Minutes_City Council Proceedings 12 21 20 Copyrighted
January 4, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 12/17, 12/21; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees of 12/17.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 12/17/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 12/21/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 12/16/20
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 12/17/20 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on December 21, 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 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 session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Building Services Department
organization and changes.
WORK SESSION
Building Services Department Organization and Changes
Assistant City Manager/Acting Building Services Manager Cori Burbach and Housing
& Community Development Director Alexis Steger presented service enhancements
coming to the Building Services and Housing & Community Development departments
to improve the customer experience and the maintenance of City facilities. Topics
included:
• Current structure: building services
• Challenges and opportunities for improvement:
o Staff input
o Facilities management
• Recommendations
• Combined division: Inspection and construction services
• New organizational structure
• Improvements
• Who benefits from services
• Assistant Housing & Community Development Director position
• Current permitting process
• Combined permitting process
• Timeline
• Budget impact
• Facilities management
• Proposed staffing change
• Key responsibilities
• Department relationships
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• Budget impact
Ms. Burbach, Ms. Steger, and City Manager Van Milligen responded to questions
from City Council on the scope of the restructuring, other cities that have adopted this
model, benefits of these changes, and how this structuring will affect the workload of the
Housing Department.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the work session adjourned at
6:17 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 December 21, 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 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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. City
Manager Van Milligen stated that another Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security (CARES) Act is expected to pass. Through this act, the Marshallese population
will become eligible for Medicaid. Additionally, airports, transit, and small businesses
should receive assistance. Ms. Corrigan responded to a question from City Council about
actions Council can take to encourage citizens to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine once it
becomes widely available. Ms. Corrigan stated that the City Council and other leaders will
be involved in vaccination campaigns at the appropriate time to encourage citizens to be
vaccinated.
PROCLAMATION(S)
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1. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 40th Anniversary was accepted by Jack
Frick and Wylie Bledsoe of the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Board of
Directors.
2. Jack Frick and Wylie Bledsoe Day (December 21, 2020) was also accepted by Jack
Frick and Wylie Bledsoe.
CONSENT ITEMS
Request by Council Member Cavanagh to hold Consent Item #5, Demolition of Historic
Structure at 574 Loras Boulevard, and Consent Item #6, Resolution Approving the
Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque,
Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc., for
separate discussion.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated except for Consent Items #5 and #6. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 12/7, 12/11; Civil
Service Commission of 11/9 and 12/10; Historic Preservation of 11/19; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/16, 11/23. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Michael Dressler for property damage; Optum on behalf
of its Client, Auto Owners Ins. Co./ Jo Witterholt Weigel, for property damage; Amy
Ressler for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Michael Dressler for property damage; Optum on behalf of its Client,
Auto Owners Ins Company / Jo Witterholt Weigel, for property damage; Amy Ressler for
property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 360-20 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 was adopted.
5. Demolition of Historic Structure at 574 Loras Boulevard: City Manager
recommended approval of the demolition of 574 Loras Boulevard as recommended by
the Housing & Community Development Department and the Historic Preservation
Commission due to the significant deterioration that no longer makes this a viable
structure. Council Member Cavanagh stated that he received calls from community
members expressing concern over the demolition. Mr. Cavanagh stated that the Historic
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Preservation Commission (HPC) voted to deny the demolition request at their November
19, 2020 meeting, then voted in favor of the demolition at their recent meeting. Mr.
Cavanagh requested clarification on the process and the reason that the HPC changed
their vote. Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager, provided information on the
process for a demolition application and the criteria used by the HPC when considering
a demolition application. At the HPC's November 19t" meeting, the commission identified
the property to be historically significant. John McAndrews, a member of the HPC,
submitted a request to buy the property. The HPC decided to give Mr. McAndrews an
opportunity to provide more detail. After the November 19t" meeting, Mr. McAndrews
withdrew his request. Due to the withdrawal of Mr. McAndrews' request and no other
viable options for the property, the HPC then approved the demolition based on political
subdivision of state. Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director, stated
that the property was abandoned and deemed a safety hazard. The Department
contacted 10 developers interested in Historic Preservation to see if any were interested
in purchasing the property. Six of the developers toured the property and all determined
the property was not worth purchasing. Responding to questions from City Council, Ms.
Steger stated that the property has an imminent risk of danger and that the Housing
Department has recently taken a proactive approach to try to monitor properties. Ms.
Steger stated that the department recently initiated drive-thru reviews of building exteriors
to identify potential issues, but the department is unable to conduct interior inspections of
privately owned buildings, thus limiting the proactive approaches the department may
take. Ms. Steger and Mr. Wernimont also responded to City Council questions regarding
what will happen to the lot if the demolition occurs. Ms. Steger stated that the City will
need to look at stabilizing the lot to know what type of property could be built on it. Mr.
Wernimont stated that the HPC would review any designs of proposed new buildings on
the lot and would review for compatibility with the neighborhood. City Council expressed
concern on the challenges of identifying issues with historic properties before they
become unsalvageable and encouraged the community to come up with creative ways
for identifying potential issues with historic properties before the properties are deemed
unsalvageable.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 361-
20 Approving the demolition of historic and City owned property at 574 Loras Boulevard
due to deterioration beyond repair. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.: City Manager recommended approval of a Second
Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Roshek
Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc. and
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Council Member Cavanagh stated that the amendment to
the Development Agreement does not require Cottingham & Buter and Heartland to
remain downtown. Mr. Cavanagh also questioned why the companies have a deadline
for the City to build a parking garage, per the Development Agreement, if the companies
are unsure of the number of employees who will return to the office. City Manager Van
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Milligen stated that the City has additional Development Agreements with other
companies, such as Dupaco, that include parking requirements. Mr. Van Milligen stated
that both Cottingham & Butler and Heartland have significant growth plans, have invested
millions of dollars in the Roshek building and other properties in downtown Dubuque, and
that the new parking garage may encourage other businesses to invest in vacant
downtown buildings. Mr. Van Milligen also stated that while Cottingham & Butler and
Heartland may have many employees who will alternate between remote and in-person
work, they are still committed to using the Roshek building. Mr. Van Milligen added that
the potential increase of alternating between remote and in-person work in the general
workforce may lead to changes in the language of Development Agreements. Rick
Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, stated that
the capital investment of both companies combined with the number of employees will
exceed the companies' obligations in the Development Agreement. Mr. Dickinson also
mentioned that the Dubuque workforce consists of many people who work in Dubuque
but reside in the surrounding area. Mr. Van Milligen stated that Cottingham & Butler and
Heartland's agreement to give the City an extra year to provide the parking garage will
result in the City issuing less debt. City Council thanked Mr. Van Milligen and Mr.
Dickinson for their responses, stating that it is helpful to have additional time to
understand how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect workplace practices and that this
discussion provided additional understanding for the public on the Development
Agreement.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 362-
20 Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City
of Dubuque, Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial
USA, Inc.. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. 39 Bluff Street: Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Disbursement: City Manager
recommended adoption of a resolution approving a $300,000 Downtown Rehabilitation
Loan Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Franklin Investments, LLC for
residential improvements made at 39 Bluff Street. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 363-20 Approving a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Franklin Investments, LLC for the
redevelopment of 39 Bluff Street was adopted.
8. Mediacom Communications Corporation - Arts & Culture Grant Program Notice of
Conclusion: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government
Relations for Mediacom Communications Corporation, informing the City of the
dissolution of the Mediacom Charitable Foundation Advisory Committee due to the
conclusion of the 15-year commitment to fund the Dubuque Arts & Cultural Foundation
grants program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
9. Termination of Grant Agreement between City of Dubuque and Tim Specht for the
rehabilitation of 1555 Central Avenue: City Manager recommended approval of a
resolution authorizing a Termination Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa, and
Tim Specht for the rehabilitation of 1555 Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 364-20 Approving the Termination
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Agreement and Release terminating the Grant Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, lowa and Tim Specht was adopted.
10. Memo Recording Award of Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration Project Phase:
I: City Manager recommended that the award for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic
Collaboration Project Phase I be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
11. Tree City USA Application for Re-Certification: City Manager recommended
approval to submit an annual application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree
City USA. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 Bioretention Basin
Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment Project Acceptance:
City Manager recommended acceptance of the Eagle Point Park Environmental
Restoration Project Phase 2 Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree Removal, and Native
Vegetation Establishment Project, as completed by Mainline Excavation Co., in the final
contract amount of $272,076.75. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 365-20 Accepting the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration
Project: Phase II Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation
Establishment Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
13. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer and Storm Water Drainage
across Walter Development, LLC Property off of Chavenelle Road in Dubuque: City
Manager recommended acceptance of a Grant of Easement for storm sewer and storm
water drainage from Walter Development, LLC for recently constructed public drainage
improvements across Part of Lot 1 of McFadden Farm Place No. 6 in the City of Dubuque,
lowa. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 366-20
Accepting a Grant of Easement for storm sewer and storm water drainage through, under
and across part of Lot 1 Of McFadden Farm Place No. 6, in the City of Dubuque, lowa
was adopted.
14. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitted the
Certified List for the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic and Police Lieutenant. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
15. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program Application Update: City
Manager recommended approval of changes to the guidelines and application process
for Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants program, to be effective for the March 15,
2021 deadline. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. lowa Department of Transportation Agreement for an lowa's Clean Air Attainment
Program and Surface Transportation Block Grant Federal-Aid Swap Project: City
Manager recommended approval for the Mayor to execute an lowa Department of
Transportation Funding Agreement for lowa's Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP)and
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal-aid Swap Project for Phase 1 of the
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Dubuque STREETS (Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic System)
project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 367-20
Approving the Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2020-ICAAP-03) with the lowa
Department of Transportation for an lowa's Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) and
SurFace Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal-aid Swap Project as part of Phase I
of the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) was
adopted.
17. lowa Department of Transportation Federal-Aid Agreement for an Accelerated
Innovation Deployment Demonstration Project: City Manager recommended approval of
a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an lowa Department of Transportation
Federal-Aid Agreement for an Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration Project
for Phase 1 of the Dubuque STREETS (Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective
Traffic System) project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 368-20 Approving the lowa Department of Transportation Federal-Aid
Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2020-EDP-01) for an Accelerated Innovation
Deployment (AID) Demonstration Project as part of Phase I of the Smart Traffic Routing
with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) was adopted.
18. Amending Resolutions to add Transition of City Share of Property Taxes: City
Manager recommended approval for amending Resolution Nos. 4-14, 132-17, 210-19
and 239-20 that approved pre-annexation agreements, to add transition of the City share
of property taxes. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 369-20 Amending Resolution No. 4-14 Approving an application for Voluntary
Annexation of Territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa by adding transition of City share of
property taxes; Resolution No. 370-20 Amending Resolution No. 132-17 Approving an
application for Voluntary Annexation of Territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa by adding
transition of City share of property taxes; Resolution No. 371-20 Amending Resolution
No. 210-19 Approving an application for Voluntary Annexation of Territory to the City of
Dubuque, lowa by adding transition of City share of property taxes; and Resolution No.
372-20 Amending Resolution No. 239-20 Approving an application for Voluntary
Annexation of Territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa by adding transition of City share of
property taxes were adopted.
19. National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience Grant Application
Letter of Support: City Manager recommended approval for Mayor Buol to sign a letter of
support to the National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience grant
program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Application and Grant Agreement: City Manager
recommended approval of the grant application for the Volunteer Generation Fund
through the lowa Commission on Volunteer Service and approval of the grant agreement
for the award of the Volunteer Generation Fund grant to the City of Dubuque. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
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21. lowa Economic Development Authority Agreement to Spend Community
Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Funds: City Manager recommended
approval of an agreement with the lowa Economic Development Authority to receive,
administer and disburse to the community CDBG-CV funding in the amount of$521,469.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 373-20
Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque and the lowa Economic
Development Authority to receive, administer and disburse Community Development
Block Grant COVID- 19 (CDBG-CV) funding was adopted.
22. Proposed amendments to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private Network: City Manager recommended
approval of an amendment to an existing Master Agreement and Project Statement in
place between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private Network. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
23. Problem Property Assessment: City Manager recommended adoption of a
resolution authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 374-20 Authorizing
the City to collect delinquent problem property charges in accordance with 14-1J1
International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
24. Liquor License Renewals: City Manager recommended approval of annual beer,
liquor, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 375-20 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 Resnick 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 Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2 Project: City Manager
recommended initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic
Collaboration — Phase 2 Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
January 4, 2021. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 376-20 Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2 Project: Preliminary
approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of
public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and
ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 4, 2021 conducted virtually.
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[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 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, ct clerk cityofdubuque.org.]
2. North Grandview Estates Housing TIF: City Manager recommended approval of a
Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview
Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed plan for February 1, 2021 . Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 377-20 Resolution of Necessity finding that
certain property in and near North Grandview Estates Subdivision is an economic
development area and that the development of said area is necessary in the interest of
the residents of the City of Dubuque, lowa, and setting a date for hearing on a proposed
Urban Renewal Plan for said district was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 1, 2021.
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, January 29, 2021 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, ct clerk cityofdubuque.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review: The applicant was invited to address the
City Council regarding her desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Expiring
term of McCarthy). Applicant: Kathy McCarthy, 3491 Waller St. This commission is
subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4
males/2 females/3 openings
Boards and Commission Appointments: Appointments were made to the following
commissions.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through
February 15, 2022 (Expired term of Lenhart). Applicant: Janice Craddieth, 2320 White
St. Motion by Lynch to appoint Janice Craddieth to the 3-year term. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant
Langworthy District term of Klavitter) and 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-
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Large)* This commission is subject to the State of lowa 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 lowa Code 69.16A
Gender Balance. Motion by Jones to appoint Melissa Daykin-Cassill to the 3-year term
for the Langworthy District and David Klavitter to the 3-year term for the At-Large
District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposed Resolution of Issues with 40 Main, LLC, 44 Main, LLC and 210 Jones,
LLC: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval on the 40
Main, LLC Subordination Agreement, included in the following recommendations
regarding Development Agreements with 40 Main, LLC, 44 Main, LLC and 210 Jones,
LLC, and Senior Counsel recommended approval:
1. Adoption of the resolution approving the Second Amendment to 210 Jones, LLC
Development Agreement.
2. Adoption of the resolution approving the Quit Claim Deed to 40 Main, LLC subject to
receipt of $157,583.00 for the Real Estate Contract.
3. Receive and file the Release and Waiver of all undisbursed grants and loans under
the Development Agreements for 40 Main, LLC and 44 Main, LLC.
4. Adoption of the resolution approving Subordination of Mortgage for 40 Main, LLC.
Responding to a question from City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that the
proposed resolutions will result in all three addresses, 40 Main, LLC, 44 Main, LLC, and
210 Jones, LLC combining under one ownership. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 378-20 Approving the Second Amendment to
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and 210 Jones, LLC;
Resolution No. 379-20 Approving the Quit Claim Deed from the City of Dubuque to 40
Main, LLC; and Resolution 380-20 Approving a Subordination of Mortgage
Subordinating a Second Mortgage and Security Agreement, granted by City to 40 Main,
LLC, to a Mortgage granted by 40 Main, LLC to MidWestOne Bank. Seconded by
Jones. 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 that no online
public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Submission of Electrification + Renewable Energy Feasibility Study, Request for
Policy Change and Recommendation for Budgetary Action: City Manager transmitted
the City of Dubuque Fleet Electrification Feasibility Study and recommending the
following City Council actions:
• That the City's Vehicle Procurement Process be updated to incorporate the value of
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carbon emission reductions in the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) calculations.
• Consider further the implementation of a "cost of carbon" more generally within the
operations of the City, in order to achieve the priority of a 50% reduction of the City's
carbon footprint by 2030.
Gina Bell, Sustainability Coordinator, introduced Dave Lyons, Sustainable Innovation
Consultant with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, who provided a
presentation. As part of the presentation, Mr. Lyons introduced Rob Wozny, Senior
Product Manager for Electrification for Alliant Energy, who briefly summarized the
benefits of the study. Highlights of the presentation included:
• Findings
• Transit path
• Value proposition
• Energy source
• Non-transit fleet path
• Recommendations
• Immediate opportunity
• Next Steps
Mr. Lyons responded to questions from City Council regarding the local impact of
these actions and potential costs. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendations. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Stormwater Illicit Discharge Ordinance Amendments: City Manager recommended
approval to modify Section 13-5 of the Code of Ordinances, the City's Illicit Discharge
Ordinance, in order to comply with the City's National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. 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 two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 52-20
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities,
Chapter 5 Illicit Connections and Discharges to Storm Sewer System, Sections 13-5-1
Definitions and 13-5-6 Discharge Prohibitions. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-
0.
3. Memorandum of Understanding for Recreational Programming between City of
Dubuque Leisure Services & City of Asbury: City Manager recommended approval of a
Memorandum of Understanding for summer recreational programming to be provided
by the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department to the City of Asbury. Leisure
Services Manager Marie Ware responded to questions from City Council regarding the
wages of temporary employees and the involvement of City staff. Motion by Roussell to
receive to receive and file the documents and approve the Memorandum of
Understanding. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Submission of Fire Department Community Risk Assessment and Standards of
Cover pocument: City Manager submitted the Community Risk Assessment and
Standards of Cover pocument for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Rick Steines provided
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a presentation on the Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA-
SOC) Document. Highlights included:
• The purpose of conducting the CRA-SOC
• What the CRA-SOC is
• What the CRA-SOC is not
• Using the CRA-SOC
City Council commended the CRA-SOC document and thanked the Fire Department
for their professionalism and expertise in responding to situations. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Video Highlighting New Gillig Buses: Media Services Division showed a video
highlighting four new Gillig Heavy Duty fixed route buses purchased by Transportation
Services using Federal Grant and local match funds. Russ Stecklein, Acting
Transportation Services Director, responded to questions from City Council regarding
ridership reaction to the new buses and the protocols implemented on City buses due to
COVID-19. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information and view the video
presentation. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request for Work Session - Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan: City Manager
requested that the City Council schedule a Work Session for January 11, 2021 at 6:30
p.m. on the Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan Presentation. Motion by Lynch to receive
and file the information and schedule the work session as recommend. Seconded by
Resnick. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Sessions - COVID-19 Update: City Manager requested that
the City Council schedule work sessions for February 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and
April 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to receive updates on COVID-19 response. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the information and schedule the work sessions as
recommend. Seconded by Cavanagh. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion
carried 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Cavanagh to convene in closed session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss purchase or
sale of real estate pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of lowa. Seconded by Jones.
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.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 10:18 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 10:19
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
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