12 7 20 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on December 7, 2020.
Due to the COVID-1 9 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: Mayd�rBuol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones , 1-0ch, Res"nick, Roussell,
Sp7k; City Manager V 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 a work session on childcare collaborative efforts.
WORK SESSION
Childcare Collaborative Efforts
1. City staff and network partners will conduct a work session with the City Council on
childcare challenges and collaboration efforts.
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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 December 7, 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
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Present: Mayo"r Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Ro ssell,
Sprapk; City Manager n Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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) , 3e.j pM
1. Fraternal Order of Eagles Home Town Builder Award
Mike Duehr, of Fraternal Order of Eagles, will present the Home Town Builder award to
Mike and Nancy Van Milligen.' Jft'Ve btLehf, Lo kcJ o sc6date conFP,.c+ a is u,,a6le 4o kf,[Qnd
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2. COVID-19 Update
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of Dubuque, will provide an
update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 10/27 and Master Plan Task Force and Group
of 10/27; City Council Proceedings of 11/16 and 11/23; Library Board of Trustees of
9/24, 10/22, and 11/19; Community Development Advisory Commission of 11/18; Proof
of Publication for City Council Proceeding of 10/19 and 11/2; Proof of Publication for
2020 Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended 6/30; Proof of Publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 10/30; Zoning Board of Adjustments of
11/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jong Cosgrove for vehicle damage; Leland Mobley for vehicle damage; Geraldine
Skahill for property 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: Jong Cosgrove
for vehicle damage; Leland Mobley for vehicle damage; Geraldine Skahill for property
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Human RightsRshts Commission subm submitting
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 347-20 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)
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6. Acceptance of Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the
Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project, as completed by Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co.
RESOLUTION 348-20 Accepting the Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Acceptance of North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing
Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the
North Cascade Road Water Main Extension — Creek Crossing Project, as completed by
McDermott Excavating.
RESOLUTION 349-20 Accepting the North Cascade Road Water Main Extension -
Creek Crossing Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements - Hills & Dales and
Four Mounds
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements for Hills & Dales Senior Center and
Four Mounds HEART Program.
RESOLUTION 350-20 Authorizing execution of Community Development Block Grant
Funded Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program Agreement with Holy
Family School District for School Year 2020-2021
City Manager recommending approval of the the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (DARE) Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police
Department and the Holy Family School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. City Council Communication Policy for Rezonings
City Attorney providing a copy of the City Council Communication Policy for Rezonings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for
Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City of rate adjustments being
implemented on or about December 22, 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Pre -Annexation Agreement with Timothy A. and Tamara L. Ertl
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Timothy A.
and Tamara L. Ertl in conjunction with a request for approval of the Final Plat of Survey
for an approximately 17-acre parcel located one lot removed from the intersection of
Derby Grange and Hales Mill Roads, which is located within two miles of the City of
Dubuque corporate limits.
RESOLUTION 351-20 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and TimothyA. & Tamara L. Ertl
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Iowa Department of Public Health Water Fluoridation Quality Awards
City Manager transmitting information from the Iowa Department of Public Health
(IDPH) on the City of Dubuque receiving a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Memorandum of Understanding with Green Dubuque for Vehicle Purchase for
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Green
Dubuque for the purchase of a vehicle for the Green Iowa AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Office of the Governor - Iowa Public Information Board
Correspondence from Governor Kim Reynolds advising that Senior Counsel Barry
Lindahl has been appointed as a member of the Iowa Public Information Board from
November 19, 2020 to April 30, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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16. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 801 Rhomberg Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to
Kevin Scharpf for the Fagade Grant, Planning & Design Grant, and Financial Consultant
Grant.
RESOLUTION 352-20 Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Offal Food Group, LLC for the redevelopment of 801 Rhomberg Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS)
Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval to initiate the Request for Proposals process for
professional consultant services to design and implement the Smart Traffic Routing with
Efficient and Effective Traffic System (STREETS).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Building Block for Sustainable
Communities Letter of Interest
City Manager providing a copy of Mayor Buol's correspondence to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Community Revitalization expressing the
City of Dubuque's interest in receiving Addressing Emerging Mobility technical
assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
FitzGerald Deconstruction & Reuse LLC for Deconstruction of 1025 Bluff Street;
Peerless Well & Pump for the Dubuque Water Supply Well Repair and Rehabilitation
Project 2020 (Wells 3, 6, and 8).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Liquor and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 353-20 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
RESOLUTION 354-20 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco
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sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Resolution of Issues with 40 Main, LLC, 44 Main, LLC and 210 Jones,
LLC
December 21, 2020
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1. Proposed Resolution of Issues with 40 Main, LLC, 44 Main, LLC and 210 Jones,
LLC
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing on the 40 Main, LLC
Subordination Agreement for December 21, 2020.
RESOLUTION 355-20 Setting a Public Hearing on the Subordination of a Mortgage
granted by the City of Dubuque to 40 Main, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing
for December 21, 2020
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards/Commissions. Applicants are
invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission (Review)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2022 (Expired term of Lenhart)
Applicant: Janice Craddieth, 2320 White St.
2. Historic Preservation Commission (Review)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant Langworthy District term of Klavitter)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2021 (At -Large term of Cassill)
Applicants: Melissa Daykin-Cassill, 1148 Langworthy St. (Qualifies for Langworthy
District); David Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St. * (Qualifies for At -Large)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/2 females/2 openings
*Application was held for 90 days while female applicants were sought in adherence
with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
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1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of
the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Proposed Master Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ImOn
Communications to Provide Free Public Wi-Fi Services
City Manager recommending approval of a Master Services Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications to provide free Wi-Fi internet services
covering the Bee Branch Linear Park and adjacent areas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Building Code Board Proposed Combination of Disciplines
City Manager recommending approval of the ordinance changes presented for the
proposed Board combinations to illicit greater participation and more effective review of
City Building Codes.
ORDINANCE 44-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and Regulations,
Section 14-1A-6 Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
ORDINANCE 45-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code, Section 14-1 D-3
Electrical Code Board
ORDINANCE 46-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article F Mechanical Code, Section 14-
1 F-4 Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
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ORDINANCE 47-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article G Fuel Gas Code, Section 14-1 G-
2 Fuel Gas Code Amendments
ORDINANCE 48-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14
Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article H Plumbing Code,
Section 14-1 H-7 Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
ORDINANCE 49-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article I Accessibility Code for Readily
Achievable Changes
ORDINANCE 50-20 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- 7 Housing Board of Appeals
ORDINANCE 51-20 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14
Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article K International
Existing Building Code, Section 14-1 K-2 International Existing Building Code
Amendments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Request to Schedule Work Session on Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Wednesday,
December 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation of the Equitable Poverty Prevention
Plan.
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5. Request to Schedule Work Session on Building Services Department Changes
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
December 21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. for a report on changes to the Building Services
Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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6. Request to Schedule Work Session on Travel Dubuque Update
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
February 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for the Travel Dubuque update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and conducted virtually for the
purpose of conducting a work session on childcare collaborative efforts.
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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, December 7, 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
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