1 21 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 21, 2020 in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
,Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jones, MayrrrB` I ( a teheep-han=e); Council Members
,,,,°`Cavanagh, Res ick, Rousell, Shaw,W,,Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney
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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 Dubuque County Conservation
Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Draft Master Plan.
WORK SESSION
Dubuque County Conservation Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Draft Master Plan
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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 January 21, 2020 in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Mayor Buol (Via Telephone); Council Members
'Cavanagh, Resnik, Rousell, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney
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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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Student Presentation on City Life Experience `' Vi. 1/11,4"4)'
Students from the Community School District's Alternative Learning Center will provide
short presentation on their experiences from participating in the City Life session as
art of their current Social Studies course on civic engagement and local government. '`= PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Dubuque Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Month (January 2020) was accepted by
Michael Duehr on behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles.114n AS r 9.:7
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission of 12/17/19 and Working Group updates of
11/26/19, 12/17/19; Cable TV Commission of 1/8/20; City Council proceedings of
1/6/20, 1/13/20; Community Development Advisory Commission of 12/18/19; Five Flags
Civic Center Advisory Commission of 11/25/19, 12/17/19; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of 1/2/20; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/2/20; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 12/16/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Michael and Cassie Foley for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Michael and
Cassie Foley for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 16-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to
make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in
accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Request for Nuisance Specialist Position
City Manager recommending approval to add a Nuisance Specialist position in the
Housing Inspection Division to start as soon as February 1, 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act Notification - McGraw-Hill
Correspondence from Dana Kramer, Sr. Manager, Culture & Talent Services for
McGraw-Hill, notifying the City in accordance with the Iowa Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Act (WARN) of a restructuring in McGraw-Hill's operations resulting in certain
positions being eliminated from their facility at 501 Bell Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Q Casino Request for Additional Funds from Depreciation and Improvement
(D&E) Fund
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Dubuque Racing Association
President and CEO Jesus Aviles for additional funding from the Depreciation and
Improvement (D&I) Fund to be used toward the administration steps and canopy project
at the Q Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Agreement to Rehabilitate Rental Units
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Affordable Housing
Network, Inc. for funding to rehabilitate a minimum of 16 rental units over the next five
years using HOME loan repayment funds.
RESOLUTION 17-20 Approving an Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc.
for the rehabilitation of residential property within the City of Dubuque for resale or
rental to low- and moderate -income families
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Accepting the 2019 Pavement Marking Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2019
Pavement Marking Project as completed by SELCO, Inc.
RESOLUTION 18-20 Accepting the 2019 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. Awarding the Automatic Fare Collection System and On -Demand Response
System for the Jule Transit Fleet
City Manager recommending that the Jule Transit Automatic Fare Collection System be
awarded to GenFare, and the On -Demand Response System be awarded to Ecolane.
RESOLUTION 19-20 Awarding the supply and installation of an Automatic Fare
Collection System and On -Demand Response System for the Jule Transit Fleet Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. 2020-2023 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Campaign for Grade Level
Reading Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2020-2023 AmeriCorps Partners in
Learning Campaign for Grade -Level Reading grant application recently submitted to the
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services and now submitted to the Corporation for
National and Community Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Iowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency
Infrastructure Grant Update
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority outlining the budget status and possible amendment
to Contract #13-NDRI-011 associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Iowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency
Competition Grant Budget Status
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority outlining the budget status to Contract #13-NDRH-
001 associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Accepting Deeds for Property Owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation
ity Manager recommending acceptance of deeds from Dubuque's True North
Corporation for the following properties: 305 East 22nd Street, 821 Garfield Avenue,
1448 Jackson Street, Empty Lot adjacent to 1448 Jackson, 2247 Central Avenue, 2414
Windsor Avenue, 2527 Washington Street.
RESOLUTION 20-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque - 305 East 22nd Street
RESOLUTION 21-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque - 821 Garfield Avenue
RESOLUTION 22-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque - 1448 Jackson Street
RESOLUTION 23-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque - Empty Lot Abutting 1448 Jackson
Street
RESOLUTION 24-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque - 2247 Central Avenue
RESOLUTION 25-20 Accepting, the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque — 2414 Windsor Avenue
RESOLUTION 26-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's
True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque — 2527 Washington Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 27-20 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
RESOLUTION 28-20 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco
sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A /67`
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 981 High Bluff Street — February 4, 2020
2. Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan February 26, 2020
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 981 High Bluff Street
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a public hearing for
February 4, 2020, for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at
981 High Bluff Street to Bethany Home.
RESOLUTION 29-20 of Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate,
setting a time and place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
February 4, 2020
2. Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for February 26
for the Community Development Block Grant 5-Year Consolidated Plan (2021-2025),
which includes the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan, for the use of Community Development
Block Grant funds.
RESOLUTION 30-20 Setting a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant
5-Year Consolidated Plan including the Fiscal Year 2021 (Program Year 2020)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards/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, 2020 (Vacant term of Patten)
Applicant:
Jared McGovern, 360 South Grandview Ave.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through February 15, 2023. (Expiring At -Large term of Dalton;
Expiring LMI term of Hammel; Vacant LMI term of Burley)
Applicants: m it D..alton, 1629 Washington St. (Qualifies for At -Large and LMI Rep.),
Kelly Fox, 838 Althauser St. (Qualifies for At -Large and LMI, Rep.), Gerald Ha mel,
1225 Rhomberg Ave. (Qualifies for At -Large and LMI) r ../7749-4174
3. Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of Cavanagh). Applicant:
Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St.
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4. Human Rights Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2023 (Expiring Term of Jackson and Vacant term
of Parks). Applicants: Michael Durnin, 3560 Pennsylvania Ave. Miguel Jackson, 1461
Jackson St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Nine
Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females/4 opening
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Appointments were made to the following Boards/Commissions.
5. Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Kopczyk).
Applicant:
1. Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Nine
Commissioners total; currently 4 males/3 females/2 openings
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6. Mediacom Charitable Foundation
Two, 1-Year terms through December 31, 2020 (Expiring terms of Chavenelle and
Twining). Applicants:
1. Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.,
2. Constance Twining, 1818 Avalon Rd. (Additional Applicant)
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7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell).
Applicant:
1. Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. (Qualifies if appointed previously to the Historic
Preservation Commission)
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8. Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell); and
One, 3-Year term through July 11,(!)-SYacant term of Henschel). Nort, on. at -will
Applicants:
1. Rebecca Kemp, 3195 Kerry Ct. (Additional Applicant);
2. Brittany Loeffelholz, 1414 N. Algona St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Seven
Commissioners total; currently 2 males/1 female/4 openings
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Property at 245 Railroad Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Mehta, LLC to rezone property located at 245 Railroad Avenue from LI Light Industrial
Zoning District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 1-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
245 Railroad Avenue from LI Light Industrial District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Revocable
License and Grant of Easements to Roshek Property, LLC, and the City Attorney
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 31-20 Approving the Revocable License and Grant of Easements by the
City of Dubuque, Iowa to Roshek Property, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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e/ 3. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to considerappmwriEsof.approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the North Cascade Road
Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 32-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost for the North Cascade Road Water Main Extension Creek Crossing Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Awarding Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Project
City Manager recommending award of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial
Project construction contract to the low bidder Conlon Construction Company.
RESOLUTION 33-20 Awarding public improvement contact for the Chaplain Schmitt
Veteran's Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 7 -Parental Responsibility
City Manager recommending amendments to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Section 7-5D-4 Parental Responsibility Ordinance that modifies some penalties to
adjust to changes in the parenting class available to defendants and to reflect actual
enforcement practices. Staff will make a brief presentation.
ORDINANCE 2-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire
and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article D Parental Responsibility, Section 7-5D-
4 Penalties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Code of Ordinances Amendment to Multiple Titles (1, 2, 3, 12, 13) - Director of
Finance and Budget Position
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending multiple sections of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances to reflect the new title of the Director of
Finance and Budget as a result of consolidating positions.
ORDINANCE 3-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances:
•Title 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-1 Bonds of
Officers and Employees;
•Title 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-2 Deposits
of City Funds;
•Title 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 1-7-7 Finance
Director -City Treasurer;
•Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission, Section 2-3-13 Powers;
•Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission, Section 2-3-14 Reports Provided;
•Title 3 Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 4 Economic Development, Article C Speculative
Shell Buildings of Community Development Organizations and For -Profit Entities,
Section 3-4C-3 Application for Exemption by Property Owner;
•Title 12 Airport, Chapter 4 Airport Commission, Section 12-4-13 Powers;
•Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-
1 C-4 Payment of Bills;
•Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates,
Section 13-2C-5 Lien for Failure to Pay;
•Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 13-4-5 SFU Rate,
Charges; Utility Revenues;
•Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 13-4-13 Expenses
of Collection of Charges;
•Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private Collection
Service, Section 13-6A-7 Charges; Billing and Collection
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises and Title 7-5A-1
Disorderly Conduct
City Manager recommending approval of City Code of Ordinances Section 6-5-1
Prohibited Noises and Section 7-5A-1 Disorderly Conduct to amend the language by
inserting mens rea language — "intentionally, knowingly or recklessly" causing
reasonable distress to the occupants as suggested by the Iowa Attorney General based
on a U.S. District Court ruling.
ORDINANCE 4-20Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health,
Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited
Noises
ORDINANCE 5-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire
and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-1
Disorderly Conduct
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fil , IUloti n B; Motion A
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5. Request for Work Session on the Inclusive Dubuque
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for April 13,
2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Inclusive Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting a work session on the Dubuque County Conservation
Draft Comprehensive Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan.
RW. Jones, +or Pro Tem
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
W. Jon - s, ayor Pro Tem
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