Minutes_City Council Proceedings_4 19 21Copyrighted
May 3, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 4/19/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 3/23/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update of 4/22/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
3/ 15/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/5/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/6/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 3/31/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 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, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the Four Mounds Foundation and Brain
Health.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Four Mounds Foundation
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware introduced staff from the Four Mounds
Foundation. Jill Courtney, Executive Director, and Becky Bodish, Program Manager,
presented on the Foundation's past, current and future work and initiatives. Topics
included:
• Four Mounds Impact
• Current Enrollment
• History of Service
• YES Participants
• HEART Youth
• HEART Build Dubuque
• Demographics
• HEART Build Dubuque Pathways: Construction; Cabinetry; Transitional
Employment
• Vision for Programming
• Partnership Evolution
• What Four Mounds Needs
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council on program outcomes
following the presentation. City Manager Van Milligen responded to a question from the
City Council regarding potential funding options for Four Mounds.
This work session concluded at 5:31 p.m.
2. Brain Health
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Mark Dalsing, Police Chief; Jeremy Jensen, Assistant Police Chief; Carrie Merrick,
Vice President of Behavioral Health at Hillcrest Family Services; and Chris Corken,
Project Coordinator with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, provided a
presentation on current activities and initiatives around Brain Health in and around the
City of Dubuque. Topics included:
• Dubuque Police Department (PD) Initiatives
• Mobile Crisis Outreach
• Who Utilizes Mobile Crisis Outreach
• What Mobile Crisis Outreach Does
• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
• Projects Completed
• Projects in Transition
• Collateral Projects
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council about funding options
for programming following the presentation
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:16
p.m.
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/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 19, 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.
The City Clerk announced in the meeting introduction that Facebook comments will no
longer be monitored on the City's Facebook page effective for this meeting and all future
City Council meetings.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, 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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist; Kelly Larson,
Human Rights Director; and Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager, provided an update
on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Earth Day Proclamation (April 22, 2021) was accepted by Alexis Farrall on behalf
of Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
2. Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation (April 25 - May 2, 2021) was
accepted by Mike Freiburger on behalf of the Dubuque Soil and Water District
Commission.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 4/5 and 4/6; Library
Board of Trustees of 2/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/7; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 3/25; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 3/22 and 3/24.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Kyle Fitzgerald for vehicle damage; Jenny Rouse for
property damage; Drew Waller for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Kyle Fitzgerald for vehicle damage; Jenny Rouse for property damage;
Drew Waller for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 110-21 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 was adopted.
5. Final Plat Regan Farm Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the Final Plat of Regan Farm Subdivision subject to waiving the lot frontage
requirement for Lot 2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 111-21 Approving the Final Plat: Regan Farm Subdivision Dubuque
County, Iowa was adopted.
6. Survey Plat of Paragon Square #2: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the Plat of Survey of Paragon Square #2 as submitted, subject to waiving
the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 112-21 Approving the Plat of Survey of: Paragon Square #2, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
7. State Historic Resources Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application for
Dubuque's Black Heritage Survey: City Manager recommended authorization to submit
a $30,000 Historic Resources Development Program (HRDP) Grant to conduct
Dubuque's Black Heritage Survey. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 113-21 Authorizing HRDP Grant Application to State Historic
Preservation Office for the Dubuque Black Heritage Survey was adopted.
8. City of Sageville Letter of Proposed Annexation: Correspondence from the City of
Sageville, Iowa regarding a City Council public hearing scheduled for May 3, 2021 to
consider proposed annexations of City -owned property and a parcel owned by Robert
Stohmeyer into the City of Sageville, Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and referred to the City Manager.
9. Termination of Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Offal
Food Group, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 801 Rhomberg Avenue: City Manager
recommended approval of a resolution authorizing a Termination Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Offal Food Group, LLC for the rehabilitation of 801 Rhomberg
Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 114-
21 Approving the Termination Agreement of the Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Offal Food Group, LLC was adopted.
10. Real Estate Broker Services for Listing City -Owned Land for Sale or Lease: City
Manager recommended approval of two new listing agreements for real estate broker
services of Bob Felderman at General Bob Realty to sell or lease City -owned land.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 115-21
Approving Listing Agreements for Real Estate Broker Services between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and General Bob Realty for the sale or lease of City -owned properties
was adopted.
11. Appointment of Liaison to the Long Range Planning Commission: Housing
Commission recommended approval to appoint Michelle Becwar as the Housing
Commission liaison to the Long Range Planning Commission. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Signed Contract(s): First Amendment to Master Lease Agreement with Dubuque
Cellular Telephone, L.P.; Lease Agreement with Dubuque Water Sports Club. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
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13. Memorandum of Understanding with Dubuque County for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Point of Delivery & Call Center: Signed contract with Dubuque County for a COVID-19
Vaccine Point of Delivery (POD) facility at the Grand River Center and for a COVID-19
Call Center available to all Dubuque County residents. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One; Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 3
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
15. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision: City
Manager recommended acceptance of the public improvements, except for storm water
detention facilities, that the developer, Royal Oaks Development Corporation, has
recently completed in Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 116-21 Accepting Public Improvements in
Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
16. Right of Way Plat and Dedication in North Grandview Estates No. 2 - Ehrlich
Properties LLC Property: City Manager recommended approval of the Acquisition Plat
of Lot A of Lot 25 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
acceptance of the dedication of said lot from Ehrlich Properties, LLC for street right of
way and public utilities purposes. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 117-21 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 25 of North
Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
17. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3: City Manager recommended award of the
construction contract to the low bidder, Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the amount of
$148,018, which is 14.81 % below the engineer's estimate. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 118-21 Awarding the Public Improvement
Contract for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project was adopted.
18. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation: City Manager
recommended approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for selected projects for funding from the Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant Program at a total funding amount of $20,720. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
19. Government Finance Officers Association Contract Amendment - Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) Project: City Manager recommended approval of an
amendment to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) contract for
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) selection advisory services to add project
oversight for the implementation phase of the project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
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20. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA): Correspondence from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) stating that the City's budget document has been awarded the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current fiscal period. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
21. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommended approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine, and tobacco license applications as submitted.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 119-21
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 and Resolution
No. 120-21 Approving applications for retail cigarette / tobacco sales / nicotine / vapor
permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Fiscal Year 2021 Second Budget Amendment: City Manager recommended the
second Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for May 3, 2021.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 121-21 Setting
the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for
the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6.30 p.m. on May 3, 2021.
2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 1659 Iowa Street: City Manager recommended
that a public hearing be set for May 3, 2021, for the purpose of disposing of City -owned
real property located at 1659 Iowa Street to GT Investments for $100. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 122-21 Intent to dispose of an
interest in City of Dubuque real estate to GT Development, setting a time and place for
hearing, and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6.30 p.m. on May 3, 2021.
3. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4: City Manager recommended initiation of the
public bidding procedure for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for May 3, 2021. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 123-21 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project
4: 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 2021.
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will
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contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be
accessed at https://cityofdubugue.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk(ab-cityofdubug ue.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants
were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
i. Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term or Hammel Jr.)
Applicants:
Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria PI.
Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2021.2: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider City Council approval of a resolution of adoption for the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.2, for the North Grandview Estates Housing
Urban Renewal Area, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 124-21 Approving the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2021.2, for the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Resnick. Staff stated that no online public
input had been received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.1: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, Version 2021.1, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 125-21
Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.1, for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Sprank. Staff
stated that no online public input had been received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.2: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, Version 2021.2, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
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by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 126-21 Approving
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.2, for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Farber. Staff stated that
no online public input had been received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Resolution Approving the Disposition of an Interest in City -Owned Real Estate
Pursuant to the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Giese
Properties, L.L.C., and Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc., including the Issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a Development Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese Manufacturing
Company, Inc. providing for the sale of city -owned real estate in Dubuque Industrial
Center West to Giese Properties, L.L.C. and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 127-21 Approving
the disposal of an interest in City of Dubuque Owned real estate by sale to Giese
Properties, L.L.C., pursuant to a Development Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Giese Properties, L.L.C., and Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc. including
the issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to Giese Manufacturing
Company, Inc. Seconded by Jones. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Proceedings for the Public Hearing on the Authorization of Not to Exceed $180,000
General Fund Lease Agreement — Mailing and Inserting Machine: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the authorization of a general fund lease
agreement not to exceed $180,000, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 128-21 Instituting
Proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
Lease Agreement (General Fund) in the principal amount of not to exceed $180,000 to
acquire personal property for the City. Seconded by Roussell. Director of Finance and
Budget Jenny Larson responded to questions from the City Council regarding the City's
lease of the mailing and inserting machine and previous funds spent on lease payments.
Staff stated that no online public input had been received for this item. Motion carried 7-
0.
6. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Randall Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque Golf and Country Club - Randall Place Vacate Agreement: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a request from Dubuque
Golf and Country Club to vacate a portion of Randall Place south of Bradley Street and
between Lot 1 Block 7 and Lot 17 Block 8 of Grandview Park for a purchase price of
$32,197, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 129-21 Vacating a Portion of Randall Place, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 1A Block 7 of Grandview Park, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Resolution No. 130-21 Disposing of City Interest in Lot 1A
Block 7 of Grandview Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Second by Cavanagh. Council
Member Farber stated that she will abstain from the vote due to owning property
contiguous with the property under consideration and her membership with the
Dubuque Golf and Country Club. Council Member Resnick asked for clarification on
how many resolutions City Council was adopting for this item, as Resolution No. 100-21
was listed as an attachment. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Resolution No. 100-21
was a resolution that Council previously voted on related to this item and was provided
for historical reference. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from Farber.
7. Text amendment to Articles 16-9-5-3: City Council Action, 16-11-2 Applicability and
16-13-2 Applicability of the Unified Development Code to remove references to
Southwest Arterial Corridor Moratoriums and Subdivision Review: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque to amend the
Unified Development Code to remove references to the Southwest Arterial Moratoriums,
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Planning Services Manager
Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 11-21
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by Amending 16-9-5-3: City Council Action, 16-11-2: Applicability
and 16-13-2: Applicability to remove references to Southwest Arterial Moratoriums and
Subdivision Review. Seconded by Farber. City Clerk Breitfelder had to leave and rejoin
the meeting due to technology issues. Once City Clerk Breitfelder rejoined, Mayor Buol
stated to move to Action Item No. 8. Point of Order by Resnick that City Council still
needed to vote on final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Request to amend the Historic Millwork District Planned Unit Development to allow
removal of the building behind 898 Jackson Street: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from Conlon Construction, LLC to amend the Historic
Millwork District Planned Unit Development to allow removal of the building behind 898
Jackson Street, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval. Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Planning
Services Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Responding to a question
from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that two of the Zoning Advisory
Commissioners abstained from the vote due to conflicts of interest. Staff stated that no
online public input had been received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 12-21
Amending Title 16 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by rescinding Ordinance 30-19 which provides regulations for a PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a Planned Commercial Designation for the
Historic Millwork District PUD and now being amended to allow the removal of the
building behind 898 Jackson Street (Parcel #10-24-484-002). Seconded by Resnick.
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Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts. Related to Action Item No. 1, Duane Hagerty, 1100 Main St., President and
CEO of Heritage Works, spoke about recent conversations Heritage Works had with the
Dream Center and City Attorney Brumwell, and that the organization supports City
Council waiving the readings of the proposed ordinance. Robert Kimble, 2519
Washington St., Executive Director of the Dream Center, spoke about the support the
organization has received from Heritage Works and the Dream Center Board.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dream Center - Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation
District Boundaries - Second Reading: City Clerk transmitted correspondence from the
Dream Center regarding a request to remove 1620 & 1628 White Street from the
Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, and City Manager
recommending approval. City Clerk transmitted additional correspondence from
Heritage Works regarding their support of the City Council choosing to waive the
remaining readings approving the Conservation District amendment. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Roussell. City Council Members
expressed appreciation for the Dream Center, Heritage Works, and Steeple Square
partnering to identify a solution. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 13-21 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
amending Article 10-8-A-4 pertaining to alteration of the Washington Street Neighborhood
Conservation District to remove the properties at 1620 & 1628 White Street. Seconded
by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Radio Dubuque Fireworks Request 2021: Correspondence from Perry Mason,
General Manager for Radio Dubuque, requesting approval to conduct a fireworks
display on Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 9.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. on Volunteer Road
between Hawthorne Street and Lime Street in conjunction with the closure of indicated
streets and A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a special events request. The rain date is
Sunday, July 4, 2021. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
approve the request. Seconded by Resnick. City Council stated that public health
protocols will continue to be followed at the event. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Dubuque Golf and Country Club Fireworks Request 2021: Correspondence from
Dubuque Golf and Country Club requesting approval to conduct a fireworks display on
Sunday, July 4, 2021 at about 9:30 p.m. on the Dubuque Golf and Country Club
grounds with a rain date of Monday, July 5, 2021. Motion by Roussell to receive and file
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the documents and approve the request. Seconded by Jones. City Council reiterated
the statements made for Action Item No. 2. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Amending the Tax Increment Ordinance 02-21 for the North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommended City Council approval of an
ordinance amending Ordinance 02-21 for the North Grandview Estates Urban Renewal
Area. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 14-21
Amending Ordinance No. 2-21, 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Amending a Tax Increment Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, as Amended by Version 2018.3 of the Amended and Restated
Plan: City Manager recommended City Council adoption of an ordinance amending
Ordinance 45-18 of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District as
the District's boundaries were amended by Version 2021.1 of the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage
at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 15-21
Amending Ordinance No. 45-18, previously amended, providing that General Property
Taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and
Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal
Area of 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 the Amended and Restated Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment
Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Amending a Tax Increment Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, as Amended by Version 2021.2 of the Amended and Restated
Plan: City Manager recommended City Council adoption of an ordinance amending the
most recent Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
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District as the District's boundaries were amended by Version 2021.2 of the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 16-21
Amending Ordinance No. 15-21, previously Amended, providing that General Property
Taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and
Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal
Area of 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 the Amended and Restated Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment
Project. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $29,395,000 Tax -Exempt General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and $12,940,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2021 B, Approval of the Preliminary Official Statement, and Approval of Electronic
Bidding Procedures: City Manager recommended City Council approval of the
suggested proceedings for approving the advertisement for sale, preliminary Official
Statement, and electronic bidding procedures for the $29,395,000 Tax -Exempt General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and $12,940,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2021 B. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 131-21 Directing the Advertisement for sale of $29,395,000* (subject to
adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 A, and
approving electronic bidding procedures and distribution of preliminary official statement
and Resolution No. 132-21 Directing the advertisement for sale of $12,940,000*
(subject to adjustment per terms of offering) taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2021 B, and approving electronic bidding procedures and distribution of preliminary
official statement. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project Recommendation and Contract
Approval: City Manager recommended City Council approval of Tyler Technologies
cloud -hosted Munis and EnerGov systems for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the contract.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Re -Imagine Comiskey Presentation and Master Plan and Phase 1 Plan Approval:
City Manager recommended City Council approval of the Re -Imagine Comiskey Master
Plan and Phase 1 Plan. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and view
the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Point of Order by Jones that the suggested
disposition for the item includes approving the plan. Mayor Buol requested confirmation
from Council Members Sprank and Resnick that they accept amending the motion to
include approving the plan. Council Members Sprank and Resnick both accepted the
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amended motion. Abbie Moilien of Saiki Design provided a presentation. Topics
included:
• Public Engagement
• Goals
• Public Meeting #1
• Community Survey
• Focus Groups
• PARKitecture Workshop
• Public Meeting #2
• Site Design
• Master Plan
• Phase I Plan
• Budget
• Phase 1 Available Funding
• Schedule 2021-2022
Responding to a question from the City Council, Ms. Moilien stated that portions of
the park will be closed during construction, but the entire park will not be closed. Leisure
Services Manager Marie Ware responded to a question from the City Council regarding
the telephone wires located in the park. Ms. Ware stated that the telephone wires will
remain after construction. City Council Members expressed support for the project.
Motion carried 7-0.
10. Request to Schedule Monthly Work Session on COVID-19 Response: City
Manager requested the City Council schedule a work session for July 6, 2021 at 5:30
p.m. to receive updates on the COVID-19 response. Motion by Cavanagh to receive
and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Farber. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent passing of former United States Vice
President Walter Mondale.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and purchase or sale of real estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),Q) Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Resnick. Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell.
City Attorney Brumwell stated that Assistant City Attorney Maureen Quann will also
consult in the closed session. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 10:49 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at
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10:49 p.m.
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/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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