Minutes_City Council Proceedings 1 4 21 Copyrighted
January 19, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 1/4; Community DevelopmentAdvisory
Commission of 1/6; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/17; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 1/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/17;
Proof of publication on City Council proceedings of 12/7, 12/11; Proof of
publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month
ending 11/30.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 1/4/21 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 1/6/21
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 12/17/20 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/6/2021 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 12/17/2020 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/7/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/11/20
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ending 11/30/20
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 4, 2021.
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 the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly
Update.
WORK SESSION
COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners provided updates on the internal and community-facing
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Community COVID-19 Update & Response: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist and Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations
• Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council following their
presentations.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:18
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 January 4, 2021.
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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 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2021) was
accepted by Sr. Mary Lechtenberg, OSF and Sr. Marilou Irons, PVBM, of the Tri-State
Coalition against Human Trafficking.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Staff stated that no public input received
regarding the Consent Items. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 12/17, 12/21;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees of
12/17. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Shelley Atchison for personal injury; John Davis for
vehicle damage; Keith Dolan Jr. for vehicle damage; Jeffrey Last for personal injury;
Kevin and Sue Leute for property 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 Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Shelley Atchison for personal injury; John Davis for vehicle damage;
Keith Dolan Jr. for vehicle damage; Jeffrey Last for personal injury; Kevin and Sue
Leute 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,
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and Resolution No. 1- 21 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. Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Montana House, LLC to redevelop property at 245 West 1 st Street: City Manager
recommended approval of a Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Montana House, LLC for rehabilitation of 245 West 1 st Street to
provide an additional $5,000 in grant funding. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-21 Approving the Second Amendment to Grant
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Montana House, LLC was adopted.
6. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision: City
Manager recommended acceptance of the public improvements that the developer,
E.K.M. LLC, has recently completed in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision, except for
storm water detention facilities. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 3-21 Accepting public improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2
Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
7. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 5A in Dubuque Industrial Center South First
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa for Vacating Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc.
Development Agreement): City Manager recommended approval of the Plat of Survey
of Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque,
lowa. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 4-21
Resolution approving Plat of proposed vacated portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City of
Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
8. Signed Contract(s): lowa Economic Development Authority AmeriCorps Partners in
Learning CARES Recovery Fund Grant Agreement. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
9. National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience Grant Application:
City Manager recommended approval of a $10,000 grant application and funding request
to the National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience grant program.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Letter of Support for Phase 1-B Vaccination of lowa Drinking Water and
Wastewater Utility Workers: City Manager provided a copy of a letter of support on behalf
of the City of Dubuque to Kelly Garcia, lowa Department of Public Health Interim Director,
regarding the City's support of recommendations classifying drinking water and
wastewater utility workers as "essential workers". Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
11. lowa Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for Five Flags Civic Center
Theater: City Manager transmitted information that the Five Flags Civic Center Theater
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was awarded a $58,000 lowa Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for PPE
and COVID-related expenses. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
12. January 2021 Utility Bill Insert on COVID-19 Assistance: City Manager provided a
copy of the January 2021 utility bill public information insert on COVID-19 Assistance.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Cavanagh 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Flexsteel Way between Lots 4 and 5 in Dubuque
Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa For Vacating
Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc. Development Agreement): City Manager
recommended that a public hearing be set for January 19, 2021, for the vacation of right
of way property described as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition,
in the City of Dubuque, lowa. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 5-21 Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City
of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 19, 2021
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will
contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be
accessed at _or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, .]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment was made to the following 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. Motion by Jones to appoint Kathy McCarthy to the 3-year
term. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 2 Project: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing on approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the
estimated cost of $291,210 for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration —Phase 2
Project, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file
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the documents and adopt Resolution No. 6-21 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2
Project. Seconded by Resnick. Staff stated that no online public input had been received
for this item. 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. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions: City
Clerk recommended that the City Council review their appointments to various boards
and commissions for any changes in membership for the 2021 Calendar Year terms.
Council Member Resnick stated that he is no longer part of the Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program (HACAP) Board, and that he transferred to the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) Board of Directors when previous Council
Member Shaw resigned. The City Clerk stated that HACAP is no longer a Council
appointment due to the 28E Agreement concluding when Operation New View (ONV)
merged with HACAP. The City Clerk stated that the Boards and Commissions list would
be updated to reflect this change. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information,
including the updates stated by Council Member Resnick and the City Clerk. Seconded
by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2021 State Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommended approval of the City
of Dubuque 2021 State Legislative Priorities to be presented to legislators. Council
expressed interest in considering how the City balances taxation and which groups are
directly affected by that process. Council also mentioned that this topic will come up
when Council discusses the Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan and the City's budget.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and approve the priorities.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request for Work Sessions - Sustainable Dubuque: City Manager requested that
the City Council schedule quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work sessions for the
following dates:
1. Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
2. Monday, May 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
4. Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the work sessions as
recommended. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion
carried 7-0.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent passing of former City Council
Member Dave Simon.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of lowa. Seconded by Resnick. 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 7:16 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 7:17
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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