Minutes_City Council Proceedings 8 5 19 Copyrighted
August 19, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/5; Building Code Board of
7/16; Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission of
7/17; Historic Preservation Fair Committee of 7/18; Human
Rights Commission of 7/8; Investment OversightAdvisory
Commission of 7/24; Library Board of Trustees of 6/27;
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 8/1; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 8/7; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 7/25.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceeding of 8/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Building Code Board Minutes of 7/16/19 Supporting Documentation
Community De�lopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 7/17/19
Historic Preservation Fair Committee Minutes of Supporting Documentation
7/18/19
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 7/8/19 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
7/24/19
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 6/27/19 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
8/1/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 8/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 7/25/19 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on August 5, 2019 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios
(Joined at 537 p.m.), Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Project H.O.P.E.
WORK SESSION
PROJECT H.O.P.E.
(Help Our People Excel)
Peter Supple, Economic Opportunity Coordinator for the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque conducted the work session. Topics included:
. Mission statement;
. Three impact areas: Academic achievement, equity and inclusion, economic
opportunity;
. Network partners;
. Past successes: Re-engage Dubuque, Opportunity Dubuque, Vision to Learn,
Green & Health Homes;
. Current projects: Brain Health; Dubuque College Access Network (DCAN);
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA); Washington Neighborhood Garden;
. MIT Report: Bridging the American Divides: Work, Community & Culture;
. Inter-related Challenges: finding skilled labor to fill openings, decreasing poverty
rates, sharing benefits equally across races;
. Key findings:
o robust and complex workforce development and social services
ecosystem.;
o removing barriers to employment for current residents living in poverty;
o Soft skills gap/employability skills, childcare, transportation, brain health,
drug tests;
o engagement & co-creation: community dialogue and co-creation; advancing
equity;
o moment in time presenting unique opportunity;
. Next steps: Community press release, 20+ partners engaged, Business Leader
Equity Cohort; Project H.O.P.E steering Committee; NICC Success Team
Partnership; Major's Implementation for Change; Dubuque WORKS.
Mr. Supple noted that the report can be obtain from the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque and briefly responded to questions from the City Council.
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There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on August 5, 2019 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of 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 . Eagles Eyes on the Future was accepted by Michael Duehr, Chairperson for the
Eagles Eyes on the Future Committee, and recipient Andrew Timmerman.
2. Health Center Week (August 4-10, 2019) was accepted by Gary Collins, CEO of the
Crescent Community Health Center.
CONSENTITEMS
For the record, the City Clerk announced changes to the documentation for Consent
Item No. 10.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Brad Cavanaugh, 565 Fenelon PI.,
requested Item No. 7 be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 7/15, 7/16; Civil
Service Commission of 7/22; Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/19;
Library Board of Trustees Council Update #184 of 7/25; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 7/1 , 7/15, 7/16; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and
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Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 6/30. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: David and Connie Cole for property damage; Dave
Hubanks for vehicle damage; Mason Kobliska for vehicle damage; Robert Monthey 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: David and Connie Cole for property damage, Dave Hubanks for vehicle
damage, Mason Kobliska for vehicle damage, Robert Monthey for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 268-19 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. Fund Transfers for Special Assessments Collected in Fiscal Year 2019: City
Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings pursuant to lowa
Administrative Rules Code §545-2.5(5) for approving a transfer of funds for special
assessments to the funds that incurred the expenses for the projects. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 269-19 Authorizing the Director
of Finance and Budget to make the appropriate interfund transfers of sums and record
the same in the appropriate manner for FY2019 for the City of Dubuque, lowa was
adopted.
6. Quarterly Investment Report for June 30, 2019: City Manager submitting the
Quarterly Investment Report for the period April 1 , 2019 through June 30, 2019. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
7. Dubuque County Food Policy Council: Mayor Buol recommending that
correspondence from the Dubuque County Food Policy Council (DCFPC) requesting
funding allocation from the City for community food systems development grants match
and for a City Council representative on the DCFPC be considered at the City Council
Goal Setting August 12-14, 2019. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents.
Seconded by Shaw. Brad Cavanaugh, 565 Fenelon PI.; and Mikayla Freiburger, 1718
Diane Ct., spoke in support of funding for the initiative and cited its connection to City
Council goals and the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting
certified lists for the positions of Account Clerk I, Animal Control Officer, and Water and
Resource Recovery Center Plant Operator. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and made a Matter of Record.
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9. Acceptance of Grants of Easements for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Utilities -
Marquette Place: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for
water main and sanitary sewer utilities across property owned by Christopher M. Hefel on
Marquette Place as part of the Marquette Place Street Water Main and Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 270-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Certain Public Utilities
Associated with the Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction
Project in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
10. Acceptance of 15 South Main Street Building Deconstruction Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for Bid
Package 1 related to 15 South Main Street Building Deconstruction Project as completed
by Mainline Excavating Co., Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 271-19 Accepting the 15 South Main Street Building Deconstruction
Project and authorizing the final payment to the contractor was adopted.
11 . North Cascade Road Developers, LLC Properties Right-of-Way Plat and
Dedication for North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending
approval of the Acquisition Plats of Lot A of Lot F of Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 and Lot
A of Lot G of Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, and acceptance of the
dedication of said lots for right-of-way needed for the North Cascade Road
Reconstruction Project from the bridge over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 272-19 Approving the
Acquisition Plats of Lot A of Lot F of Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 and Lot A of Lot G of
Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
12. McFadden Family Farm Partnership LLP Property Right-of-Way Plat and
Dedication: City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of
McFadden Farm Place #2, in the City of Dubuque, lowa and acceptance of the dedication
of said lot, which provides additional right-of-way needed for the future Pennsylvania
Avenue and Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 273-19 Approving the Acquisition
Plat of Lot 1A of McFadden Farm Place #2 in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
13. John F. Kennedy Road and NW Arterial City Sidewalk Installation: City Manager
providing information on the installation of approximately 75 feet of sidewalk for a portion
of lowa Department of Transportation right-of-way on the southeast corner of John F.
Kennedy Road and Northwest Arterial. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
14. BVM-PHS Senior Housing, Inc. Development Sanitary Sewer Construction
Memorandum of Agreement at Mt. Carmel Campus: City Manager recommending
approval of the Sanitary Sewer Construction Memorandum of Agreement with BVM-PHS
Senior Housing, Inc. that is required to begin construction on a proposed sanitary sewer
extension to serve the existing Mother House building and the new skilled nursing,
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assisted living and memory care facilities at the Mt. Carmel Campus. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 274-19 Approving a Sanitary
Sewer Construction Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
BVM/PHS Senior Housing, Inc. was adopted.
15. Awarding the West Third Pumping Station Standby Generator 2018 Project: City
Manager recommending that the award for the West Third Pumping Station Standby
Generator 2018 Project to A&G Electric be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
16. Awarding the Grand River Center Meeting Rooms Carpet Replacement Project:
City Manager recommending that the award for the Grand River Center Meeting Rooms
Carpet Replacement Project to Commercial Flooring be officially recorded in the minutes
of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter
of Record.
17. Awarding Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project: City
Manager recommending that the award for the Grand River Center Exhibit Hall Carpet
Replacement Project to Commercial Flooring be officially recorded in the minutes of the
City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of
Record.
18. Awarding Dubuque Montessori Parking Lot Asphalt Paving Project: City Manager
recommending that the award for the Dubuque Montessori Parking Lot Asphalt Paving
Project to River City Paving be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
19. Request for Proposals for Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments: City
Manager recommending approval of the Request for Proposal for the 2021 -2025
Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
20. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning and Dubuque Healthy Futures Grant Awards
2019-2020: City Manager transmitting information about the approved funding from
Volunteer lowa and the Corporation for National and Community Service for AmeriCorps
Partners in Learning for Program Year 2019-2020. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
21 . Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Contract/Subcontracts: City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the
Dubuque County Board of Health and the lowa Department of Public Health for continued
funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and a renewed agreement
with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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22. Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) / HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes
Funding Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Subcontract with the
Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
23. Continuum of Care Program Renewal Application: City Manager recommending
authorization of a one-year renewal application to the U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development (HUD) forthe administration ofthe Continuum of Care Special Needs
Assistance Program, which provides rental assistance to homeless persons with
disabilities. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 275-
19 Authorizing the Mayor to execute and application for the Continuum of Care grant and
authorizing the Director of Housing and community Development and the City Manager
to approve the application was adopted.
24. 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application: City Manager recommending
approval of the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
25. Preparation ofthe 509A Certification forthe Self-Funded Health Plan: City Manager
recommending approval to continue using Insurance Strategies Consulting to prepare the
509A Certification for the City of Dubuque's Self-Funded Health Plan and approval of the
Services Engagement Letter. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
26. Gallagher Benefit Services Renewal Proposal: City Manager recommending
approval of the Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with Gallagher
Benefit Services, Inc. for benefit and actuarial services effective July 1 , 2019 through June
30, 2020; and authorization for the City Manager to sign the Amendment. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
27. Purchase of Services Agreement - Dubuque Dream Center: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Dubuque
Dream Center for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
28. Purchase of Services Agreement - East Central Development Corporation: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with East
Central Development Corporation for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
29. Purchase of Services Agreement- Fountain of Youth: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Fountain of Youth Program
for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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30. Purchase of Services Agreement - Four Oaks Family and Children's Services: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Four
Oaks Family and Children's Services for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
31 . Purchase of Services Agreement - Lutheran Services in lowa: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Lutheran
Services of lowa for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
32. Purchase of Services Agreement - Opening Doors: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Opening Doors for Fiscal Year
2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
33. Purchase of Services Agreement - Retired & Senior Volunteer Program: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
34. Purchase of Services Agreement - Riverview Center: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Riverview Center for Fiscal
Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
35. Purchase of Services Agreement - St. Mark Youth Enrichment: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with St. Mark Youth
Enrichment for Fiscal Year 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
36. Signed Contract(s): Eastern lowa Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. for resurfacing and re-
striping six surface parking lots; Blackstone Environmental for West Blum Site 1 Clean
Up and conceptual Facilities Planning. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
37. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Floor
Show Companies for the Grand River Center First-Floor Concourse Carpet Replacement
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
38. 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. 276-19 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
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Motion by Shaw 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 Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Vacating a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer for Marquette
Place: City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for August 19,
2019, for the vacating of a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Utilities
over Lot 1 of Hefel Place owned by Christopher M. Hefel, as part of the Marquette Place
Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 277-19 Resolution of Intent to
vacate and dispose of City Interest in a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Sanitary
Sewer Utilities over and across Lot 1 of Hefel Place in the City of Dubuque, lowa was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on August 19,
2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation Project: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Westside Water System
Fire Hydrant Installation Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
August 19, 2019. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 278-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on August 19, 2019 in the Historic
Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
1 . Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: One, 3-Yearterm through August 17, 2022
(Expiring term of Walsh). Applicant: Dorothy Schwendinger, 3390 Windsor Ave.
Appointment was made to the following Commission.
2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of
Babinat). Applicants: David Wall, 1710 YZ White St.; Richard Baumhover, 601 Garfield
Ave. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Baumhover was appointed to the 3-year term through August
17, 2022 (Baumhover = Shaw, Jones, Larson, Buol, Del Toro. Wall = Resnick, Rios)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 1 - Turf Conversion and
Soil Quality Management: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Eagle Point
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Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 1 - Turf Conversion and Soil Quality
Management; and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 279-19 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration Project Phase 1) Turf Conversion and Soil Quality Restoration
(SQR). Seconded by Jones. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and Planning
Services Manager Laura Cartsens responded to questions regarding the possibility of and
timing of controlled burns with native plant material in the park and preventing soil erosion.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dupaco Voices, LLC Mutual Easement Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of the disposal of the City's interest in property related
to Dupaco Voices, LLC (900 Jackson Street) by Grants of Easements as provided in a
Mutual Easement Agreement, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the Documents and adopt Resolution No. 280-19 Approving the
Mutual Easement Agreement forthe Millwork District and the Grant of Easement between
the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) and Dupaco Voices, LLC (Dupaco). Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban
Renewal Area and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 281-19 Approving the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Del Toro.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that an
easement has been reserved for access to a future park. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Robert Kimble, 2519 Washington St., lead public input supporting adding funding of
the Dream Center to the City Council's priorities. Stacy Hoskins, 1860 North Ct.; Lauren
Jones, 2743 Ventura #5; Erica Nelson, 821 Althauser St.; Savanah Sheffler, 2173
Sunnslope; Gabby Sullivan, 1426 Wingate; Eric Hillary, 7722 Hwy 52 S.; Sharon Kress,
2527 Hacienda Ct.; Latoya McCauley, 2219 Washington; Heather Graham, 2756
Meadowood Dr.; Tom Unsen, 2240 Prince St.; Chad Chandlee, 897 Mt. Carmel, all spoke
in support of the request.
Lisa Johnson of FIDO of Dubuque, 206 Southgate Dr.; and Ray Werner, 259 Greeley
St.; spoke about the pet-friendly community assessment on the upcoming Action agenda
requesting more space and amenities for pets and opening more parks to allow pets.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Award Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Phase I Project: City Manager
recommending award of the construction contract forthe Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail
Phase I Project to the low bidder, Midwest Concrete, Inc., subject to lowa Department of
Transportation approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
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Resolution No. 282-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the Chavenelle Road
Hike-Bike Trail - Phase 1 Project lowa DOT Project No. EDP 2100(695)--7Y-31 .
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment: City Manager transmitting the
Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment. Motion by Larson to receive and file and
deliberate. Seconded by Shaw. City Council discussion included comparing pet parks and
amenities with other cities; enforcement of existing laws by Animal Control Officers;
considering citizens who are not in favor of additional pet services; allowing the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission to engage their process for a Council recommendation;
and instituting certain deliverables from the assessment sooner. Responding to questions
from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Health Services Manager Mary
Rose Corrigan stated that an RFP could be developed in anticipation of the PetData
contract ending and in light of several complaints received from pet owners regarding
unsatisfactory service from Pet Data. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Residential Parking Permit Program -
Issuance of Parking Permits: City Manager recommending an amendment to City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinance Section 9-14-321 .725(A): Issuance of Residential Parking
Permit that amends the issuance of residential and guest parking permits. 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. 34-19 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 .725 Issuance
of Residential Parking Permits. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District: City
Manager recommending approval of an ordinance creating a Tax Increment Financing
District for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal 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 Larson. Motion carried 6-0 with Jones having
stepped out of the Chambers.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 35-19 Providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within
the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque,
State of lowa, by and for the benefit of the State of lowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a
special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including Bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection
with said Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
6-0 with Jones having stepped out of the Chambers.
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5. REAP Plan Update, City Rep and Grant application - Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration: City Manager recommending approval of the City of
Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2020 update to the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) Plan, affirm City Council Member Kate Larson as the City
representative, and approve a resolution for the REAP grant application for implementing
Phase 3 of the Environmental Restoration Management Plan in Eagle Point Park. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents, confirm the appointment of Council Member
Larson as representative, and adopt Resolution No. 283-19 Authorizing REAP Grant
application to lowa Department of Natural Resources for Phase 3 of Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration Management Plan. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-
0.
6. Airport Master Plan Technical Advisory Commission: Airport Commission inviting
Mayor Buol (or designee) plus one City Council Member to serve on the Airport Master
Plan Technical Advisory Commission. Motion by Jones to receive and file the document,
and that he will volunteer for the appointment. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Updated Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Brochure: City Manager
providing a copy of the updated Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project public
information brochure. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the document. Seconded by Del
Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
8. The Dubuque Recipe to Rebuilding a City: City Manager providing a copy of "The
Dubuque Recipe to Rebuilding a City" from the National League of Cities' CitiesSpeak
written by Assistant City Manager Teri Hawks Goodmann. Motion by Del Toro to receive
and file the document. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Annual Report: City Manager
transmitting the Greater Dubuque Annual Report for 2018-2019. Motion by Del Toro to
receive and file the document. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Request for Work Session - Consolidation and Expansion of Urban Revitalization
Districts: City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a Work Session for
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 530 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the consolidation
and expansion of Urban Revitalization Districts. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. No
schedule conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
11 . Request for Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Report: City Manager
recommending that the City Council schedule a work session on Monday, November 18,
2019 at 530 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly
Report. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the work
session as recommended. Seconded by Del Toro. No schedule conflicts were noted.
Motion carried 7-0.
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12. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video - July 2019: Cable TV Division will
show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project for July 2019. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations Pursuant to Chapter
21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa; and Professional Evaluation(s) Pursuant to Chapter
21 .5(1)(i) Code of lowa
Motion by Larson at 7:23 p.m. to convene in closed session. Seconded by Shaw.
Mayor Buol 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 Crenna Brumwell. With
two-thirds majority required, the motion failed 4-3 with Resnick, Jones, and Buol voting
nay.
Motion by Jones to adjourn at 724 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 4-3 with
Rios, Larson and Del Toro voting nay.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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