1 4 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 4, 2021
Buol, Roussel!, Cavanagh, Sprank, Resnick, Lynch, Jones
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and City staff will participate by webinar and will not meet in person. The virtual meeting will
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted virtually
Please see the information above for viewing,
listening, and public input options.
January 4, 2021
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and
on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2
WORK SESSION
1. 5:30 PM - COVID-19 Pandemic Update
City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -facing
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response to the COVI D-19 pandemic.
Tentative presentation order:
1. Community COVID-19 Update & Response: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist and Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
2. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Update: Jenna Manders, Director of
Strategic Relations
3. United Way of Dubuque Update: Danielle Peterson, President/CEO
4. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, President/CEO
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2021)
On behalf of the Tri-State Coalition against Human Trafficking.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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.
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: 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. 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)
5. Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Montana
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House, LLC to redevelop property at 245 West lst Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Montana House, LLC for rehabilitation of 245 West 1st Street to provide an additional
$5,000 in grant funding.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Montana House, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision
City Manager recommending 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.
RESOLUTION Accepting public improvements in Sky Blue Estates #2 Subdivision, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 5A in Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Vacating Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc. Development
Agreement)
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South
First Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Resolution approving Plat of proposed vacated portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Signed Contract(s)
Iowa Economic Development Authority AmeriCorps Partners in Learning CARES Recovery Fund Grant
Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. National League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a $10,000 grant application and funding request to the National
League of Cities Leadership in Community Resilience grant program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Letter of Support for Phase 1-B Vaccination of Iowa Drinking Water and Wastewater
Utility Workers
City Manager providing a copy of a letter of support on behalf of the City of Dubuque to Kelly Garcia,
Iowa Department of Public Health Interim Director, regarding the City's support of recommendations
classifying drinking water and wastewater utility workers as "essential workers".
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Iowa Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for Five Flags Civic Center Theater
City Manager transmitting information that the Five Flags Civic Center Theater was awarded a $58,000
Iowa Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Fund Award for PPE and COVID-related expenses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. January 2021 Utility Bill Insert on COVID-19 Assistance
City Manager providing a copy of the January 2021 utility bill public information insert on COVID-19
Assistance.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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, Iowa For Vacating
Petition (Simmons Pet Food Inc. Development Agreement)
City Manager recommending 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, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Flexsteel Way, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 5A of Dubuque Industrial Center South First Addition, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 19, 2021
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointment to the following commission to be made at this meeting.
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 Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
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 recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
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These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
City Clerk recommending that the City Council review their appointments to various boards and
commissions for any changes in membership for the 2021 Calendar Year terms.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. 2021 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque 2021 State Legislative Priorities
to be presented to legislators.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Request for Work Sessions - Sustainable Dubuque
City Manager requesting 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation - Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at wwwcityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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