Designation To PUD Planned Unit Development District With PR Planned Residential Designation And Adopting A Conceptual Development Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yays Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell Sprank Wethal Farber 4. Conducting a Public Hearing for the Jule's-Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Funding Application Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution approving The Jule's IDOT Consolidated Funding application as submitted, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Authorizing Resolution: Approval Of Consolidated Funding Application To Iowa DOT Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) yam Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank ,? Wethal Farber 5. Fiscal Year 2025 First Budget Amendment Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the first Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for City Council actions since the beginning of the Fiscal Year and includes items which City Council has expressed support for, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Amending The Current Budget For Fiscal Year Ending June 2025 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,p Na s Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber PUBLIC INPUT �� � C�.I I �.I� �.� - �� �;�� ,�,� y # 1, /,�d COmm�C� I �� ary ACTION ITEMS 1. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CC15, LLC Providing for the Use of Urban Revitalization District Tax Abatement Pursuant to the Development Agreement City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CC15, LLC providing for the use of Urban Revitalization District Tax Abatement. RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And CC15, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh ji Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 2. Reject Bids 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage City Manager recommending City Council reject the single bid proposal received for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage due to a lack of competitive bids and insufficient funding to proceed with the construction improvements as proposed. RESOLUTION Rejecting Competitive Bid Proposal Received For The 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Na s Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell Sp rank Wethal Farber 3. Resolutions of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications for Multiple Housing Developments 4 R; 4h Rcsoiu4i,n - GC 151 (rmoved City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolutions supporting the aforementioned applications for Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits for housing development in Dubuque. RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Millwork Flats, L.L.C. RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Gronen Development, Inc. RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Wilson House Apts, LLC RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By 1301 Central, LLC L'OTI�N=St�p- �a'aa� --Of�W�trl ar�or�rie-Deva _ =Applteation=To Thy WcrkfbTclirfg—`Tax-dif ro r By-6O.15-L C. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 4. Amendment to City Code — Solicitor and Transient Merchant Licenses City Clerk recommending approval of the ordinance amending City Code to establish separate licenses for solicitors and transient merchants, revise background check and application procedures, and update the criteria for license denial. ORDINANCE Repealing Title 4 Business And License Regulations, Chapter 5 Solicitor's License And Replacing It With New Chapter 5 Containing Articles A And B For Solicitors And Transient Merchants Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A —Suspend the Read! n s Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber 5. Fiscal Year 2026 Dollars & Cents Brochure City Manager providing a copy of the FY2026 Dollars and Cents brochure, which will be mailed to all City utility customers with their utility bills from May 14 - June 4. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays J. Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS lL( ll �nalm �7 vim _ CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa Yay,s Na s Jones Resnick Cavanagh Roussell S rank Wethal Farber . I / - &mzma 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 Bramwell. 'Reconvene in open session @ p.m. LoX,h I ADJOURNMENT @ 11,(.p.m. Igh5 w /&'17Z (:�n Sess'l on 4'AA e4nvl��O- /0 llmatv�l na-� I 7 . ;-u - - I pub aA llvl-,Ilr-1�1�4- AMW RK, IMAR MIe ' 7 � - - -'- - ' ��_----- �� = ��M PH� ---- -f- - kni r%a-S 1-1Z pfl w a (Cotll) 0711 �Aj " AV. - - - - --- M.,7w,4 5�4 rA o 9aga ram. Apt Y UP/C dr� /-�Oy 14t,9 tX� v 2�r 14 -TO/) / xmt ;o 1 14 �� lj-,e11 ) N Gzm.�.,�,! tP,LI f � rAac�. 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