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5 6 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 May 6, 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 work sessions on Project HOPE and iJAG’s City Life Presentation. WORK SESSIONS 1. Project HOPE Update Alex Baum, Director of Advocacy, Data, and Learning with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque presented an update on Project HOPE activities and responded to questions from the City Council. This work session concluded at 6:01 p.m. 2. Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) City Life Student Presentation to City Council Community Engagement Coordinator Temwa Phiri made introductory remarks. iJAG Education Specialist Janie Hessong provided an overview of the iJAG program at Ste- phen Hempstead and Dubuque Senior High Schools. Laila Saunders, Ana Bermudez, Wyleah Jaeger, and Olivia Skemp presented about their experiences participating in City Life and responded to questions from the City Council. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:32 p.m. on May 6, 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 PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Neighborhood Association Recognition was accepted by Sandy Plumley, Robin Kennicker, Hilary Dalton, Cathy Sorenson, Sheri Copley, Thea Dement, and Jerry Noll on behalf of the Dubuque Neighborhood Associations. 2. Building Safety Month (May 2024) was accepted by Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Member Tom Townsend on behalf of the Housing and Community Devel- opment Department and the Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board . 3. Mental Health Month (May 2024) was accepted by Vicki Gassman and Brenna Burgart on behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County. 4. National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month (May 2024) was accepted by Mayor Cavanagh on behalf of the National League of Cities and the City of Dubuque. 5. Preservation Month (May 2024) was accepted by Historic Preservation Commission Vice-Chairperson Thea Dement on behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic Preservation Commission. 6. Public Service Recognition Week (May 5-11, 2024) was accepted by Paralegal Jenny Messerich and Multimedia Specialist Felicia Carner on behalf of the City of Dubu- que Employee Recognition Committee. 7. Salvation Army Week (May 6-12, 2024) was accepted by Captain David Amick on behalf of The Salvation Army of Dubuque. 8. Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day (May 8, 2024) was accepted by Assistant Planner Jason Duba on behalf the Safe Routes to School Partnership, consisting of the City of 3 Dubuque, the Dubuque Community School District, and Holy Family Catholic Schools. 9. Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024) was accepted by Public Works Director Ari- elle Swift and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos on behalf of the Public Works Department and Engineering Department. 10. Ric Jones 50 Years of Service Recognition: Mayor Cavanagh presented Council Member Jones with a surprise proclamation commemorating his 50 years of service to the City of Dubuque. CONSENT ITEMS Council Member Sprank requested Item No. 21 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated, except for Item No. 21. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of February 27, 2024; City Council Proceedings of April 8, 9, 15, and 22, 2024; Amended City Council Proceedings of April 4 and 15, 2024; Civil Service Commission of April 10, 2024; Com- munity Development Advisory Commission of March 20, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of December 5, 2023; Historic Preservation Commission of March 21, 2024; Housing Appeals and Mediation Board of September 19, 2023; Library Board of Trustees of December 21, 2023; Library Board of Trustees Update of March 28 and April 25, 2024; Parks and Recreation Commission of March 12, 2024; Transit Advisory Board of September 14, 2023; Zoning Advisory Commission of April 3, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of March 28 and April 25, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of March 18, 25, 26, 27, and 28, and April 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Scott Puccio for vehicle damage; Katherine Shaffer for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred 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: John Klauer for vehicle damage; Cassidy Loffa for vehicle damage; Scott Puccio for vehicle damage; Katherine Shaffer for vehicle damage. Upon motion the doc- uments were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 104-24 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. 104-24 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE 4 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: 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 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Maturity Extensions of State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loans, Series 2021A, 2021B and 2021C: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 105-24 Extending the Maturity Dates of the City’s Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Notes, Series 2021A -C was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 105-24 RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATES OF THE CITY’S SEWER REVE- NUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES, SERIES 2021A-C Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the “City”), has previously authorized the issuance of its Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021A, in a principal amount not to exceed $970,000 (the “Series 2021A Project Note”) to the Iowa Finance Authority, as lender (the “Lender”), for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning and designing improvements and extensions to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) of the City; and Whereas, the City Council has also previously authorized the issuance of its Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021B, in a principal 5 amount not to exceed $350,000 (the “Series 2021B Project Note”) to the Lender for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning and designing improvements and extensions to the Utility; and Whereas, the City Council has also previously authorized the issuance of its Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021C, in a principal amount not to exceed $160,000 (the “Series 2021C Project Note”) (the Series 2021A Project Note, the Series 2021B Project Note and the Series 2021C Project Note are col- lectively referred to hereinafter as the “Project Notes”) to the Lender for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning and designing improvements and extensions to the Utility; and Whereas, the City intended to refund the Project Notes by their scheduled maturity date on March 19, 2024, through the issuance of bonds or notes, but refunding proceeds were not yet available to the City; and Whereas, the Lender has agreed to extend the maturity date of the Project Notes to September 19, 2024, on the terms hereinafter set out. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The maturity date of the Project Notes is hereby extended to September 19, 2024, and the Project Notes shall continue to bear interest at the rate of 0% per annum from the date hereof to their maturity. Section 2. The City Council hereby reserves the right to prepay principal of the Project Notes in whole or in part at any time prior to the maturity thereof with accrued interest to the date of such payment. Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into whatever legal documents are required by the Lender to effectuate the provisions of this resolution. Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict. Passed and approved May 6, 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. 2024 – Q2 Update on Childcare Challenges and Collaborations: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 7. Burlington Street Water Main Improvement Project 2023: Project Acceptance and Resolution: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 106- 24 Accepting Public Improvement Contract for the Burlington Street Water Main Improve- ment Project was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 106-24 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Burlington Street Water Main Im- provement Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Tschiggfrie Exca- vating of Dubuque, Iowa, (Contractor), the Water Department Director has examined the 6 work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount is $351,987.11 of which retainage in the amount $18,214.95 shall be held for 30 days after acceptance and approval, and paid at that time provided no claims from others are filed; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the Water Department Director should be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the Water Department Director is approved, and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the final payment of $18,214.95 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573.13. Passed, adopted, and approved this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 8. Award of CY2024 Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator Grant : Upon motion the doc- uments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 107 -24 Authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute the acceptance of the notice of award for the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency Program Grant was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 107-24 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOTICE OF AWARD FOR THE HUD FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM GRANT Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to be uti- lized for the salaries of program coordinators combining the funding for the FSS coordi- nators that serve Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants and/or Public Housing (PH) participants for Calendar Year 2024; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has administered Project Self-Sufficiency since Sep- tember 1987 that became the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program in July 1994; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has received funding for an FSS coordinator continu- ously from 1994 thru 2019, 2021 thru 2023; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to continue administering the FSS program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1: That the Director of Housing and Community Development is hereby au- thorized and directed to execute the Notice of Award (HUD Form 1044) for the HUD FSS program grant. Section 2: That the Director of Housing & Community Development is hereby author- ized and directed to forward said grant award and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agencies in a timely fashion and as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor 7 Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 9. Five Flags Pyrotechnics Permit: City Manager recommended City Council approval of a permit to use pyrotechnics at a music performance at Five Flags on May 17, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 10. Request Approval to Hire a Temporary Summer Teen Night Supervisor Position for the 2024 Season: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 11. 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1 - Award Public Improvement Contract Project Number: 5546000001-304-67990 Harbor Area Dredging: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 108-24 Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the 2024 Maintenance Dredging Project No. 1 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 108-24 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT NO. 1 Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2024 Mainte- nance Dredging Project No. 1, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 74-24 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 5th day of April 2024; and Whereas, said sealed proposal was opened and read on the 25th day of April 2024 and it has been determined that Newt Marine Service, of Dubuque, Iowa submitted low bid in the amount of $312,000.00, and is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That a Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Newt Marine Service and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Construction Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Pro- ject, subject to the concurrence of the Iowa DNR and USFWS. Passed, adopted, and approved this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 12. Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (PROJECT 5521000047): Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 109-24 Accepting the Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard Intersection Improvement Pro- ject and authorizing final payment to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 109-24 ACCEPTING THE KERPER COURT AND KERPER BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IM- PROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRAC- TOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Kerper Court and Kerper Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, 8 Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete LLC (Contractor), and the City Engineer has ex- amined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $1,052,761.98; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $1,000,123.88, leaving a balance of $52,638.10; 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 $52,638.10 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 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 13. Schmitt Island Sanitary Improvements Project: City Manager recommended City Council approval of the committee and authorization to release an RFP for a consultant to assist with the design of the Schmitt Island Sanitary Improvements Project. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 14. Approval of an Easement Agreement for a Permanent Signage Easement across QWEST Corporation Property on John F. Kennedy Road as part of the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient Traffic Signals (STREETS) Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 110-24 Approving an agreement with QWEST Corporation for a grant of permanent signage easement over QWEST Corpora- tion Property on JFK Road as part of the STREETS Project, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 110-24 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH QWEST CORPORATION FOR A GRANT OF PERMANENT SIGNAGE EASEMENT OVER QWEST CORPORATION PROPERTY ON JFK ROAD AS PART OF THE STREETS PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, QWEST Corporation. has executed an Easement Agreement for a Grant of Permanent Signage Easement through, under and across Part of Lot 1 of US West Place in 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 the Ease- ment Agreement for a Grant of Permanent Signage Easement through, under and across Part of Lot 1 of US West Place in City of Dubuque, Iowa, a copy of which is attached hereto. 9 Section 2. The City Manager and Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection here- with. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 15. Irrevocable License – 799 Locust Street: City Manager recommended City Council approve the irrevocable license for Cottingham & Butler at 799 Locust Street to encroach in the public right of way as described in the irrevocable license. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. 16. Southwest Arterial / US52 Corridor Right-of-Way Survey & Replat: AECOM - Con- sultant Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 : Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 111-24 Approving the Consultant Professional Ser- vices - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the City of Dubuque to complete land survey and replating of property along the South- west Arterial / US52 Corridor from US Highway 20 to US Highway 61 / 151 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 111-24 APPROVING THE CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE TO COMPLETE LAND SURVEY AND REPLATING OF PROP- ERTY ALONG THE SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL / US52 CORRIDOR FROM US HIGH- WAY 20 TO US HIGHWAY 61 / 151 Whereas, per the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the Transfer of Roadway Jurisdiction (TOJ) Agreements between the City and the Iowa Department of Transportation, the City is responsible for the survey and replating of the highway cor- ridor to allow for the roadway and interchange property to be conveyed from the City of the State of Iowa; and Whereas, now that the Southwest Arterial / US52 project is completed, the City re- tained AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to survey and plat the highway access control right-of-way, plating the interchange locations, plating right-of-way for the frontage roads, and identifying any potential excess remnant parcels. Once the replating of the highway access control right-of-way is completed from US 20 to US 61 / 151, the highway corridor property will be conveyed from the City of the State of Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That said Consultant Professional Services - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the City of Dubuque for to complete land survey and replating of property along the Southwest Arterial / US52 corridor from US Highway 20 to US Highway 61 / 151 is hereby approved. Section 2. That the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute said Consult- ant Professional Services - Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Ser- vices, Inc. Passed, adopted, and approved this 6th day of May 2024. 10 Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 17. 2024 LEMHWA COPS Grant: City Manager recommended City Council approval to apply for the 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant in the amount of $118,062.63. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. 18. Letter of support for Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors: City Manager recom- mended City Council approval of a letter of support for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Extension to the Wildlife Society's Conservation Education Award for their Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) course. Upon motion the doc- uments were received, filed, and approved. 19. Letter of Support for Crescent Community Health Center's funding request for the Advance Cancer Prevention and Care for Blacks/African Americans Program : City Man- ager provided a copy of a letter of support to the Iowa Cancer Consortium Board of Di- rectors to fund Crescent Community Health Center's Advance Cancer Prevention and Care for Blacks/African Americans Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 20. Amended Citizen Participation Plan: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 112-24 Adopting the Amendment of the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 112-24 ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a public meeting proposed the Amended Citi- zen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public meeting on April 17th, 2024 to receive community input on the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously recom- mended the City Council approve the Amended Citizen Participation plan for the Com- munity Development Block Grant Program on January 17th, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. That the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee of the City of Dubuque is hereby author- ized to direct staff to implement the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Commu- nity Development Block Grant Program based on this adopted Plan. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor 11 Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 21. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update : Assistant Housing and Community Development Director Michael Belmont summarized recent updates on the building’s demolition process and stated that surrounding streets should be opened next week. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 22. Letter of Support for FY2025 Community Project Funding Request: City Manager provided a copy of a Letter of Support for Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's FY2025 Com- munity Project Funding Request by Dubuque County for the Dubuque Community Y’s new facility as part of their “We Can Be Great Here” Capital Campaign. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 23. Signed Contract(s): Memorandum of Understanding between the National League of Cities Institute and Creative Adventure Lab for the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Pro- gram. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 24. Proposed Amendment to I-NET agreement Exhibit A I-Net Sites between the City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa LLC (Mediacom): Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 25. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Appli- cations: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 114 -24 Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 114-24 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO- TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Sales have been submitted and filed with the City Clerk; and Whereas, the applicants have filed the proper application and fees as required by the Iowa Department of Revenue; and Whereas, the Iowa Department of Revenue requires all applications be approved by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and locations for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor retail per- mit. Effective from: May 7, 2024, to June 30, 2024 Business Name Business Address Dubuque Discount Gas 10 South Main St. United Cigar and Tobacco 333 East 10th St. 12 Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7 -0. 1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Wilson House Apts, LLC Providing for the Issu- ance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the De- velopment Agreement: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 115-24 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 Wilson House Apts, LLC, including the proposed issuance of urban renewal tax in- crement revenue obligations relating thereto and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 115-24 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 WILSON HOUSE APTS., LLC, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLI- GATIONS RELATING THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NO- TICE THEREOF Whereas, City and Wilson House Apts., LLC have entered into a Development Agree- ment, subject to the approval of the City Council, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of property located at 1243 Locust Street; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter- ests of the City to approve the Development Agreement, with Wilson House Apts ., LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Re- newal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403 pur- suant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's 13 intent to authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, to be held on the 20th day of May 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, May 17, 2024, and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Wilson House Apts, LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants t o Wilson House Apts, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggre- gate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be issued will be approximately $75,000. Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, pub- lished at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May, 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Setting a Public Hearing for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project : Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 116 -24 2024 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Bu ilding. RESOLUTION NO. 116-24 2024 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 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project in the estimated amount $247,500.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 20th day of May, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubu- que, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against t he proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, 14 and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The 2024 Pavement Marking Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circul ation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of May 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of June 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this the 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Setting a Public Hearing for the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (Project ID: 5581500001): Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 117-24 Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension 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 advertise- ment for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 117-24 TAMARACK SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT - PRELIMINARY AP- PROVAL 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 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project in the estimated amount $827,972.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 20th day of May, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said 15 Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than f our days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of con- tract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu- lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will b e submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of June 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Setting a Public Hearing for the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project (Project ID: 5581500024): Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 118-24 Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project: preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of con- tract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 118-24 TWIN RIDGE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AND LAGOON ABANDONMENT pro- ject - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project in the esti- mated amount $955,932.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 20th day of May, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or 16 against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having genera l circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, spe cifications, form of con- tract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Pro- ject is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu- lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will b e submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of June 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Setting a Public Hearing on the Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements : Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 119-24 Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements: preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specificati ons, form of con- tract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 119-24 GRANGER CREEK LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SET- TING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Grander Creek Lift Station Improvements Project in the estimated amount $1,190,000.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 20th day of May, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in 17 the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of con- tract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu- lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will b e submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of June 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. Setting a Public Hearing for the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 120 -24 North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation 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 advertise- ment for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 120-24 NORTH GRANDVIEW AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - PRELIM- INARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ES- TIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE AD- VERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the estimated amount $582,948.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. 18 Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 20th day of May, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having gene ral circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of con- tract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The North Grandview Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu- lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of May 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will b e submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of June 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted, and approved this the 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Project Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process and Set Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 121 -24 Setting a public hearing for the Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Pro- ject was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 121-24 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EAGLE VALLEY, WESTBROOK, AND ENG- LISH RIDGE SUBDIVISION PARKS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Whereas, the City Council has designated funding for Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks; and Whereas, land parcels were donated by subdivision developers for Eagle Valley, West- brook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks; and Whereas, the community was engaged in the planning process of Eagle Valley, West- brook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks; and Whereas, plans and specifications have been prepared for the Eagle Valley, West- brook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks; and Whereas, the City desires to hold a public hearing on the proposed Eagle Valley, 19 Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. That the City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024, for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to approve the Eagle Va lley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Project. Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such public hearing and the City Council’s intent to review and approve the Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development Project. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 8. Set Public Hearing for Disposition of City-Owned Property at 2601 Jackson St.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 122 -24 Intent to dis- pose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to Timothy Johnson, setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 122-24 INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE TO TIMOTHY JOHNSON, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING, AND PROVID- ING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 2601 Jackson Street (the Property) legally described as: The Easterly 70 feet of Lot 376 in Davis Farm a part of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; and Whereas, the City acquired the property through purchase in 2018; and Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Housing and Community Development De- partment to approve the purchase agreement for the sale to Timothy Johnson according to the terms and conditions set out in the purchase agreement in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to approve the purchase agree- ment of the above-described real estate to Timothy Johnson. Section 2. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed pur- chase agreement in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of May 2024, beginning at 6:30 PM. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 20 9. Set Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024 Second Budget Amendment: Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 123-24 Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence a t 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024, in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 123-24 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing on amendments to the budget and publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on proposed Amend- ment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Mon- day, May 20, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget infor- mation. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 10. Setting a Public Hearing for the Jule’s Iowa Department of Transportation’s Con- solidated Funding: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 124-24 Setting the date for a public hearing on Iowa DOT Consolidated Funding Ap- plication was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2024, in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 124-24 SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON IOWA DOT CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION Whereas, the City of Dubuque provides fixed-route and paratransit services for the citizens of Dubuque; and Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a pass-through funding entity for federal capital and operating funds; and Whereas, the City has historically applied through the IDOT for these funds; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the applying for the funds to be beneficial to the continued provision of transit service for the citizens of Dubuque. Whereas, The IDOT application will include requests and mandatory certifications by the City of Dubuque as follows: From the State Transit Assistance Program: 2.47% of formula funds 21 Total: $470,237 From federal funds for transit in non-urbanized areas and/or for transit serving pri- marily elderly persons and persons with disabilities: $45,560 From statewide federal capital assistance for transit: $0 We understand acceptance of federal transit assistance involves an agreement to comply with certain labor protection provisions. We certify that the City of Dubuque/The Jule has sufficient non-federal funds or suf- ficient in-kind match to provide required local match for capital projects and at time of delivery will have the funds to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment pur- chased under this contract. We request that State Transit Assistance formula funding be advanced as allowed by law, to improve system cash flow. We authorize Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services, on behalf of the City Council, to apply for financial assistance and to enter into related contract(s) with the IDOT. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. A public hearing will be held as part of the City Council Meeting on June 17, 2024. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. The purpose of the hearing is to allow public comment on the Consolidated Funding Application. Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2029 (Expired term of Kosel). Applicant: Gwen Kosel, 1130 Arrowhead Dr. Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions. 1. Civil Service Commission: One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of Heathcote). Applicant: Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St. – Selected by Mayor Cavanagh for appointment at the April 1, 2024, City Council meeting. Motion by Jones to approve the selection of Ms. Heathcote for reappointment to the 4-Year term through April 6, 2028. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 22 1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Woodward Communications, Inc., and WHKS & CO., Inc. Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 125-24 Approving a Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Woodward Communications, Inc., and WHKS & Co., Inc. 799 Main, LLC including the issuance of urban tax increment revenue obligations. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members commended the work scheduled for the property. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 125-24 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND WHKS & CO., INC. 799 MAIN, LLC INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN TAX INCREMENT REVE- NUE OBLIGATIONS Whereas, Woodward Communications, Inc. is the owner of the property legally de- scribed as follows: Parcel 1025201010: Lot 4, Lot 2 of Lot 5, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 5, all in Lorimer’s Subdivision, and Lot A of Vacated West Ninth Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plats thereof Parcel 1025201012: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8 and the East 50 feet of Lot 9, all in Lorimer’s Subdivision; Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lots 654 and 688, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plats thereof (the Property); and Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 95-24, dated April 15, 2024, declared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Woodward Communications, Inc., and WHKS & Co., Inc between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and 799 Main, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Rev- enue Obligations; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development Agreement on May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by Woodward Communications, Inc., ac- cording to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Woodward Communications, Inc., and WHKS & Co., Inc between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and 799 Main, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Rev- enue Obligations, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Develop- ment Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary 23 to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Lot at 627 Rhomberg Ave.: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 126 -24 Disposing of city in- terest in real property at 627 Rhomberg, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 126-24 DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY AT 627 RHOMBERG, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 96-24, dated April 15, 2024, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 627 Rhomberg Avenue (the Property) legally described as: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 35 in Cook’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the purchase agreement for the sale to Karl Williams according to the terms and conditions set out in the purchase agreement is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The purchase agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Karl Williams. for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City’s interest in the Property to Karl Williams. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special Warranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney’s Office, together with a certified copy of the Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk PUBLIC INPUT Catherine Sorenson, 2613 Jackson St., provided input regarding Item Set for Public Hearing No. 8, requesting the city trim a tree located on the property. ACTION ITEMS 1. 2024 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber. Planning Services 24 Director Wally Wernimont introduced Historic Preservation Commission Vice-Chairper- son Thea Dement, who made a presentation on the 2024 Ken Kringle Historic Preserva- tion Awards. City Council Members praised the award recipients and their dedication to historic preservation. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Dickinson summarized the history of the Access Dubuque Jobs website and GDDC’s support of the iJAG program. Motion carried 7-0. 3. 2024 Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Washington DC Fly -in Report: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Jones. Director of Strategic Partnerships Teri Goodmann provided a report on the 2024 Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Washington DC Fly-in. Council Members thanked Ms. Goodmann for coordinating the event. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Reschedule Work Session: Inclusive Dubuque Update: Motion by Roussell to re- ceive and file the documents and update the work session start time to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024. Seconded by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated that he will miss the work session due to attending the American Flood Coalition Summit. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Work Session Request: Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update : Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and reschedule the work session to review the final draft of the Historic Millwork District Master Plan from 5:15 p .m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Clarification from City Clerk Breitfelder that the requested start time of the work session is 5:15 p.m., and that the session is sched- uled to conclude at 6:00 p.m. Motion amended by Jones and seconded by Sprank t o schedule the work session for 5:15 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Work Session Request: Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan : Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Roussell reported on presenting at the Growing Sustainable Commu- nities Conference, attending Dubuque Trees Forever’s Arbor Day Celebration, volunteer- ing for Dubuque Days of Caring, and volunteering for Dubuque Main Street’s Summer Farmer’s Market. Council Member Sprank also reported on Dubuque Days of Caring, in addition to at- tending the first responder’s dinner, neighborhood association meetings, the ground- breaking for The Key Hotel on Chaplain Schmitt Island, and the opening day of the Dubu- que Farmers Market. Mr. Sprank also reported on meeting s with residents of Table 25 Mound Mobile Home Park and an artist who is making a sculpture out of refurbished Comiskey Park playground equipment for Audubon Elementary. Council Member Farber congratulated Dr. Jeffrey Bullock on his retirement as Presi- dent of the University of Dubuque. Ms. Farber also reported on attending the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)’s golf fundraiser and the upcoming Millwork Night Market. Council Member Jones also reported on attending The Key Hotel groundbreaking. Mr. Jones additionally reported on the recent adoption of the Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency’s Strategic Plan, delivering remarks at a Workers Memorial Day event, and the Fire Department’s Hall of Fame Awards. Mayor Cavanagh reported on three recent events that occurred: the Growing Sustain- able Communities Conference, the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, and the University of Iowa’s Initiative for Sustainable Communities Partnership. City Manager Van Milligen stated that Council Member Wethal recently had an op-ed on school safety published in the Telegraph Herald. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:47 p.m. to discuss Pending Litiga- tion and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)( C),(j) Code of Iowa. Se- conded by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will con- sult 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 10:34 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk