11 16 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes, Meeting Calls, and Chat LogCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 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: Ma or Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Ly ch, Resnick, Ro ssell,
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Spray k; City Manager yan Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent:
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly Update
and the Inclusive Dubuque quarterly update.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Updates on the internal and community -facing responses
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5:00 p.m. - Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose
Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
5:30 p.m. - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: -Nar&y V-a�n-IaAften
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5:50 p.m. - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
This work session concluded at,S, p.m.
2. Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update— 54'ried `
Clara Lopez Ortiz, Equity Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque, will present the Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update.
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p.m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 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 ww�w.faceb000kk.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch , Resnick, Rou-ssell,
Sp Zak; City Manager Val Milligen, City Attorn7Brumwell
Absent:
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. Certified Venue Executive Recognition for H.R. Cook
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager, will make a presentation recognizing H.R.
Cook, General Manager of Five Flags Civic Center, for achieving certification as a
Certified Venue Executive.
2. Iowa Primary Care Association Award Recognition for Mary Rose Corrigan
Gary Collins, CEO of Crescent Community Health Center, will present Public Health
Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan with the 2020 Carl Kulczyk Memorial Award from the
Iowa Primary Care Association.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day Proclamation (November 19, 2020)
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2. Small Business Saturday Proclamation (November , 20 0)
On behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
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3. Civil Air Patrol Day Proclamation (December 1, 2020)
On behalf of the Civil Air Patrol
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 11/2/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 10/15/20;
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 10/28/20; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 10/21/20; Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/4/20; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 10/22/20; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/5/20,
10/6/20, 10/7/20; Proof of publication for List of Claim and Summary of
Revenues for month ending 9/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Black Hills Energy for property damage; Mackenzie Weber for vehicle damage; Michael
J. Vondal 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: Black Hills
Energy for property damage, MacKenzie Weber for Vehicle Damage, Michael J. Vondal
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 337-20 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. Dollars & Cents Public Information Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of the Fiscal Year 2021 Dollars & Cents public
information brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Sprank
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Roussell
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6. Final Plat of Survey - CN Davis Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Survey for CN
Davis Place (16335 Humke Road/13389 BMR Drive).
RESOLUTION 338-20 Approving the Final Plat of Survey of CN Davis Place, Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Plat of Survey - Yiannias Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 &
Lot 2 of Yiannias Place No. 5 190 John F. Kennedy Rd.
RESOLUTION 339-20 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 Of Yiannias
Place No. 5 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Pre -Annexation Agreement with Timothy J & Cynthia McAndrew
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Timothy J. and Cynthia McAndrew in conjunction with a request
for approval of a Final Plat of Survey for property located at 16335 Humke Road.
RESOLUTION 340-20 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Timothy J. and Cynthia McAndrew
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Pre -Annexation Agreement with Clarence C. and Nancy L. Davis
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Clarence C.
and Nancy L. Davis in conjunction, with a request for approval of a Final Plat of Survey
for property located at 13389 BMR Lane.
RESOLUTION 341-20 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Clarence C. And Nancy L. Davis
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Quarterly Investment Report as of September 30, 2020
City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2020 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Sprank
Resnick
Jones
Roussell
Buol
Lynch
11. Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Renewal Report
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Iowa Urban Renewal
Report for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 342-20 Approving the Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Renewal Report for the
City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Fiscal Year 2022 County Tax Increment Finance Report
City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report that has
been filed with Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Accepting the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract B Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Roosevelt
Street Water Tower Contract B Eagle Point Plant & Water Distribution Improvements
Project, as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION 343-20 Accepting the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract B Eagle
Point Water Plant and Water Distribution Improvements and authorizing final payments
to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Accepting 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3-13
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2020
Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3-13, as completed by S&S Builders.
RESOLUTION 344-20 Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3-B
and authorizing the final payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contract Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of a new two-year agreement with the Dubuque
Regional Humane Society for contracted services related to animal control.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 345-20 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as
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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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Merge Urban Development - 2nd Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Second Amendment to Development
Agreement with Port of Dubuque LLC.
RESOLUTION 346-20 Approving a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by
and between the City Of Dubuque, Iowa and Port Of Dubuque LLC, including the
proposed issuance of additional Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations for
the development at 480 Ice Harbor Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Request to Rezone 801 Rhomberg Avenue - Traditional Zoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Jeffrey Morton Architects to rezone property at 801 Rhomberg Ave from C-1
Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center District
to allow for a carryout restaurant, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE 43-20 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
801 Rhomberg Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Suspend the Readings
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Sprank
Resnick
Jones
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Buol
Lynch
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PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-1 9 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.
Before confirming who would like to speak, I will quickly state for the record that I am
reminding City Council of the email they received today from Bob Hartig expressing his
o osition for Ac�ion Item #1— Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Plat of Survey - Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Annabel
Lee Barn Lot Place subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1.
R-E'S"Ot-UT1D'P347-W Approving the Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place,
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Dubuque Bank and Trust, CDC - Engine House #1 Settlement Agreement and
Release
City Attorney recommending approval of the Dubuque Bank &
Development Corporation Settlement Agreement and Release.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Request for Work Session - Arts and Culture Master Plan Update
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on the Arts and
Culture Master Plan Update for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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Nays
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Cavanagh
Sprank
Resnick
Jones
Roussell
Buol
Lynch
4. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Presentation and Video Update
Steve Brown, Engineering Project Manager, and Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II, will
present an update of the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project. Media Services
will show a video update of the Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION @ 13 T p.m.
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of
Iowa
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Nays
Cavanagh
Sprank
Resnick
Jones
Roussell
Buol
Lynch
9`a Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney Crenna
Brumwell and Attorney Dave Schrock.
( Reconvene in open session @ p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ p.m.
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To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and conducted virtually for the
purpose of conducting work sessions on the COVID-19 Pandemic update and the
Inclusive Dubuque quarterly update.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pgs. 2-4
Chat Log C:\Users\chris\OneDrive\Documents\ChatLog Dubuque
City Council Work Sessions and Meeting 11_16_2020 2020_11_16
20_40.rtf
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 4:57 PM: Welcome to the Dubuque City
Council Work Session and City Council Meeting. If you are not
presenting your audio will be muted by the moderator during the
worksession. During the council meeting there will be time for public
input that the mayor will announce when that occurs. During those times
you will be asked to identify in the chat with your name and address and
you will be recognized.
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 5:41 PM: The Dubuque City Council
meeting will begin following the worksessions this evening. Tonight's
work sessions share information on COVID-19 Pandemic Monthy Update
and Inclusive Dubuque. Public comment is not permitted during the
work sessions.
Steve Sampson Brown-City of Dubuque (Private): 5:50 PM: Chris - I'm
at my desk at city hall, thus we think it best I run the powerpoint from
my desk vs. Deron at home. Thx
Chris Kohlmann (to Steve Sampson Brown-City of Dubuque): 5:50
PM: ok. When it's time we'll turn it over.
Steve Sampson Brown-City of Dubuque (Private): 5:51 PM: ok
Chris Kohlmann (to Clara Lopez (CFGD)): 5:53 PM: Clara - You can
share your screen at any time. The work session will begin at 6
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 6:17 PM: Welcome to the Dubuque
Meeting starting at 6:30pm. During the council meeting there will be
time for public input and the mayor will announce when that occurs.
During those times you will be asked to identify yourself in the chat with
your name and address and you will be recognized.
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 6:17 PM: Welcome to the Dubuque City
Council Meeting starting at 6:30pm. During the council meeting there
will be time for public input and the mayor will announce when that
occurs. During those times you will be asked to identify yourself in the
chat with your name and address and you will be recognized.
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 6:28 PM: You are reminded to self mute
until it is time for public discussion. Thank you.
Deron Muehring (Private): 6:31 PM: I'm dialed in on my phone. Are you
able to tell which caller I am?
Chris Kohlmann (to Deron Muehring): 6:32 PM: I see you you're good.
Peter Arling (to Presenter Only): 6:36 PM: This is Peter Arling. I am
signed in online; however, the computer audio is not working. I would
like to speak in regardes to Action Item number 1, the Plat of Survey -
Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place. I am also dialed in by phone and will speak
through that link. Thank you.
Chris Kohlmann (to Cori Burbach): 6:37 PM: This is Peter Arling. I am
signed in online; however, the computer audio is not working. I would
like to speak in regardes to Action Item number 1, the Plat of Survey -
Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place. I am also dialed in by phone and will speak
through that link. Thank you.
Chris Kohlmann (to Peter Arling): 6:38 PM: Thank you I have informed
the moderator
Peter Arling (Private): 6:38 PM: Thank you. Sorry if i sent the chat to
the wrong person!
Cori Burbach (Private): 6:38 PM: Got it. Thx!
Chris Kohlmann (to Peter Arling): 6:38 PM: No problem. We're a team
working on this.
Randy Gehl (to Everyone): 6:58 PM: There were no comments on
Facebook for the consent agenda items.
Jeff Morton Architect (to Everyone): 7:00 PM: rJeff Morton re. 801
Rhomberg
vogtlarry (to Everyone): 7:01 PM: larry vogt wishes to speek
vogtlarry (to Everyone): 7:02 PM: this is a end around on prior votes for
a no
Beth And Bob hartig (to Everyone): 7:02 PM: bob hartig wishes to
speak to action items
Chris Kohlmann (to Peter Arling): 7:03 PM: Please plan to speak to the
action items during the public input section of the agenda
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 7:04 PM: Please plan to speak to the
action items during the public input section of the agenda
Peter Arling (Private): 7:04 PM: Will do. Thank you.
Kevin Scharpf (to Everyone): 7:05 PM: Kevin Scharpf re. 801 Rhomberg
Chris Kohlmann (to Kevin Scharpf): 7:13 PM: Kevin - Please provide
your address. Thank you
Peter Arling (Private): 7:21 PM: Can I use the phone to speak?
Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 7:21 PM: Yes - when the female was
speaking we had no echo
Chris Kohlmann (to Peter Arling): 7:24 PM: Peter if you can call in at
571-317-3129 the meeting ID is 413 816 149
Peter Arling (Private): 7:25 PM: I have dialed in. Unfortunately, I am
having an issue with the audio on the computer. I will use the phone to
speak whe it is my turn. Thank you!
Chris Kohlmann (to Peter Arling): 7:26 PM: Sounds good. Usually the
echo is when there's a secondary microphone that's interfering with
audio.
Kristin and Steve Vaassen (to Organizer(s) Only): 7:28 PM: We would
like to speak at the end of the public responses.
Chris Kohlmann (to Kristin and Steve Vaassen): 7:31 PM: Kristen and
Steve - the moderator Cori Burbach will recognize you when it's time.
Peter Arling (Private): 7:31 PM: Thank you!