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10 21 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 October 21, 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 (attended virtually). Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting work sessions to receive updates on the Automated License Plate Reader system and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. WORK SESSIONS Automated License Plate Reader Update Police Captain Marty Steil provided an update on the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. In response to questions from the City Council, Steil explained that the city only grants access to authorized public sector personnel. Since the program is still new, there is no data on false positives; however, city staff manually verify system infor- mation before taking any action. Responding to a question, Police Chief Jeremy Jensen stated that the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the sole federal requirement for tracking warrants. This work session concluded at 5:56 p.m. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented a quarterly update on Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). City Council Members praised GDDC for its efforts in job placement assistance, its relocation guide, and for celebrating its 40th anniversary. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:23 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 6:30 p.m. on October 21, 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 (attended virtually). 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 City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Action Item No. 1 had been moved as the first order of business. ACTION ITEM 1. Photo for National League of Cities Centennial: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and take the photo. Seconded by Farber. City Council, City staff, and members of the public gathered for a group photo to commemorate Dubuque being se- lected as one of the National League of Cities' (NLC) digital stops on their roadshow cel- ebrating the organization's centennial milestone. Motion carried 7 -0. PRESENTATIONS 1. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) 2024 Savvy Awards Recognition: Public Information Officer Randy Gehl presented on the Public Information Office receiving two national awards from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA): Savvy Awards in the categories of Interview/Talk Show/News Pro- gramming and Communications and/or Marketing Plans. 2. 2024 University of Dubuque Alumni Award Recognition: Police Chief Jeremy Jensen was recognized by University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton for receiving the 2024 University of Dubuque Alumni Award. 3. Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award Recognition: Fire Chief Amy Scheller pre- sented on the recently awarded Public Safety Citizen Lifesaving Award. 4. Grand River Center Award and Certification Recognition : Leisure Services Director Marie Ware recognized the Grand River Center and OVG staff for receiving the 2024 3 Northstar Stella Award and the KultureCity Certification. General Manager Ryan Bonifas spoke on behalf of Grand River Center staff. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Veterans of Foreign Wars 125th Birthday (September 29, 2024) was accepted by Post 508 Commander Wayne Brown on behalf of the Dubuque Veterans of Foreign Wars Leo A. Schwind – Gerald F. Winter Post 508. 2. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20 -26, 2024) was accepted by Lead and Healthy Homes Grants Program Manager Christina Schneider and Lead and Healthy Homes Inspector and Kelly Davis o n behalf of the Health Services Department and Housing and Community Development Department. 3. Lights On Afterschool Week (October 21-27, 2024) was accepted by Beth McGorry on behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment. 4. Dubuque Climate Action Day (October 24, 2024) was accepted by Green Iowa AmeriCorps Member Melia Stackis on behalf of Sustainable Dubuque. 5. Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2024) was accepted by Scout Ben Valentine on behalf of the City of Dubuque. 6. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2024) was accepted by Community Service and Out- reach Coordinator Brittney Hayes on behalf of Extra Mile America and the Office of Com- munity Impact. CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Cavanagh requested Item No. 4 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indi- cated, except Item No. 4. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Civil Service Commission of October 2, 2024; Eq- uity and Human Rights Commission of August 13, 2024; Library Board of Trustees Up- dates of August 22 and September 26, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of September 5, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of September 16, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 318-24 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. 318-24 4 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: 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 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. November/December 2024 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 4. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Farber. Point of Order by Cavanagh that the agenda item contained resolutions. Motion amended by Jones, se- conded by Farber, to receive and file the documents and adopt the resolutions. Mayor Cavanagh stated that it was difficult to identify a clear connection between the Clarity Clinic Pregnancy Center and the city's Climate Action Plan. He recommended not adopt- ing the resolution awarding funds to the center but adopting the others. City Council mem- bers discussed the need for clarification from the Resilient Community Advisory Commis- sion regarding how the center aligns with the plan. Motion amended by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt the resolutions, excluding the one awarding the Sus- tainable Dubuque Grant to Clarity Clinic Pregnancy Center. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0, therefore adopting Resolution No. 319-24 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque 5 Grant To Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens; Resolution No. 320-24 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To City Girl Farming ; Resolution No. 322-24 Awarding Sus- tainable Dubuque Grant To Convivium Urban Farmstead; Resolution No. 323-24 Award- ing Sustainable Dubuque Grant To PALS: People Associated With Lincoln School ; and Resolution No. 324-24 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Dubuque Rescue Mis- sion Garden. RESOLUTION NO. 319-24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE ARBORETUM & BO- TANICAL GARDENS Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) In- ventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual oc- curred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had re- duced their GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubu- que’s community greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal setting and budget decisions, • Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost -saving op- tions, • Showcasing success stories, • Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and • Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Re- sources”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s vision for sustainability; and 6 Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a commu- nity engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the com- munity and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipients shall transition the edge of the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Prairie Garden from roses to native shrubs; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Dubu- que Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 320-24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO CITY GIRL FARMING Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) In- ventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual oc- curred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had re- duced their GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubu- que’s community greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, the 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal setting and budget decisions, • Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost -saving op- tions, • Showcasing success stories, • Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and • Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Re- sources”; and 7 Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s vision for sustainability; and Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a commu- nity engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the com- munity and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipients shall reduce water consumption for City Girl Farming by installing a drip irrigation system and significantly minimize waste by promoting reusable containers and bags; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to City Girl Farming. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with City Girl Farming and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 322-24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO CONVIVIUM URBAN FARM- STEAD Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) In- ventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual oc- curred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had re- duced their GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and 8 Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubu- que’s community greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, the 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal setting and budget decisions, • Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost -saving op- tions, • Showcasing success stories, • Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and • Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Re- sources”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s vision for sustainability; and Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a commu- nity engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the com- munity and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipients shall design and print interpretive signage in the Learn- ing Center and Apiary Viewing Area of Convivium Urban Farmstead; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Convivium Urban Farmstead. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Convivium Urban Farmstead and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pur- suant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 323-24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO PALS: PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH LINCOLN SCHOOL Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and 9 Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) In- ventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual oc- curred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had re- duced their GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubu- que’s community greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, the 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal setting and budget decisions, • Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost -saving op- tions, • Showcasing success stories, • Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and • Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Re- sources”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s vision for sustainability; and Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a commu- nity engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the com- munity and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipients shall purchase an additional bike rack, safety lights, locks and equipment, and supplies to create a traffic garden for practicing safe cycling at Lincoln Elementary; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 10 Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to PALS: People Associated with Lincoln School. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with PALS: People Associated with Lincoln School and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 324-24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION GARDEN Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) In- ventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual oc- curred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had re- duced their GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubu- que’s community greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas, the 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal setting and budget decisions, • Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost -saving op- tions, • Showcasing success stories, • Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and • Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Re- sources”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable”; and Whereas, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopt- ing the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and 11 Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s vision for sustainability; and Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a commu- nity engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the com- munity and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipients shall take advantage of vertical space to increase square footage of available seedling growing space in the Dubuque Rescue Mission Garden; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Rescue Mission Garden. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Rescue Mission Garden and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Acceptance of a Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement over Stephen C. John- son Living Trust Dated July 28th, 2023 Property at 2091 Harpy Eagle Court, Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 325 -24 Accepting a Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 6 of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 325-24 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PERMANENT EMBANKMENT EASEMENT THROUGH, OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 6 OF BLOCK 3 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVI- SION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, Stephen C. Johnson Living Trust Dated July 28th, 2023, has executed a Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement through, over and across part of Lot 6 of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision, 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 Permanent Embankment Easement through, over and across part of Lot 6 of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement from Stephen C. Johnson Living Trust Dated July 28th, 2023, 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. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution and Grant of Permanent Embankment Easement with the Dubuque County Recorder. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor 12 Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. SMART Grant – Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation for Connected Vehicles Project for DMATS Area Funding Agreement for Services Between The City of Dubuque and The East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA): Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 326-24 Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Grant Funding Agreement For Services Between The City Of Dubuque And The East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) In Connection With The SMART Grant – Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation For Connected Vehicles Project For The DMATS Area was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 326-24 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE EAST CENTRAL INTER- GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION (ECIA) IN CONNECTION WITH THE SMART GRANT – METRO DUBUQUE TRAFFIC DATA AGGREGATION FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES PROJECT FOR THE DMATS AREA Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to support the development of an open interface to deliver near real-time transportation data to vehicles, as part of the SMART Grant – Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation for Connected Vehicles Project for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) area; and Whereas, the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) was awarded $2 mil- lion from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) SMART funding to develop this project, which will collect, standardize, and aggregate transportation data across local, regional, and state levels, ensuring the delivery of real-time data for traffic conditions, road closures, and other related data to original equipment manufacturers and third -party stakeholders; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque will provide professional services to assist in the imple- mentation of this project, as outlined in the Scope of Services (Attachment A), and will collaborate with ECIA and its partners to ensure successful project execution and pro- gress throughout the 18-month performance period, commencing in August 2024 and running through February 2026; and Whereas, the City will invoice ECIA for services performed, up to $75,000, with monthly invoices submitted and payments due upon receipt, with provisions for amending the agreement if services exceed the initial limit; and Whereas, the proposed project will leverage existing smart transportation infrastructure and ITS devices to deliver critical transportation data directly to vehicles, enhancing safety, efficiency, and traffic flow across the Dubuque metropolitan area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Grant Funding Agree- ment for Services Between the City of Dubuque and the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) in connection with the SMART Grant – Metro Dubuque Traffic Data Aggregation for Connected Vehicles Project for the DMATS area. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of October 2024 Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor 13 Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station – Phase IV of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project (Project #5586500007) FEMA PDM Grant Agreement LPDM-PJ- 07-IA-2024-001: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 327-24 Approving Subaward Agreement (Agreement No. LPDM-PJ-07-IA- 2024-001) With The Iowa Department Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management And The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Assist With Bee Branch Stormwater Pump- ing Station – Phase IV Of The Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 327-24 APPROVING SUBAWARD AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT NO. LPDM-PJ-07-IA-2024- 001) WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO AS- SIST WITH BEE BRANCH STORMWATER PUMPING STATION – PHASE IV OF THE BEE BRANCH WATERSHED FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT Whereas, on July 1, 2024, per Resolution 210-24, the City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Man- agement (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pre -disas- ter mitigation grant program for the construction of a new stormwater pumping station at the 16th Street Detention Basin, and Whereas, on October 9, 2024, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emer- gency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the award of federal assistance with a Subaward Agreement with the City of Dubuque in the amount of $8,690,000.00; and Whereas, the City will be responsible for the lead agency role for administering the federal assistance Subaward Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQE, IOWA, THAT: Section 1. That said Subaward Agreement (Agreement No. LPDM-PJ-07-IA-2024-001) with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with funding for the Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station – Phase IV of The Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the Subaward Agree- ment (Agreement No. LPDM-PJ-07-IA-2024-001) with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 8. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 186A Finley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light Company): Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution 14 No. 328-24 Approving Plat Of Proposed Vacated Alley Between The West Line Of Finley Street And The East Line Of Bunker Hill Road, In Finley’s Addition To The City Of Dubu- que, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, To Be Known As Lot 186a Finley’s Addition In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 328-24 APPROVING PLAT OF PROPOSED VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF FINLEY STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF BUNKER HILL ROAD, IN FINLEY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 186A FINLEY’S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat dated April 11, 2023 prepared by Atwell Group, showing the proposed vacated Alley Between the West Line of Finley Street and the East Line of Bunker Hill Road, in Finley’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and assigned a lot number thereto, to be known Lot 186A Finley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated April 11, 2024, prepared by Atwell Group, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 9. Preliminary Plat of Miller North Cascade Subdivision: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 10. Plat of Survey of Middle Fork Second Addition: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 329-24 Approving the Final Plat of Middle Fork Second Addition, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 329-24 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MIDDLE FORK SECOND ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Middle Fork Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its approval has been endorsed thereon; and Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto. 15 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 11-14(B) of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordi- nances, Unified Development Code, is waived regarding required street frontage on a public street or an approved private street for Lot 1 Middle Fork Second Addition. Section 2. That the Final Plat of Middle Fork Second Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and di- rected to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 11. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement - Area Residential Care: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 330-24 Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Area Residen- tial Care was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 330-24 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE Whereas, Area Residential Care prepared a request to improve the quality of existing affordable housing at Penn Community Living Home utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds; and Whereas, the City Council approved the CDBG Fiscal Year 2025/Program Year 2024 budget that included a budget for Area Residential Care to accommodate this request; and Whereas, a Categorically Excluded Subject to Review with 24 CFR Part 58.5 Environ- mental Review has been completed, and no compliance or consultation with regulatory authorities were found to be required; therefore converting the project to exempt; and Whereas, all services provided will be to a minimum of 51% low/moderate income res- idents, meeting the CDBG National Objective of Low/Mod -Income Housing benefit, and eligible activity of 14A: Rehab, Single-Unit Residential. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the subrecipient agreement with Area Residential Care, beginning no sooner than October 21, 2024, be approved. Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement. Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque Iowa is hereby authorized and di- rected to designate the City Manager or the Housing and Community Development De- partment Director to execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 16 12. Community Development Block Grant 50th Anniversary Certificate of Appreciation: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 13. FY’24 – FY’26 Audit Services Request for Proposal (RFP): Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. 14. Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque and Metx, LLC: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Res- olution No. 331-24 Approving City Consent to Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by And Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Metx, LLC From Metx, LLC To Bankers Trust Company was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 331-24 APPROVING CITY CONSENT TO COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND METX, LLC FROM METX, LLC TO BANKERS TRUST COMPANY Whereas, The City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Metx, LLC (Developer) entered into a Development Agreement dated for reference purposes October 12, 2017, as amended (the Agreement); and Whereas, the Agreement provides for certain rights and obligations for Developer; and Whereas, Developer desires to assign its rights and obligations to Bankers Trust Com- pany as collateral pursuant to the Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement at- tached hereto subject to City consent; and Whereas, City, as a party to the Agreement, desires to consent to the Collateral As- signment of Development Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City consents to the attached Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Consent of City to Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 15. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds : Valen- tine Construction Co. for the Bunker Hill Golf Course Sinkhole Remediation Project; Peer- less Well & Pump for the 2024 Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project Phase 2. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 16. Civil Service Certified List - Police Officer: Civil Service Commission submitted the certified list for the position of Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and made a Matter of Record. October 2, 2024 Honorable Mayor and 17 Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a written examination for the position of Police Officer was administered on September 21, 2024. We, The Civil Service Commission, hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed this written ex- amination or are using a valid transfer score and any vacancies for the position of Police Officer should be filled from this list and that this list is good through March 12, 2025. Police Officer 1. Colton Bach – Transfer Score, 2. Alyssa Barrantes – Transfer Score, 3. Daniel Brim- mer – Transfer Score, 4. Christopher Chase, 5. Davis DeMarais, 6. Sebastian Fox – Transfer Score, 7. Brice Fundell, 8. Steven Jonas, 9. Richard Kalpinski - Transfer Score, 10. Joseph Kimball, 11. Theodore Kruse, 12. Marcus Leitzen – Transfer Score, 13. Ella Link – Transfer Score, 14. Camerin McClain, 15. John Michel – Transfer Score, 16. Jared Ostwinkle – Transfer Score, 17. Dalton Puccio, 18. Andres Sanchez, 19. Kenneth Schrader – Transfer Score, 20. Melissa Seaman – Transfer Score, 21. Nicholas Smith, 22. Derick Sweney, 23. Jaycob Thompson – Transfer Score, 24. Carson Vaske, 25. Alex Ward, 26. Drake Wedel, 27. Dave Weiss – Transfer Score, 28. Braden Wink – Transfer Score Respectfully Submitted, /s/Danial White Civil Service Commissioner 17. FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application: City Manager recommended City Council approval to apply for the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), complete the award documents, and submission by the Police Department. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. 18. Acceptance of the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant Award: City Manager recommended City Council accept the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant awarded to the City of Dubuque/Dubuque Police Department in the amount of $118,062. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 19. Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements : City Manager recommended City Council approval of the following Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements and au- thorize the mayor to sign the agreements: BP Fuel, 1450 Loras Blvd; Kwik Stop #325, 1210 East 16th Street; Kwik Stop #84, 2335 University Ave; Caseys, 4003 Peru Road; Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, 3301 Pennsylvania Ave; Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Dr; A&M Trading, 1620 JFK Rd; Hartig Drug, 2255 Central Ave; Botanicanna, 55 JFK Rd; EZ Stop II, 700 Rhomberg. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 20. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 332-24 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regula- tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted. 18 RESOLUTION NO. 332-24 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. 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 at the noted premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: New Applications Dubuque Fine Liquor & Tobacco 2196 White St. Renewals Aldi 81 2596 Dodge St. Aldi 80 2160 Holliday Dr. Baraboo's On Main 345 Main St. Barrel House Dubuque 299 Main St. Canfield Hotel 36 West 4th St. Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe 1355 Associates Dr. Dimensional Brewing Co. 67 Main St. Dusty's Doghouse Lounge 1646 Asbury Rd. Europa Haus Restaurant & Bierstube 1301 Rhomberg Ave. Fast Freddy's 3130 Jackson St. Happy Joe's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Pizza Parlor 855 Century Dr. Huhot Mongolian Grill 555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Suite 685 I'm On Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. Jumpers Sports Bar & Grill 2600 Dodge St. Suite C Knickers Saloon 2186 Central Ave. Kwik Stop 58 3340 John F. Kennedy Rd. Lina's Lounge 580, 2055 Holliday Dr. Loras College - Athletic and Wellness Center 1600 Loras College Parkway Wicked Dame 214 West 1st St. 19 Yen Ching Restaurant 926 Main St. Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, The Som - 10/26/24 to 10/30/24 Eagle Point Park, 2601 Shiras Ave. Gary Dolphins Bar - 11/9/24 to 11/13/24 333 East 10th St. Provisional Issuances Dubuque Jaycees Millwork Night Market - 10/6/24 to 10/10/24 East 7th to 9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm St. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of October 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 Wethal. Motion carried 7 -0. 1. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate the Alley Right of Way in the block bounded by Finley Street, Green Street, and Bunker Hill Road in Finley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light Company): Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 333-24 Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of The Alley Between The West Line Of Finley Street And The East Line Of Bunker Hill Road, In Finley’s Addition To The City Of Dubuque, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, To Be Known As Lot 186a Fin- ley’s Addition In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 333-24 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF FINLEY STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF BUNKER HILL ROAD, IN FINLEY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 186A FINLEY’S ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE, IOWA Whereas, the City of Dubuque has entered into an agreement with Interstate Power Company for the conveyance of City Owned property comprised of the Alley Between the West Line of Finley Street and the East Line of Bunker Hill Road, in Finley’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to accommodate the construction of a new power substation facility; and Whereas, Interstate Power and Light Company has requested the vacation of the Alley Between the West Line of Finley Street and the East Line of Bunker Hill Road, in Finley’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the conveyance o f said property to Interstate Power and Light Company per said agreement; and Whereas, Atwell Group has prepared and submitted to the City Council a plat showing the proposed vacated Alley Between the West Line of Finley Street and the East Line of 20 Bunker Hill Road, in Finley’s Addition to the City of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and assigned a lot number thereto, to be known as Lot 186A Finley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of Lot 186A Finley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That a public hearing on the intent to vacate and dispose of Lot 186A Fin- ley’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Iowa is hereby set for the 4th day of Novem- ber, 2024, at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of public hearing on the intent to vacate said real estate to be published in the manner as prescribed by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Res- olution No. 334-24 Kerper Boulevard Lift Station 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 Ad- vertisement For Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 334-24 KERPER BOULEVARD LIFT STATION PROJECT , 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 Kerper Boulevard Lift Station Project in the estimated construction amount of $1,626,615.00, 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 4th day of November, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 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 21 file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Kerper Blvd Lift Station 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 21st day of November 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and w ill be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of December 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this the 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing Project No. 5581500046 : Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 335 -24 Broadway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement 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 November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 335-24 BROADWAY STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PRELIMI- NARY 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 Broadway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project in the estimated construction amount of $321,946.00, 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 4th day of November, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 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 22 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. Section 3. The Broadway Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is hereby or- dered 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 7th day of November 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and wi ll be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 18th day of November 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubu- que, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this the 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project - Initiate Public Bidding: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 336 -24 Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project: Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Speci- fications, 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 November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 336-24 RUBY SUTTON BUILDING 2ND FLOOR RENOVATION PROJECT, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATED 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 Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project in the estimated Base Bid amount of $840,000.00, 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 4th day of November, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 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, 23 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. Section 3. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation 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 pm on the 21st day of November, 2024. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and wi ll be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of December 2024, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6th Street, Dubu- que, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Setting a Public Hearing to approve the Revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Res- olution No. 337-24 Setting A Public Hearing to Review and Approve the Public Housing Authority’s Administrative Plan was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to com- mence at 6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 337-24 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN Whereas, the City of Dubuque is designated as a Public Housing Authority; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque maintains a comprehensive Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to revise said Public Housing Authority Admin- istrative Plan; and Whereas, the Housing & Community Development Department will adopt the revisions to the Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan, subject to City Council approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 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 November 4, 2024 for the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to approve the Publi c Housing Authority Voucher Payment Standard changes to the Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. 24 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 Public Hous- ing Authority Administrative Plan. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Housing, LLC : Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 338 -24 Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agree- ment By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Dubuque Housing, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof was adopted setting a pub- lic hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 338-24 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 DUBUQUE HOUSING, LLC, INCLUDING THE PRO- POSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIG A- TIONS RELATING THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, City and Dubuque Housing, LLC have tentatively entered into a Develop- ment Agreement, 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 along Radford Road; 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 Dubuque Housing, 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 intent to authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, to be held on the 4th day of November 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, November 1, 2024, and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City 25 Council agenda can be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by con- tacting 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 Dubuque Housing, 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 Emri Urban Renewal Area, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to Dubuque Housing, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be issued will be approximately $500,000. 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 21st day of October, 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. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of McGovern). Applicant: William H. Hendricks, 1801 S. Grandview. 2. Equity and Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Sanchez). Applicants: Luselena Bravo, 781 Cottage Place; Traci Phillip- son, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions. 1. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2027 (Vacant terms of Hoffman and Connolly). Applicants: Nolan Bielinski, 654 Kane St. – Ad- ditional Applicant; Rachel Schmidt Boeke, 1241 Jackson St. Motion by Jones to appoint Bielinski and Schmidt Boeke to the terms. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 5-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sempf). Applicant: Troy Froistad, 477 West 3rd St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Frois- tad to the term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 26 1. Request to Rezone 1000 Cedar Cross Road: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont pro- vided a staff report. Applicant Samantha Wright, 1449 Miller Rd., spoke in favor of the request. In response to City Council's questions, Wernimont explained that comprehen- sive rezoning typically takes place during a Unified Development Code (UDC) update, which the City will be undergoing soon. Regarding a question on business licenses, he noted that while some cities require a general business license, implementing such a requirement in Dubuque would necessitate additional staff and funding. City Council members expressed support for the rezoning and emphasized the im portance of educat- ing businesses on the city's requirements. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 59-24 Amending Title 16 Of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Re- classifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 1000 Cedar Cross Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District To C-3 General Commercial District. Se- conded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 59-24 AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI- FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1000 CEDAR CROSS ROAD FROM CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND WHOLESALE DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop- ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial District, to wit: Lot 3 of Block 6 of “Cedar Cross Industrial Park”, and to the centerline of the adjoin- ing public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October, 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Resolution Adopting the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.1 : Motion by Rous- sell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 339 -24 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for The North Cascade Road Housing Ur- ban Renewal Area. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 339-24 27 APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE NORTH CASCADE ROAD HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL AREA Whereas, by Resolution 296-24 approved on September 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Amended and Restated Plan") for the North Cascade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area (the "Area"); and Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective for the Amended and Restated Plan is to provide opportunities which will further housing and residential development as de- fined by Iowa Code Section 403.17(12), as described in the Plan; and Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with the affected taxing entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom- mended changes to the Amended and Restated Plan received; and Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has held a public hearing on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan after public notice thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Cas- cade Road Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.1, on file in the City Clerk’s Office and made reference to herein, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder. City Clerk 3. Proceedings to Hold Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $27,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and Force Main Project – Phase I: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 340-24 Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 340-24 TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A SEWER REVE- NUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did here- tofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitan ts since its establishment; and Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council (the “Council”) and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued sewer revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a 28 portion of such prior sewer revenue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebt- edness”); and Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding In- debtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue ad- ditional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Out- standing Bond Resolutions; and Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a certain Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $27,000,000, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions to the Utility, and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing th ereon on October 21, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby determines to enter into the Agreement in the future and orders that Sewer Revenue Bonds be issued at such time in evidence thereof. The City Council further declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” re- quired by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. Section 2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder. City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 2. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Results of the 2023 Financial Statement Audit, Including Required Communications: Motion by Rousell to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Finance Manager Brian DeMoss presented on the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Results of the 2023 Financial Statement Audit. City Council members commended City staff for their efforts on the audit and highlighted the portion of general fund expenditures dedicated to public safety. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Five Flags Civic Center FY 24 Annual Report Presentation : Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Five Flags Civic Center General Manager Aaron Rainey presented the FY 24 annual report and activities. In response to City Council questions, Rainey noted that the drop in attend- ance reflects an industry-wide trend and that facility costs have risen. Leisu re Services Director Marie Ware outlined the next steps for the facility, noting that funding has been allocated to initiate the planning process. She added that the Capital Improvement Plan 29 (CIP) budget includes funding spread over four years to carry out the planned projects. City Council members discussed the influence of market conditions on attendance, the facility's long-term viability, and expressed interest in holding another discussion on its future ahead of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget hearings. The recent pass ing of long-time Civic Center Advisory Commission commissioner Rod Bakke was acknowledged, with Rainey and City Council members praising his dedicated service. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Request for Proposals for Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant Services: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant Ser- vices and direct staff to post the RFP and initiate the consultant selection process. Se- conded by Jones. City Council members discussed the importance of the plan and ex- pressed their expectation that it will highlight both the strengths and areas for improve- ment in the city’s parks. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Creation of a Precision Policing Center: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and approve establishing a Precision Policing Center (PPC). Seconded by Jones. Jensen made a presentation on the PPC. In response to Council questions, Jen- sen explained that the PPC will be housed in a computer room at the Dubuque Law En- forcement Center, that establishing a PPC does not have an immediate budget impact, and that the PPC will not replace officer interactions with the public. Van Milligen noted that the Police Department will continue its School Resource Officer (SRO) and Commu- nity Oriented Policing programs. Van Milligen and Jensen noted the significant collabora- tive effort by multiple city departments, including Police and Information Technology (IT), in developing this proposal. City Council members recommended that job descriptions for positions supporting the PPC be specific and proposed considering part -time roles to document civilian reports. They also stressed the importance of preserving perso nal con- nections with residents. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Backage No. 1 (Site Demolition & Mass Grading) Award Public Improvement Contract Project Code: 5575000022, 3049900010: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 341-24 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 (Site Demolition & Mass Grading). Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 341-24 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA AMPHITHEATER ON SCHMITT ISLAND PROJECT – BID PACKAGE NO. 1 (SITE DEMOLITION & MASS GRADING) Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Iowa Amphi- theater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 (Site Demolition & Mass Grading), (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 294-24 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 20th day of September 2024; and 30 Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 14th day of October 2024 and it has been determined that Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC of Cas- cade, Iowa, in the bid amount of $819,676.45, is the lowest responsive, responsible bid- der for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of October 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. Work Session Request: Microsoft Co-Pilot Implementation Strategy: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for November 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. 8. Work Session Request: Update on Grant Initiatives and Grant Funding : Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for November 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 9. Work Session Request: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Retail Strate- gies Findings and Recommendations: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for December 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Dubuque Regional Airport Solar Array Ribbon-Cutting Video: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Media Services showed a video summary of the ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the completion of a new solar array project at the Dubuque Regional Airport . The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/EzMnxtA-H68 A video of the full event can be viewed at https://youtu.be/1Koxdz3mbvo. Motion carried 7-0. 11. Delivering Dubuque Video: Restoring Commercial Air Service: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. Media Ser- vices showed the Delivering Dubuque episode regarding the community's efforts to re- store, retain, and expand air service for the region. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/WyYVadiQ9X8?si=dNB_bAmwmel668wi. City Council Members com- mended the video. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Sprank reported on participating in a clean-up of the Bee Branch and the North End Neighborhood Association’s upcoming Trunk or Treat event. Council Member Farber reported on attending meetings related to her service on NLC and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) committees. 31 Council Member Jones reported on the Iowa Association of Solid Waste Operators Conference, the Dubuque Regional Airport Solar Array Ribbon-Cutting, the Dubuque Main Street Awards, and the Tri-State Emergency Responders Conference. Mayor Cavanagh announced the release of the first episode of the Iowa League of Cities (ILC) podcast, Leading Iowa. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:59 p.m. to discuss Pending Litiga- tion and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. 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 10:25 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk