Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 4 20 20City of Dubuque
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May 18, 2020
Consent Items # 1.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 5/4; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 4/21; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 5/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22;
Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 4/16,
4/20, 4/22, 4/23, and 4/29.
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City Council Proceedings of 5/4/20
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/21/20
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
4/15/20
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/6/20
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/22/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/16/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/20/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/22/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/23/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/29/20
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
04/24/2020
and for which the charge is 182.59
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 24th day of April, 2020
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Notary P lic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
JANET K, PAPE
Commission Number 19'9659
My Comm. Exp. DEC 11, 2022
Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on April 20, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social
distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually. Public input
was received via Facebook Live and the City Clerk's
departmental email.
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose
Corrigan provided an update on COVID-19 community and state
impact and response activities.
The City Clerk announced that Public Hearing #3 Verizon
Wireless Grant of Easement small Cell Equipment in Flora Park
is pulled from this agenda.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Arbor Day (April 24, 2020) was accepted by Mayor Roy D.
Buol, on behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever.
2. Earth Week (April 19-25, 2020) was accepted by Gina Bell,
Sustainability Coordinator.
3. Pick Up Iowa Month (April 2020) was accepted by Marie
Ware, Leisure Services Manager.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings
of 4/6; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/19; Library
Board of Trustees Council update No. 196 of 3/26; Proof of
publication for City Council proceedings of 3/9, 3/16, 3/17,
3/23, 3/25. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Tanya Anglin for personal
injury, Brien Mohlis 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Tanya Anglin for personal injury and Brien Mohlis 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. 120-20 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. Comiskey Park Wellmark Grant Application Approval: City
Manager recommending approval of the submission of a grant
application to Wellmark Foundation for a 2020 Large MATCH
Grant for the Re -Imagine Comiskey Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
6. National League of Cities (NLC) Census Rapid Response
Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a
Census Rapid Response Grant agreement with the National League
of Cities (NLC) to reach historically undercounted populations
for the Census 2020 Complete Count Campaign. It is further
recommended that the City Council designate the Planning
Services Manager to sign the online Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Downtown Rehabilitation Proposed Grant Award for 245 West
1st Street: City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant Award to Sam Murley for
fa*ade improvements, planning and design grant and a financial
consultant grant for 245 West 1st Street. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 121-20
Approving a Grant Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Montana House, LLC for the redevelopment of
245 West 1st Street was adopted.
8. First Amendment to Development Agreement for 210 Jones
Street: City Manager recommending approval of the First
Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and 210 Jones, LLC, that extends the commencement date of the
tax increment financing rebates by one year. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 122-20
Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 210 Jones, LLC was adopted.
9. Award of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One: City
Manager recommending that the award for the 2020 Asphalt
Overlay Access Ramp Project One to Midwest Concrete, Inc. be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of
Record.
10. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer
Utility from Flynn Company, Inc.: City Manager recommending
acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility
across part of Inland Molasses Place from Flynn Company, Inc.,
as part of the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 123-20 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Utility across part of Lot 1-1-1 of Inland
Molasses Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
11. SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co., LLC: Correspondence
from SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co., LLC notifying the City
of a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, 2020 to
be held by webinar and phone regarding a new 525 kilovolt
underground high -voltage direct current (HVDC) electric
transmission line in Dubuque County, Iowa. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
12. Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification
(WARN) - Flexsteel Industries, Inc.: Correspondence from
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. notifying the City of a temporary
layoff of 58 employees from their facilities at 385 Bell
Street and 501 Seippel Road. Upon motion the document was
received and filed.
13. 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. 124-20 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. 125-20 Approving applications for retail
cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by
Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Cavanagh 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 Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Sewer Project: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for
the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for May 4, 2020. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 126-20 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, foiul of contract, and
estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on May 4, 2020.
BOARDS/
COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review: Applicants are
invited to correspond with the City Council regarding their
desire to serve on the following Boards/ Commissions.
1. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Hilgendorf-Sewell).
Applicant: William Doyle, 1591 White St. Council Member Jones
reported on Mr. Doyle's correspondence to the City Council
regarding his desire to serve on this commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of an Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) for space on the ground and water
tower at the City's College Street Water Tower adjacent to
Finley Hospital, and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 127-20 Disposing of an interest in real
property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
Seconded by Jones. The City Clerk and Public Information
Officer reported no online public input was received regarding
this item. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Intent to Dispose of Property at 1938 Washington to
Affordable Housing Network, Inc.: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider disposing of City -owned
real property located at 1938 Washington Street to Affordable
Housing Network, Inc., who will rehabilitate and sell the
property to an income -qualifying household under 80% median
income, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 128-20 Disposing of City Interest in real
property by Deed to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Seconded
by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council City
Manager Van Milligen and Housing and Community Development
Director Alexis Steger stated that AHN, Inc. is doing great
work in Cedar Rapids and is new to the Dubuque area and that
it has reached out to the Four Mounds HEART Program for
collaboration. The City Clerk and Public Information Officer
reported no online public input was received regarding this
item. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Verizon Wireless Grant of Easement - Small Cell Equipment
in Flora Park: This item was removed from the agenda at the
request of the City Attorney's Office.
PUBLIC INPUT
The City Clerk and Public Information Officer reported no
online public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Awarding the Jackson Street (l lth to 12th Streets)
Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending award of the
construction contract for the Jackson Street (l lth to 12th
Streets) Reconstruction Project to the low bidder, Drew Cook &
Sons Excavating Company, Inc. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the document and adopt Resolution No. 129-20 Awarding
public improvement contract for the Jackson Street (l lth to
12th) Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Auditor's
Communication with Those Charged with Governance: City Manager
transmitting the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Director of Finance and Budget
Jennifer Larson provided a presentation on the CAFR. Topics
included: purpose of the report; types of independent auditors
opinions; compliance audit; benefits of an audit;
government -wide summary; general fund revenue; tax revenue
three-year history; general fund revenue three-year history;
general fund expenditures; general fund expenditures
three-year history; comparison of general fund balances; net
investment in capital assets; unfunded legacy costs; audit and
compliance audit results; cause of material
adjustments/weaknesses and changes made.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the upcoming April 23, 2020
budget hearing and reminded citizens to email the Council with
questions and copy the City Clerk for distribution and the
official record.
Mayor Buol thanked everyone for their daily work despite the
stressful situations and reiterated the social distancing
precautions and stay home / stay safe.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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