Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings_4 5 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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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m.
on April 5, 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 a work session on the COVID-19 Pandemic Monthly
Update.
WORK SESSION
COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONTHLY UPDATE
City staff and network partners provided updates on the
internal and community -facing responses to the COVID-19
pandemic.
- Community COVID-19 Update & Communication Response: Mary
Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist and Alexis Steger,
Housing & Community Development Director
- Update on vaccine distribution, including GRC POD, call
center and outreach to marginalized communities: Rick Steines,
Fire Chief; Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager; and Kelly
Larson, Human Rights Director
- American Rescue Plan Update: Teri Goodmann, Director of
Strategic Partnerships
- Community Partner Presentations: Jenna Manders, Director
of Strategic Relations at the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque. Rick Dickinson, President/CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation was also on the call to answer any
questions.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on April 5, 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation (April 2021) was
accepted by Laura Keehner, Director of Autism Services for
Hills and Dales.
2. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation (April 2021)
was accepted by Karlene Clark, Sexual Assault Advocate for the
Riverview Center.
3. National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
Proclamation (April 11-17, 2021) was accepted by McKinzie
Flanagan, Animal Control Officer for the City of Dubuque
Health Services Department.
4. Girl Scout Tree Promise Day Proclamation (April 22, 2021)
was accepted by Nellie Welsh, Dubuque Regional Program Manager
for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
5. Arbor Day Proclamation (April 30, 2021) was accepted by
Hobie Woods, Vice President of Dubuque Trees Forever.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Farber requested Item Nos. 10 and 11 be held
for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated, except for Item Nos. 10 and 11. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of 3/3, 3/4, 3/8, 3/9, 3/11, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/24; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Commission of 2/23; Civil Service Commission
of 3/15; Community Development Advisory Commission of 3/2 and
3/17; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/18; Housing
Commission of 3/23; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 3/1, 3/3, 3/4, 3/8, 3/9, and 3/11; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for the
Month Ended February 28, 2021. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Clyde Kay for vehicle damage,
Jaylin Inc. for property damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and referred to the 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: Clyde Kay for vehicle damage, Jaylin Inc. for property
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. 90-21 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. Minority -Owned Business Support - Efforts and
Partnerships: City Manager provided an update on City efforts
to support minority owned businesses in Dubuque through
programming and partnerships. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
6. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract by
and among Simmons Pet Food, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the
Iowa Economic Development Authority: City Manager recommended
approval of an Economic Development Assistance Contract by and
among Simmons Pet Food, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the
Iowa Economic Development Authority for the expansion of
Simmons Pet Food, Inc. s operations in the City of Dubuque.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 91-21 Approving the contract for State Business
Financial Assistance by and among Simmons Pet Food, Inc., the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development
Authority was adopted.
7. Nomination of Voices Studios for Lowes' 100 Hometown
Funding Opportunity: City Manager recommended support for the
nomination of the Voices Productions Voices Studio project for
the Lowes 100 Hometown funding opportunity to be used for
renovation of their recently purchased property at 1585
Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
8. Proceedings to Complete Action on Issuance of $22,138,000
General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan
Notes, Series 2021: City Manager recommended approval of the
suggested proceedings to complete action required on the
$22,138,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding
Capital Loan Notes prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a
resolution for City Council to adopt. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 92-21
Approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the
Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the
issuance and securing the payment of $22,138,000 General
Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2021, and providing for a method of payment of said
Notes; Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate was adopted.
9. March 31, 2021 Semi Annual Report - U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Consent Decree Required Submittal: City
Manager transmitted the March 31, 2021 Consent Decree Semi
Annual Report that was submitted to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 1A Block 7 of
Grandview Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Vacating
Petition (Dubuque Golf and Country Club Randall Place Vacate
Agreement): City Manager recommended approval of the Plat of
Survey (Vacation Plat) of Lot lA Block 7 of Grandview Park, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Council Member Farber stated she
will abstain from voting on Item Nos. 10 and 11 due to owning
property adjacent to the right of way of the property under
consideration and her membership with the Dubuque Golf and
Country Club. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents for both Items No. 10 and 11 and adopt Resolution
No. 93-21 Approving Plat of proposed vacated portion of
Randall Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as
Lot IA Block 7 of Grandview Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Resolution No. 94-21 Approving an agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Golf and Country Club.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from
Farber.
It. Agreement with Dubuque Golf & Country Club at 1800
Randall Place: City Manager recommended approval of an
agreement with Dubuque Golf and Country Club related to the
vacation and sale of certain street right of -ways at the
Dubuque Golf and Country Club property at 1800 Randall Place,
Dubuque, Iowa. Upon motion with Item No. 10, the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 94-21 was adopted.
12. Royal Oaks Development Corporation Property - Silver
Oaks Drive Right -of -Way Plat and Dedication: City Manager
recommended approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot B of
Silver Oaks Estates in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
acceptance of the dedication of said lot for street
right-of-way and public utilities purposes. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 95-21
Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot B of Silver Oaks
Estates, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
13. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Storm Drainage,
Sanitary Sewer Utility, and Water Main Utility over Royal Oaks
Development Property in Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision,
Dubuque, Iowa: City Manager recommended acceptance of a Grant
of Easement for Storm Drainage, Sanitary Sewer Utility, and
Water Main Utility from Royal Oaks Development Corporation for
the development of Silver Oaks Estates, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 96-21 Accepting a Grant of Easement
for Storm Drainage, Sanitary Sewer Utility, and Water Main
Utility through, under and across parts of Silver Oaks Estates
and Walter Metcalf Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was
adopted.
14. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program - City of Asbury Agreement:
City Manager recommended approval of a cost share agreement
with the City of Asbury for the asphalt overlay of a segment
of roadway on Pennsylvania Avenue from Radford Road to Seippel
Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
15. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ImOn
Communications LLC: City Manager recommended approval of an
amendment to an existing Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement with ImOn Communications LLC. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil
Service Commission submitted the Certified Lists for the
position of Police Officer and the Fire Promotional positions
of Fire Lieutenant, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Equipment
Operator, Fire Captain, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Medical
Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
17. 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. 97-21 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 Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
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 to Giese
Properties, L.L.C. and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the
Development Agreement: City Manager recommended the City
Council set a public hearing for April 19, 2021 on the
proposed 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
to Giese Properties, L.L.C. and the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 98-21
Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque 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 and
fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the Development Agreement
including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations to Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc
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 April 19, 2021.
2. Proceedings to Set a Public Hearing on the Authorization
of Not to Exceed $180,000 General Fund Lease Agreement
Postage Machine: City Manager recommended a public hearing be
set for April 19, 2021, on the proposal to authorize a general
fund lease agreement not to exceed $180,000. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 99-21
Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition to authorize a
lease agreement (General Fund) in the principal amount of not
to exceed $180,000 to acquire personal property for the City,
and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted,
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on April 19, 2021.
3. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Randall Place, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque Golf and Country Club Randall
Place Vacate Agreement: City Manager recommended that a public
hearing be scheduled for April 19, 2021 on a request from
Dubuque Golf and Country Club to vacate a portion of Randall
Place for a purchase price of $32,197. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 100- 21
Intent to vacate a portion of Randall Place, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot lA Block 7 of Grandview
Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa 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.conVAgendaPublic/ or by
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to 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. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms.
Tigges to the 3-Year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17,
2021 (Vacant Section 8 Representative term of Shumaker) and
two 3-Year terms through August 17, 2022 (Vacant At -Large
terms of Stroud and Wall). Applicants: Cynthia Washington,
2024 Central Ave (Qualifies as Section 8 Representative)
(Additional Applicant); Jeff Lenhart, 670 Harvard St.
(Qualifies as At -Large Representative); Thomas Smith, 2490
Clarke Crest Dr. (Qualifies as At -Large Representative)
(Additional Applicant); Margie White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
(Qualifies as At -Large Representative) (Additional Applicant).
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Washington the 3-Year Section 8
Representative term through August 17, 2021. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Lenhart
and Ms. White were appointed to the 3-year terms through
August 17, 2022. Mr. Lenhart received all 7 votes from Council
for one of the terms. Mr. Smith received 1 vote (Resnick), and
Ms. White received the remaining 6 votes for the other 3-year
term.
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. Motion by Roussell to appoint Mr. Merfeld to the
3-year term through January 1, 2024. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Anderson to
the 3-year term through January 1, 2022. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Grant of Easement to T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P.:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approval of a Grant of Embankment Easement for
the private parking lot embankment over City -owned property
along the Northwest Arterial as part of the Grand River
Medical Group site development project on Westmark Drive, and
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 101-21
Disposing 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 and Resolution No. 102-21
Granting an EmbankmentEasement to T.S.D. Building
Partnership, L.L.P. across part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Cavanagh. Staff stated that no
online public input had been received for this item. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3: 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 $229,358 for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp
Project 3, and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 103-21 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp
Project 3. Seconded by Resnick. Staff stated that no online
public input had been received for this item. Motion carried
7-0.
3. Proceedings for the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Not to Exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, Not to Exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, Not to Exceed $600,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Not to Exceed $950,000 General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider City Council approval of the suggested
proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance General
Obligation Bonds, and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 104-21 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds; Resolution No. 105-21
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds
(GCP-2); Resolution No. 106-21 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds (GCP-3); Resolution No. 107-21
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds;
and Resolution No. 108-21 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $950,000
General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Staff stated that no online public input had been received for
this item. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Related to Action Item No. 2, Judy Wolf, 708 Kelly Ln.; Dave
Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St.; Duane Hagerty, President/CEO of
Heritage Works, 1100 Main St.; and John Gronen, 1766 Plymouth
Ct., spoke in opposition to City Council approving the Dream
Centers request to remove 1620 and 1628 White Street from the
Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District before
additional discussions occur between the Dream Center and
various organizations, including Heritage Works and Steeple
Square, to identify additional options. Robert Kimble,
Executive Director of the Dream Center, 2519 Washington St.,
summarized the process that led the Dream Center to request
the properties removal from the district with the intention of
demolishing the properties in order to acquire the necessary
green space to qualify as a licensed childcare center.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Presentation of 2020 Annual Report:
Mitzi Yordy, Manager of the Grand River Center, made a
presentation to the City Council of the 2020 Annual Report.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information.
Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dream Center: Request to Alter Washington Street
Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries: City Clerk
transmitted correspondence from the Dream Center regarding a
request to remove 1620 and 1628 White Street from the
Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, and City
Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the communications 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. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Jones to approve First Reading of a proposed
ordinance 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. City Council
Members discussed at length the options for the properties.
Mayor Buol stated that there was delayed public input via the
City of Dubuque Facebook page from Anderson Sainci questioning
the financial impact of not moving forward with the Dream
Centers request. Responding to a question from the City
Council, City Attorney Brumwell summarized the 3-meeting
process for adopting an ordinance, as well as the option to
waive the readings. Mr. Kimble responded to a question from
the City Council regarding the Dream Centers project timeline
for attaining the required green space to become a licensed
childcare center. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Second Round of Fiscal Year 2021 Purchase of Services
Grant Recommendations: City Manager recommended approval of
the recommended funding for the Fiscal Year 2021 Purchase of
Services Grant applications as follows:
- Convivium Urban Farmstead, Free Take n Bake Meals
($23,000)
- Opening Doors, Permanent Supportive Housing ($25,000)
- Dubuque YMCA/YWCA, Domestic Violence Shelter Services
($15,824)
- Four Oaks Family and Childrens Services, Four Oaks Dubuque
Supportive Housing Services ($20,496)
- Almost Home Q St. Johns, Homeless Shelter Services
($15,680)
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 109-21 Authorizing execution of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Purchase of Services Grant
Agreements. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Request to Schedule Work Session - Cyber Security Update:
City Manager requested the City Council schedule a work
session for May 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to provide a cyber
security update. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Resnick. No schedule conflicts were expressed.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Cavanagh inquired about the timeline for City
Council returning to in -person meetings in Council Chambers.
Mayor Buol stated that May 17 is the planned date for the
City's buildings to open to the public and anticipates that
the June 7 Council meeting is the first meeting that could be
considered as an in -person option. Mayor Buol stated that City
Council meetings would operate in a hybrid approach, with the
City Council meeting in -person and limiting in -person
attendance to any member of the public with business for the
City Council. Once herd immunity is achieved, then the City
Council would consider returning to standard meeting practices
pre -pandemic.
Council Member Roussell reported on her service on the
Dubuque County Early Childhood Board and thanked Mayor Buol
for serving on the State Childcare Board. Ms. Roussell also
reported on her recent appointment to the National League of
Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Council.
Mayor Buol advised everyone share the Citys recent
vaccination hotline with the public.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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