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Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 10 5 20 Copyrig hted November 16, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 11/2/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 10/15/20; I nvestment 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type City Council Proceedings of 11/2/20 Supporting Documentation Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 10/15/20 Supporting Documentation Investment OversightAdvisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation 10/28/20 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation 10/21/20 Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 11/4/20 Supporting Documentation Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/22/2020 Supporting Documentation Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 10/5/20 Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 10/6/20 Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation 10/7/20 Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation Revenues for Month Ending 9/30/20 STATE OF IOWA SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY ' '� � CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION i 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: �� Il �I 10/14/2020 ' � and for which the charge is 245.38 �l � ! , i �J1�� ,��,�j w� �; E�"'� �mm�m��., ___ j- -- �—�---1--- I � � ,�i Subscr� ed to before me, a Notary Public iri and for �� Dubuque County, Iowa, ',; this 20th day of October, 2020 ;; i � � --- - � --� -�- ---'------- 'i; Notary P lic in and for Dubuque Cbunty, Iowa. 'i; ��`".�m, J�,t�E'T �, p�AP� � x ° r C�a�mnm�i�sf��n Mu�d���r 1���6"� � �'��,•�` R��C��mm., ���p,q��� 1i,��p��',� � � ; I J � I � � � � 9p tl � � � � � � � N Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA � � CITY COUNCIL ��, PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION r The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. � on October 5, 2020. �'I 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 r{ 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 I Attorney Brumwell � Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special ;� session of the City Council called for the purpose of �'i conducting a work session on the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly I;i Update. . � h WORK 5ES5ION '!i COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE City staff and network partners provided updates on the i� r; internal and community-facing responses to the COVID-19 �� pandemic. " . 'i ? Community COVID-19 Update&Communication Response: Mary I; Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist; Cori Burbach, � Assistant City Manager; Alexis Steger, Housing and Community i Development Directar; Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer �; and Mark Dalsing, Police Chief �f!. ? Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna 'i',, Manders, Director of Strategic Relations ii ? United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, �i President/CEO � ? Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, � President/CEO - � There being no fiirther business, Mayar Buol declared the � meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. ' /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk lt 10/14 s CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA � CITY COUNCIL �; PROCEEDINGS � ' ti REGULAR SESSION i 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 i 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 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 1 9 G � � _ � � PROCLAMATION(S) � 1. Trick-or-Treat Night&Planning for Halloween: The City � Council discussed inform-ation provided from the Health � Services Department, the Dubuque County Public Health Incident 'I Management Team, and Iowa Department of Public Health and ; determined that Trick-or-Treat Night would be a voluntary j event utilizing the health guidelines provided for low-risk activities. Mayor Buol read the proclamation and stated that should residents want to participate, they could do so on ��i Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. � � � I� 2. Energy Efficiency Day (October 7, 2020) was accepted by 1 Sustainability Coardinator Gina Be1L a 3. Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12, 2020) was accepted !;; by Jody Durnin of the Meskwaki Tribe and Dubuque for � Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee. 4. Brain Health Awareness Month(October 2020) was accepted � !. Clara Kaplan of the Brain Health Now Committee. 5. Arts and Humanities Month(October 2020) was accepted by � the Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Peterson j Brandt. A brief Colts Youth Band music video was played to mark the proclamation.. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by '' Roussell. Staff stated that no online public comments were I� received related to the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. I 1. Minutes and Reports 5ubmitted: City Council proceedings of 9/21, 9/28, 9/30; Community Development Advisory Commission ii of 9/16; Honsing Commission of 7/28; Housing Trust Fund � Advisory Committee of 9/22; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 9/8. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: CenturyLink for property �� damage, and Stacey Dudgeon for vehicle 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 ;li �1 CPn�i�P.c nf Tnwa� thP aDPnt fnr thP Tnwa ('nmmiinitiPc Acci�rancP. � Pool: CenturyLinlc for property damage, Stacey Dudgeon for � vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, ;� filed, and concurred. q 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. 308-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and BudgebCity ,, Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures I' was adopted. � 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. Upon motion the documents � were received and filed, and Resolution No. 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 � was adopted. 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 � � u � located at 1575-1577 Washington Street to Real Property � y Investments, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and � filed, and Resolution No. 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 ;, was adopted. 7. Dubuque County Limited Winter Maintenance Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Limited Winter '{ Maintenance Agreement with Dubuque County to improve winter �j maintenance service levels on country roads which provide access to the John Deere Dubuque Plant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 8. 2020 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG): City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2020 Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) award. Upon motion the documents were received, filed j and approved. ii 9. Requested Endorsement of Americans for the Arts Federal Ij Policy Proposal: City Managar recommending City Council !i endorsement of Americans for the Arts Federal Policy Proposal !I per recommendation of the City of Dubuque's Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission. Upon motion the documents were � received, filed and approved. G ;� 10. September 30, 2020 US EPA Semi Annual Consent Decree: F City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2020 Consent � Decree Semi Annual Report as submitted to the U.S. 'j Environmental Protection Agencya Upon motion the documents ' were received and filed. � �� 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. Upon 'i motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution ;i No. 311-20 Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp i Project Three Section A&B and authorizing the final payment ' to the contractor was adopted. I� 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and ii Resolution No. 312-20 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the il Iowa and locust 5treet Parking Ramps was adopted. I;' 13. Signed Contract(s): 2020-2022 Snow removal and ice � control contracts to Skyline Construction, Tri-state Paving p � Services, and Dan Arensdorf Construction, Inc. Upon motion the R documents were received and filed. 14. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications � as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 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 was adopted. � ITEMS SET FOR � PUBLIC HEARING � Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public hearings as indicated, and 9 direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. � Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0. � 1. Greater powntown Urban Renewal District-Resolution of � � � y I Necessity: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution I that authorizes and directs the City Manager to prepare a ,' proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District and sets a public ,. hearing on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal �, Plan for November 2, 2020. Upon motion the documents were 'I received and filed, and Resolution No. 314-20 Authorizing and �1 directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and Restated � Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater powntown Urban Renewal ' District and setting the date for a public hearing and ; Consultation on the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban �,j Renewal Plan for said District was adopted. Setting a public li hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 2, ; 2020. '� [Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will � �� meet virtually through GoToMeeting. The official agenda will � be posted on Friday, October 23, 2020 and will contain 'i listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council ;j agenda can be accessed at � https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/or by j contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, !I ctyclerk@ cityofdubuque.org.] ;`� BOARDS/ � � COMMISSIONS Appointment to be made to the following Commission �� 1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September I 14, 2024 (Expiring term of Clemenson). Applicant: Sue 'i Clemenson, 2469 Hacienda Dr. Motion by Lynch to appoint Ms. ',� Clemenson to the 4-year term through September 14, 2024. ;; Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. � PUBLIC HEARINGS ;; 1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 2320 Jackson Street: ii Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider `� disposing of City-owned real property located at 2320 Jackson 'I Street to Michael R. Taylor, and the City Manager recommending � approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents �� and adopt Resolution No. 315-20 Disposing of City Interest in i� real property by Deed to Michael R. Taylar. Seconded by i Sprank. Staff stated that no online nublic comments were � . n received regarding this public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. !� 2. Dubuque Water Supply Well Repair and Rehabilitation , Project 2020(Wells 3,6,and 8)Project: 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 We11 repair and Rehabilitation Project �� 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8), and the City Manager recommending � approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents � and adopt Resolution No. 316-20 Approval of plans, j, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the � Dubuque Water Supply Well repair and Rehabilitation Project � 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8). Seconded by Resnicic. Staff stated � that no online public comments were received regarding this public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. � 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 the no online public input was received. � ACTION ITEMS � � � 1. Code of Ordinances Amendment-Title 9 Parking Prohibited - � on Designated Streets or Portions Thereof: City Manager � recommending approval of a Code of Ordinances Amendment to Title 9-14-321. 602: Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets '; or Portions, to include no parking on Chavenelle Road from ' Associates Drive to its westerly terminus. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at I two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be '� passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. !� Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of � Ordinance No. 39-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of ;; Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Chapter 14 Parking, Division 1 Generally, Section 9-14-321-602 Parking I� Prohibited on Designated Streets or Portions Thereof. Seconded � by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. � 2. Request to Schedule Work Session on Project H.O.P.E. i 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. ;; Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and set the lj work session as recommended. Seconded by Lynch. No schedule '� conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0. '�� '� 3. "Creating Affordable Housing Choices" Video: Media '' Services showed a video on "Creating Affordable Housing ; Choices." Motion by Resnick to receive and file the ' I� information and view the video. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion I� carried 7-0. '� � 4. Southwest Arterial/US52 Project Opening Video: Media j Services showed a video of the opening of the Southwest j� Arterial/US52 Project. Motion by Roussell to receive and file � the information and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Motion � j carried 7-0. ;� COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ! Council Member Jones reported on his early voting at the ��I Elections Annex without any issue and that ihe office is open � � everyday until the November 3, 2020 election. y Council Member Roussell reported on Operation New View � merging with the Hawkeye Area Community Action Agenc_y (HACAP) '� and the additional resources that are now offered. HACAP might 'I present to the Council at a date in the future. Ms. Roussel � recognized the Alliant Energy RoLmdtable for their ; sustainability efforts and recommended the resources of '� Dubuque County Early Childhood for assisting with the brain ;j health of children during this time of isolation and virtual � interaction. Council Member Resnick reported on witnessing the success of HACAP since being a board member and recognized fellow board members Laura Roussell and Steve Drahozal for their work. Mr. , Resnick also reported on touring the new Dupaco Building in the Millwork District. Council Member Cavanagh also reported on the Dupaco Building adding that he hopes it will create more development in the � district. p Council Member Sprank requested that the City Council have a bigger discussion around the recent gas explosion on Laras � Boulevard as he had concerns for similar projects taking place around town. � CLOSED SESSION � Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:11 p.m.to � � ; � ap 9 a � � discuss pending litigation pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Lynch. Mayor Buol stated for the record � that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the � issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney � Crenna Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0: 1 Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at � 8:47 p.m. having been updated by staff. � City Manager Van Milligen and City Attorney Brumwell then � responded to questions from the City Council regarding the interview process for the position of City Clerk scheduled for !I October 6&7. Mr. Van Milligen stated that he would respond ,� with additional information regarding candidates being present � in the Chambers during each interview and the requirements for ,i closed session requests. �i i; There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the � meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. '-� /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk � lt 10/14 li i II , ,;I � �I� �� �; , �I ;� � � ���i 'i i !I i� il i{ �� ,i �; !i ;i ,� 1 ;{ � � � � � � � s � � , � � � � � � ; � �