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5 3 21 Skeleton Notes, Meeting Call, and Chat LogCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 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 facebook.com/cityofdubuque. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cav7nag'h, Farber, Johes, R/snick, Roussel[, SprVbk; City Manager VnVI Milligen, City Attoroy Brumwell. Absent: p/ Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting work sessions to receive updates on cyber security and the COVID-19 pandemic. WORK SESSIONS (2) 1. CYBER SECURITY UPDATE Information Services Manager Chris Kohlmann provided a cyber security update. fpf pros-nlo°Nr) -nee bo,e eor"in Me /1ew-s - NJ vro J; CCU, ; NbIr-C 0je•ri -61,"t, Imfx-,el bI �Threo,+ Lo nd sco, . 54p4 � �, (,� r ° �eS� P �Ai r.� 5: ph; S h re,y�oyy �`� "(Y�r5ecu��1 a.rd ,���: e e CO,� �c �' � .c� cea r ¢iou tp 5pof s' -ddre,56 Yke PiSk Gybu - Arco+ - �esf �r�C'� C e S a 14 9G n ` fiasco., Yco r X R] � e. rraC�iCC5_NveA-oo "�e..S� �re,j�,ce _ d� �c� 4�i ��t ro�oat ,= This work session concluded at n p.m. �� "fi0.�`�y` �� t -I yid fah F s�� cp^ uPiP)r p K 2. COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHL UPDA E Woaa R,c,, % ack City staff and network partners provided updates on the internal and community -acing R'l.ueds responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. 6VPA.3 �bfi • Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary Rose Corrigan,�r Id - Public Health Specialist • Update on vaccine distribution, call center and outreach to marginalized communities: Rick Steines, Fire Chief; Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager; and Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director • Community Partner Presentations: -DQuela t-Ge -Jenna Manders, Director of Strategic Relations at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6W p.m. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 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: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sp?4k; City Manager Vanyilligen, City Attor71 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 SWEARING IN 1. Swearing -In - Mayor Pro TemSprank Mayor Buol will swear in Mayor Pro Tem Danny Sprank. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Women's Leadership Network -Woman of Achievement Awards -p.- C.h c h IC �O "y / 7 A representative from the Women's Leadership Network will recognize the following City of Dubuque employee nominees and award recipients of the Women of Achievement Awards: Cori Burbach; Mary Rose Corrigan; Jennifer Larson; Alexis Steger; Nicole Salazar; and Arielle Swift. 2. Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact Engaged Campus Award Winners Human Rights Director Kelly Larson will present the Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact Engaged Campus Awards to Temwa Phiri, Community Engagement Coordinator; Mallory Gardiner, Loras College student and Chair of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission; Emma Earles, Loras College student; and Dr. Jake Kurczek, PhD, Loras College Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology. PROCLAMATION(S) f �� 1. Preservation Month Proclamation On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission. 2. Public Works Week Proclamation (May 16-22, 2021) On behalf of the Public Works Department. Ar,elle ugt 3. Bike Week Proclamation (May17-23, 2021) On behalf of Tri-State Trail Vision. Dw; N,wtter CONSENT ITEMS -Yayp Nays J. Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of 4/19; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 3/23; Library Board of Trustees Council Update of 4/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 3/15, 4/5, and 4/6; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 3/31. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Andy Bradley for vehicle damage; Allyssa Krier 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: Andy Bradley for vehicle damage; Allyssa Krier 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. Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment and Assumption in the Matter of the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc. City Manager recommending approval of the consent to the assignment by the Developer, Giese Properties, L.L.C., of its rights and obligations in the Development Agreement dated April 19, 2021, by and among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc., to MBMSD, LLC. RESOLUTION Approving the assignment of the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C. and Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc by Giese Properties, L.L.C. to MBMSD, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Cavana h Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 6. First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Friends of Paradise Church to Redevelop Property at 2501 Jackson Street City Manager recommending City Council approval of a First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Friends of Paradise Church for rehabilitation of 2501 Jackson Street. RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Friends of Paradise Church Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7. University of Iowa Data Transfer and Use Agreement City Manager recommending approval for the Bee Branch and Healthy Homes Program to enter into a Data Transfer and Use Agreement with the University of Iowa. RESOLUTION Approving a Data Transfer and Use Agreement with the University of Iowa for the National Disaster Resiliency Grant Review requested by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. FY2022 Planning Services Department - Increased Fees (4%) City Manager recommending approval of a 4% increase for Fiscal Year 2022 Planning Services Department fees. RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 46-18, Establishing a Schedule of Development Services Fees, and adopting in lieu thereof a new Schedule of Development Services Fees as provided in Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Recommendation in Response to City of Sageville Annexation Proposal City Manager transmitting information about the City of Sageville annexation history and recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to forward this information onto the City Development Review Board. It is further recommended, regarding the most recent annexation request from the Sageville City Clerk/Treasurer, that the City of Dubuque take a neutral position (neither for nor against) the proposed annexation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. Thank You Letter to Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC)from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team (IMT) Correspondence from the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team (IMT) acknowledging Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) and its partners in assisting the I MT with vaccination of essential workers in the community. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4 Yas Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 11. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two; 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Three; Eagle Point Park Bridge Pavilion Roof Replacement Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 12. Signed Contract(s) Vendor Service Agreement with Graymont Western Lime for Eagle Point Water Plant High Calcium Quicklime. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 13. DuRide Financial Support Related to Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics City Manager recommending a one-time payment to DuRide for $5,000, recognizing them for the free rides they have been providing all Dubuque area residents to COVI D- 19 vaccine clinics. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. Acceptance of the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System, as completed by Portzen Construction, in the final contract amount of $77,106. RESOLUTION Accepting the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Dubuque Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS) Project Vendor Selection City Manager recommending approval of the selection of PARSONS as the consultant to provide services to design and implement the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS) project and authorize initiation of contract negotiations with PARSONS. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. 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) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ( 1. Agreement with Affordable Housing Network Inc (AHNI) for Re -Development of Bishop Block, 90 Main Street City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for May 17, 2021 on a Development Agreement with Affordable Housing Network Inc (AHNI) for the re- development of Bishop Block, 90 Main Street. RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate pursuant to a Development Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. providing for the release of a mortgage and setting a time and place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 17, 2021 Ya Nays J. Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Boards and Commission ApplicantReview 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. L Zoning Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Smith) Applicant: Teri Zuccaro, 1765 Plymouth Ct. This commission is subjectto the State oflowa GenderBalance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently3 males/3females/1 opening 2. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. L Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Hammel Jr.) Applicants: Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria PI.; Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave. This commission is subjectto the State oflowa GenderBalance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently3 males/5females/1 opening Yas Nays Cavanagh � Resnick a K Farber jkl Sprank JT Buol j Roussell JK Jones PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Fiscal Year 2021 Second BudgetAmendment C:5q p Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the second Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2021 budget for City Council actions since the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget was adopted in September 2020 and adjustments to reflect new grants, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Record of Hearing and Adoption of Budget Amendment Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones W 2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1659 Iowa Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the disposition of City -owned real property located at 1659 Iowa Street to GT Investments for $100, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real estate located at 1659 Iowa Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yayp Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 3. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project4 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of $196,699.29 for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated costforthe 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project4 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) -Yay,s Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber S rank Buol Roussell Jones 10 _ PUBLIC INPUT Tvn ACTION ITEMS 1. Dubuque Community School District Recognition of Mary Rose Corrigan City Manager transmitting correspondence from Stan Rheingans, Superintendent of Dubuque Community School District, recognizing Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan for her service as the district's primary liaison with the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Management Team. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File .Yay,s Nays 14 Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 12 2. 2021 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation 7E3 q P(n Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Bill Doyle and Assistant Planner Chris Olson will give a brief presentation on the 2021 Ken Kringle Award winners. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation yas Nays OA Cavanagh j Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 13 3. Moody's Investors Service Credit Opinion Report on General Obligation Bonds City Manager submitting the credit opinion report from Moody's Investors Service on the outstanding general obligation bonds in conjunction with the issuance of Series 2021 A and Series 2021 B general obligation bonds. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays C Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 14 4. Proceedings for Directing Sale of $29,395,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and $12,495,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B and Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the $29,395,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and $12,495,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 B and awarding bonds to the best bidder. RESOLUTION Directing sale of $29,395,000* (subjectto adjustment perterms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A RESOLUTION Directing Sale of $12,945,000* (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 B RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated March 15, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated March 15, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, Dated December 10, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated June 28, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2014B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 8, 2014, and directing notice be given RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding Taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2014C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 8, 2014, and directing notice be given Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) -T,i I 50A B#�ro jUCc Ya Nays Cavanagh — Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones e,vif t . . 15 5. Proposed Change to Building Code Amendments Modifying Window Sill Height Requirements for Existing Properties City Manager recommending City Council approval of an amended ordinance to adopt changes to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Existing Building Code. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J- 2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article K International Existing Building Code, Section 14-1 K-2 International Existing Building Code Amendments Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Ya s Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones Final Reading and Adopt Yas Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 16 6. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Board of Directors Membership Correspondence from the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation requesting t confirmation of City of Dubuque representation on it's Board of Directors for terms starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Ya Nays Cavanagh - Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 17 7. City Council Salary Compensation Review Process Initiation City Clerk submitting information for initiating the process of reviewing City Council salary compensation beginning January 1, 2022. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yas Nays Cavanagh Resnick VIt Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones `H 8. City Council Hybrid Meetings in Council Chambers City Clerk transmitting information for initiating the discussion of City Council returning to Council Chambers for City Council meetings in a hybrid meeting format. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yays Nays Cavanagh vt Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussell Jones 19 CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION @ ?,'3.5 p.m. Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate - Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of I owa Ya s Nays Cavanagh Resnick Farber Sprank Buol Roussel[ Jones Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney Crenna Brumwell and Attorney Les Reddick. Reconvene in open session @ p.m. ADJOURNMENT @ 9 t 3 F p.m. 20 To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose of conducting work sessions to receive updates on Cyber Security and the COVID- 19 pandemic. ________________________ 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, May 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and conducted virtually for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. ________________________ Roy D. Buol, Mayor Consent Items: Pgs. 2-4 CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT Meeting Date: May 3, 2021 For the record, the attorneys the City Council will consult with on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are: City Attorney Crenna Brumwell and Attorney Les Reddick Chat Log C:\Users\abreitfe\OneDrive - City of Dubuque\Documents\ChatLog Dubuque City Council Meetings 2021_05_03 20_36.rtf Adrienne Breitfelder (to Chris Happ Olson): 5:55 PM: Is this Chris Olson? I may rename you for this meeting so that it is easier for the organizers to make you the presenter. Chris Happ Olson (to Everyone): 5:59 PM: It is! Chris Happ Olson (Private): 5:59 PM: Sorry, yes. Tim Johnstad (to Everyone): 6:07 PM: I'd like to provide comment on the face covering ordinance during the appropriate public comment period. Thank you. Adrienne Breitfelder (to Chris Happ Olson): 6:10 PM: No problem. Apparently I do not have the ability to rename you, but if you right click on your name in the particpant list, then you should be able to rename yourself. Temwa (to Everyone): 6:41 PM: Thank you! Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 6:50 PM: Welcome to the Dubuque City Council Meeting. The public can provide input in teh Consent Agenda, Public Input and Public Hearing sections of the meeting. Please state your name, address and the item you wish to speak to in the chat. Chris Kohlmann (to Everyone): 6:52 PM: Please mute your audio when you are not responding to a question, present on an agenda item or making comment during a public comment opportunity. Thank you! Tim Johnstad (to Everyone): 6:55 PM: Tim Johnstad, 1255 Southern Ave. Would like to comment on the sale of 1659 Iowa St Tim Johnstad (to Everyone): 7:27 PM: Tim Johnstad, 1255 Southern Ave. I would like to address the council during the public input period. Thank you. Mary Rose Corrigan (to Everyone): 7:34 PM: Thank you Superintendent Rheingans, Mr Mayor and City Council