2 1 21 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on February 1, 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, Joh/es, Ly4ch, Res/nick, Ro/ussell,
SprajAk; City Manager V7 Milligen, City Attorn7Brumwell
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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 quarterly Sustainable Dubuque
update.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE QUARTERLY WORK SESSION
City staff will provide an update on the recent activities completed by the
Sustainability Office.
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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 February 1, 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: May/Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jo es, Lynch, Resnick, R04ell,
Spr ink; 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
The City Clerk stated for the record that there is a change to the agenda. The City
Manager has requested that Action Item #1, COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for City of
Dubuque Employees, be pulled from the agenda. Action Item #1 is pulled from the agenda
and will not be discussed at tonight's meeting.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. 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.
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 1/11 and 1/19; Community Development Advisory
Commission Minutes of 1/20; Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 1/21;
Housing Commission Minutes of 12/22; Library Board of Trustees of 11/19; Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/20; Proof of Publication of City Council
Proceedings for 12/17, 12/21, 1/4 and 1/11; Proof of Publication for List of Claims /
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Jennifer Connolly on behalf of State Farm
Farm Insurance for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;
Insurance; Ronald Koehler on behalf of State
Refer to City Attorney
3. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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)
4. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Ichiban
Realty LLC Property at 3187 University Drive in Dubuque
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer
Utility from Ichiban Realty LLC for a relocated public sanitary sewer across property at
3187 University Drive.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility through, under
and across part of Lot 1 of Sara S. and Edward R. Bartels Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Approving a First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Rouse and Dean Foundry Building, LLC to Redevelop Property at
990 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval of a First Amendment to Development
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Rouse and Dean Foundry Building, LLC
to redevelop property at 990 Washington Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Rouse and Dean Foundry Building, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Additional Finance Accounting Intern Hours
City Manager recommending approval to increase the hours of the accounting interns
by 543 hours annually.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Signed Contract(s)
Jule Transit Bus Camera System
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Metz Manufacturing
Company
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the nomination of the
Metz Manufacturing Company for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. 2020 Certified Local Governments Annual Report
City Manager requesting approval for the Mayor to execute the Calendar Year 2020
Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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10. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine, and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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 Approving applications for retail cigarette / tobacco sales / nicotine /
vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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D. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$1,600,000, Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State
Revolving Funds, Planning and Design Loan Applications
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 15, 2021, on the
proposition of selling not to exceed $1,600,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
(Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be
used to pay planning and design costs for Auburn and Custer, Center Place Area,
Maiden Lane Area, Hawthorne to Fengler Street "track Line" sewer, Catfish Creek Lift
Station and Force Main, and Sanitary Asset Management Master Plan projects.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of loan and disbursement
agreement(s) and the issuance of not to exceed $1,600,000 Sewer Revenue Capital
Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
February 15, 2021
2. Request to Schedule Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing, in conjunction
with the Housing & Community Development Department Budget Hearing on March 8,
2021, for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community
Development Block Grant funds.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 8, 2021
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E. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
1. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board — Newly Formed Board
Seven, 3-Year terms and five alternate, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2024
Special experience and training qualifications:
One member must be a residential construction professional;
One member must be a commercial construction professional,
One member must be an electrical construction professional,
One member must be a plumbing construction professional,
One member must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction
professional,
Two (2) multidisciplinary representatives, which could be an architect, engineer, building
designer, or general construction professional.
Alternates:
One alternate must be a residential construction professional,
One alternate must be a commercial construction professional,
One alternate must be an electrical construction professional,
One alternate must be a plumbing construction professional,
One alternate must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction
professional
Applicants:
(Note: all applicants qualify as a multidisciplinary representative in addition to the
qualification listed by their name)
Adam Brown, 686 S. Grandview Ave.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction professional
alternate)
Mitchell Haufe, 1233 Miller Rd.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction professional
alternate)
Daniel McNamer, 2891 Northridge Dr.
(Qualifies as plumbing construction professional or plumbing construction professional
alternate)
C. Blaine Schoenhard III, P.E., 1360 Missouri Ave. (Additional Applicant)
(Qualifies as a multidisciplinary representatives)
Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr.
(Qualifies as electrical construction professional or electrical construction
professional alternate)
Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd.
(Qualifies as a multidisciplinary representatives)
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2. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board
Three, 3-Yeas terms through January 1, 2024 (Special experience and training
qualifications: residents with an interest in fair and equitable housing with an emphasis
on the balance of landlords, tenants, and other interested citizens.)
Applicants:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. (Qualifies as a landlord)
Jeff Lenhart, 1274 Locust St. (Qualifies as a tenant)
Gil Spence, 975 Grove Terr. (Qualifies as an interested citizen)
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3. Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Breitfelder)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Keeler)
Applicants:
Pamala Birch, 1550 Betterfield Rd.
Klanea Evans, 691 Y2 Lorimer St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females/3 vacancies
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4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Winterwood)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Peroski)
Applicants:
Justin Gross, 1225 Kelly Ln.
Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1293 Walnut
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for City Council approval of a resolution
approving the disposal of 1293 Walnut Street to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for
$1.00, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Real Property by Deed to Affordable
Housing Network, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Resolution Approving North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for City Council adoption of a resolution
approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban
Renewal Area, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. Housing TIF Agreement (North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for City Council approval of a resolution
approving a Housing TIF Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Ehrlich
Properties, L.L.C. for the development of property in the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area, and City Attorney recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Ehrlich
Properties, L.L.C. for the development of property in the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT 7 uR q p`°f)
The City Clerk restated that the City Manager has requested that Action Item #1,
COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for City of Dubuque Employees, be pulled from the
agenda. Action Item #1 is pulled from the agenda and will not be discussed at tonight's
meeting.
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ACTION ITEMS 7,� 5 pm
The City Clerk restated that Action Item #1, COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for City
of Dubuque Employees, is pulled from the agenda.
2. Fiscal Year 2021 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations
The Community Development Advisory Commission recommends the City Council
approve the recommended funding for the Fiscal Year 2021 Purchase of Services Grant
applications as follows:
• Convivium Urban Farmstead, Free Take n' Bake Meals ($2,000)
• Crescent Community Health Center, Reducing Oral Disparities through Dental
Services ($19,500)
• Dubuque County Energy District, Rental Energy Efficiency ($8,500)
• Dubuque Dream Center, In Your Life Mentoring ($20,000)
• Riverview Center, Sexual Assault & Abuse Crisis Intervention & Response Program
($25,000)
• St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Social Emotional Connection During Crisis ($25,000)
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Purchase of Services Grant Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Renaming Flexsteel Way to Simmons Way T�d7 P
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution renaming Flexsteel Way to
Simmons Way.
RESOLUTION Changing a street name on the Final Plat of Dubuque Industrial South
First Addition in the City of Dubuque by renaming Flexsteel Way to Simmons Way
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Tax Increment Ordinance for the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban
Renewal Area 7rdq (�
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance creating a tax increment
financing district for the North Grandview Estates Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on
all property located within the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area,
in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School
District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to
be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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5. Request for Work Session - Dream Center
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session on March 1, 2021 at
5:00 p.m. so Dubuque Dream Center Executive Director Robert Kimble can provide an
update on the. activities at the Dream Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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6. Request for Work Session - Fountain of Youth Strategic Plan
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session on March 1, 2021 at
5:45 p.m. for a presentation on the Fountain of Youth Strategic Plan.
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, February 1st, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the
purpose of conducting a work session on the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque
update.
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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, February 1st, 2021 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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