Minutes_City Council Proceedings 1 21 20 Copyrighted
February 4, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 1/21, 1/26, 1/27, 1/28; Library
Board of Trustees Council Update#194 of 1/23; Proof of
Publication for City Council proceedings of 1/6.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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City Council Proceedings of 1/27/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 1/28/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#194 of Supporting Documentation
1/23/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
1/6/20
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on January 21 , 2020 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Council Members Cavanagh, Resnick, Roussell,
Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Pro Tem Jones 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
Brian Preston, Executive Director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board; and
Ryan Peterson, consultant for RDG Planning and Design, reviewed the Dubuque County
Conservation Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Draft Master Plan with City Council. Topics included:
. Review of the strategic direction
o Steering Committee members
o Dubuque County Conservation — board members and staff
o Vision & Mission Statements
o Guiding principles
. Review of the planning timeline 2018-2020
. Discussion of public input
o Survey, workshops, data collection, options, participation by
location/method/age/
o Ranked priorities: trails, park infrastructure enhancements, habitat
preservation and restoration, and water quality.
. Review of priority projects
o Emerging priorities & projects
. Next steps
. Concept plan revisions
. Finalize capital improvements costs, quantify operation impacts
. Quantify plan benefits
. Report development
. Public open house
. Plan adoption — April 2020
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Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen spoke from
the City's perspective regarding what trials and amenities are currently in place and where
potential exists for connection to the County's trail system. He cited examples such as
the SW Arterial trail grading which will require additional funding and property acquisition
and the shoulder access on Hwy 52 link to Bellevue. Mr. Ryan, Mr. Preston provided
additional information on the use of tenting platforms and evaluating Swiss Valley Park
camping and natural preserve spaces. The presenters also addressed the potential for
increasing economic impact.
There being no further business, motion by Shaw to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 6-0.
/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 January 21 , 2020 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jones, Mayor Buol (Via telephone); Council Members
Cavanagh, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney
Brumwell
Mayor Pro Tem Jones 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: Community Engagement Coordinator
Temwa Phiri introduced students from the Community School DistricYs Alternative
Learning Center who provided a brief description of their experiences from participating
in the City Life session adapted to their current social studies course on civic engagement
and local government. Social Studies teacher forthe Dubuque Community School District
Alternative Learning Center; and Mr. Phiri provided a brief history of their respective
programs and goals.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Dubuque Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Month (January 2020) was accepted by Michael
Duehr on behalf of the Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Council Member Cavanagh requested Item
No. 14 be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Michael and Cassie Foley for property 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: Michael and Cassie Foley for property 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. 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
6. lowa 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 lowa 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. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
7. Q Casino Request for Additional Funds from Depreciation and Improvement (D&I)
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 18-20 Accepting the 2019 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor was adopted.
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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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 19-20 Awarding the supply and installation of an Automatic
Fare Collection System and On-Demand Response System for the Jule Transit Fleet
Project was adopted.
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 lowa Commission on Volunteer Services and now submitted to the
Corporation for National and Community Service. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
12. lowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency
Infrastructure Grant Update: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to
sign a letter to the lowa Economic Development Authority outlining the budget status and
possible amendment to Contract #13-NDRI-011 associated with the Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
13. lowa Economic Development Authority - HUD National Disaster Resiliency
Competition Grant Budget Status: City Manager recommending authorization for the
Mayor to sign a letter to the lowa Economic Development Authority outlining the budget
status to Contract #13-NDRH-001 associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood
Mitigation Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
14. Accepting Deeds for Property Owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation: City
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. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 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 No. 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 No. 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 No. 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 No. 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 No. 25-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate
owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque — 2414 Windsor
Avenue; and Resolution No. 26-20 Accepting the Deed to certain real estate owned by
Dubuque's True North Corporation in the City of Dubuque — 2527 Washington Street.
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Seconded by Shaw. Responding to questions from the City Council, Rick Dickinson,
Executive Director/CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, 900 Jackson
Street, stated that the City's insurance umbrella is a benefit for transferring the deeds
from True North for redevelopment, while GDDC works with commercial properties and
dedicated partners. Addressing the impact of construction on area business owners, Mr.
Dickinson cautioned inevitable disruption, but advised utilization of small business
training, coaching and financial information. Motion carried 7-0.
15. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 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; and Resolution No. 28-20 Approving applications for
retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa Code Chapter
453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2020 in the Historic
Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 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 was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 26, 2020 in the
Historic Federal Building.
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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.
Mr. McGovern spoke in support of his appointment and provided a brief biography.
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: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. (Qualifies for
At-Large and LMI Rep.), Kelly Fox, 838 Althauser St. (Qualifies for At-Large and LMI
Rep.), Gerald Hammel, 1225 Rhomberg Ave. (Qualifies forAt-Large and LMI). Ms. Dalton
and Ms. Fox spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided a brief
biography.
3. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of
Cavanagh). Applicant: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. Ms. Dalton again spoke in
support of her appointment and described her personal experiences with housing issues.
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. Miquel Jackson, 1461 Jackson St. This commission is subject to the
State of lowa Gender Balance Law. Mr. Durnin spoke in support of his appointment.
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: Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. Motion by Shaw to appoint
Mr. Reber to the 3-year term through July 21 , 2021 . Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion
carried 7-0.
6. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: Two, 1-Year terms through December 31 , 2020
(Expiring terms of Chavenelle and Twining). Applicants: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.;
and Constance Twining, 1818 Avalon Rd. (Additional Applicant). Motion by Resnick to
appoint Ms. Chavenelle and Ms. Twining to 1-year terms through December 31 , 2020.
Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Yearterm through July 21 , 2021
(Vacant term of Roussell). Applicant: Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. (Qualifies if
appointed previously to the Historic Preservation Commission). Motion by Shaw to
appoint Mr. Reber to the 3-year term through July 21 , 2021 . Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1 , 2021 (Vacant term
of Roussell); and One, 3-Year term through July 1 , 2020 (Vacant term of Henschel). The
City Clerk noted that Member Norton will serve at-will so the vacant term of Henschel will
be filled. Applicants: Rebecca Kemp, 3195 Kerry Ct. (Additional Applicant); Brittany
Loeffelholz, 1414 N. Algona St. Mayor Pro Tem Jones stated that after a roll-call vote, the
applicant with the most number of votes would be appointed to the term through 2021 .
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Upon roll-call vote, Brittany Loeffelholz was appointed the a 3-year term through July 1 ,
2021 ; and Rebecca Kemp was appointed to a e-year term through July 1 , 2020. (Kemp
= Shaw, Buol; Loeffelholz = Cavanagh, Roussell, Resnick, Sprank, Jones).
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. Motion by Resnick 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. Applicant Ed Severens was present in the Chambers for comment. Planning
Services Manager Laura Cartsens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Shaw.
Motion carried 7-0.
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.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 31-20
Approving the Revocable License and Grant of Easements by the City of Dubuque, lowa
to Roshek Property, LLC. Seconded by Roussell. Responding to questions from the City
Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that the license and easements were already in
place and are now just being transferred to the new owner. Motion carried 7-0.
3. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of 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.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 32-20
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the North
Cascade Road Water Main Extension Creek Crossing Project. Seconded by Shaw.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
David Solberg, 1387 Tomahawk Drive; and Father Jack Paisley, 816 Euclid Street,
reported information from the Ride the Rails Group including meetings with the Illinois
Department of Transportation, monthly group meetings in Galena, a feasibility study for
the Rockford, IL/Dubuque rail line, meetings regarding a Quad Cities/lowa City rail line
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and a DubuqueM/aterloo/Cedar Falls rail line. Mr. Solberg and Fr. Paisley welcomed
advocacy.
Anthony Allen, President of the local NAACP Chapter; Lynn Sutton, 849 Air Hill; Kathy
Sutton, 1002 Clarke Crest Ct.; and Tom Loguidice, 786 Stone Ridge PI., respectively
spoke in support of a Source of Income ordinance, a language-appropriate brochure from
Inclusive Dubuque for landlords and renters, and making problem properties and
equitable, affordable housing a City priority.
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. Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 33-20 Awarding public
improvement contact for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Resnick 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 Cavanagh. Assistant City Attorney Maureen Quann provided a
brief slide presentation on the history of the ordinance, enforcement and the effect of the
amendment citing the benefit of partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association for offering
parenting classes required in the ordinance as preventative step away from municipal
infractions. Ms. Quann and Police Chief Mark Dalsing responded to questions from the
City Council about measuring success with the enforcement process through the
issuance of initial warning letters, a decrease in repeat offenders, working with the
inaction of parents, types of enforceable behavior, the effect of School Resource Officers,
concerns with the absence of socio-economic information, high threshold for parents and
their children to meet, and the impracticality of a curfew. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion
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by Resnick 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 Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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 lowa Attorney General
based on a U.S. District Court ruling. Motion by Resnick 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4-20
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises; and Ordinance No. 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.
Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule
conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Resnick referenced a Letter to the Editor of the Telegraph newspaper
from Pam Kress commending the Public Works employees for work removing the recent
snow.
Council Member Cavanagh thanked the Alternative Learning Center for their
presentation at the top of the meeting and spoke of his personal experience with the
Center. He also reported on his volunteer experience with Dubuque Labor HarvesYs and
Urban Bicycle Mission's food giveaways noting that hunger exists in the City and needs
attention aswell as homelessness as evidenced in a recent article in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones reported on the opening ceremony and activities of the 2020
Special Olympics and the 2019 record hotel occupancy as reported at the recent Travel
Dubuque Executive Board meeting.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Jones declared the meeting
adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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