2 1 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 1, 2021
Sprank, Buol, Resnick, Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Roussel)
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This meeting will be conducted virtually
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listening, and public input options.
February 1, 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 Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
City staff will provide an update on the recent activities completed by the Sustainability Office.
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
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 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 Insurance; Ronald Koehler on behalf of State Farm Insurance
for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; 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)
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
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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
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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
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
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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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
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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Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board
Three, 3-Year 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)
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 '/2 Lorimer St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females/3 vacancies
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.
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. 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)
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)
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
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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)
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
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for City of Dubuque Employees
City Manager transmitting information regarding an incentive for City employees to get the
COVID-19 vaccine.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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)
3. Renaming Flexsteel Way to Simmons Way
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)
4. Tax Increment Ordinance for the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance creating a tax increment financing
district for the North Grandview Estates Urban Renewal Area.
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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
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
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
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.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.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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