Minutes_City Council Proceedings 1 7 19 Copyrighted
January 22, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 5/15/18, 6/25/18, 8/6/18, 9/24/18;
City Council Proceedings of 1/7/19; Cable N Commission
of 1/9/19; Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/25/18,
11/29/18; and Council Update #178 of 12/20/18; Resilient
CommunityAdvisory Commission of 10/4/18, 11/1/18,
12/6/18 and 1/3/19; Transit Advisory Board of 1/10/19;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/2/19; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/17/18.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 5/14/18 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes of 6/25/18 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes of 8/6/18 Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes of 9/24/18 Supporting Documentation
Cable N Commission Minutes of 1/9/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 1/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/25/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 11/29/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustee Council Update#178 of Supporting Documentation
12/20/18
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
10/4/18
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
11/1/18
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
12/6/18
Reslient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
1/3/19
Transit Advisory Board Minutes of 1/10/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/2/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/17/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol 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 . Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2019) was accepted by Sr. Mary
Lechtenburg, OSF and Sr. Joy Peterson, PVBM.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Del Toro. Council Member Shaw requested Item
#12 be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
of 12/21 ; City Council Proceedings of 12/17; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of
12/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/20; Park and Recreation Commission of
12/11 ; Zoning Board of Adjustments of 12/20; Proof of publication for City Council
Proceedings of 11/26; Proof of publication for City Council Proceeding of 12/3; Proof of
publication List of Claims and Revenues for Month Ending 11/30. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for property damage and Jesse
Drolema for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for property damage; and Jesse Drolema for
vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 1-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures was adopted.
5. Landover Corporation - Development Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization Area Designation between the
City of Dubuque and Landover Corporation, which requires the acceptance of Housing
Choice Vouchers in all units developed at 1895 Radford Road. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-19 Approving a Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Landover Corporation,
providing for the issuance of Urban Revitalization Area Designation for the Development
of 1895 Radford Road was adopted.
6. Adopt Radford Road Revitalization Plan and Designate Area: City Manager
recommending approving the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan for the Radford
Road Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 3-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area was adopted.
7. Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC -Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and Cohen-Esrey
Development Group, LLC to develop affordable family housing at 2887 and 2901 Central
Avenue (the former Holy Ghost School). Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 4-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC providing for the
issuance of Urban Revitalization Designation for the redevelopment of 2887 and 2901
Central Avenue was adopted.
8. Cohen-Esrey Request for City Support for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Application: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting the Low-
Income Housing Tax Credit Program application by Cohen-Esrey to the lowa Finance
Authority for the redevelopment of the former Holy Ghost School and Convent at 2887
and 2901 Central Avenue into affordable family housing. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 5-19 Supporting Cohen-Esrey Application for
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Central Avenue Historic Residences was adopted.
9. Horizon Development Group, Inc. - Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization Area
Designation between the City of Dubuque and Horizon Development Group, Inc. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 6-19 Approving a
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Horizon
Development Group, Inc. providing for the issuance of Urban Revitalization Area
designation for the development of 1225 Alta Vista was adopted.
10. Adopt Nativity /Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending
adoption of a resolution approving the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan for the Nativity
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Road Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 7-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area was adopted.
11 . Letter to State Legislators -2019 Legislative Priorities: City Manager submitting
letterto State Legislators requesting support in creating strategic initiatives around mental
health, childcare, quality affordable housing, job training, workforce development, job
creation and do all this looking through an equity lens. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
12. Correspondence from Representative Charles Isenhart: Representative Charles
Isenhart requesting that his letter of August 18, 2018 regarding strategic planning
priorities be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Motion by Shaw to
receive and file and make a Matter of Record. Seconded by Resnick. Referencing items
No. 2 and No. 9 respectively within Rep. Isenhart's letter, Shaw favored and sought
Council support for the Syringe Service/Needle Exchange Program and a multi-
jurisdictional Brain/Mental Health working group. Motion carried 7-0.
13. Westside Water System Improvements Contracts A, B, and C Acceptance and
Release of Retainage: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction
contracts and release of retainage for the Westside Water System Improvements
Contract A: English Mill Road / North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B:
English Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C: Highway 20 Water Main Extension Projects
as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 8-19 Accepting the Westside Water System Improvements,
Contract A — English Mill Road / North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B
— English Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C — Highway 20 Water Main Extension,
Project and Authorizing Final Payments to the Contractor was adopted.
14. DollarWise Innovation Grant Application: City Manager recommending
authorization to submit an application to the United States Conference of Mayors for a
DollarWise Innovation Grant. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 9-19 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to the United States
Conference of Mayors for their pollarWise Innovation Grant and authorizing the Director
of Housing and Community Development and the City Managerto approve the application
was adopted.
15. lowa Great Places Contract: City Manager recommending approval of a contract
with the lowa Department of Cultural Affairs to provide an lowa Great Places grant for
restoration of the Mathias Ham House Campus. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
16. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
certified list for Fire Promotional positions of Medical Officer, Fire Captain, EMS
Supervisor, Fire Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Chief along with the certified list for the
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position of Scale Operator. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a
Matter of Record.
17. Environmental Review Determination for Hillcrest Family Services: City Manager
recommending approval of an environmental review determination for Hillcrest
Supportive Housing Program relative to the Continuum of Care funding award. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Amending Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements - Wells
Fargo: City Manager Recommending approval of a resolution to align with current
practices of Wells Fargo as the City's Bond Paying Agent. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 10-19 Amending Paying Agent; Bond
Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements was adopted.
19. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Molony Foundation: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with the Donald, James and Mary Kathleen
Molony Foundation for the subject property. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 11-19 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and the Donald, James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation
was adopted.
20. Consultant Selection for Comiskey Park Engagement, Design, Construction
Management, and Grant Administration Services: City Manager recommending approval
of the selection of Saiki Design as the consultant to provide the Comiskey Park
Engagement, Design, Construction Management and Grant Administration. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
21 . Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement for Albert Weidenbacher: City
Attorney recommending approval of a Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement
with Leisure Services seasonal employee Albert Weidenbacher. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
22. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5
Subdivision: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that
the developers, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, have recently completed in
Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 12-19 Accepting Public Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5 in
the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
23. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over Tracy Property in
Tamarack Park: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for
Water Main Utility from William C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the
William D. Tracy Revocable Trust for property located in Tamarack Park. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 13-19 Accepting a Grant of
Easement for Water Main Utility Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 2 Of Lot 2,
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Excepting Therefrom Lot A of Lot 2 of Lot 2, in the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, T88N,
R2E of the 5th P.M., In Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
24. Establishing Fair Market Value for Right of Way Property Acquisition at
Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road: City Manager recommending adoption of a
resolution which establishes and sets the Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market
Value) for the Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road Intersection Improvements
Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 14-19
Establishing the Fair Market Value of Real Property for the Pennsylvania Avenue &
Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project, Directing Good Faith Negotiations for
the Fee Title Acquisition of Property and Authorizing the Commencement of Eminent
Domain Proceedings, if Necessary, to Acquire Property was adopted.
25. Signed Contract(s): Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc., for Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration; RDG Planning & Design for the Central Avenue Corridor
Streetscape Master Plan; Teska Associates for implementation of the 2017
Comprehensive Plan and the Washington Neighborhood Market Analysis. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
26. Business License Refunds: Request from Kwik Stop 16th St. #300 for a refund of
the Liquor License No. LE0002454 located at 1215 East 16th Street due to downsizing of
liquor license to beer and wine only; Beecher Liquor located at 2013 Central Ave. due to
business name change and reorganization. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
27. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 15-19 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Dupaco Community Credit Union Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for January 22, 2019, on a
proposed Development Agreement between and among Dupaco Voices, LLC, Dupaco
Community Credit Union and the City of Dubuque providing for the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations for development of property at 1000
Jackson Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
16-19 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa
on a proposed Development Agreement between and among the City of Dubuque, lowa,
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Dupaco Voices, LLC and Dupaco Community Credit Union, including the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, and providing for the publication of
notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on January 22, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Stormwater Capital Loan Notes
(SRF Program): City Manager recommending that the City Council set February 18, 2019
for a public hearing on the proposition of selling not to exceed $18,000,000 in Stormwater
Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) for the Upper
Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and Midtown Transfer and Catfish Creek
Watershed Pervious Alley Construction Sponsorship Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 17-19 Fixing date for a meeting
on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $18,000,000 Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the
City of Dubuque, State of lowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 19,
2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project - SRF Environmental Review: Proof of
Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Roosevelt Street Water
Tower Project Environmental Review, and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 18-19
Approval of Environmental Review as provided by SRF's Department of Natural
Resources for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project. Seconded by Larson. Merrill
Crawford, 2110 Jonathon Lane, spoke in favor of the project and thanked the council for
addressing the water runoff issue that has been plaguing his and his neighbors' houses.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 9 - Amending Residential Parking Permit
District H: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an
amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
that amends Residential Parking Permit District H, by adding Keystone Drive, both sides,
from Phyllrich Drive to its westerly terminus and changes the parking restriction to 7 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on school days only, and the City Manager recommending approval. 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 Shaw. Rob Bott, 1718
Sharon Drive, spoke in favor of the amendment and hoped it would resolve issues such
has trespassing and trash in yards. Responding to questions from Mr. Bott and the City
Council, City Engineering Gus Psihoyos stated that the amendment can be modified in
the future and that his department will notify the School District about the effective date
for informing students. Mr. Bott will contact staff directly with other questions related to
permitting. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 1-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14
Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321 .740
Residential Parking Permit District H. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project: Proof of Publication on notice
of public hearing to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 19-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project. Seconded by Larson.
Motion carried 7-0.
4. Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project, and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the document and
adopt Resolution No. 20-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project. Seconded by
Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Zoning Advisory Commission Voting
Quorum (Second Reading): Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
amending ordinance the Unified Development Code (Zoning Ordinance) sections 16-9-1
(J)(5), 16-9-5-2(B), 16-9-6-2(B), and 16-9-6-3 to modify voting requirements for the
Zoning Advisory Commission. Motion by Jones for second reading of a proposed
ordinance amending Title 16 Unified Development Code of the City Code of Ordinances,
by amending Section 16-9-1 (J)(5), Section 16-9-5-2(B), Section 16-9-6-2(B) and Section
16-9-6-3 to remove the requirement for a minimum of four affirmative votes by the Zoning
Advisory Commission for a recommendation of approval for rezonings and text
amendments. Seconded by Resnick. Council Member Del Toro reiterated his concerns
from the first reading and cited only two previous zoning instances that would warrant the
change. Motion carried 4-3 with Rios, Shaw and Del Toro voting nay.
2. Small Cell Aesthetic Guidelines: City Manager recommending approval of the Small
Cell Design Guidelines and ordinance prior to a Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)-imposed deadline of January 14, 2019, for having such guidelines in writing.
Motion by Larson 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 Jones.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Cable TV Division Manager Craig
Nowack, stated that other cities were researched for comparable guidelines and that it
was a collaboration among affected departments. He added that the guidelines can be
modified after the required approval date of January 14, 2019. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 3-19 Requiring
the City Manager to develop, with the approval of the City Council, written guidelines to
establish general procedures and standards, consistent with all applicable Federal and
State laws, for the siting, construction, installation, collocation, modification, relocation,
operation and removal of small cell wireless technology within the City's right-of-way and
on City property. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Renaming of Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive: City Manager recommending
City Council approval to rename Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive. Motion by
Larson 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 Del Toro. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4-19 Renaming
Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Operation New View Community Action Agency Funding: City Manager
recommending approval to provide funding assistance to Operation New View
Community Action Agency. Motion by Shaw to receive and file and approve. Seconded
by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
and Council Member Shaw, both ONV Board Members, outlined what solutions and future
funding options are being sought by the ONV Board. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Establishing Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager recommending
adoption of an ordinance designating the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area. 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. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2
Revitalization Areas, by Adopting a New Section 15 Radford Road, Establishing the
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area, and Establishing Requirements for Qualifying
Property Owners. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Landover Corporation Requests City Support for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Application: City Manager Recommending Supporting Landover Corporation Application
for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road Housing Development. Motion by
Shaw to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 21-19 Supporting
Landover Corporation Application for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road
Housing Development. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City
Council, Landover President, Richard Silva stated that approximately 90°k of the units will
be affordable housing with the remaining 10°k at market rate, approximately 5 units will
be three-bedroom with the remaining units two- to three-bedroom. Mr. Silva expects the
project to be pet friendly. Motion carried 7-0.
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7. Establish Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager
recommending adoption of an ordinance establishing the Nativity / Alta Vista Urban
Revitalization Area. 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 Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 6-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2
Revitalization Areas, by Adopting a New Section 14 Nativity Place, Establishing the
Nativity Urban Revitalization Area, and Establishing Requirements for Qualifying Property
Owners. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Horizon Development Group, Inc Requests City Support for Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Application: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting
the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program application to the lowa Finance Authority
by Horizon Development Group, Inc. for the Nativity Senior Housing Project at 1225 Alta
Vista. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-
19 Supporting Horizon Development Group, Inc., Application for Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit for Nativity Senior Housing Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commission: City
Council to review and determine any changes to Mayor and Council Member
appointments and representation on various boards and commissions. Restated motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve the changes as discussed.
Seconded by Larson. Following discussion, Council Member Rios will replace Council
Member Larson on the Dubuque Initiatives Board. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the death of firefighter Lt. Eric Hosette and injury
to firefighter Adam Cain at a recent silo fire in Clinton, lowa. Mr. Jones expressed
condolences to the family on behalf of the City Council and the Dubuque Fire Department.
Additionally, the Special Olympics begins Monday, January 14, with an opening
ceremony on the Riverwalk.
Council Member Resnick thanked the City Council and staff for their support and work
on the Operation New View funding item. Mr. Resnick expressed gratitude to the four
counties' governing bodies for their assistance, and recognized ONV Board President
Steve Drahozal, who was in attendance, for his work.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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