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7 7 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 July 7, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. : j` Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Lehman. 1.. t: 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 Four Mounds Foundation. WORK SESSION Four Mounds Foundation Four Mounds Foundation staff will present an update on their work. C— , J 3«ky 6�dsh r 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 July 7, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t1 Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Lehman. 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. Governor's Volunteer Award Recognition Jessica Anderschau, Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in the Office of Sustainability, will be recognized for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Award. 2. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Chair Award Recognition A Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Representative will recognize Airport Director Todd Dalsing for receiving the Chamber Chair Award. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Dubuque County Fair Week (July 22 - 27, 2025) On behalf of the Dubuque CountyFairFair Association. CONSENT ITEMS Yas Nays Roussell Wethal f Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of June 16, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of May 27, 2025; Civil Service Commission of January 17, February 12, March 3, March 12, March 20, and April 9, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of May 21, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of May 15, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update from May 22, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of May 21, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of April 23, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of June 4, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment from May 22, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Cathleen Avenarius for vehicle damage; Craig Demoss for property damage; Samantha Giglio for vehicle damage; Edward and Carol Marinko for property damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney 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. Acceptance of the Southgate Drive Sanitary Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the public improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $167,092.20 to Tschiggfrie Excavating, for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Improvements Project. RESOLUTION Accepting The Southgate Drive Sanitary Improvements Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya s Nays V , Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Yas, Nays Roussell ethal — - — Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Contracted Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026 City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Contracted Services Agreements with seven agencies for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2026 and authorization for the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve j clk.0., �,;�(�, rer^ �-nL v4t' 6. Contracted Services Agreements Fiscal Year 2026 for Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Programs Assistant City Attorney recommending City Council approval of the Contracted Services Agreements with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for programs Envision Dubuque and Project HOPE for Fiscal Year 2026, authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Iowa Department of Transportation PCC Pavement Grade Project Notification Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) notifying the City Council of PCC Payement grade on US-20 over the Middle Branch Catfish Creek and Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 8. 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage Amended Resolution 220-25, Establish New Bid Letting Date City Manager recommending City Council amend Resolution 220-25 which changes the bid letting date from July 11, 2025, to July 29, 2025, for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 220-25: 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage - 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) f 9. Signed Contract(s) Memorandum of Agreement with Dubuque Trees Forever; Memorandum of Agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File i A k �o;�� Cc I�r�s 'F°r(-Vef1 Yas Nays - Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh, 10. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement Number 2025 S-16 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-16 To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. 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 453E.3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval to the dredge construction plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $270,100.00; and establish July 21, 2025, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project through adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project: Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 21, 2025 Ya$ Nays wl Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber , Resnick Cavanagh 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. Transit Advisory Board One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2028 (Vacant term of Gerdemann) Applicant: Alex Kruse, 3578 Keymont Dr. 2. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2028 (Expiring Business Professional - lives or works in the cultural and entertainment district term of Hefel) Applicants: Nick Haider, 876 S. Grandview Ave. - Qualifies as Business Professional Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 West 8t' St. - Qualifies as Business Professional Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct. Qes as Pusiness Professional Mu, A ul ; ' U Yas AlNas Roussell Wethal I Jones Sp rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Yas Nas Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Historic Preservation Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring Jackson Park District term of Esser) Applicant: Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. - Qualifies for Jackson Park District Yas Nas Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Transit Advisory Board One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of Esser) Applicant: Gary Wernimont, 736 University Ave. Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh PUBLIC HEARINGS Hold a Public Hearing for Adopting the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council hold a public hearing to receive input on the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan and approve the adoption of the PHA Annual Plan, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Certification By State Or Local Office Of Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's Consistency With The Consolidated Plan And Approval Of The PHA Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya s, Nays Roussell Wethal Jones Sprank Farber I Resnick p Cavanagh 2. Petition to Vacate Certain Street and Alley Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition from Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong Proof of publication on notice of public hearings to consider City Council approval to vacate and dispose of the street and alley right of way easements in Julien Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown and described in Exhibits A and B attached, be approved through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Vacating Certain Street And Alley Easements In Julien Addition, City Of Dubuque, Iowa RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In Certain Street And Alley Easements In Julien Addition, City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Na s Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 3. Rebid 2025 Repair and 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 $4,450,000, for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh ccuz:1, 61 N 43 ��PUBLIC INPUT ACTION ITEMS 1. Parks and Recreation Title 10 Chapter 5 Ordinance Amendment Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council approval and adoption of the Ordinance amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B. Use Regulations, Section 13 Climbing On Fences, Roofs, Section 22 Open Season And Hours Generally, and Article C Section 1 Specific Park Areas, Open Spaces, And Trails Described. ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B. Use Regulations, Section 13 Climbing On Fences, Roofs, Section 22 Open Season And Hours Generally, And Article C Section 1 Specific Park Areas, Open Spaces, And Trails Described Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Read! n s Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick ..Cavanagh Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 2. Recommendation to Update Human Rights Ordinance, Title 8 City Manager recommending City Council approve an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Equity and Human Rights by repealing Title 8 Equity and Human Rights and adopting in lieu therefore a new Title 8 Human Rights. ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 8 Equity And Human Rights By Repealing Title 8 Equity And Human Rights And Adopting In Lieu Thereof A New Title 8 Human Rights Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Ya ,s Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh Final Reading and Ado t Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavana h 3. Proceedings to Complete Action on the Issuance of $761,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Green Alley Sponsorship Project City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required on the issuance of not to exceed $761,000 Stormwater Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement — Sponsorship Project Amendment Green Alley. RESOLUTION Authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $761,000 Storm Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and authorizing the related reduction of the interest rate on the Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Note No. R-1, Series 2019, dated April 12, 2019 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nas Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh, 4. FY 2026 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Funding Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission for the recommended recipients along with the funding levels of the FY2026 Arts & Culture Operating Support grant applicants. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ya s Na s Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 5. FY 2026 Arts & Culture Special Projects Grant Funding Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission granting the recommended recipients and funding levels of the FY2026 Arts & Culture Special Projects grant applicants. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yay4 Nays tf Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 6. 2025 — 2026 AmeriCorps Funding Awarded City Manager sharing information that the funding for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps program has been approved for the third year of Dubuque's competitive grant cycle (September 1, 2025 — August 31, 2026). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick ,Cavanagh 7. Funding Agreement between City of Dubuque and Dubuque Marina, Inc. - 2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Dredge Dubuque Marina City Manager recommending City Council approve the Funding Agreement between the City and Dubuque Marina, Inc. for the partnership agreement to provide the required local match funding of $100,000 for the 2024 BIG Tier 1 Grant to perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina, and hereby authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement, through adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Approving The Funding Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And Dubuque Marina, Inc. For The 2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Agreement For Maintenance Dredging At Dubuque Marina Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavana h 8. 2025 Dubuque City Services Guide City Manager providing a copy of the updated City Services Guide. "Living in Dubuque: Your City, Your Services" was printed and mailed to all postal addresses within the city limits in late June and early July. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 9. July Utility Bill Insert: Ways to Get Involved City Manager providing a copy of the "Ways to Get Involved" flyer, which will be mailed with all City utility bills from July 16 through Aug. 6. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yayry Na s Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh 10. Reschedule Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Work Session Request from Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) President and CEO Rick Dickinson to reschedule GDDC's Work Session from July 21 to August 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The Dubuque Nature Everywhere Work Session, previously scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on July 21, will now begin at 6:00 p.m. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yas Nays Roussell J. Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavana h COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Ya Nays d Roussell Wethal Jones S rank Farber Resnick Cavanagh LAI ct/ A104 7��^n map 11 N t"1014, A� y 410-0�-4 � UTA OP, 1& V /`�L CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U) 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 Assistant City Attorney Lehman. Reconvene in open session @ P.M. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT @ .-3P p.m. .ass, L9'71 A 7 U`4 P4 4 l 0 n ^ Y z1awl. / G� l�✓.nlur�P/I - C i # !" W I # ; f /I(M/ �/ 4nj�r MY t 1/�t7"1 .201 LMAd I'v" ,,0,l 4�6, 66, )VLPA lte�,d t r � i r Ll0144VO" Aclon .44 1* 4h1v C2 Fl 70, 000 ' kni� Z - S _ V r e 15 ,nk Avew c-e*A ri-I y�m, A,,-1 h4 GCvj w'L4 q