Minutes_City Council Proceedings 6 15 20 Copyrig hted
J uly 6, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and Work Groups of
4/28, 5/28, 6/9; City Council Proceedings of 6/15, 6/22, 6/29;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/17; Housing
Commission of 5/26; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/18; Library
Board of Trustees Council Update No. 198 of 5/28 and No. 199 of 6/25.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
and Work Group of 4/28/20
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
and Working Group of 5/28/20
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of Supporting Documentation
6/9/20
City Council Proceedings of 6/15/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/22/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/29/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 6/17/20
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/18/20 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Mlnutes of 5/26/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update No. 198 of Supporting Documentation
5/28/20
Library Board of Trustees Council Update No. 199 of Supporting Documentation
6/25/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/1/20
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2020. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8
and 117.2), streamed live on the city's website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and
streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
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: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. Topics
included: current information from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident
Management team; COVID-19 case data by state and Dubuque County; Updates on
Community Testing, contact tracing and long-term care facility outbreaks; cost sharing for
housing isolation facility; and joint public information media/news releases timelines. Ms.
Corrigan also provided information about looking ahead and what residents can do now
in terms of public health measures and ongoing restrictions and recommendations related
to the pandemic. Ms. Corrigan responded to questions from the City Council.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. The City Clerk and the Public Information
Office stated that no public input had been received regarding the Consent Agenda items.
Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 6/1, 6/8; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 5/28, 6/2; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of
4/1; Historic Preservation Commission of 5/21; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/3;
Zoning Board of Adjustment 5/28; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of
5/18; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending
4/30. Upon motion the documents were received, filed.
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Mike Felderman for property damage, and Gail Miller 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: Mike Felderman for property damage, and Gail Miller 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. 172-20 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. Fiscal Year 2020 Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings
approving a transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements as
required by lowa Administrative Rules Code 545-2.5(5). Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 173-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance
and Budget to make the appropriate inter-fund transfers of sums and record the same in
the appropriate manner for they FY2020 for the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
6. Final Plat of Survey - Heim's Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Final Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and Lot 2 Heim's Place (between 9th and
8th Streets below Hill Street) subject to waiving the required lot frontage for Lot 2. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 174-20 Approving the
Plat of Survey for Heim's Place in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
7. Final Plat of Survey - Stoney Knob Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Final Plat of Stoney Knob Subdivision (off Clay Hill Road
at Burton's Furnace Road) subject to waiving the required lot frontage for Lot 3. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 175-20 Approving the
Final Plat of Survey for Stoney Knob Subdivision in Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
8. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Thomas R. & Rhonda R. Riniker: City Manager
recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Thomas R. and Rhonda R.
Riniker, property owners, in conjunction with a request for approval of a Plat of Survey for
approximately a 10-acre parcel located at 17283 Hill Road. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 176-20 Approving a Pre-Annexation
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Thomas R. & Rhonda R. Riniker was
adopted.
9. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Joseph & Judith Riniker: City Manager
recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Joseph J. and Judith
Riniker, property owners, in conjunction with a request for approval of a Plat of Survey for
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approximately a 25-acre parcel located at 17371 Clay Hill Road. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 177-20 Approving a Pre-
Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Joseph J. &Judith Riniker
was adopted.
10. Accepting Deeds for 2033 Washington Street and 2320 Jackson Street: City
Manager recommending acceptance of property deeds from Dubuque's True North
Corporation for 2033 Washington Street and 2320 Jackson Street to continue the True
North Residential Rehabilitation Program under the Housing & Community Development
Department. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
178-20 Accepting the deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North
Corporation in the City of Dubuque (2033 Washington Street); and Resolution No. 179-
20 Accepting the deed to certain real estate owned by Dubuque's True North Corporation
in the City of Dubuque (2320 Jackson Street) were adopted.
11. Bishop's Block Loan Maturity Extension for Property at 90 Main Street: City
Manager recommending approval of a resolution extending the loan maturity until June
30, 2021, for Bishop's Block loan for the Bishop Block Building at 90 Main Street. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 180-20 Approving a
First Amendment to the Loan Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Bishop's
Block, an lowa Limited Partnership, for the Bishop's Block Building by extending the
maturity date of the loan was adopted.
12. Acceptance of Grants of Easement for Water Main over polter and Thul Properties:
City Manager recommending approval and acceptance of Grants of Easement for Water
Main Utility across John and Jane Dolter property and across Steve and Jill Thul property
in the City of Dubuque, as part of the Roosevelt Water Tower Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 181-20 Accepting Grants of
Easement for water main utility associated with the Roosevelt Water Tower Project, in the
City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
13. 2020 Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Funding Grant Acceptance:
City Manager recommending approval to accept the 2020 Office of Justice Program,
Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant that will
provide funds for prevention, preparation, and response to the Coronavirus. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
14. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, lowa Flood Mitigation Board, 4th
Amendment to Funding Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of
Amendment No. 4 to the Funding Agreement with the lowa Flood Mitigation Board in
order to utilize state sales tax increment funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood
Mitigation Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 182-20 Authorizing an amendment to the funding agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the State of lowa Flood Mitigation Board for the Bee Branch Watershed
Flood Mitigation Project was adopted.
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15. Supplement to Master Licensing Agreement Between City of Dubuque and US
Cellular: City Manager recommending approval of a Supplement to Master Licensing
Agreement Between City of Dubuque and US Cellular (Dubuque Cellular Telephone LP)
that will add 25 additional small cell wireless technology systems on City-owned poles or
the installation of new poles, include placement of fiber optics, electrical utilities, pole
replacement and City camera installation as appropriate. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
16. lowa Department of Inspections and Appeals New Interagency Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a renewal agreement with the lowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals for perFormance of food and hotel licensing, inspections and
enforcement with respect to retail food establishments. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
17. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) - Diamond Jo Casino:
Correspondence from the Diamond Jo Casino informing the City of anticipated permanent
layoffs at the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino , 301 Bell Street, between July 1 and July 14,
2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
18. Signed Contract(s): De-Icing Rock Salt Supply Agreement with Champion Salt,
LLC; Dupaco Voices, LLC Revocable License for Fencing and Landscaping at 902 & 990
White Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
19. Business License Refund: Requests from Super Stop Mart Inc., License No.
LE0002501 for 1101 Rhomberg Ave.; and Locust Tobacco and Liquor, License No.
LE0003125 for 408 West Locust Street, due to change in ownerships; lowa Street Mart,
License No. LE0001600 for 1256 lowa Street, due the business closing. Requests are
pre-COVID 19 pandemic. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. 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. 183-20 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. 184-20 Approving
applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following Boards/Commission.
1. Cable TV Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Expiring term of
Maloney)Applicant: Pauline Maloney, 506 St. George St. Motion by Cavanagh to appoint
Ms. Maloney to the 3-year term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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2. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year term through July 16,
2024 (Expiring term of McGovern). Applicant: Jared McGovern, 360 S. Grandview Ave.
Motion by Shaw to appoint Mr. McGovern to the 4-year term. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Electrical Code Board: Three, 3-Year Electrical Experience terms through May 21,
2023 (Expiring terms of Dixon, Palmer, and Townsend). James Dixon, 2505 Marquette
PI.; Andy Palmer, 1865 Rosemont St.; Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr. Motion by
Shaw to appoint Mr. Dixon, Mr. Palmer and Mr. Townsend to the 3-year terms. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year Architect At-Large term through July
1, 2023 (Expiring term of Monk). One, 3-Year Cathedral Historic District term through July
1, 2023 (Expiring term of McAndrews). Applicants: Christina Monk, 2005 North Main St.
Qualifies as Architect At-Large; John McAndrews, 56 Bluff St. Qualifies as Living within
the Cathedral Historic District. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Monk to the 3-year
Architect At-Large term and Mr. McAndrews to the 3-year Cathedral Historic District term.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023
(Expiring term of Lassance). Applicant: Paul Lassance, 4846 Embassy Ct. Motion by
Jones to appoint Mr. Lassance to the 3-year term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
6. Library Board of Trustees: Two, 4-Year terms through July 1, 2024 (Expiring terms
of Armstrong and Monk). Applicants: Robert Armstrong, 728 Alta Vista St.; Christina
Monk, 2005 N. Main St. Upon Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appoint Mr. Armstrong
and Ms. Monk to the 4-year terms.
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year Cross Representation term
through July 1, 2023 (Expiring term of Boles). One, 3-YearAt-Large term through July 1,
2023 (Expiring term of Jayawickrama). Applicants: Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr. -
Currently on Community Development Advisory Commission; Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360
Cherry St. Motion by Shaw to appoint Mr. Boles to the 3-year, cross-representation term;
and Mr. Jayawickrama to the 3-year, at-large term. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion
carried 7-0.
8. Zoning Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2023 (Expiring
terms of Christ and Kemp). Applicants: Martha Christ, 88 Princeton PI.; Rebecca Kemp,
3195 Kerry Ct. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. Christ and Ms. Kemp to the 3-year
terms. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Zoning Board of Adjustment (Appointment): One, 3-Year term through March 25,
2023 (Vacant term of Cremer). Applicant: Matthew Mauss, 1540 N. Algona St. Motion by
Jones to appoint Mr. Mauss to the 3-year term. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
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Application to the follow board was reviewed.
10. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board: One, 3-Year term through March 16, 2022
(Vacant term of Papin). Applicant: Daniel McNamer, 2891 Northridge Dr. Mr. McNamer
submitted an email letter to the City Council about his desire to serve on this board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
For the record, public input options were provided through Contact the City Council at
www.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontacts; and during the meeting through the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org, and www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 396 W. Locust Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider disposing of City-owned real property located at 396 West
Locust Street to Melissa M. and Wesley M. Anderson, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 185-20 Disposing of City Interest in real property by deed to Melissa
M. and Wesley M. Anderson. Seconded by Sprank. The City Clerk and Public Information
Officer stated that no public input was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request to Rezone Property at 210 Jones Street: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of a request from Jordan DeGree to rezone property
at 210 Jones St. from C-3 General Commercial Zoning District to C-4 Downtown
Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval. Motion by Cavanagh 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. Applicant Jordan DeGree addressed the Council in favor of the request and
provided a brief history of the zoning at this address. Planning Services Manager Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report . The City Clerk and Public Information Officer stated
that no public input was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 25-20
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 210 Jones Street from C-
3 General Commercial District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code or Ordinances Amendment - Title 16 Revisions Required by the Department
of Natural Resources: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval
of a request from the City of Dubuque to amend Articles16-6-4.11 FF Floodway Fringe
Overlay District and 16-6-4.15 Definitions of the Unified Development Code to
accommodate required ordinance revisions from the lowa Department of Natural
Resources, 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 Cavanagh. Speaking for
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the City as the applicant, Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont provide a staff
report. The City Clerk and Public Information Officer stated that no public input was
received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 26-20
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Amending 16-6-4.11 FF Floodway Fringe Overlay District and 16-6-2 Definitions
to accommodate required ordinance revisions from the lowa Department of Natural
Resources Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
For the record, public input options were provided through: Contact the City Council at
www.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontacts; City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org;
and during the meeting at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Public Information Officer
stated that no public input was received. The City Clerk noted for the record
correspondence received by Marc Onken, 210 Cross Street, regarding recent national
events related to racism and the perception that Dubuque policing may not be fair. Mr.
Onken provided some ideas for police officer performance checks and making information
on police education and training available to the public.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Awarding Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Francis Street
to North Main Street: City Manager recommending award of the Kaufmann Avenue Storm
Sewer Improvement Project construction contract to the low bidder Portzen Construction
based on the Base Bid plus Alternate Bid amounts. Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 186-20 Awarding public improvement contract
for the Kaufman Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Francis Street to North
Main Street. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Report Regarding Opening of the Outdoor Pool(s): City Manager transmitting a
report from Leisure Services related to opening the City's two public pools. Leisure
Services Manager Marie Ware provided a brief, verbal summary of the report. Restated
motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and keep the public pools closed
for the remainder of the season. Seconded by Roussell. Ms. Ware reviewed ideas,
challenges, and costs related to opening the pools for approximately a month. The
Council discussion weighed the need for swimming skills and social interaction against
the COVID-19 implications. Motion carried 6-1 with Shaw voting nay.
3. Next Steps for Justice Virtual Community Workshops Request: Request from Miquel
Jackson for three Council Members to attend the Next Steps for Justice virtual community
workshops on July 11 and 18, 2020. It is further requested that the City Council help
facilitate a work session to adopt a community plan. Restated motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file and ask for volunteers among the Council to attend the workshops.
Seconded by Roussell. Cavanagh, Roussell, and Sprank volunteered. Miquel Jackson of
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the Dubuque Chapter of the NAACP responded to questions from the City Council
regarding the logistics of the workshops. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request to Schedule a Work Session on Sustainable Dubuque: City Manager
requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on Sustainable Dubuque for
Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. (This meeting will be conducted virtually unless
announced otherwise.). Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the
work session as recommended. Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were noted.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on the Bee Branch Creek clean up event that was
conducted in compliance with social distancing; participating in the National League of
Cities townhall meeting on race and equity in leadership; the new community engagement
program being developed at the Fountain of Youth regarding generational poverty and
being invited to be a program mentor.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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