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Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 9 8 20 Copyrighted October 5, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted SUMMARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type City Council Proceedings of 9/21/20 Supporting Documentation City Council Proceedings of 9/28/20 Supporting Documentation City Council Proceedings of 9/30/20 Supporting Documentation Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation of 9/16/20 Housing Commission Minutes of 7/28/20 Supporting Documentation Housing Commission Minutes of 7/28/20 Supporting Documentation Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Minutes of Supporting Documentation 9/22/20 Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 9/8/20 a < � � STATE OF IOWA SS: ; ; DUBUQUE C OUNTY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I 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 I following dates: ,I 09/16/2020 � �i ,� i and for which the charge is 447.84 ;I I -- ----- �J - ----- �---�--�- 3 - - r-� -��-` - - , Subscribed to befare me, a Notary Pub c in and for I'I Dubuque County, Iowa, I', this 17th day of September, 2020 ��' �� i; 'li 1 � � �� _____________ ___________ ; Notary blic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. � '�I V F.,,g, JAM��T!K. PAF'E !j _�c = Co��mm�i�s•sio�n Miurmb�er 19�9�8�59 �4 �;;— MRy Comm.E.xp.nEC 11,2022 � V li II u , � � � 6 � � � � Ad text : 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 �4 live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and j� 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 j session of the City Council called for the purpose of I� conducting a work session on COVID-19 Updates. . I WORK SESSION � . � � `� Updates on the ��,j Internal and Community-Facing �I Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic i, ? 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 II�;� trendline Aug. 1-Sept. l; cases by age group as of Sept. 2; ;'i Iowa State Report as of Aug. 30; red zone/yellow zone ��I localities; weekly totals of county residents tested; data I�j discrepancies. j 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 i ThP nrecP.ntPrs rP.cnnnriP.rl tn nnPctinnc frnm thP C'itv C'niincil � t.__.,______.,__.,r..._.._» ... z»_.,__.._., � � following their presentations. Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach advised that due to the �� work session running long, information fram 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 Carporation. I There being no fiirther business, Mayor Buol declared the work session adjourned at 6:32 p.m. /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk lt 9/16 ' CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION R 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 � 3 a s ' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Public input was available through GoToMeeting, ctyclerk@cityofdubquue.org and www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, I Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City '� Attorney Brumwell � �� Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular jl � � session of the City Council called for the purpose of � � � conducting such business that may properly come before the � City Council. ',i PLEDGE OF ji ALLEGIANCE C SWEARING IN � 1. Swearing-In: Mayor Buol administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lynch. ; MAYOR'S I; STATEMENT ON RACISM , i� Mayor Buol read his new release reiterating the Ciry il 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. Ii PROCLAMATION(S) '�� 1. Rail Safety Week(September 21 -25, 2020)was accepted fl by Mayor Buol on behalf of Operation Lifesafer/CN Railroad. � 2. Days of Peace and Nan-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 Ii International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee. % CONSENT ITEMS I Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the 'i resolutions, and dispose 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 i R/�.7• Prnnf nf Pnhlicatinn fnr C"itv C"nnncil PrnnP.Pr�ino.c nf � _,o --""- "----"----'--"---"' --_J �_�---'--`„-^»___a., .._ 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 far u 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa 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 g� k � � and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures � ;II was adopted. 5. State of Iowa CARES Relief Fund Reimbursement Resolution: � City Manager recommending approval of a resolution requesting ' reimbursement from the State of Iowa Cares Relief Fund. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution � No. 263-20 Resolution by the City of Dubuque, Iowa to request reimbursement for eligible costs related to the COVID-19 � Public Health Emergency from the Iowa COVID-19 Government ;� Relief Fund was adopted. ' 6. Metx, Inc. 3rd Amendment to Development Agreement far I� 1690 Elm Street: City Manager recommending approval of a Third � Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of i Dubuque and Metx, LLC for the redevelopment of property at 1690 Elm Street that extends the completion date of the I� minimnm improvements to December 31, 2020. Upon motion the j; documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 264-20 � i Approving the Third amendment to Development Agreement tietween � the City of Dubuqne, Iowa and Metx, LLC was adopted. 1 7. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Agreement for i 2020-2021: City Manager recommending approval of the 2020-2021 � AmeriCorps Formula Grant Agreement for the Citys Creating ;! Opportunities Teen Grant from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer '�j Service. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and �i approved. '' 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 a and to set forth some of the procedures of the STEP Up Program i� that provides a stipend for training and startup costs for the 'j creation of a business. Upon motion the documents were �� received, filed and approved. 'j 9. Non-Profit 5upport 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 includ�: i Catholic Charities, Convivium Urban Farmstead, Four Mounds, i One��ag po��s; and Steenle Sauara. Upon motion the dacuments � were received and filed, and Resolution No. 265-20 Authorizing i execution of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG CARES �,l Act) Funded Non-Profit 5upport 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. � ll. 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 g � � Services Agreement with the Fountain of Youth Program for the i City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. i 14. Contracted Services Agreement with the Greater Dubuque �� Development Corporation: City Manager recommending approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Greater Dubuque I;I Development Corporation for the City's financial support far !,I Fiscal Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, ;j filed and approved. �� 15. Contracted Services Agreement with Inclusive Dubuque: ,i City Attorney recommending approval of the Contracted 5ervices ' Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: ',� Inclusive Dubuque for the City's financial support for Fiscal i Year 2021. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and Ij approved. li 16. Contracted Services Agreement with Project HOPE: City I'; Attorney recommending approval of the Contracted Services ;I { Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: '� Project HOPE for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year fi 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 Hog1_�.,_n_��„s Co. TJ�on m�tion thP�1o�„ments werP rPceivP�; filed and approved. ' 18. Green Iowa 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 Iowa AmeriCorps Program for hosting an Energy and Community Team. ,I Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 19. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Report for Four 'j Mounds Protection Plan: City Manager recommending approval of �j the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report required by li the Iowa 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 Ij Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. I'' ,� ?(1 u�Yv".1�'T:1N�2.i".� .r.TY?.::�P:^b:^u::: r'.�y T�u'i'.ubvi ivwiiiiii..:iuil'.� i 6 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, Iowa 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 a Resolution No. 267-20 Approving a Grant Agreement between the � City of Dubuque, Iowa 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%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 i City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Fischer Companies for the ',( Redevelopment of 441-443 Locust Street was adopted. { 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, Iowa 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, Iowa and !i Mark J. McClain was adopted. i 25. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Edward J. Leonard: City i{ Manager recommending approval of a PrP-A_nY Px.?+ion Agreement i with Edward J. Leonard, for property located at 10611 Key West ,I 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, Iowa and Edward J. Leonard was I adopted. I 26. Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contract Extension: City ; , Manager recommending approval to extend the current Dubuque I Regional Humane Society contract through November 30, 2020, to 1 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 �i 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 °'I received, filed and made a Matter of Record. i 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 Iowa Excavating & Concrete, � LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and Piled; and � RP.cnlntinn Nn 7.71-�.(1 AccPntinv thP Hillcre.ct/Rn.cPmnnt � ---.,.._»_��___._. —•- -- -----r----a -------------_, ___-___----- F Detention Basin Project and authorizing the payment to the ;� contractor was adopted. � 29. Acceptance of the Jackson 5treet Reconstruction Project y from l lth to 12th Streets: City Manager recommending � acceptance of the construction contract and establishment of the Final Schedule of Assessments for the Jackson Street (l lth �� 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 (l lth 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 (l lth 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 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 � Project 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 3 recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main ' Utility over Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency I�� (DMASWA) Property in Dubuque, Iowa, 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, I� ; over and across part of the balance of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot l l, 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, Iowa was adopted. `I 32. Adoption of Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 2020 S-1: ;i City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 2020 S-1 to ;I the City of Dubuque of Oxdinances that codifies Ordinances � Nos. 1-20 through 31-20. Upon motion the documents were � received and filed, and Resolution No. 276-20 Adopting � SupplementNo. 2020 S-1 to the Code of Ordinances of the City �, of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. ''� , 33, City Assessor's Offic�-Notification of 1'rope�y'T�x :; Appeals: Correspondence from City Assessor Troy Patzner °� advising the City of an additional property tax appeal before the Iowa Property Assessment Board for property at 6485 N. Wellington Lane. Upon motion the documents were received and � filed. 34. Improvement Contracts/Perfarmance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Kaufmann � Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Francis Street to j! N. Main Street and Alternate 1 for 17th Street Storm Sewer- jl, Intakes at Heeb Street. Upon motion the documents were '�I 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 ,i Sx�?:'?:'?C�1�I�:.1 anr�f;la�l anr�Ra„gnlikt�nn Nn. 77�7_7(1 AY�in�'�''�g � applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as j required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 � Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, i Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits; and � Resolution No. 278-20 Approving applications for retail � cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapar permits, as required by � Iowa 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. � 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�led 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 y the NW Quarter, Section 6, T88N, R3E, lying north of Julien � Dubuque Drive, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted setting a i 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 i. 7 adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at !i 6:30 p.m. on September 21, 2020. I� 3. Cancer Survivor Park Lease with Finely Hospital: City 4� Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for I 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 ;i No. 281-20 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in ,I real property by lease to the Finley Hospital was adopted � setting a nublic hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 'i p.m. on September 21, 2020. j 4. Radfard 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 '�1 No. 282-20 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to i� 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. � fT�nP.tn tha nnonino�nVTT�-19 nanrlPimi� thP C"itv C"ntinr.il will i�..._ _.. ____ .._a.. _a _..� . t._.._ � � � . 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 � https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/or by � contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@ cityofdubuque.org.] � BOARDS/ � COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Applicant Review: Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to � serve on the following Boards/Commissions. i� 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 � � P Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social ry distancing, public input was made available through i 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. ;i ACTION ITEMS !i 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 I situation 1) COVID-19 Pandemic, 2) social unrest, 3)national ', �1?S?St�rc� 41 rP�Pggipp5 pngit�v@�1c�Wnyqarrl trPncl �f ; unemployment rates from July records; challenges to 'j hiringJunernployment for local employers/employees, www.accessdubuquejobs.com; expzration 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 ;j 2020: Five Flags Manager HR Cook, with ASM Global (formerly 'I SMG), the private management company far Five Flags, presented � the Five Flags Civic Center FY 2020 Annual Report and fiscal year-end financials. Highlights included: COVID-19 impact on � nriara4innc• FV7(1')(1 avan+e in raviaci� �nfl l�i`rhlirth4a �,t,..�.,.�.�,..�� <.�,<.....v.�..w.�,�..v....r ..,.......b..,,...��..�o (pre-pandemic); upgraded WiFi Service; community outreach; a 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; Solidariry mural. Mr. Cook ;; responded to questions from the City Council. Motion by � Cavanagh to receive and file the infarmation. Seconded by � Roussell. Motion carried 7-0. ' 3. Code of Ordinances Amendments -Title 14 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings - Second Reading: City 1Vlanager 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 a 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article nI J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-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 14-1B-1 � International Residential Code Adopted and 14-1B-2 a � � , � 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 14-17-2 International Property Maintenance Code h Amend-ments; 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 5teger 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 Iowa from a Red Zone to Yellow Zone: City Manager providing a copy � of the White House Coronavirus Task Force's Report for the ,j State of Iowa as of August 30, 2020. Motion by Cavanagh to � receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion I 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 Dubuaue 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 collabarate on stormwater flooding ;I and water quality issues throughout Dubu-que 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 i approval of Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant ,I (CDBG)Annual Action Plan Amendment 3 adjustments to CDBG-CV ;; (CARES Act) allocation to provide more funding to the � ii activitiec that sh�wec�the greatest neec�in nreventing; preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. I'� Motion by 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 � �i to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen � and Housing and Communiry Development Director Alexis Steger d 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 days. Motion carried 7-0. � 7. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Application for Use of CDBG-CV Funding: City Manager recommending approval � of the Iowa 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 Iowa Economic ? Development Administration CDBG-CV Funding. Seconded by � Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. � V � � P � • b 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. i COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS j Mayor Buol advised that everyone stay safe, social distance, ;� and mask up to protect themselves and everyone around them. li There being no further business, Mayar Buol declared the °i meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. �� /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk y,y lt 9/16 �I I i � II ,i ;� � � i ,; ,;� li f I'i ',i ';i !i I ;i ,i ;; j' i li lii �� i � i N a � � , �