Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings_3 15 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
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circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
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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: 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Red Cross Everyday Heroes Award Recognition for Bill
Gansen and Daniel "Joe" Mayne: Stephen Geisz, Incoming Chair
of the Red Cross Eastern Iowa Board of Directors, made a
presentation recognizing Bill Gansen and Daniel "Joe" Mayne,
of the Public Works Department, as American Red Cross Everyday
Heroes Award recipients. City Staff presented a video from the
American Red Cross.
2. Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Award Recognition
for Bev Wagner: Sarah Subbert, Chair of the Iowa Association
of Naturalist's Awards Committee, made 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: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health
Specialist for the City of Dubuque, provided an update on the
COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: John Peiffer 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: John Peiffer 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
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motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 66-21 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. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Royal Oaks Development
Corporation:
City Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation
Agreement with Royal Oaks Development Corporation for the
subject property. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 67-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Royal Oaks
Development Corporation
was adopted.
6. Final Plat of Table Mound Acres: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommended 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 68-21 Approving
the Final Plat of Table Mound Acres in Dubuque County, Iowa
was adopted.
7. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for
1043-1053 Main Street: City Manager recommended approval of a
Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to JTM Properties, LLC in
the maximum amount of $40,000 for Fa*ade and Planning & Design
Grants to create two second floor apartment units and
rehabilitate the first -floor commercial space at 1043-1053
Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 69-21 Approving a Grant Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and JTM Properties, L.L.C.
for the Redevelopment of 1043-1053 Main Street was adopted.
8. U.S. DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA)
Grant: City Manager recommended approval of a resolution in
support of the U.S. DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America
(INFRA) Grant submission. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 70-21 Expressing the
willingness of the City of Dubuque to apply for and
participate in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA)
Transportation Grant was adopted.
9. State of Iowa Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement Grant
Application: City Manager recommended approval of a grant
application and funding request to the State of Iowa
Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement grant program. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Dubuque County Mowing to Monarchs Grant Approved: City
Manager transmitted information that the City of Dubuque was
awarded a Mowing to Monarchs grant in the amount of $2,500
from Dubuque County. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
11. Letter of Support for Four Mounds for Grant from
Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation: City Manager
transmitted correspondence to the Johanna Favrot Fund for
Historic Preservation Grant Review Committee in support of
Four Mounds as a potential grant recipient. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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 transmitted 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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
13. Mathias Ham House Historic Structures Report: City
Manager transmitted the Dubuque County Historical Society
Mathias Ham House Historic Structures Report.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Millwork District Parking Lot 1 (12th Street and Elm
Street) Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract
CIP 3602250: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 71-21 Accepting the Millwork
District Parking Lot #1 Project and authorizing the payment to
the contractor was adopted.
15. Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project CIP #3401654,
Project #4X0007: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 72-21
Accepting the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
16. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2: City Manager
recommended that the award for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb
Ramp Project 2 be officially recorded in the minutes of the
City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and made a Matter of Record.
17. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 3 Project:
City Manager recommended that the award for the Asbury Road
Fiber Optic Collaboration Phase 3 Project be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
18. Abstract of Votes: City Clerk transmitted the Abstract
of Votes for the March 2, 2021 Ward 1 Special Election as
certified by the Dubuque County Auditor. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
19. Five Flags Pyrotechnics Permit: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pyrotechnics Permit submitted by the
Five Flags Center for March 26 and 27, 2021.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics 2020: City
Manager transmitted the Dubuque Police Department Crime
Statistics 2020 report. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
21. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommended
approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine license applications
as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 73-21 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Grant of Easement to T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P.:
City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 74-21
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 was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April
5, 2021.
2. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3: City Manager
recommended initiation of the public bidding procedure for the
2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3, and further recommended
that a public hearing be set for April 5, 2021. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
75-21 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 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 recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 76-21
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 No. 77-21 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 No.
78-21 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 No. 79-21 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); and Resolution No. 80-21 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 thereof were adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on April 5, 2021.
4. Resolution for the Proposed North Grandview Estates
Housing Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommended 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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 81-21 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on 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 recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 82-21
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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on 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 recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 83-21
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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 19, 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 contain
listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council
agenda can be accessed at
https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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.
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) and 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.
Ms. Anderson spoke in support of her appointment and provided
a brief biography.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year
term through February 15, 2024 (Expiring term of Woodyard).
Applicant: Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington Street. Motion by
Roussell to appoint Ms. Woodyard to the 3-Year term through
February 15, 2024. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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). Motion by
Roussell to appoint Mr. Hoffmann to the 3-Year term through
January 1, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
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; currently 2
males/2 females/1 opening. Motion by Resnick to appoint Mr.
McCoy to the 5-Year term through March 25, 2026. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 305-307 East 22nd Street:
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 recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 84-21
Disposing of City interest in real property located at 305-307
East 22nd Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by
Sprank. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 85-21
Disposing of City interest in real property located at 2243
Central Avenue, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by
Farber. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Proceedings to Hold the Public Hearing on the Issuance of
Not to Exceed $24,000,000 General Obligation Annual
Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes: 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. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 86-21 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. Seconded by Roussell. Responding
to a question from the City Council, Director of Finance and
Budget Jennifer Larson stated that the interest rate from the
Iowa Finance Authority will remain at 1.43 %. 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, and the City of Dubuque's Facebook Live page. Staff
stated that no online public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Four Mounds Foundation Request for Work Session: City
Manager requested the City Council schedule a work session for
Monday, April 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. on Four Mounds Foundation
and their work. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Roussell. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Resnick reported on witnessing community
compliance with public health mitigation efforts in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested that City Council and
City staff may want to have future discussions on setting
goals to achieve on mitigation efforts.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the National
League of Cities Congressional City Congress virtually. Ms.
Roussell reported that the conference provided an opportunity
to learn from city and federal leaders across the country.
Council Member Sprank reported on volunteering for the
Dubuque Area Labor Harvests food giveaway this past Saturday,
where the organization gave away 275 boxes of food. Mr. Sprank
thanked City staff for their assistance with traffic flow
during the event and expressed interest in learning more about
food scarcity in the community as part of the City Councils
goals and priorities.
Mayor Buol stated that City staff is beginning to explore
the possibilities for in -person City Council meetings.
Mayor Buol stated that this will be an ongoing process and
will consider multiple factors, including any community
impacts from travel over spring break.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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