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June 21, 2021
City Council Proceedings of 6/7; City Council Compensation Task Force
of 6/9; Library Board of Trustees of 4/22; Zoning Advisory Commission
of 6/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/27; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 5/17 and 5/19; Proof of Publication for List of
Claims and Summary of Revenue for Month Ending 4/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of 6/7/21
City Council Compensation Task Force Minutes of
6/9/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 4/22/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 6/2/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 5/27/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/17/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
5/19/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 4/30/21
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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 June 7, 2021.
Due to the COVI D-1 9 pandernic 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 Attorney Brumwell. City Manager Van Milligen experienced technical
difficulties at the beginning of the meeting and was able to join the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
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.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated for the record that Action Item No. 8 on the agenda,
Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Incorporate Rent Abatement and Escrow Accounts,
was removed from the meeting at the request of the City Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update- Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandernic and response activities. Ms.
Corrigan responded to questions from the City Council following her presentation.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Council Member Jones requested Item Nos. 12, 13, and 15 be
held for separate discussion. Council Member Resnick amended his motion to receive
and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated except for Item
Nos. 12, 13, and 15. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted- City Council Proceedings of 5/17 and 5/19; Cable
TV Commission of 3/10; Community Development Advisory Commission of 5/19;
Housing Commission of 5/11 -1 Human Rights Commission of 4/12-1 Library Board of
Trustees of 5/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/3. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jacqueline Clasen for personal injury; Steve
Haferbecker for property damage; Mediacom/PRG for property 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: Jacqueline Clasen for personal injury; Steve Haferbecker for property
damage; Mediacom/PRG 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. 176-21 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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2021: City Manager recommended approval of the
suggested proceedings approving a transfer of funds for capital projects and other
expense reimbursements. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 177-21 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget to make the
appropriate interfund transfers of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner
for the FY 2021 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
6. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4: City Manager recommended award of the
2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 construction contract to the low bidder,
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., in the amount of $159,452.10, which is 1.91 % below the
engineer's estimate. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 178-21 Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the 2021 Asphalt
Overlay Ramp Project 4 was adopted.
7. Grant Report for Fiscal Year 2020 CLG Grant for Continued Preservation Planning
at Eagle Point Park: City Manager recommended approval of a grant report for the
Phase I Archaeological Survey at Eagle Point Park, made possible through a $10,000
grant from the Certified Local Government grant program by the State Historic
Preservation Office, under the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
8. Four Mounds Parking & Accessibility Improvements: City Manager recommended
that the award for the Four Mounds Parking & Accessibility Improvements Project be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
9. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 1 - City Manager recommended
acceptance of the construction contract for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp
Project 1, as completed by D & D Concrete, Inc., in the final contract amount of
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$124,435.10, which is a 19.17% increase over the original contract amount of
$104,418.00. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
179-21 Accepting the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 1 and authorizing the
final payment to the contractor was adopted.
10. 2021 Water Quality Report Public Information Brochure: City Manager provided a
copy of the 2021 Water Quality Report public information brochure. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
11. Public Works Tipper Carts Public Information Postcard: City Manager provided a
copy of the Public Works tipper cart public information postcard. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
12. Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell featured in bizTimes: City
Manager provided a copy of the April 2021 issue of bizTimes in which Sustainable
Community Coordinator Gina Bell is featured. Council Member Jones recognized Ms.
Bell and Ms. Hunter (Item No. 13) for their involvement in the community. Motion by
Jones to receive and file Item Nos. 12 and 13. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-
0.
13. Multicultural Family Center Director Jacqueline Hunter featured in Iowa Natural
Heritage Magazine: City Manager provided a copy of the Spring 2021 issue of Iowa
Natural Heritage in which Multicultural Family Center Director Jacqueline Hunter is
featured. Upon motion with Item No. 12 the documents were received and filed.
14. Local College Access Network Grant- City Attorney recommended approval to
submit a letter of support of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's
application for a Year IV Local College Access Network Grant from the Iowa Student
Aid Commission. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
15. Bill Blum Memorial Resolution: Senior Counsel requested the City Council
receive and file a Memorial Resolution for the Dubuque County Bar Association
Memorial Service for Bill Blum, who served in the City Attorney's Office for thirty-three
years and passed away May 31, 2021. Council Member Jones commemorated Mr.
Blum and his service to the city. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
that the Memorial Resolution be read. Seconded by Resnick. City Attorney Brumwell
read the Memorial Resolution. Motion carried 7-0.
16. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Affordable Housing Network, Inc.- Senior Counsel recommended adoption of a
resolution approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 180-21 Approving the First Amendment to
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Affordable Housing
Network, Inc. was adopted.
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17. Dissolution of America's River Corporation: City Manager recommended approval
of the Joint Written Action of the Members of America's River Corporation, an Iowa non-
profit corporation. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Letter of Support for Kretschmer, LLC's Project at 220 E. 9th Street to Iowa
Economic Development Authority's Grayfield Tax Credit Program: City Manager
transmitted a letter of support provided to Kretschmer, LLC for their application to the
Iowa Economic Development Authority for Grayfield Tax Credits to redevelop the
property at 220 E. 9th Street, which is a partially vacant and underutilized former
manufacturing facility. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
19. Close Out of Business Assistance Contract 14-DF/TC-01 5 for Progressive
Processing, LLC: City Manager transmitted information to inform the City Council that
the terms of a Business Assistance Contract from the Iowa Economic Development
Authority to Progressive Processing, LLC have been satisfied, and the contract has
been closed out by the State. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
20. Request to Use FY21 Arts & Culture Grant Program Balances for New, Non -
Recurring Creative Resiliency Funding Program for Local Arts and Culture Nonprofits:
City Manager recommended approval to utilize the remaining FY21 balances of the Arts
and Culture Operating Support and Special Projects grant programs in the amount of
$23,311 to offer a new, one-time "Creative Resiliency" funding opportunity for Dubuque -
based arts and culture nonprofits. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
21. Signed Contract(s)- Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC Fourth Amendment to
Facility Management Agreement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Vendors Unlimited Corporation: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Vendors Unlimited
Corporation, for nine lots of property located in Wildflower Ridge Subdivision located off
of Kennedy Road in Dubuque County, in conjunction with their request to connect to
City water. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
181-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Vendors Unlimited Corporation was adopted.
23. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Marty J. and Dawn Wagner: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Marty J. and Dawn
Wagner, for property located at 10906 Cascade Drive, in conjunction with their request
to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 182-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Marty J. and Dawn Wagner was adopted.
24. 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. 183-21 Approving applications for beer,
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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 Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,800,000
Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C: City Manager recommended that a
public hearing be set for June 21, 2021, on the proposition of selling not to exceed
$3,800,000 in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 184-21 Fixing date for a
meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $3,800,000 Water Revenue
Refunding Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and providing for publication of
notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 21, 2021 conducted virtually.
2. Corps of Engineers Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures: City Manager
requested the City Council set a public hearing for June 21, 2021, concerning the Corps
of Engineers Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 185-21 Setting date of public
hearing on the Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers Consent to Easement
Structures was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 21, 2021 conducted virtually.
3. Grant of Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C.- City Manager recommended the
City Council set a public hearing for June 21, 2021 to consider the Grant of Retaining
Wall Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. for a private retaining wall over City owned
right-of-way property on Helen Ridge Court in North Grandview Estates No. 2 as part of
the North Grandview Estates development project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 186-21 Intent to dispose of City interest by Grant
of Retaining Wall Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C. across part of the Helen Ridge
Court Right of Way in North Grandview Estates No. 2, City of Dubuque, Iowa was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6-30 p.m. on June 21,
2021 conducted virtually.
4. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project: City Manager recommended
initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 2021 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 6, 2021. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 187-21 John F.
Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project 2021: 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-, Resolution No. 188-21 Approving the preliminary plats, schedule
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of assessments and estimate of total cost for the John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk
Installation Project 2021; Resolution No. 189-21 Resolution of necessity for the John F.
Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project 2021; and Resolution No. 190-21 Fixing
date of public hearing on resolution of necessity were adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2021, scheduled to be conducted in
the Historic Federal Building with the option to participate virtually.
5. Chavenelle Road - Northwest Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the
Chavenelle Road - Northwest Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project, and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 6, 2021. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 191-21 Chavenelle Road - NW
Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project: 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; Resolution No. 192-21 Approving the preliminary plats, schedule
of assessments and estimate of total cost for the Chavenelle Road - NW Arterial to
Radford Road Reconstruction Project; Resolution No. 193-21 Resolution of necessity
for the Chavenelle Road - NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project; and
Resolution No. 194-21 Fixing date of public hearing on resolution of necessity were
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 6,
2021, scheduled to be conducted in the Historic Federal Building with the option to
participate virtually.
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting for the June 21, 2021 City Council Meeting. The City Council is tentatively
scheduled to return to meeting in the Historic Federal Building on July 6, 2021 and will
continue offering virtual viewing and public input options. 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
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BOARDS/COM MISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review- Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant
appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Peggy Jackson, an applicant for the Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission, was ineligible for the commission due to not having a City
of Dubuque address. Ms. Jackson was notified of her ineligibility and her application will
be removed before the June 21, 2021 appointments.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June
30, 2024 (Expiring terms of Daugherty as At Large, Neuhaus as Business Professional
Living or Working Within District, and Siegert as a Business Professional). Applicants:
Noelle Chesney, 1830 Links Glen Dr. - Qualifies for Business Professional and At -
Large; Peggy Jackson, 16078 Frontier Ct. - Qualifies for Business Professional Living or
Working Within District and At -Large; Paula Neuhaus, 793 West 3rd St. - Qualifies for
Business Professional Living or Working Within District and At -Large; Thomas Robbins,
2361 Harvest View Dr. - Qualifies for At -Large. Mr. Robbins and Ms. Chesney spoke in
support of their appointments and provided a brief biography.
2. Historic Preservation Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2024
(Vacant terms of Klavitter as At Large and Rapp as Old Main Interim). Applicants:
Tim Gau 2529 Windsor Ave. — Qualifies for At -Large; Alec Gustafson, 299 Main St. -
Qualifies for Old Main and At -Large; John Link, 535 W 5th St. — Qualifies for At -Large
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners
total,- currently 2 males/2 females/5 openings *Openings were advertised for 90 days
while non -male identifying applicants were sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A
Gender Balance. "Additional openings on the commission are being advertised for 90
days while nonmale identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code
69.16A Gender Balance. Mr. Gustafson spoke in support of his appointment and
provided a brief biography.
3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1,
2024 (Expiring term of Stoffel). Applicants: Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St.
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Expiring term of Tigges). Applicants: Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Expiring term of Hoffmann). Applicant- Adam Hoffmann, 1910 Marion St.
6. Zoning Advisory Commission- One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring
Term of Russell). Applicant: Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy West Dr. This commission is
subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total,- currently 2
males/3 females/2 openings
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract
and construction estimate of $554,001 for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project,
and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 195-21 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project.
Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project Request to Initiate Construction
Bidding- Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
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approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of
$395,100 for the Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project, and City Manager
recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 196-21 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project. Seconded by Roussell.
City Council expressed support for the project and summarized the necessity of both
the fire station and the project. Motion carried 7-0.
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Due to the COVI D-1 9 pandernic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function and City Council and City Clerk
email accounts. Staff stated that no online public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and
CEO Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). Highlights included: job statistics; planned
hiring of a Workforce Solutions Coordinator; recent hiring of Jason White as Vice
President of Business Services; recent awards received by GDDC; Greater Dubuque
2022 Campaign; and the Annual Meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021. Mr. Dickinson also
spoke in favor of Action Item No. 5 on the agenda. Following the presentation, Mr.
Dickinson responded to a question from the City Council about strategies for filling
workforce shortages. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) 2050 Long Range
Transportation Plan: Chandra Ravada, Director of Transportation and Transit Services
for the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), made a presentation on the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) 2050 Long Range
Transportation Plan. Topics included- What is DMATS?-1 Organizations Represented on
the Board; What is the DMATS Long Range Transportation Plan?; Existing Conditions
Examples-, Future Forecast-, and Projects. Council Members stated that all City Council
Members are part of the DMATS Policy Committee and have opportunities to provide
input to the plan through the committee. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
information and view the presentation. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Dollars & Cents Public Information Brochure: City Manager provided a copy of the
Fiscal Year 2022 Dollars & Cents public information brochure. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Roussell. City Council Members
complimented the brochure and thanked City staff for their efforts in creating it. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Memorandum of Understanding - City Water Service to Wildflower Ridge
Residential Subdivision- City Manager recommended execution of a Memorandum of
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Understanding (MOU) with Vendors Unlimited Corporation (Wildflower Ridge residential
subdivision) for the connection of Wildflower Ridge's water distribution system to the
City of Dubuque's water system; and render it compliant with IDNR regulations and City
of Dubuque standards. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 197-21 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Dubuque and Vendors Unlimited Corporation for improvements and connection to its
water distribution system. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Downtown Parking Structure: Purchase of Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc: City
Manager recommended that the attached resolution approving the Offer to Buy Real
Estate and Acceptance for the purchase of Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. be
submitted to the City Council for consideration and adoption. Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 198-21 Approving an offer to
buy real estate and acceptance for the purchase of Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. for
the construction of a downtown parking structure. Seconded by Farber. City Council
expressed support of the purchase, stating that extensive work went into the proposal
and that the buildings located on the property will remain intact. At the request of City
Council, City Attorney Brumwell summarized the purpose of closed sessions for
purchase or sale of real estate. City Attorney Brumwell stated that Iowa Code permits
closed sessions for multiple topics, one of which is purchase or sale of real estate.
Closed sessions on purchase or sale of real estate is permitted to prevent premature
disclosure, which could impact the price of real estate. City Attorney Brumwell further
stated that the final decision on the purchase or sale must be conducted in open
session. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen
stated that City Council is only voting on purchasing the property tonight, and that future
proposals on constructing a proposed parking ramp will be conducted via the public
hearing process. City Council Members stated that data on current and future parking
needs in the city would be helpful information to consider as part of future actions on
this process. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Amending a Tax Increment Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District- City Manager recommended approval of an ordinance amending
the most recent ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District. 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 Cavanagh.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-21
Amending Ordinance No. 16-21, 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
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Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment
Project by Removing Subarea B from the Division Of Revenues. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Nuisance: City Manager recommended the
public nuisance ordinance be updated to allow the City Manager to declare a public
nuisance. Motion by Resnick 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. Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger responded to
questions from the City Council regarding strategies for brain health circumstances and
communicating notices to residents. City Manager Van Milligen stated that residents will
continue having the right to a public hearing and that the City has the right to
abatement. City Attorney Brumwell summarized the general differences between public
nuisances and private nuisances. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-21
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 4 Nuisances, Section 6-4-4 Public Nuisances Prohibited;
Authority to Abate. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Incorporate Rent Abatement and Escrow
Accounts: This item was removed from the meeting at the request of the City Manager.
9. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project Gate Installation Video: The Public
Information Office showed a video of the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Gate
Installation. Link to video: https://youtu.be/xs7o9t3Dxhg. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive and file the information and view the video. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Council Member Farber reported on her attendance at the May 26, 2021 Sister Cities
Virtual Exchange Meeting with Hebei, China.
Council Member Jones reported on the rededication ceremony for the Veterans
Memorial Plaza on Chaplain Schmitt Island.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8-38 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and purchase or sale of real estate — Chapter 21.5(l)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Cavanagh. 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 Crenna
Brurnwell. Motion carried 7-0.
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Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:24 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25
P. M.
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/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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