Proof of Publication_City Council Proceedings 4 19 21Copyrighted
May 17, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/3; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 4/21; Housing Commission of 4/27; Library Board of
Trustees of 3/20, 3/22, 3/24, and 3/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of
5/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 4/19.
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Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/20/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/22/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/24/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/25/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/5/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/22/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/19/21
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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
Foundations 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
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.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
It 4/28
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 Citys
website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on
the Citys 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS)
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 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 Dubuques
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.
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 engineers 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.
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 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
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 Pl.
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 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. 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 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 District as the Districts 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
2021B, 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
2021B. 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 2021A, 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 2021B, 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 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),O) 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 10:49 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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