Minutes_City Council Proceedings 9 8 20 Copyrighted
September 21, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 9/8; Historic Preservation Commission of
8/20; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 8/27, 9/4.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 9/8/20 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/20/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 9/2/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 8/27/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 9/4/20 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 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, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
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 COVID-19 Updates.
WORK SESSION
Updates on the Internal and Community-Facing Responses
to the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose Corrigan,
Public Health Specialist: Highlights included Dubuque County COVID-19 Epi Curve,
deaths, and hospitalizations; 14-day positivity rate average; new cases trendline Aug.
1-Sept. 1; cases by age group as of Sept. 2; lowa State Report as of Aug. 30; red
zone / yellow zone localities; weekly totals of county residents tested; data
discrepancies.
Ms. Corrigan also addressed the face covering mandate, #MaskUpDBQ, and what
impacts compliance and behavioral choices.
• Update on Housing & Utility Assistance Programs: Alexis Steger, Housing &
Community Development Director
• Fiscal Year 21 Revenue & Budget Update: Jennifer Larson, Finance & Budget
Manager
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council following their
presentations.
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach advised that due to the work session running
long, information from the following agencies would be provided to the Council at a later
time: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update; United Way of Dubuque
Update; and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the work session adjourned at
6:32 p.m.
/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 6:32 p.m. on September 8, 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. Public
input was available through GoToMeeting, and
www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
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
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing-In: Mayor Buol administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Kevin
Lynch.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT ON RACISM
Mayor Buol read his new release reiterating the City Council's resolution denouncing
racism following a racially charged voice mail message left at the Dubuque Dream Center.
Mayor Buol emphasized the benefits of the many programs the Dream Center and its
contribution to the community.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Rail Safety Week (September 21 - 25, 2020) was accepted by Mayor Buol on behalf
of Operation Lifesafer/ CN Railroad.
2. Days of Peace and Non-Violence (September 20-27, 2020) was accepted by Art
Roche, 5451 Meadow Court, Asbury; and R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit Street, of the
Dubuque International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
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of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Staff stated that no public input was received
regarding Consent Agenda items. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/17;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 8/19; Human Rights Commission of
7/13; Library Board of Trustees of 6/25, 7/23, and Council Update #201 of 8/27; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7/27, 7/28, 8/3, 8/6, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, and 8/17;
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 7/31.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Thomas Duccini for property damage, Joseph Michael
Ironside for property damage, Sharon Stratton 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: Thomas Duccini for property damage, Joseph Michael Ironside for
property damage, Michelle Scott for vehicle damage, Sharon Stratton for property
damage, Donald Weig 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. 262-20 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. State of lowa CARES Relief Fund Reimbursement Resolution: City Manager
recommending approval of a resolution requesting reimbursement from the State of lowa
Cares Relief Fund. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 263-20 Resolution by the City of Dubuque, lowa to request reimbursement for eligible
costs related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency from the lowa COVID-19
Government Relief Fund was adopted.
6. Metx, Inc. 3rd Amendment to Development Agreement for 1690 Elm Street: City
Manager recommending approval of a Third Amendment to the Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Metx, LLC for the redevelopment of property at 1690
Elm Street that extends the completion date of the minimum improvements to December
31, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 264-
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Dubuque, lowa and Metx, LLC was adopted.
7. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Agreement for 2020-2021: City Manager
recommending approval of the 2020-2021 AmeriCorps Formula Grant Agreement for the
City's Creating Opportunities Teen Grant from the lowa Commission on Volunteer
Service. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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8. Success Through Entrepreneurship & Unified Partnerships (STEP UP) Contract with
Fountain of Youth: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement to formalize
the relationship between Fountain of Youth and the City of Dubuque and to set forth some
of the procedures of the STEP Up Program that provides a stipend for training and startup
costs for the creation of a business. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
9. Non-Profit Support Grant Agreements: City Manager recommending approval of five
Fiscal Year 2021 Non-Profit Support Grant funding recommendations proposed by the
Community Development Advisory Commission. They include: Catholic Charities,
Convivium Urban Farmstead, Four Mounds, Opening Doors, and Steeple Square. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 265-20 Authorizing
execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG CARES Act) Funded Non-
Profit Support Agreements was adopted.
10. Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Dream Center: City Manager
recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Dream
Center for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
11. Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area-Labor Management
Council: City Manager recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement
with the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council for the City's financial support for
Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main Street: City Manager
recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main
Street for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
13. Contracted Services Agreement with the Fountain of Youth: City Manager
recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Fountain of
Youth Program for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
14. Contracted Services Agreement with the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation: City Manager recommending approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation for the City's financial
support for Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
15. Contracted Services Agreement with Inclusive Dubuque: City Attorney
recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Inclusive Dubuque for the City's financial support for
Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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16. Contracted Services Agreement with Project HOPE: City Attorney recommending
approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2021.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Purchase of Three Paratransit Buses: City Manager recommending approval to
purchase three paratransit minibuses from Hoglund Bus Co. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
18. Green lowa AmeriCorps Program Co-Host Agreement for 2020-2021: City
Manager recommending approval of a Co-Host Agreement with Green Dubuque for the
2020-2021 Green lowa AmeriCorps Program for hosting an Energy and Community
Team. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
19. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Report for Four Mounds Protection Plan:
City Manager recommending approval of the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant
report required by the lowa State Historic Preservation Office for the Protection Plan for
Four Mounds and authorize the mayor to sign the Request for Reimbursement documents
on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
20. Kwik Trip Kares Grant Program: City Manager recommending approval to apply for
the Kwik Trip Kares Grant to provide funds for smoke detectors for needy Dubuque
residences. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
21. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 1575-1577 Washington Street:
City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant award to
Gabriel Mozena for the Housing Incentive Grant. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 266-20 Approving a Grant Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Gabriel Mozena for the redevelopment of 1575-1577
Washington Street was adopted.
22. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 2887 Central Avenue: City
Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant award to Jenna
Manders to create nine, new market-rate housing units at 2887 Central Avenue. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 267-20 Approving a
Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Jenna Manders for the
redevelopment of 2887 Central Avenue was adopted.
23. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 441-443 Locust Street: City Manager
recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to The Fischer
Companies c/o Tony Pfohl, to create two new market-rate housing units at 441-443
Locust. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 268-20
Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and the Fischer
Companies for the Redevelopment of 441-443 Locust Street was adopted.
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24. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Mark J. McClain: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Mark J. McClain in conjunction with a
request for approval of the Plat of Survey for 59.43 acres located at 15866 McClain Lane
in Dubuque County, lowa and in conjunction with approving the Plat of Survey. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 269-20 Approving a
Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Mark J. McClain was
adopted.
25. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Edward J. Leonard: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Edward J. Leonard, for property located at
10611 Key West Drive in conjunction with his request to connect to City water. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 270-20 Approving a
Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Edward J. Leonard
was adopted.
26. Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contract Extension: City Manager
recommending approval to extend the current Dubuque Regional Humane Society
contract through November 30, 2020, to allow time for the necessary revisions and
negotiations. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
27. Awarding the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3B: City Manager
recommending that the award for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3B be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
28. Acceptance of the Hillcrest-Rosemont Detention Basin Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Hilcrest-Rosemont
Detention Basin Project, as completed by Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 271-20
Accepting the Hillcrest / Rosemont Detention Basin Project and authorizing the payment
to the contractor was adopted.
29. Acceptance of the Jackson Street Reconstruction Project from 11 th to 12th Streets:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract and establishment
of the Final Schedule of Assessments for the Jackson Street (11th to 12th)
Reconstruction Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 272-20 Accepting the
Jackson Street (11th to 12th Streets) Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment
of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No. 273-20 Adopting the Final
Assessment Schedule for the Jackson Street (11th to 12th) Reconstruction Project were
adopted.
30. Acceptance of the Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the Westside Water System Improvements
Project, including the installation of fire hydrants in the former Vernon Water System and
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additional hydrants in Barrington Lakes as completed by Kueter Equipment Company.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 274-20
Accepting the Westside Water System Fire Hydrant Installation Proje3ct and authorizing
final payment to the contractor was adopted.
31. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Grant of Easement
for Water Main Utility: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement
for Water Main Utility over Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)
Property in Dubuque, lowa, as part of the DMASWA Water Main Extension Project -
Phase 1. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 275-
20 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across part of
the balance of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, except Lot A of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, of the
Subdivision of the North Factional Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Township
88 North, Range 2 East of the Fifth P.M., in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa
was adopted.
32. Adoption of Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 2020 S-1: City Clerk
recommending adoption of Supplement No. 2020 S-1 to the City of Dubuque of
Ordinances that codifies Ordinances Nos. 1-20 through 31-20. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 276-20 Adopting Supplement No.
2020 S-1 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
33. City Assessor's Office - Notification of Property Tax Appeals: Correspondence from
City Assessor Troy Patzner advising the City of an additional property tax appeal before
the lowa Property Assessment Board for property at 6485 N. Wellington Lane. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
34. Improvement Contracts/ Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen
Construction, Inc. for the Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from
Francis Street to N. Main Street and Alternate 1 for 17th Street Storm Sewer - Intakes at
Heeb Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
35. 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. 277-20 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. 278-20 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 Lynch 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.
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1. Grant of Easement to BVM-PHS Senior Housing, Inc.: City Manager recommending
that the City Council set a public hearing for September 21, 2020, to grant a private
sanitary sewer easement across City-owned property along Julien Dubuque Drive to
BVM-PHS Senior Housing, Inc. as part of the Mt. Carmel Campus improvements project.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 279-20
Resolution of Intent to dispose of City interest by Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer
utility to BVM-PHS Senior Housing, Inc. across part of lot 1-2-1 of the NW Fractional
Quarter of the NE Quarter and part of Lot 2-1 of the NE Fractional Quarter of the NW
Quarter, Section 6, T88N, R3E, lying north of Julien Dubuque Drive, Dubuque County,
lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
September 21, 2020.
2. Fiscal Year 2021 First Budget Amendment: City Manager recommending that the
first Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for September 21,
2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 280-20
Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No 1 to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on September 21, 2020.
3. Cancer Survivor Park Lease with Finely Hospital: City Manager recommending that
a public hearing be set for September 21, 2020 on the intent to dispose of City-owned
real property by Lease Agreement with The Finley Hospital for Cancer Survivor Park at
W. 3rd Street and College Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 281-20 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property
by lease to the Finley Hospital was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 21, 2020.
4. Radford Road Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity: City Manager
consideration of a resolution that authorizes and directs the City Manager to prepare a
proposed Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the Radford Road Urban Renewal District
(the "District") and sets a public hearing on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for
September 28, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 282-20 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Urban Renewal
Plan for the Radford Road Urban Renewal District and setting the date for a public hearing
and consultation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for said District was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 28, 2020.
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will
contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be
accessed at _or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, .]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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Boards and Commission Applicant Review: Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant term
of Tigges). Applicant: Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025
(Vacant term of Specht). Applicants: Nicole Breitbach, 275 Fremont Ave.; Jade Romagna,
998 June Dr.; Whitney Sanger, 2250 Clydesdale Crt. Ms. Breitbach spoke in support of
her appointment and provided a brief biography. Mayor Buol stated for the record that
Ms. Sanger submitted an email letter in support of her appointment.
Appointments were made to the following Commission.
3. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2023 (Expiring terms
of Craddieth and Eudaley). Applicants: Janice Craddieth, 1603 Washington St. (Additional
Applicant); Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St.; Joshua Richard, 439 Lowell St. Upon roll-call
vote Ms. Craddieth and Ms. Eudaley were appointed to the 3-year terms. Craddieth = 6
(Lynch, Sprank, Buol, Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick); Eudaley = 6 (Lynch, Buol, Cavanagh,
Roussell, Jones, Resnick); Richard — 2 (Sprank, Roussell).
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts, and the City of Dubuque's Facebook Live page. Staff stated that no online
public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO
Rick Dickinson verbally presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation. Highlights included four components having an
impact on the regional economic development situation 1) COVID-19 Pandemic, 2) social
unrest, 3) national disasters, 4) recession; positive downward trend of unemployment
rates from July records; challenges to hiring/unemployment for local
employers/employees, ; expiration dates of COVID-19-
related unemployment benefits ; GDDC planning sessions focused on beta initiative in
collaboration with public/private sectors and non-profit employers as well as higher
learning institutions. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the information. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Five Flags Civic Center Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020: Five Flags Manager
HR Cook, with ASM Global (formerly SMG), the private management company for Five
Flags, presented the Five Flags Civic Center FY 2020 Annual Report and fiscal year-end
financials. Highlights included: COVID-19 impact on operations; FY2020 events in review
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and highlights (pre-pandemic); upgraded WiFi Service; community outreach; event
analysis days/attendance; staffing changes; FY 2020 year-end financials; impacted
events; what was lost/ what can be controlled; Venue Shield cleaning and sanitation
protocol; news coverage and social media; Solidarity mural. Mr. Cook responded to
questions from the City Council. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the information.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code of Ordinances Amendments - Title 14 Emergency Escape and Rescue
Openings - Second Reading: City Manager recommending approval of amendments to
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances - Building Code for emergency escape and
rescue openings. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and consider the
second reading of the four proposed ordinances amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J
Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1 J-2 International Property Maintenance Code
Amendments; amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article B Residential Code, Sections 14-1 B-1
International Residential Code Adopted and 14-1 B-2 International Residential Code
Amendments; amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1, Building Codes, Article J, Property Maintenance Code Section
14-1J-2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments; and amending City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1, Building
Code. Seconded by Sprank. City Manager Van Milligen and Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger referenced additional information provided with the
agenda and stated that staff had met with the Dubuque Area Landlords Association on
August 27 and will meet again on September 9. The third reading of the ordinances is on
September 21, 2020. Motion carried 7-0.
4. White House Coronavirus Task Force Report -Changing lowa from a Red Zone to
Yellow Zone: City Manager providing a copy of the White House Coronavirus Task
Force's Report for the State of lowa as of August 30, 2020. Motion by Cavanagh to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Interagency (28E) Agreement with Dubuque County and the Dubuque Soil and
Water Conservation District: City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution
authorizing the executive of a 28E Agreement with Dubuque County and the Dubuque
Soil and Water Conservation District for the purpose of collaborating on stormwater
management efforts, the City's NPDES MS4 permit requirements, and the City's nutrient
reduction strategy at the Water and Resource Recovery Center. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 283-20 Authorizing the
execution of a 28E Agreement with Dubuque County and the Dubuque Soil and Water
conservation District to collaborate on stormwater flooding and water quality issues
throughout Dubuque County. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #3:City Manager recommending approval of Fiscal Year 2020 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment 3 — adjustments to
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CDBG-CV (CARES Act) allocation to provide more funding to the activities that showed
the greatest need in preventing, preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus
pandemic. Motion cy Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 284-20 Adopting Amendment No. 3 to the Fiscal year 2020 (Program year 2019)
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Annual Action Plan. Seconded by Jones.
Responded to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Housing
and Community Development Director Alexis Steger addressed the issues of affordability
and limited access and what current providers and the Dubuque Community School
District toward solutions. Mr. Van Milligen stated that the City Council can expect a
discussion in about 60 day. Motion carried 7-0.
7. lowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Application for Use of CDBG-CV
Funding: City Manager recommending approval of the lowa Economic Development
Authority application to apply for additional Community Development Block Grant CARES
Act Funding. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 286-20 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the State of lowa
Economic Development Administration CDBG-CV Funding. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Roosevelt Street Water Tower Construction Update Video: Media Services showed
a video of the recent progress of the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Construction Project.
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Buol advised that everyone stay safe, social distance, and mask up to protect
themselves and everyone around them.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:04
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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