3 4 24 City Council Proceedings Official Special and Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 4, 2024, 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, City Attorney Brumwell.
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 Sanitary Sewer Asset Man-
agement Plan.
WORK SESSION
Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan (SSAMP) Update on Consulting Engineering
Services
Civil Engineer Maxwell O’Brien presented on the Sanitary Sewer Asset Management
Plan and provided City Council with an update on the status of the program, reviewed the
results from the preliminary analysis performed to date, and discuss ed the anticipated
next steps for the program. Mr. O’Brien responded to questions from the City Council
regarding workplace safety during implementation and incorporating the program into fu-
ture budgeting. Responding to a question from the City Council Nathan Kampman with
HDR Engineering summarized the use of risk-based decision making, strategy prioritiza-
tion, and the various software that will be used to refine program data.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6:10 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 4, 2024, 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, City Attorney Brumwell.
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. The Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award Recognition: Fire Chief Amy Scheller
recognized the following individuals for receiving The Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving
Award: For efforts in providing immediate care to a fallen community member using CPR
and the use of a Hempstead High School AED: Student Drew Lewis, Hempstead coaches
Damon Rogers and Tyler Schaul, and Dubuque County Basketball Association Coach
Haris Takes.
For the support of an AED program throughout the schools: Dubuque Community
School District (Superintendent Amy Hawkins and her team)
A special thank you to the city responders who teamed up to assist these students and
coaches which ultimately resulted in a positive outcome for one of our residents: Dis-
patchers Michelle Gensrick and Jason Coxs. Responding members from the fire depart-
ment include Larry Ewert, Adam Feyen, Chris Grue, Bryan McDonald, Doug Merkes,
Brian Pape, and Austin Schmit.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2024) was accepted by Vicki Leonard on
behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque Division #2.
CONSENT ITEMS
Kathy Gorman, 3005 Jackson St., requested Item No. 11 be held for separate discus-
sion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated except for Item No. 11. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of January 16, 2024; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Commission of December 27, 2023 and January 23, 2024; Cable Televi-
sion Commission of August 29, 2023; City Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024;
Historic Preservation Commission of February 15, 2024; Park and Recreation Commis-
sion of April 11, 2023; May 9, 2023; June 13, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 10, 2023;
November 14, 2023; December 12, 2023; January 13, 2024; Resilient Community Advi-
sory Commission of September 7, 2023; October 5, 2023; November 2, 2023; December
7, 2023; Transit Advisory Board of September 14, 2023; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
January 25, 2024; Draft Zoning Board of Adjustment of February 22, 2024; Proof of Pub-
lication for City Council Proceedings of February 5, 2024. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Roger and Mary Rollinger for property damage; Brian
Zeimet for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and re-
ferred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Roger and Mary Rollinger for property damage; Brian Zeimet for property
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 48-24 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 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-24
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE
CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAY-
MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures
attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Chief Financial Officer -City Treasurer to issue
checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to Cit y
Council approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
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Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue
payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase
orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements
as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget
appropriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief
Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts
and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Authorized Depository Institutions: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 49-24 Naming Depositories was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-24
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
Whereas, Chapter 12C.2 of the Code of Iowa states that the approval of a financial
institution as a depository shall be by written resolution or order which shall be entered of
record in the minutes of the approving board, and which shall distinctly name e ach de-
pository approved, and specify the maximum amount which may be kept on deposit in
each depository; and
Whereas, this procedure is required if a financial institution changes its name or home
office location, if the maximum amount is changed, or if a financial institution is added or
deleted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following financial institutions are approved to be depositories of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Iowa
Code Chapter 12C.2. The City Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit City of Dubuque,
Iowa funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial
institution as set out below.
Depository Name, Location of Home Office, Maximum Balance
MidWestOne Bank, Iowa City, Iowa, $60,000,000
Dubuque Bank & Trust Company, Dubuque, Iowa, $60,000,000
Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, West Des Moines, Iowa, $60,000,000
U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota, $40,000,000
Fidelity Bank & Trust, Dyersville, Iowa, $40,000,000
Dupaco Community Credit Union, Dubuque, Iowa, $40,000,000
DuTrac Community Credit Union, Dubuque, Iowa, $40,000,000
Collins Community Credit Union, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, $40,000,000
Capra Bank, Dubuque, Iowa, $40,000,000
Green State Credit Union, North Liberty, Iowa, $40,000,000
Vibrant Credit Union, Moline, Iowa, $40,000,000
Premier Bank, Dubuque, Iowa, $40,000,000
Hometown Bank, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, $250,000
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey: City Manager shared information and
raising awareness of the annual process for the U.S. Census Bureau Boundary and An-
nexation Survey. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer Utility across Rabbit Hollow Na-
ture Conservancy, Inc. Property off of Rockdale Rd. in Dubuque: Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 50-24 Accepting a Grant of Easement
for storm sewer utility through, under and across part of Lot 2 of Rabbit Hollow Place # 5,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-24
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER UTILITY THROUGH,
UNDER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 2 OF RABBIT HOLLOW PLACE # 5, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Rabbit Hollow Nature Conservancy, Inc. has executed a Grant Easement
for Storm Sewer Utility through, under and across Part of Lot 2 of Rabbit Hollow Place #
5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer Utility through, under and across
Part of Lot 2 of Rabbit Hollow Place # 5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from Rabbit Hollow
Nature Conservancy, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project: Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 51-24 Accepting the 2022 John F.
Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-703-8I-31
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No.
52-24 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Side-
walk Installation Project - Iowa DOT PROJECT TAP-U-2100-703-8I-31 were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-24
ACCEPTING THE 2022 JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PRO-
JECT - IOWA DOT PROJECT TAP-U-2100-703-8I-31 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAY-
MENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Side-
walk Installation Project - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-703-8I-31 (the Project) has
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been completed by the contractor, Midwest Concrete Inc. (Contractor), and the City En-
gineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the concrete retaining walls constructed to accommodate the sidewalks will
remain city owned and the responsibility of the city for future maintenance; and
Whereas, the limestone retaining wall adjacent to 2659 John F. Kennedy Road was
constructed to accommodate the sidewalk but will remain a private retaining wall with
future maintenance responsibility belonging to the abutting property owner; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $599,582.62; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $581,595.14, leaving a balance of
$17,987.48; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Director of Finance and Budget is hereby directed to pay the balance
of the retainage of $17,987.48 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa chapter
26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 52-24
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2022 JOHN F. KEN-
NEDY ROAD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT - IOWA DOT PROJECT TAP-U-
2100-703-8I-31
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the
attached Exhibit A, is hereby approved for the 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Installation Project - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-703-8I-31.
Section 2. There is hereby assessed and levied as a special tax against and upon each
of the benefited properties, the respective sums indicated. The amounts shown in said
Final Schedule of Assessments as deficiencies are found to be proper and levied condi-
tionally against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the
Final Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 384.63. Said
assessments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special ben-
efits conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value of same.
Section 3. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify the Final Schedule of
Assessments to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of
said certification once each week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in
Iowa Code § 362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from
the date of filing of the Final Schedule of Assessments. On or before the date of the
second publication of the notice, the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of sai d notice to
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property owners whose property is subject to assessment, as provided in Iowa Code §
384.60.
Section 4. The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the office
of the City Engineer, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30
days after the date of the first notice of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Thereafter,
unpaid assessments of $500.00 or more are payable in 15 annual installments at the
County Treasurer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque,
Iowa, and will draw annual interest at three percent (3%) computed to December 1 next
following the due dates of the respective installments as provided in Section 384.65 of
the Code of Iowa. Each installment will be delinquent from October 1 following its due
date on July 1 of each year. However, when the last day of September is a Saturday or
Sunday, that amount shall be delinquent from the second business day of October. De-
linquent installments will draw the same delinquent interest as ordinary taxes. Property
owners may elect to pay any annual installments semi-annually in advance.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Parcel; Address; Lot Description; Property Owners; Mailing Address; Total As-
sessment
1015308001; 3260 Raven Oaks Dr; Lot 2 Raven Oaks; Dollinc LLC; E 10002 County
Rd P; Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965; $2,967.27
1015351001; 2690 Marywood Dr; Lot 1 Blk 27 Clover Hills Sub; Roeder, John J; 306
N 3rd St; Bellevue, IA 52031; $3,296.97
1015353001; 2691 Marywood Dr; Lot 14 Blk 22 Clover Hills Sub; Clancy, Patrick J &
Sheri A; 2691 Marywood Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $3,428.85
1015353004; 2640 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 1-1-3-1 & Lot 1-2-1-2-3-1 Highland Farm;
Pfohl, John A & Judy M; 2640 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52001; $2,197.98
1015353005; 2636 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-3-1 & Lot 2-2-1-2-3-1 Highland Farm;
Timmerman, Le Roy J & Julie K; 2636 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52001;
$1,758.38
1015353014; 2549 Rosewood Dr; Lot 1 Blk 22 Clover Hills Sub; Linden, Tyler; 2549
Rosewood Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $2,314.03
1015353019; 2644 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 Carol Meyer Place; Hilby, Clayton; 2644
John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,428.69
1015354026; 2548 Rosewood Dr; Lot 23 Blk 21 Clover Hills Sub; McDonnell, Daniel C
& Margie J; 2548 Rosewood Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $2,197.98
1015354030; 2511 Marywood Dr; Lot 1 Blk 21 Clover Hills Sub; Youtzy, Larry J & Linda
A; 2511 Marywood Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $2,197.98
1015358001; 2512 Marywood Dr; Lot 1 Blk 20 Clover Hills Sub; Soaring Eagles Enter-
prises LLC; 6340 Saulk Trl; Dubuque, IA 52002; $2,048.08
1016277006; 3057 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-1-1-1-9 Ne 1/4 Sec 16 T89N R2E;
Key City Rentals LLC; 3253 Arrowwood Ln; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,648.49
1016277007; 3037 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 1-2-1-1-9 NE 1/4 - Sec 16 T89N R2E; Key
City Rentals LLC; 3253 Arrowwood Ln; Dubuque, IA 52001; $2,088.08
1016277008; 3017 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 -2-1-1-9 NE 1/4 - Sec 16 T89N R2E;
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Winders, Jacqueline A; 3017 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $1,890.26
1016277009; 2995 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-1-1-9 NE 1/4 Sec 16 T89N R2E;
Hankins, Christopher B & Tess M; 2995 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque , IA 52002;
$1,758.38
1016277012; 2935 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-9 Ne 1/4 Sec 16 T89N
- R2E (Lands Inside); Meyer, Lori Ann; 2935 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002;
$1,098.99
1016277014; 3169 John F Kennedy Rd; Bal Lot 1 -2-9 Ne 1/4 Sec 16 T89N R2E;
Schemmel, Charles J & Sharon L; 3169 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque , IA 52002;
$285.74
1016277015; 3199 John F Kennedy Rd; Bal of Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-9 NE 1/4 Sec
16 T89N R2E; Jahnke, Virginia E; 5575 Pennsylvania Ave, Room 307; Dubuque, IA
52002; $1,964.34
1016279010; John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 4 Bruecks Sub; Kohnen, John J Trust 3/26/07;
7326 N Citrus Rd; Waddell, AZ 85355; $2,197.98
1016279011; 3038 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 3 Bruecks Sub; Kohnen, John J Trust
3/26/07; 7326 N Citrus Rd; Waddell, AZ 85355; $2,197.98
1016279012; 3038 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 Bruecks Sub; Kohnen, John J Trust
3/26/07; 7326 N Citrus Rd; Waddell, AZ 85355; $2,197.98
1016279021; 3298 W 32nd St; Bal of Bal of Lot 8 Bruecks Sub; Pask, Arin C; 3298 W
32nd St; Dubuque, IA 52001; $4,040.55
1016279023; 2986 John F. Kennedy Rd; Bal Lot 1 Bruecks Sub; Mozena, Rodney M
Etal; 14862 Old Highway Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $1,912.24
1016479011; 2699 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 Old Timers Athletic & Supper Club
Place; Sullivan, Samuel J; 2699 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $769.29
1016483017; 2639 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-2 S1/2 of 2-1 Min Lot 452; EBM LLC;
2659 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $1,648.49
1016483019; 2571 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-2 Of E 2.00 Ac of Lot 1 J P Mettels
Sub No 2; Huseman Properties LLC; 2571 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002;
$1,472.65
1016483020; 2571 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2-1-1-2 E 2.00 Ac of 1 J P Mettels Sub No
2; Huseman Properties LLC; 2571 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $1,033.05
1016483021; 2551 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 1 -1-1-2-E 2 Ac Lot 1 John Mettel Sub # 2;
Leslein, Kenneth A & Colleen; 2551 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $1,230.87
1016483022; 2531 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 -2 of E 2.00 Ac of 1 John Mettels Sub #
2; Laird, Zachary A; 2531 JFK Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $2,715.17
1016483028; 3305 Kaufmann Ave; Lot 5 Blk 1 Johansen Sub #1; Zulic, Zuhdija & Mine;
3305 Kaufmann Ave; Dubuque, IA 52002; $3,516.77
1016483029; 2659 John F Kennedy Rd; Lots 1 -1 & 2-1 Old Timers Athletic & Supper
Club Place; EBM LLC; 2659 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $4,242.10
1022101001; 3299 Kaufmann Ave; Lot 1 Blk 18 Clover Hills Sub; Gagne, Pamela P;
3299 Kaufmann Ave; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,758.38
1022103001; John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 11 (Exc E 100') Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Law
Building Co LLP; 2345 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52002; $879.19
1022103003; 2455 Gordon Dr; Lot 10 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Splinter, John I & Polly-
anna; 2455 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $0.00
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1022103004; 2419 Gordon Dr; Lot 9 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; McKillip, Joseph L &
Nancy A; 2419 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103005; 2395 Gordon Dr; Lot 8 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Lindecker, Craig M &
Jasper, Deanne M; 2395 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103006; 2381 Gordon Dr; Lot 7 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Lynn, Leigh Ann; 2381
Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103007; 2361 Gordon Dr; Lot 6 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Strub, Jamie M; 2361
Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103008; 2343 Gordon Dr; Lot 5 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Wernimont, Ronald J;
2343 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103009; 2333 Gordon Dr; Lot 4 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Howe, Judy A/K/A Judith
M Howe; 2333 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103010; 2315 Gordon Dr; Lot 3 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Buol, Rick J & Dana K;
2315 Gordon Dr; Dubuque, IA 52001; $1,346.26
1022103011; 2299 Gordon Dr; Lot 2 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub; Schmitt, Joshua D &
Jayna M Etal; 14643 Yancy St Ne; Ham Lake, MN 55304; $1,346.26
1022103012; 2291 Gordon Dr; Lot 2-1 Neil Place & Lot 1-1 Blk 17 Clover Hills Sub;
Rettenberger, Michael D & Jolene L; 2291 Gordon Dr; Dubuque , IA 52001; $1,763.22
1022103020; 2300 John F Kennedy Rd; Lot 2 Neil Place; Lot 1 & 2 of Neil Place #2;
J&K Real Estate LLC; 2300 John F Kennedy Rd; Dubuque, IA 52001; $263.76
9. Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement
Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 53-24 Accepting the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project and authorizing
the payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-24
ACCEPTING THE SEIPPEL ROAD WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT AND AU-
THORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation
Project, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Horsfield Construction, Inc.
(Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project
be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $175,308.58; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $94,321.82, leaving a balance of
$80,986.76; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $80,986.76 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce’s Air Service Survey Results and Dubuque
Air Service Goals and Objectives: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
11. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Ms. Gorman spoke
about concerns with contractor activities occurring at the site, including sidewalk removal,
litter, and lack of street parking. Ms. Gorman also expressed concerns about lack of com-
munication regarding site actions. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Farber. Responding to questions from the City Council, Assistant Housing
and Community Development Director Michael Belmont stated that contractors are re-
sponsible for notifying utilities of sidewalk removal and scheduling a time for removal. In
this case the contractor did not provide notification of their intention to remove the area
sidewalks. Mr. Belmont further stated that a site visit will occur before partial site decon-
struction and more substantial fencing will be requested for deconstruction. The Assistant
Fire Marshall is aware of the building’s demolition schedule and has identified an available
fire hydrant if necessary. City Council Members thanked Ms. Gorman for providing input.
City Council members acknowledged the site activity’s impact on the area neighborhood
and the ongoing process to resolve the buildings’ issues. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy District : City Manager shared infor-
mation on the City Manager’s Letter of Support for the Dubuque County Energy District’s
grant application to The Funders Network’s (TFN) Partners for Places (P4P). Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
13. Bloomberg’s Youth Climate Action Grant Application Submittal: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. Approval to Provide Matching Funding for a Historic Structure Report for Eagle
Point Park: City Manager recommended City Council approval to provide matching fund-
ing of $75,000 for the grant application to be filed by Heritage Works to the Jeffris Heart-
land Fund to develop a Historic Structures Report (HSR) for the Alfred Caldwell designed
buildings at Eagle Point Park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
15. American Flood Coalition Membership Correspondence from the City of Dubuque
to the American Flood Coalition regarding the city's decision to join the coalition. The
American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of political, military, business, and local
leaders that have come together to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and
more frequent flooding. The coalition seeks to advance solutions that support flood -af-
fected communities. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. Letters of Support for Ham House Interior Restoration & Preservation Project : City
Manager recommended City Council approval of letters of support and authorization for
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the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) to apply for two grants for interior resto-
ration and preservation at the Mathias Ham House. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
17. Request for City Council Ratification of Two Amendments to current Collective Bar-
gaining Agreements {DPPA and Teamsters (Bus Operators)}: Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants
were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027
(Vacant term of Lenhart). Applicant: Jeff Lenhart, 1085 Main St. Mr. Lenhart spoke in
support of his application and provided a brief biography.
PUBLIC INPUT
Kyle Cox, 924 Arrowhead, East Dubuque, IL., provided information on the Rockdale
Flood of 1876 and his goal to establish a memorial park near the site of the flood on the
flood’s 150th anniversary of July 4, 2026. Mr. Cox shared details of upcoming events that
will provide more information about the history of the flood.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's 'You Can Be Great Here' Campaign
Progress Brochure: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by
Jones. Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corpora-
tion (GDDC) provided an overview of GDDC’s 'You Can Be Great Here' Campaign Pro-
gress Brochure that was distributed with City utility bills from February 14 through March
6, 2024. Responding to a question from the City Council, Mr. Dickinson stated that the
campaign’s two greatest challenges are population growth and job growth. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Prepared Live: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and listen to
the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Emergency Communications Center Director Jes-
sica George-Rethwisch shared information on a new web -based platform Prepared Live
that Emergency Communications Center went live with on March 4, 2024. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Ms. George-Rethwisch stated that the system is currently
used by Grant County, Wisconsin, and Jones County, Iowa. The Emergency Communi-
cations team will receive feedback on how often the system is used and additional pro-
gram tiers with additional features may be considered based on the quantity of system
use. Motion carried 7-0.
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3. Approve Reimagine Comiskey Park-Phase 2 National Park Service Outdoor Recre-
ation Legacy Grant Application Submission: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the doc-
uments and adopt Resolution No. 54-24 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application
for the National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grant and
authorizing the Leisure Services Director and the City Manager to approve the applica-
tion. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for Phase 2 of
the project. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-24
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL
PARK SERVICE OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEISURE SERVICES DIRECTOR AND THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION
Whereas, the City of Dubuque wishes to find matching funds for already budgeted
funds to complete the Comiskey Park renovation; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to apply for funding through the National Park
Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for Phase 2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. That the Mayor hereby is authorized and directed to submit an application
for the Reimagine Comiskey Park-Phase 2 project on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the Leisure Services Director and the City Manager are hereby author-
ized to approve the application that is submitted to Jessica Flatt.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said
application and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agencies in a timely
fashion and as required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of March 2024.
Brad M. Cavanaugh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. 2023 Dubuque Police Department Annual Report: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen highlighted infor-
mation in the report. City Council Members praised the Police Department’s professional
standards, policing conduct, and collaboration with community partners. Motion carried
7-0.
5. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Recommendation for Selec-
tion of Professional Consultant Services: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the docu-
ments and approve the selection of Bolton & Menk, Inc. as the first -ranked Consultant
and that the City be authorized to negotiate a Professional Consultant Services Agree-
ment to complete a corridor study for Central Avenue and White Street and the feasibility
of corridor solutions based on public engagement and a holistic approach using tra ffic
calming and urban design elements. Seconded by Farber. Responding to a question from
the City Council, Traffic Engineer Justine Hull stated that the study’s results are expected
in November of 2024. City Council Members emphasized the need to improve the corridor
and thanked community members Joe Kirk and Terry Mozena for serving on the
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Consultant Selection Committee. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on her service on the Hawkeye Area Community
Action Program (HACAP) Board of Directors and HACAP’s recent hiring of an employee
fluent in Marshallese.
Council Member Jones reported on the recent strategic planning session of the Dubu-
que Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, of which Mr. Jones is a board member.
Council Members Wethal and Farber respectively reported on attending the annual
United Labor Dinner. Ms. Farber remarked on a memorial statement made at the dinner
in honor of the late Nick Lucy.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on conducting joint presentations with Sustainability Direc-
tor Gina Bell that summarized their attendance at the United Nations Climate Change
Conference (COP28). Mayor Cavanagh stated that bold action would be essential to at-
tract the necessary resources to fulfill the city’s sustainability goals.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale
of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. 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. Motion carried 7 -0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:19 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
9:19 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk