Minutes_City Council Proceedings 11 16 20 Copyrig hted
December 7, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
10/27/20
Arts and Cultural Affairs Master Plan Task Force and Supporting Documentation
Group Minutes of 10/27/20
City Council Proceedings of 11/16/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 11/23/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 11/18/20
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 9/24/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 10/22/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 11/19/20 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
10/19/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
11/2/20
Proof of Publication for Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Supporting Documentation
Report
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ending 10/30/20
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 11/19/2020 Supporting Documentation
CITY 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: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van 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: City staff and network partners provided updates on the internal and
community-facing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose
Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations
• Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
This work session concluded at 5:50 p.m.
2. Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update: Representatives of The Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque presented the quarterly report for Inclusive Dubuque.
Clara Lopez Ortiz, Equity Coordinator; Oather Taylor, DEI Consultant/Advisor; Cynthia
Wehrenberg, Youth Impact Coordinator. Topics included:
• Network partner meetings
• Cultural resource guide
• DEI toolkit
• Community equity profile
• Business leader equity cohort
• Every child reads
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There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:14
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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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 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 www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van 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)
1. Certified Venue Executive Recognition for H.R. Cook: Marie Ware, Leisure
Services Manager, made a presentation recognizing H.R. Cook, General Manager of
Five Flags Civic Center, for achieving certification as a Certified Venue Executive.
2. lowa Primary Care Association Award Recognition for Mary Rose Corrigan:
Gary Collins, CEO of Crescent Community Health Center, presented Public Health
Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan with the 2020 Carl Kulczyk Memorial Award from the lowa
Primary Care Association.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day (November 19, 2020) was accepted by Diane
Oglesby-Rambousek of the Michael W. Oglesby Foundation.
2. Small Business Saturday (November 28, 2020) was accepted by Justine Paradiso
of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.
3. Civil Air Patrol Day (December 1, 2020) was accepted by Colonel Jonathan Lartigue
of the Civil Air Patrol.
CONSENT ITEMS
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Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Staff stated that no online public
comments were received related to the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Black Hills Energy for property damage; Mackenzie
Weber for vehicle damage; Michael J. Vondal for vehicle 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: Black Hills Energy for property damage; MacKenzie Weber for Vehicle
Damage; Michael J. Vondal for Vehicle 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. 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 was adopted.
5. Dollars & Cents Public Information Brochure: City Manager provided a copy of the
Fiscal Year 2021 Dollars & Cents public information brochure. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
6. Final Plat of Survey for CN Davis Place: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommended approval of the Final Plat of Survey for CN Davis Place (16335 Humke
Road/13389 BMR Drive). Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 338-20 Approving the Final Plat of Survey of CN Davis Place, Dubuque
County, lowa was adopted.
7. Plat of Survey for Yiannias Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Yiannias Place No. 5 190 John F.
Kennedy Rd. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
339-20 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 Of Yiannias Place No. 5 in the
City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
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8. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Timothy J & Cynthia McAndrew: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
lowa 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 340-20 Approving a Pre-
Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Timothy J. and Cynthia
McAndrew was adopted.
9. Pre-Annexation Agreement with Clarence C. and Nancy L. Davis: City Manager
recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 341-20 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, lowa and Clarence C. And Nancy L. Davis was adopted.
10. Quarterly Investment Report as of September 30, 2020: City Manager transmitted
the September 30, 2020 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
11. Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Renewal Report: City Manager recommended approval
of the Fiscal Year 2020 lowa Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 342-20 Approving
the Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque was adopted.
12. Fiscal Year 2022 County Tax Increment Finance Report: City Manager
transmitted the Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report that has been filed with
Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
13. Accepting the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract B Project: City Manager
recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
14. Accepting 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3-B: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project 3-B, as completed by S&S Builders. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 344-20 Accepting the 2020 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project 3-B and authorizing the final payment to the contractor was
adopted.
15. Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contract Renewal: City Manager
recommended approval of a new two-year agreement with the Dubuque Regional
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Humane Society for contracted services related to animal control. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
16. 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. 345-20 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Merge Urban Development - 2nd Amendment to Development Agreement: City
Manager recommended approval of a Second Amendment to Development Agreement
with Port of Dubuque LLC. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 346-20 Approving a Second Amendment to Development
Agreement by and between the City Of Dubuque, lowa 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. Seconded by Jones. Staff
stated that no online public comments were received regarding this public hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
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 recommended approval. 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. Planning
Services manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Jeff Morton, 206 Bluff
Street, and Chef Kevin Scharpf, 819 Shadow Bluff, Galena, IL, spoke in support of the
request and provided a brief description of the project. Staff stated that no public input
was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting phone and chat functions, City Council and City
Clerk email accounts, and the City of Dubuque's Facebook Live page.
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The City Clerk confirmed receipt of an email correspondence from Bob Hartig, 1804
Creekwood Drive, expressing his opposition to Action Item No. 1: Plat of Survey of
Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place.
Larry Vogt, 1750 Creekwood Drive; Bob Hartig, 1804 Creekwood Drive; Peter Arling,
1744 Creekwood Drive; Matt Horsfield, 1720 Creekwood Drive, spoke in opposition of
Action Item No. 1: Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place.
Kristen and Steve Vaasseen, 2319 Manson Road, spoke in support of Action Item
No. 1: Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommended approval of the Plat of Survey of Annabel Lee Barn Lot Place subject to
waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 347-20 Approving the Plat of Survey of Annabel
Lee Barn Lot Place, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa. The motion did not
receive a second. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and deny the
request. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Bank and Trust, CDC - Engine House #1 Settlement Agreement and
Release: City Attorney recommended approval of the Dubuque Bank & Trust
Community Development Corporation Settlement Agreement and Release. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the agreement. Seconded by
Lynch. City Attorney Brumwell provided a summary of the agreement. Jones provided a
summary of the City's partnership with Dubuque Bank and Trust on Engine House #1.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request for Work Session - Arts and Culture Master Plan Update: City Manager
requested 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. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommend.
Seconded by Rousell. No schedule conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Presentation and Video Update:
Steve Brown, Engineering Project Manager, and Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II,
presented an update of the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project. Media
Services showed a video update of the Project. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
information and view the video. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sprank reported on volunteering with the Dubuque Labor Harvest
food giveaway on Saturday. Mr. Sprank stated that the organization distributed over 347
boxes of food, demonstrating that COVID-19 is affecting more people. Mr. Sprank
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expressed interest in the upcoming food scarcity study to understand food issues
affecting the North End.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:39 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation and the purchase or sale of real estate pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code
of lowa. Seconded by Cavanagh. 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. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:38 p.m. having been
updated by staff.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 9:39
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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