Minutes_City Council Proceedings 7 6 20 Copyrighted
J uly 20, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 7/6, 7/8, 7/13; Housing Commission of 6/23,
Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 6/22; Proof of publication for
City Council proceedings of 6/8, 6/15, 6/22; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 7/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/25; Proof of
Publication for City Council proceedings of 6/8, 6/15, 6/20, 6/22; Proof
of publication for List of Claim and Summary of Revenues for month
ending 5/31.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 7/6/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/8/20 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
6/22/20
Housing Commission Minutes of 6/23/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 7/1/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 6/25/20 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/8/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/15/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/20/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/22/20
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ending 5/31/20
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2020. Due to
the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was conducted
virtually through GoToMeeting 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 from
the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team, review of current
county/state case data, case trend lines and increases; updates on community testing,
contact tracing and long-term care facilities; cost sharing of shelter; coordination of public
information responses; working with Dubuque Community School District on its re-
opening plans in the fall; Ms. Corrigan provided information on moving forward and the
precautions we all should be taking. She emphasized that citizens should monitor their
phones for calls from the lowa Department of Health regarding contact tracing.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Sister Carolyn Farrell Day (July 6, 2020) was accepted by Sr. Teri Hadro, BVM.
2. 1-133d Infantry Regiment - Ironman Battalion Day (July 11, 2020) was accepted by
Mayor Roy D. Buol on behalf of the lowa National Guard 1 st Battalion of the 133d Infantry
Regiment.
3. Mayor Buol's Emergency Declaration Proclamation Update: Mayor Buol presented
and read an update to his Emergency Declaration Proclamation from June 4, 2020.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Staff reported that there were no public
comments related to the Consent Items. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Darlene Hughes for property damage, Joan Reimer for
property damage, Dane Schrobilgen for vehicle damage; Suit by Eunice Meyer v.
Dubuque Hotel Partners, LLC, Kinseth Hotel Corporation, and City of Dubuque. 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: Darlene Hughes for property damage, Joan Reimer for property
damage, Dane Schrobilgen 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. 189-20 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. 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two - Rejection of Bid: City Manager
recommending rejection of the bid for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 190-20 Rejecting
competitive bid received for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two was adopted.
6. Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense Reimbursements in Fiscal
Year 2020: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings
approving a transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements. lowa
Administrative Rules Code 545-2.5(5), which implements lowa Code Section 384.18.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 191-20
Authorizing the Director of Finance to make the appropriate inter-fund transfers of sums
and record the same in the appropriate manner for the FY2020 for the City of Dubuque,
lowa was adopted.
7. 2019 Tree City USA recognition to the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department
from the Arbor Day Foundation and the lowa Department of Natural Resources: City
Manager transmitting information related to the 2019 Tree City USA recognition recently
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received by the City of Dubuque Parks Division. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
8. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium - Grant Letter of Support: City
Manager providing a copy of Mayor Buol's correspondence to Kurt Strand, President and
CEO of the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (NMRMA), in support of
the NMRMA's application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) CARES
Act Grant program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
9. Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Rapid Response Funding Request:
City Manager recommending approval of funding request to the Urban Sustainability
Directors Network (USDN) Rapid Response grant program to pilot a "Resiliency Corps"
in partnership with the Multicultural Family Center's Summer Teen Empowerment
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Arts and Culture Survey Report: City Manager transmitting the Arts & Culture
Survey Results as of June 26, 2020 gathered through an ongoing survey effort conducted
by the Branding and Communications Working Group of the City of Dubuque's Arts &
Culture Master Plan. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
11. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Scott T. O'Brien and Danielle J. Vargas: City
Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Scott T. O'Brien
and Danielle J. Vargas, for property located at 14270 N. Cascade Road, in conjunction
with their request to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 192-20 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, lowa and Scott T. O'Brien and Danielle J. Vargas was adopted.
12. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Joseph J & Judith Riniker - Corrected Resolution:
City Manager recommending that the City Council rescind Resolution 177-20 and
approve a resolution correcting a legal description. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 193-20 Rescinding Resolution No. 177-20 and
approving a new resolution for a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, lowa and Joseph J. & Judith Riniker was adopted.
13. Platting of City Property on Chavenelle Road (McFadden Farm Place No. 5, City
of Dubuque, lowa): City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1
and 2 of McFadden Farm Place No. 5 in the City of Dubuque as part of a revised
Development Agreement between the City, Walter Development LLC, and Duluth
Holdings, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
194-20 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of McFadden Farm Place No. 5 in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
14. Acceptance of Grants of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility - Edwards Road /
Walen Acres: City Manager recommending acceptance of Grants of Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Utility across parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Walen Acres, Part of Lot 2 of
Beverly Pines No. 2, and part of Lot 2-2 of Beverly Pines as part of the extension of the
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sanitary sewer. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
195-20 Accepting Grants of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility associated with the
Edwards Road Sanitary Sewer Project, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
15. Creation of a Full-Time Confidential Account Clerk Position in Transportation
Services Department: City Manager recommending approval to eliminate a full-time
dispatcher position, eliminate the part-time confidential account clerk position and add a
full-time confidential account clerk position in the Transportation Services Department.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. Travel Dubuque - Contracted Service Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 : City
Manager recommending execution of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Travel
Dubuque/Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
17. Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Correspondence: Correspondence from the Dubuque
Jaycees outlining the required logistics and safety precautions that will be in force during
the fireworks display on August 22, 2020. Upon motion the document was received and
filed.
18. ITC Midwest Transmission Line Project Correspondence: Correspondence from
ITC Midwest providing an update and newsletter on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek
Transmission Line Project from new Vienna, lowa to Cassville, Wisconsin. Upon motion
the document was received and filed.
19. Signed Contract(s): Assignment of Vendor Services for Grass Mowing Services
from JJ Block Landscaping to Brune Enterprises; Lease Agreement with Owen
Lindstrom/Dubuque by Carriage for Commercial Street Building; Agreement with Shelby
Fry for Moral Rights Mural Artwork. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
20. Improvement Contracts/ Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: SELCO,
Inc. for 2020 Pavement Marking Project; Drew Cook & Sons Excavating for the Julien
Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
21. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 204-20 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 was adopted.
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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 Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Intent to Dispose of City-Owned Property at 2033 Washington: City Manager
recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for July 20th for the purpose of
disposing of City-owned real property located at 2033 Washington Street to Emily J. and
William C. Andress. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 196-20 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to Emily J. and
William C. Andress, setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the publication
of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a virtual meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on July 20, 2020.
2. Voluntary Annexation Request - Spiegel Family Realty Company, LLC: City
Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for August 3, 2020 on
the 100% voluntary annexation request filed by the Spiegel Family Realty Company, LLC
for approximately 7.05 acres of property, concurrent with rezoning, located east of
Highway 61 and Cycle Club Lane. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 197-20 Setting a public hearing on an application for voluntary
annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing
for a virtual meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, 2020.
3. Voluntary Annexation Request - City of Dubuque: City Manager recommending that
the City Council set a public hearing for August 3, 2020 on the voluntary annexation
request filed by the City of Dubuque for approximately 1.00 acre of property, concurrent
with rezoning, located east of Highway 61 and Cycle Club Lane. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 198-20 Setting a public hearing
on an application for Voluntary annexation of Territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa was
adopted setting a public hearing for a virtual meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August
3, 2020.
4. Jule Transit New Fixed-Route Fare Structure: City Manager recommending that the
City Council set a public hearing for August 17, 2020 on the restructuring of the Jule's
existing fare system. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 199-20 Setting the date for a public hearing on restructuring Transit Fixed-Route Fare
was adopted setting a public hearing for a virtual meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.
August 17, 2020.
[Virtual meeting information for these public hearings will be posted with the respective
meeting agenda on the Friday prior to the meeting date.]
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Civil Service Commission: One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2024 (Vacant term of
Stillings). Applicant: Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St.
2. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023
(Expiring terms of Peroski and Vincent). Applicants: Michael Peroski, 1935 Coates St.;
Alan Vincent, 565 Woodland Rd.
3. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board: One, 3-Year term through March 16, 2022
(Vacant term of Papin). Applicant: Daniel McNamer, 2891 Northridge Dr. Motion by
Cavanagh to appoint Mr. McNamer to the 3-year term. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Sasha Williams, Asbury Road / 2000 University Avenue, commented in part via
Facebook Live as to what precautions the City Council is taking to protect the black and
brown communities since COVID-19 rates are spiking among those communities.
Evelyn Nadeau, 663 Fenelon Place, commented via Facebook Live, Evelyn Nadeau,
663 Fenelon PI. asking if the city could mandate the wearing of masks in public, as the
City of Muscatine has done, given the emergency situation and the need to protect the
population.
Mayor Buol responded that the City's response activities are outlined on the City's
webpage, www.cityofdubuque.orq/COVID19, and that Mayor's cannot mandate citizens
to wear masks. That the order has to come from the Governor.
Staff stated that no other public input was received through GoToMeeting or the City
Clerk's Office email.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Five Flags Civic Center Referendum: City Manager recommending that the Mayor
and City Council adopt resolution #1 postponing the referendum date to a date not certain
and table this issue until January 18, 2022. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution 200-20 Postponing a Special City Election. Seconded
by Cavanagh. Council Members discussed its concerns and options in terms of
supporting an earlier date for a special election or postponing it, the uncertain impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic on the local and state economies, projected city financing, and
the impact on future construction projects in general. Motion carried 5-2 with Shaw and
Resnick voting nay.
2. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant for Dubuque Dream Center Improvements: City
Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Agreement for
physical improvements at the Dubuque Dream Center facility at 1600 White Street.
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Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 202-20
Approving a Grant Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Dubuque
Dream Center, Inc. for the redevelopment of 1600 White Street. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Miracle League of Dubuque Project Completion and Acceptance and Lease
Initiation: City Manager recommending City Council acknowledgement of the completion
of the Miracle League of Dubuque project and recommends acceptance by the City of
Dubuque that triggers the initiation of the Lease Agreement between the City and Miracle
League of Dubuque approved on October 15, 2018. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and
file and adopt Resolution No. 203-20 Accepting Miracle League Complex in Veterans
Memorial Park in the City of Dubuque, lowa and accepting the Bill of Sale transferring
ownership of the Miracle League Complex to the City of Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by
Roussell. Project spokesperson, Merle Santje, 2955 Arbor Hills Drive, thanked the City
Council, the League's Board of Directors and the many donors, architects and contractors
who contributed to the project. Mr. Santje stated that an opening celebration will be
schedule in the future. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request to Schedule Work Sessions for July 20 and July 27, 2020: City Manager
recommending that the City Council schedule the following work sessions on July 20 and
July 27, 2020 to precede the August 10-12, 2020 City Council Goal Setting Sessions: 1)
July 20, 2020 — Work Session on Finance Department Enterprise Resource Planning
Project; 2) July 20, 2020 — Work Session on Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
Update; 3) July 20, 2020 — Work Session on Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation
Project Blum Site Update; 4) July 27, 2020 — Work Session on Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion. Motion by Jones to schedule the work sessions as recommended. Seconded
by Sprank. No schedule conflicts where expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request to Schedule Work Session on Monthly COVID-19 Update: City Manager
recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for August 3, 2020 at 5:00
p.m. regarding an update on COVID-19 response and recovery. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Video Update: Media Services will show
a video of the recent progress of the Bee Branch Culverts Project from June 2020. Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Resnick.
Public Information Office Randy Gehl stated for viewers that video and sound quality is
improved when videos are viewed directly from the City's webpage and Facebook pages.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video: Media Services will show a video of
the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project for June 2020. Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
This being his last meeting, Council Member Shaw stated that it has been a privilege
to serve as Council Member as well as an exciting dream come true. He credited each
Council Member for their personal and familial sacrifices. Providing ideas for opportunity,
Mr. Shaw added that anything other than a 7-0 vote is not a lack of unity among the
Council, and that differing opinions can challenge each other. Mr. Shaw also believes that
the City's business development focuses too much on larger businesses with small
businesses and the community at large paying the price. Mr. Shaw concluded by saying
he has great confidence that the Dubuque community will prevail and asked everyone to
stay safe and be well.
Council Member Roussell thanked Mr. Shaw for his dedicated service. She added a
congratulations to the City regarding Consent Item#7 Tree City USA Designation of which
she is chairperson and founder.
Council Member Cavanagh thanked Mr. Shaw for his public service and reported on
the first of the NAACP's Next Steps to Justice meetings starting July 11.
Council Member Resnick, referring to Mr. Shaw's leaving, stated that our loss is Moline,
lowa's gain. Mr. Resnick added that the Solidarity mural on the Five Flags Center has
spurred conversations and contributed to the Independence Day Holiday.
Council Member Jones stated that he respected Mr. Shaw's points of view and his
leadership particularly with bringing the mobile home park tenant issues to the forefront.
Council Member Sprank thanked Mr. Shaw for his public service and input, and
thanked City employees for helping to pick up the debris from illegal fireworks around his
neighborhood following the Independence Day Holiday.
Mayor Buol thanked Mr. Shaw for his public service and for his words of
encouragement adding that as Mayor and former Council Member he never considered
a 7-0 vote an issue but rather a sign that Council Members came to the table prepared
and informed concurring that differences of opinions are valuable. Mayor Buol reminded
everyone to physically and socially distance, wear masks and lookout for each other.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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