10 5 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via 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. face boo k. co m/cityofd u b u q u e.
Present: Mayor I; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, L nch, Resnick, Roussell, City Manager Van Iigen, City Attorney Brumwell
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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 the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly
Update.
WORK SESSION
COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -
facing responses t• e COVID-19 pandemic.
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;t 5 . Comm nity COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose
Corrigan, Public Health Specialist andtar' k �alsing, Police Chiej///46,s
• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations
• United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, President/CEO
• Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at
p.m.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 5, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via 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 Council Members Ca na h J nE
prank, City Manager VanMilligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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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.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Trick -or -Treat Night & Planning for Halloween
The City Council will discuss information provided from the Health Services Department,
the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team, and Iowa Department
of Public Health and make a determination on Trick -or -Treat Night.
2. Energy Efficiency Day (October 7, 2020) was accepted by Sustainability
Coordinator Gina
3. Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12, 2020) was accepted by,pody Durnin of the
Meskwaki Tribe and Dubuque for Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee.
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5. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2020 was ac pted by the Arts and Cultural
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 9/21, 9/28, 9/30; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 9/16; Housing Commission of 7/28; Housing Trust Fund Advisory
Committee of 9/22; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 9/8.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
CenturyLink for property damage, and Stacey Dudgeon for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: CenturyLink for
property damage, Stacey Dudgeon for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 308-20 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Assignment of Grant Agreement for 2887 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of the Grant Agreement with
Jenna Manders for the property located at 2887 Central Avenue to HG APT, LLC.
RESOLUTION 309-20 Consenting to the Assignment of the Grant Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Jenna Manders from Jenna Manders to HG APT, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Assignment of Grant Agreement for 1575-1577 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of the Grant Agreement with
Gabriel Mozena for the property located at 1575-1577 Washington Street to Real
Property Investments, LLC.
RESOLUTION 310-20 Consenting to the Assignment of the Grant Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Gabriel Mozena from Gabriel Mozena to Real Property
Investments, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Dubuque County Limited Winter Maintenance Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Limited Winter Maintenance Agreement
with Dubuque County to improve winter maintenance service levels on country roads
which provide access to the John Deere Dubuque Plant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. 2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2020 Justice Assistant Grant (JAG)
award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Requested Endorsement of Americans for the Arts Federal Policy Proposal
City Manager recommending City Council endorsement of Americans for the Arts
Federal Policy Proposal per recommendation of the City of Dubuque's Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. September 30, 2020 US EPA Semi Annual Consent Decree
City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2020 Consent Decree Semi Annual
Report as submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three Section A and B
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2020
Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three Section A & B as completed by S&S
Builders.
RESOLUTION 311-20 Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three
Section A & B and authorizing the final payment to the contractor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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12. Iowa Street and Locust Street Parking Ramp Deck Emergency Repairs
City Manager recommending approval of emergency repairs to the Iowa and Locust
Street Parking Ramp decks.
RESOLUTION 312-20 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Iowa and locust Street
Parking Ramps
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Signed Contract(s)
2020-2022 Snow removal and ice control contracts to Skyline Construction, Tri-state
Paving Services, and Dan Arensdorf Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 313-20 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
November 2, 2020
1. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that authorizes and directs the
City Manager to prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and sets a public hearing on the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for November 2, 2020.
RESOLUTION 314-20 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District and setting the date for a public hearing and Consultation on the Proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
November 2, 2020
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to be made to the following Commission
1. Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2024 (Expiring term of Clemenson)
Applicant: Sue Clemenson, 2469 Hacienda Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 2320 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposing of City -owned real
property located at 2320 Jackson Street to Michael R. Taylor, and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 315-20 Disposing of City Interest in real property by Deed to Michael R.
Taylor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Dubuque Water Supply Well Repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells
3,6,and 8)Proj r &
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Water Supply Well
repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8), and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 316-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost for the Dubuque Water Supply Well repair and Rehabilitation Project 2020 (Wells 3,
6, and 8)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Arnendme - Title 9 P rkin p�rohibited on Designated
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City Manager recommending appro al of a Code of Ordinances Amendment to Title 9-
14-321. 602: Parking P�hibited on Designated Streets or Portions, to include no
parking on Chavenelle rom Associates Drive to its westerly terminus.
ORDINANCE 39-20 AYnending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicle and Traffic Chapter 14 Parking, Division 1 Generally, Section 9-14-321-602
Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets or Portions Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Suspend the Readings
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2. Request to Schedule Work Session on Project H.O.P.E. Quarterly Update
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
October 19, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to present the Project H.O.P.E. Quarterly Update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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3. "Creating Affordable Housing Choices" Video
Media Services will show a video on "Creating Affordable Housing Choices."
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation
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4. Southwest Arterial/US52 Project Opening Video
Media Services will show a video of the opening of the Southwest Arterial/US52 Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation
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