3 15 21 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2021.
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: May /rBuol; Council Members Cavgnagh, Farber, Jo�ies, Res/nick, Roussell,
Sprpk; City Manager Va7Milligen, 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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Red Cross Everyday Heroes Award Recognition for Bill Gansen and Daniel
"Joe" Mayne
A Red Cross representative will make a presentation recognizing Bill Gansen and
Daniel "Joe" Mayne, of the Public Works Department, as American Red Cross Everyday
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2. Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Award Recognition for Bev Wagner
Sarah Subbert, ef-t-he- ,a-C r-ati-ofl- oo4i#ioft, will make a presentation
recognizing Environmental Educator Bev Wagner for receiving the Bohumil Shimek
Environmental Educator Award: For Outstanding Efforts by an Environmental Educator.
3. COVID-19 Update C.,42 pry
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of Dubuque, will provide an
update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. 'g
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 3/1; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 11/24, 1/5 and
1/26; Cable TV Commission of 1/8; Community Development Advisory Commission of
2/22; Housing Commission of 2/23; Human Rights Commission of 2/8; Library Board of
Trustees of 1/28; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #207 of 2/25; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 3/3; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/1
and 2/15; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month
Ending 1/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
John Peiffer for vehicle 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: John Peiffer for
vehicle 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. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Royal Oaks Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Royal Oaks
Development Corporation for the subject property.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Royal Oaks Development Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Final Plat of Table Mound Acres
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending that the City Council approve the Final
Plat of Table Mound Acres subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1 and
Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Table Mound Acres in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 1043-1053 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to
JTM Properties, LLC in the maximum amount of $40,000 for Fagade and Planning &
Design Grants to create two second floor apartment units and rehabilitate the first -floor
commercial space at 1043-1053 Main Street.
RESOLUTION Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
JTM Properties, L.L.C. for the Redevelopment of 1043-1053 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. U.S. DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution in support of the U.S. DOT
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant submission.
RESOLUTION Expressing the willingness of the City of Dubuque to apply for and
participate in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Transportation Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. State of Iowa Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a grant application and funding request to the
State of Iowa Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement grant program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Dubuque County Mowing to Monarchs Grant Approved
City Manager transmitting information that the City of Dubuque was awarded a Mowing
to Monarchs grant in the amount of $2,500 from Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. Letter of Support for Four Mounds for Grant from Johanna Favrot Fund for
Historic Preservation
City Manager transmitting correspondence to the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic
Preservation Grant Review Committee in support of Four Mounds as a potential grant
recipient.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Keeping National Service National: 2021 - A White Paper on How to Make
National Service Accessible to Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Rural
Populations (AmeriCorps)
City Manager transmitting information on Keeping National Service National: 2021 - A
White Paper on How to Make National Service Accessible to Black, Indigenous, People
of Color and Rural Populations from Volunteer Iowa (Iowa Commission on Volunteer
Service) to Corporation for National and Community Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Mathias Ham House Historic Structures Report
City Manager transmitting the Dubuque County Historical Society Mathias Ham House
Historic Structures Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Millwork District Parking Lot 1 (12th Street and Elm Street) Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract CIP 3602250
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Millwork
District Parking Lot 1 Project, as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete,
LLC, in the final contract amount of $478,984.71 and authorize payment of the contract
amount to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Millwork District Parking Lot #1 Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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15. Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project CIP #3401654, Project #4X0007
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Lower Bee
Branch Security Network Project, as completed by Utility Service Contractors, in the
final contract amount of $255,915.25, which is 1.35% lower than the bid amount of
$259,414.00.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp
Project 2 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 3 Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic
Collaboration — Phase 3 Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
18. Abstract of Votes
City Clerk transmitting the Abstract of Votes for the March 2, 2021 Ward 1 Special
Election as certified by the Dubuque County Auditor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Five Flags Pyrotechnics Permit
City Manager recommending approval of a Pyrotechnics Permit submitted by the Five
Flags Center for March 26 and 27, 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics 2020
City Manager transmitting the Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics 2020 report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Grant of Easement to T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P.
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for April 5, 2021 for
the granting of a private embankment easement across City -owned property along the
Northwest Arterial as part of the Grand River Medical Group site development project
on Westmark Drive.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of City interest by Grant of Embankment Easement to
T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P. across Part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 5, 2021
2. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3, and further recommends that a public hearing be set
for April 5, 2021.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 5, 2021
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$49,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021AB
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for April 5, 2021, on the
proposition of selling not to exceed $49,200,000 in General Obligation Bonds.
$40,535,000 of the proceeds is intended to provide funds to refund nine previously
issued bond series that are now callable to realize estimated interest savings of
$3,098,099.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(for essential corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $950,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa (for essential corporate urban renewal purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for
general corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof (GCP-2)
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for
general corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof (GCP-3)
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 5, 2021
4. Resolution for the Proposed North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal
Area
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview
Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed plan for April 19, 2021.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban
Renewal Area and setting the date for a public hearing and consultation on the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 19, 2021
5. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.1
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed amendment for April 19, 2021.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process
on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 19, 2021
6. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.2
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed amendment for April 19, 2021.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process
on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
April 19, 2021
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review 6:59 Prn
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
1. Cable Television Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges)
Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
2. Housing Commission
One 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of Wall)
Applicant:
Jeff Lenhart, 670 Harvard St.
3. Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Allen)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Regan)
Applicants:
Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St.
Taylor Merfeld, 1016 Rhomberg Ave.
Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/4 females/2 openings
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Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Expiring term of Woodyard)
Applicant:
Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington Street
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2. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024
Applicant:
Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. (Qualifies as a Landlord)
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3. Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2026 (Expiring term of McCoy)
Applicant:
Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; urrently 2 males/2 females/1 opening
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 305-307 East 22nd Street T 05 Pam
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to request City Council approval of the
disposal of City -owned real property located at 305-307 East 22nd Street to Affordable
Housing Network, Inc. for the purchase price of $4,171, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 305-307 East 22nd
Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 2243 Central Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a
Purchase Agreement and Special Warranty Deed for the sale of City -owned real
property located at 2243 Central Avenue to Tyler and Michelle Ede for $160,000, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 305-307 East 22nd
Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Proceedings to Hold the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed 7�fja,v
$24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of a not to exceed
$24,000,000 in General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, the
proceeds of which will be used to refund the Stormwater Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2015B, dated June 19, 2015 and amended September 8, 2017.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $24,000,000
General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Four Mounds Foundation Request for Work Session
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, April 19,
2021, at 5:00 p.m. on Four Mounds Foundation and their work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, March 15, 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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