Minutes_City Council Proceedings 2 4 20 Copyrighted
February 17, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and Work
Groups of 1/28; City Council Proceedings of 2/4, 2/10;
Civil Service Commission of 1/30; Five Flags Civic Center
Commission of 1/27; Historic Preservation Commission of
2/6; Housing Commission of 1/28; Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission of 1/22; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/23;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/13,
1/21; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/19.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affiars Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 1/28/20
Arts and Cultural Affiars Advisory Commission Working Supporting Documentation
Group Udpates of 1/28/20
City Council Proceedings of 2/4/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/10/20 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 1/30/20 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 1/27/20
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 2/6/20 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 1/28/20 Supporting Documentation
Investment OversightAdvisory Commission Minutes Of Supporting Documentation
1/22/20
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 2/5/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 1/23/20 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
1/13/20
Proof of Publication for Special City Council Supporting Documentation
Proceedings of 1/21/20
Proof of Publication for Regular City Council Supporting Documentation
Proceddings of 1/21/20
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for ME 12/31/19
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 4, 2020 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw,
Sprank; 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 Imagine Dubuque Implementation
Strategy.
WORK SESSION
Imagine Dubuque Implementation Strategy
1. City staff will conduct a work session with the City Council on Imagine Dubuque
2037: A Call to Action, Comprehensive Plan Implementation Update.
Chris Happ-Olson, Assistant Planner and Project Manager for Imagine Dubuque,
introduced the work session and co-presenters Mike Hoffman of Teska Associates and
Assistant Planner Travis Schrobilgen. Topics included:
• History and background of the Comprehensive Plan, planning with sustainability
1936-2017.
• Purpose and importance of the Comprehensive Plan
• Engagement components
• Partnerships for a better Dubuque
• Projects underway
• Collective Impact Model
• Roles and responsibilities
o Connectors: City department managers;
o Coordinators: City leadership team and community partners;
o Champions: individuals, City staff and community partners
• Recommendation Selection Guide
• Mayor luncheon speakers
• June Kick Start Events
• Downloadable Action Toolkit and survey
• Next steps 2020 and beyond
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council regarding providing
project information for website visitors and recruiting champions from the community. Ms.
Happ-Olson stated that the committee is working with web developers and establishing
work groups to engage the community.
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There being no further business, motion by Jones to adjourn at 5:51 p.m. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
/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 February 4, 2020 in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw,
Sprank; 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. Kiwanis Club of Dubuque 100th Anniversary Day (February 14, 2020) was accepted
by Celebration Committee Chair Tom Stovall.
2. Military Chaplains Day (February 16, 2020) was accepted by John Simon, American
Legion Post #6 Commander.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jessi Brokus for vehicle damage; Ronald Cathey for
vehicle damage, Greg Howell for vehicle damage; Kaitlin Kellogg for vehicle damage;
Kelsey Meyer for vehicle damage; William Leibfried 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: Jessie Brokus for vehicle damage; Greg Howell for vehicle damage;
Kaitlin Kellogg for vehicle damage; and William Leibfried for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received and 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,
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and Resolution No. 34-20 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. Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the Quarterly Investment
Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2019. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
6. Gaining Opportunities Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the City of
Dubuque's Housing and Community Development Department's Gaining Opportunities
public information brochure. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
7. Population by County - 2018 Estimate Map: City Manager providing a copy of the
Population by County 2018 Estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau and Legislative
Services Agency. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
8. East Central Intergovernmental Association's (ECIA) Fiscal Year 2019 Annual
Report of Activities: City Manager providing a copy of the East Central Intergovernmental
Association's Fiscal Year 2019 Report of Activities. Upon motion the document was
received and filed.
9. Consulting Services for Geodetic Control Network Update and Aerial Photography
Project: City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Dan Corbin, Inc. for the
Geodetic Control Network Update and Aerial Photography Project and requests that the
City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with Dan Corbin, Inc.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Delinquent Grass, Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Accounts (Housing
Department): City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City
Clerk to certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque
County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 35-20
Authorizing the City to collect Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage
Collection Charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A and Title 6-8-2 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
11. ITC Midwest, LLC Agreement: Senior Counsel recommending adoption of a
resolution approving the Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric
transmission system in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 36-20 Approving an Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an Electric Transmission System in the City
of Dubuque was adopted.
12. 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. 37-20 Approving applications
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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. 38-20 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
Motion by Resnick 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 Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Vacate of Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement Over Silvia Property in Timber-Hyrst
Estates #5: City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for
February 17, 2020, to vacate a Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement across Part of Lot 64 in
Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 owned by Lori E. and Brian A. Silvia. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 39-20 Resolution of Intent to
vacate and dispose of City Interest in a Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement over and across
Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estate #5 in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2020 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge over Catfish Creek to
Edval Lane: City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure
through the lowa Department of Transportation for the North Cascade Road
Reconstruction Project— Phase 1 — Bridge Over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for February 17, 2020. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 40-20 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2020 in the Historic
Federal Building.
3. Viking River Cruises Riverfront Docking Agreement: City Manager recommending
that the City Council set a public hearing for February 17, 2020, on the proposed 20-year
Viking River Cruises Riverfront Docking Agreement and the associated expansion of the
Port of Dubuque Riverfront Docking facilities. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 41-20 Setting date of public hearing on the Viking USA, LLC
- Riverfront Docking Agreement was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Amending the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area Plan: City Manager
recommending the City Council set a public hearing for February 17, 2020, on the
Amended Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and a public hearing be set for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m.
on February 17, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants
were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2020 (Expired term
of Norton). Applicant: Pat Norton, 920 Valentine Dr. Council Member Jones
acknowledged correspondence received from Mr. Norton expressing his desire to serve
on this commission.
Appointments were made to the following Boards/Commissions.
2. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year term through July 16,
2020 (Vacant term of Patten). Applicant: Jared McGovern, 360 South Grandview Ave.
Motion by Shaw to appoint Mr. McGovern to the remainder of a 4-year term through July
16, 2020. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Community Development Advisory Commission: Three 3-Year terms through
February 15, 2023. (Expiring At-Large term of Dalton, Expiring LMI-area term of Hammel,
Vacant LMI-area term of Burley); Applicants: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St.
(Qualifies for At-Large and LMI Area Rep.); Kelly Fox, 838 Althauser St. (Qualifies for At-
Large and LMI Area Rep.); Gerald Hammel, 1225 Rhomberg Ave. (Qualifies for At-Large
and LMI Area Rep.). Motion by Shaw to appoint Ms. Dalton, Ms. Fox, and Mr. Hammel to
e-year terms through February 15, 2023. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of
Cavanagh). Applicant: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. Motion by Cavanagh to
appoint Ms. Dalton to the remainder of a 3-year through August 17, 2021. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Human Rights Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2023. (Expiring
Term of Jackson and Vacant terms of Muenster and Schiesl). One, 3-Year term through
January 1, 2022. (Vacant term of Parks); Applicants: Michael Durnin, 3560 Pennsylvania
Ave.; Mallory Gardiner, 1450 Alta Vista St. Loras College Mail #480 additional applicant;
Miquel Jackson, 1461 Jackson St.; Ashley Regan, 1265 Thomas PI. additional applicant.
Upon roll-call vote, Mr. Durnin (7-0), Ms. Gardiner (6-0), and Mr. Jackson (7-0) were
appointed to 3-year terms through January 2, 2023. Ms. Regan received 1 vote from
Council Member Resnick.
Motion by Resnick to appoint Ashley Regan to the remainder of a 3-year term through
January 1, 2020. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 981 High Bluff Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider disposing of City-owned real property located at 981 High
Bluff Street to Bethany Home, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 42-20 Disposing of
City interest in real estate located at 981 High Bluff Street in the City of Dubuque, lowa.
Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Addressing the City Council about the forthcoming Action Item #8, Tom Loguidice, 786
Stoneridge PI.; Lynn Sutton, 849 Air Hill; Kathy Sutton, 1002 Clarke Crest; and Kevin
Hudson, 741 3rd St., expressed concerns regarding the need for the Housing Choice
Voucher program and using education and tax incentives to help tenants and landlords;
consideration of an ordinance requiring landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers
without bias toward sources of income; and continuing to work toward overcoming
inequities related to affordable, fair and safe housing.
Jerry Maro, 10366 Timothy St., and President of the Dubuque Landlords Association,
addressed the forthcoming Action Items #8 & #9 by stating that other options should be
tried ahead of establishing a source of income ordinance, landlords need the freedom of
choice, that time and a rebranding of the HCV program and his confidence in Housing
and Community Development Director Alexis Steger should work.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Annual Report 2019: Mitzi Yordy, Manager of the Grand River
Center, will make a presentation to the City Council for the Center's 2019 Annual Report
and update of activities in the current fiscal year, as well as plans for the future. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the information and view the presentation. Seconded by
Resnick. Topics included: Purpose statement; 2019 Outcomes; promotional strategy;
social media results; 2018 and 2019 numbers of and types of groups hosted; annual
market segment and 2020 forecast; sustainability efforts; partnerships; capital
improvements; and contact information and modes. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Awarding the North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project:
City Manager recommending award of the North Cascade Road Water Main Extension -
Creek Crossing Project construction contract to the low bidder McDermott Excavating.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 43-20
Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the North Cascade Road Water Main
Extension Creek Crossing Project. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommending adoption of the 2020
Federal Legislative Priorities for the City of Dubuque. Motion by Shaw to receive and file
the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
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4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Sidewalk Cafes: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to Title 10 Chapter 3 Article E Sidewalk Cafe
to allow establishments to serve food and/or drink to patrons within a sidewalk cafe with
a valid food and/or drink permit. 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. 6-20 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 3
Encroachments on Public Places, Article E Sidewalk Cafes, Sections 10-3E-1 Definition,
10-3E-2 Authorization, 10-3E-3 Permit Requirements; Fee, 10-3E-5 Days and Hours of
Operation, and 10-3E-7 Operation. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Major League Baseball (MLB) Field of Dreams Game - Letter of Agreement: City
Manager transmitting the signed Letter of Agreement between MLB Entities and the City
of Dubuque related to the August 13, 2020 Major League Baseball Game at the Field of
Dreams in Dyersville. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the
Letter of Agreement. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
6. 28E Partnership Outline for Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B. Lyons
Interpretive Center: City Manager providing an update on the progress to provide
additional staffing at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center at the Mines of Spain. Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Responding to questions
from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell described the difference between a 28E-
type of document and other agreements or contracts. She stated that Intergovernmental-
agency agreements, named for Chapter 28E Code of lowa, create separate entities that
have more authority and financial powers. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Community Development Block Grant 5-Year Consolidated Plan Review: City
Manager transmitting the City of Dubuque Community Development Block Grant 5-Year
Consolidated Plan (2021-2025) that includes the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan for
the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. The City Council will be asked to
approve the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan at the February 26, 2020 public
hearing. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0. Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger
provided a summary of the Plan and responded to questions from the City Council
regarding the availability and future needs of affordable housing, barriers to development,
and timelines for developments already underway.
8. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing: City Manager transmitting the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing. The City Council will be asked to adopt this analysis as part
of the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan on February 26. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger provided a verbal report on
the information gathered from public input and consultants regarding the goals for
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addressing barriers to fair housing and the recommendation noted in the Analysis. Ms.
Steger noted that while there is much to continue to look at, the education component
previously requested by Council has been implemented and more information will be
forthcoming for Council to consider at their 2020 Strategic Planning Session. Ms. Steger
also addressed questions regarding HUD program requirements, branding of the Housing
Choice Voucher program, advertising by landlords who do not accept HCV, projects that
receive government funding must accept HCV, more research on a Source of Income
ordinance, and compiling client information on renters and/or prospective renters
experience barriers to finding housing or losing housing and not reporting them.
9. Source of Income Annual Report and Recommendations: City Manager
recommending approval of the 2019 Source of Income Annual Report. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger provided a brief presentation intended to bring
Council Members-elect up to date on the topic. Highlights included: Rental Assistance
Programs; Impact of 2019 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV); source of income
ordinance review; recommendations; actions; perFormance measurements; re-branding
Housing Choice Vouchers; data highlights/Voucher Lease-Up; assisted units by Census
Tract, location, school district; affordable unit creation 2014-2019; relevant date still
needed; staff recommendations. Ms. Steger responded to questions from the City Council
regarding many aspects of the report. Following discussion, the City Council reached
consensus on requesting staff to compile client and landlord data about issues created
when Housing Choice Vouchers are issued mid-lease and using the data or a future
discussion on a Source of Income ordinance.
10. Budget and Fiscal Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2021 : City Manager
recommending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Policy Guidelines. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Cavanagh. City Manager Van Milligen the new requirements for the FY2021 budget
reporting requirements imposed by the State Legislature and the impact they will have on
the City Council's budget discussions. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Set Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for
Fiscal Year 2021: City Manager recommending the Fiscal Year 2021 Resolution
Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars be set for public hearing on February 17,
2020. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 44-
20 Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 maximum property tax dollars for the
affected tax levy total. Seconded by Shaw. City Manager Van Milligen reiterated the new
State requirements for the FY2020 budget process and described the City Assessor's
duty in adjusting property values. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Shaw requested future discussion relative to financial support or
assistance to the tenants of Table Mound Mobile Home Park who are facing eviction due
to the predatory action of the property owners. City Attorney Brumwell stated that she
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would need to research what options, if any, would be available through the State Code.
Following discussion, the City Council reached consensus on having the issue brought to
a future Council meeting for discussion or action.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 9:16
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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