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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.
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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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1, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
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of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
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of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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Ad text CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m.
on May 17, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandernic 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.con-t/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 quarterly Sustainable Dubuque
update.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE QUARTERLY WORK SESSION
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell introduced Abby
Willis and David Shimek of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, who provided
a presentation on recent Green Iowa AmeriCorps (GIA)
initiatives. Topics included:
- Free Home Energy Audits
- Weatherization
- Energy Saver Kits (ESKs)
- Education Events
- Community Outreach
- Community Impact: Community Services
- Community Impact: Energy Services
- Partners
- GIA in Action
Ms. Bell then introduced Michaela Freibruger, of the Dubuque
County Energy District, who provided a presentation. Topics
included:
- Active Iowa Energy Districts
- About the Energy District
- How the District Works
- What the Energy District Does
- 2021 DBQCOED Focus
- Energy District Updates
- The Future
- Renter Energy Toolkit
- Renter Storycollecting
The presenters responded to questions from the City Council
following their respective presentations.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
lt 5/29
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on May 17, 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 Bramwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Women's Leadership Network - Woman of Achievement Awards:
Julie Kronlage, of the Women's Leadership Network, recognized
the following City of Dubuque employee nominees and award
recipients of the Women of Achievement Awards: Cori Burbach;
Mary Rose Corrigan; Jennifer Larson; Alexis Steger; Nicole
Salazar; and Arielle Swift. The Public Information Office
showed a brief video summarizing the achievements of the
nominees and award recipients.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Mental Health Month Proclamation (May 2021) was accepted
by Vicki Gassman on behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque
County.
2. Peace Officers Recognition Week Proclamation (May 16 -
May 22, 2021) was accepted by Assistant Police Chief Jeremy
Jensen on behalf of the City of Dubuque Police Department.
3. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against
Bullying and Hate Proclamation (May 18, 2021) was accepted by
Art Roche and Marlynn Livai on behalf of Inclusive Dubuque and
the Pacific Islander Health Project.
4. Emergency Medical Service Week Proclamation (May 16 - May
22, 2021) was accepted by Sam Janecke, Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Supervisor, on behalf of the EMS Teams.
CONSENTITEMS
Tim Johnstad, 1255 Southern Ave., requested Item No. 19 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 No. 19. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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 Comn-fission of 515;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 4/19. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Bruce Murphy 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: Bruce Murphy 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. 154-21 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. Hiring Clerk for Bus Fare Sales and Parking Backup at
Intermodal Facility: City Manager recommended authorization
to hire a part-time Confidential Account Clerk to facilitate
bus pass sales and Parking Account clerk duties. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
6. March 31, 2021 Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager
transmitted the March 31, 2021 Quarterly Investment Report.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Proceedings to Complete Action on Issuance of $27,995,000
Tax -Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and
$12,535,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 202IB:
City Manager recommended approval of the suggested proceedings
to complete the action required on the recent Series 2021A and
Series 2021B General Obligation Bonds. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 155-21
Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent,
Approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the
Agreement; Resolution No. 156-21 Authorizing and providing for
the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the Bonds; Approval of
the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate; Resolution No. 157-21 Appointing Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent
and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and
Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement; and Resolution No.
158-21 Authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying
a tax to pay the Bonds; Approval of the Continuing Disclosure
Certificate were adopted.
8. Plat of Survey of Vize Place #2: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommended approval of the Plat of Survey of Vize
Place #2, subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for
Lot 1. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 159-21 Approving the Plat of Survey of: Vize
Place #2, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
9. Pre -annexation Agreement - Joseph R. and Kelly L.
Pregler: City Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation
Agreement with Joseph R. and Kelly L. Pregler, for property
located at 10829 Cascade Drive, in conjunction with their
request to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 160-21 Approving a
Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Joseph R. and Kelly L. Pregler was adopted.
10. Pre -annexation Agreement - Daved C. and Cheryl A.
Peacock: City Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation
Agreement with Daved C. and Cheryl A. Peacock, for property
located at 9607 Monticello Drive, in conjunction with their
request to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 161-21 Approving a
Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Daved C. and Cheryl A. Peacock was adopted.
11. Appointment of Liaison to the Airport Zoning Advisory
Commission: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval to
appoint Rebecca Kemp and Matthew Mulligan as the Zoning
Advisory Commission liaisons to the Airport Zoning Advisory
Commission. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
12. Appointment of Liaison to theAirport Zoning Board of
Adjustment: Zoning Board of Adjustment recommended approval to
appoint Gwen Kosel and Matt Mauss as the Zoning Board of
Adjustment liaisons to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Intent to Apply for 2021 BJA Bulletproof Vest
Partnership: City Manager recommended approval to apply for a
2021 BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership in the amount of
$14,892.50, which is 50% of the cost of the body armor. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
14. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Postcard: City Manager
provided a copy of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund public
information postcard. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
15. 2021 - Q2 Update on Childcare Challenges and
Collaborations: City Manager transmitted a quarterly update on
the status of collaboration efforts among partners in Dubuque
to address a need for sufficient quality, affordable childcare
options in the community. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
16. City Support of Woodward Communication's Application for
Historic Preservation Tax Credits: City Manager recommended
approval of a resolution supporting an application for
Historic Preservation Tax Credits by Woodward Communications,
Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Park Service
for redevelopment of the property at 801 Bluff Street. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 162-21 Supporting the filing of an application by Woodward
Communications, Inc. with the Iowa Economic Development
Authority, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the
National Park Service for Historic Preservation Tax Credits
for the redevelopment of 8 10 Bluff Street in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
17. FY21 and FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Approval of Agreements with the Four Mounds Foundation: City
Manager recommended approval of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Agreements with Four Mounds Foundation for
part of the Leisure Services Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
18. Agreement with Royal Oaks Development Corporation Cedar
Ridge Commercial Park - Cedar Cross Road: City Manager
recommended approval of an Agreement with Royal Oaks
Development Corporation for offsite improvements related to
the Cedar Ridge Commercial Park subdivision located on the
east side of Cedar Cross Road between Starlite Drive and
Crescent Ridge. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 163-21 Approving an Agreement for
construction of certain off -site public roadway (Cedar Cross
Road) and sanitary sewer improvements related to the Cedar
Ridge Commercial Park Subdivision on Cedar Cross Road between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Royal Oaks Development
Corporation was adopted.
19. Signed Contract(s): Strand Associates, Inc. for Catfish
Creek Old Mill Road Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station and Force
Main Design Services. Mr. Johnstad spoke about his concern of
not being contacted as a property owner about the sewer
pumping station planned for the property. City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos stated that the Engineering Department is early in
the process for the sewer pumping station and that other
potential areas for the sewer pump are being explored. Mr.
Psihoyos stated that his department will be meeting with Mr.
Johnstad next week. Responding to a question from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that City Council is
voting tonight to acknowledge that he has already signed the
contract with Strand Associates, Inc. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
20. Acknowledgement of Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
(ICAP) Settlement of Simon vs. City of Dubuque and Dalsing:
City Attorney recommended acknowledgement of the settlement
release provided by the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP)
in the Simon vs. City of Dubuque and Dalsing lawsuit. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and acknowledged.
21. Problem Property Assessment: adoption of a resolution
authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to
the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 164-21
Authorizing the City to Collect Delinquent Problem Property
Charges in accordance with 14-IJI International Property
Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
22. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection
Assessments: City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution
authorizing the City Clerk to certify grass and weed cutting
and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer
in order to establish real property liens for collection of
such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 165-21 Authorizing the City to
collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage
collection charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A and Title
6-8-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
was adopted.
23. Fiscal Year 2020 Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Continuum of Care Program Agreement: City Manager recommended
approval of an agreement with the Iowa Balance of State and
the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for
the administration of the Continuum of Care Special Needs
Assistance Program (SNAP) in the amount of $90,583. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 166-21 Approving the Continuum of Care Grant Agreement and
authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development
and the City Manager to execute and administer the grant was
adopted.
24. Approval and Submission of Annual Public Housing Agency
(PHA) Plan: City Manager recommended approval of the
submission of the Annual Public Housing Agency Plan along with
the Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 167-21 Authorizing the Mayor to execute the certification
by State or Local Office of Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan and approval of the PHA
Annual Plan was adopted.
25. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Interstate
Power and Light: City Manager recommended approval of an
Amendment to the Master Co -Location and Shared Services
Agreement with Interstate Power and Light (IPL) for
installation of a shared fiber conduit route within the City
of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
26. Proposed Conduit License Agreement between City of
Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation and Proposed
Amendment to Master Co Location and Shared Services Agreement
Between the City of Dubuque and Wisconsin Independent Network:
City Manager recommended approval of two interrelated actions.
The first is -approval to enter into a Conduit License
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
use of a two-inch fiberoptics conduit on the Julien Dubuque
Bridge. The second is approval of an Amendment to an existing
Master Co -Location and Shared Services Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Wisconsin Independent Network (WIN). Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
27. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Unite
Private Network: City Manager recommended approval of an
Amendment to the Master Co -Location and Shared Services
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private
Network (UPN). Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
28. Master Co -Location and Shared Services Agreement Between
the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County: City Manager
recommended approval of a Master Co -Location and Shared
Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
County for Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit in the Greater
Dubuque Region. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
29. Adoption of Code of Ordinances Supplement No. 2021 S-3:
City Clerk recommended adoption of Supplement No. 2021 S-3 to
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances that codifies
Ordinances Nos. 52-20 and 1-21 through 10-21. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 168-21
Adopting Supplement No. 2021 S-3 to the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
30. 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. 169-21 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. 170-21 Approving applications for retail
cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by
Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A 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. Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project: CIP #3401654,
Project #4XO039 and CIP #7201654, Project #8XO144: City
Manager recommended initiation of the public bidding procedure
for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for June 7, 2021. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 171-21 Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 7, 2021 conducted virtually.
2. Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project
Request to Initiate Construction Bidding - CIP: 350-2706: City
Manager recommended initiation of the public bidding procedure
for the Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project,
and further recommended that a public hearing be set for June
7, 2021. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 172-21 Fire Station 6 External Stairwell
Addition 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 7, 2021 conducted virtually.
3. Jule Public Hearing Iowa Department of Transportation's
Consolidated Funding Application: City Manager recommended the
City Council schedule a public hearing for June 21, 202 1, on
the Jules Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Funding Application. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 173-21 Setting the date for a
public hearing on Iowa DOT Consolidated Funding Application
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on June 21, 2021 conducted virtually
[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
Appointments were made to the following commission at this
meeting.
1. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July
1, 2023 (Vacant term of Smith). Applicant: Teri Zuccaro, 1765
Plymouth Ct. This conunission is subject to the State of Iowa
Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3
females/l opening. Motion by Cavanagh to appoint Ms. Zuccaro
to the 3-year term through July 1, 2023. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 3049 Asbury Road - Traditional Zoning
Request: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider approval of a request from Drew Siegert to rezone
property located at 3049 Asbury Road from C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center to C-3 General Commercial, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommended approval. 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 Resnick. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Stan Irwin,
2140 Judson Dr., spoke in opposition to the rezoning request,
expressing concern that nearby properties may request the same
type of rezoning. Mr. Wernimont stated that conditional
rezonings are rare and are permitted by the state. Since the
property is directly adjacent to residential properties,
future rezoning is not likely to occur. City Council expressed
their support of the Zoning Advisory Comniissions decision and
stated that the conditional use rezoning was a good
compromise. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 19-21 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at 3049 Asbury Road
from C-2 Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center District to
C-3 General Commercial District with conditions as established
in the attached Memorandum of Agreement. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Agreement with Affordable Housing Network Inc. (AHNI) for
Re -Development of Bishop Block, 90 Main Street: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council holding a public hearing on May 17, 2021 to solicit
input for a development agreement with Affordable Housing
Network Inc (AHNI) and approve the redevelopment agreement for
90 Main Street, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion
by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 174-21 Approving an Agreement with Affordable
Housing Network, Inc. for the redevelopment of Bishop Block.
Seconded by Jones. Housing and Community Development Director
Alexis Steger and City Manager Van Milligen responded to
questions from the City Council regarding the location of
Bishop Blocks office, the City's procedure for loans, the
City's business activities with Bishop Block, and the
inclusion of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) in the First
Amendment to the Development Agreement. City Council expressed
their support in the revitalization of the property. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandernic and mandates for social
distancing, public input was made available through
GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts. Ethain Carin, 1755 Avoca, and Brittany Krapfl, 993
Patricia Ann Dr., requested City Council repeal the Citys Face
Covering Ordinance. TJ Weber, 755 Mount Carmel Rd., was unable
to speak due to audio issues, but submitted a comment in the
GoToMeeting chat stating his concurrence with Mr. Carin and
Ms. Krapfls comments regarding the Face Covering Ordinance.
ACTION ITEMS
1. COVID-19 Update and City Council Face Covering Ordinance
Discussion: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for
the City of Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19
pandemic and response activities as part of the City Council's
discussion of the City's Face Covering Ordinance. Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the information, listen to the
presentation, and refer to the City Council. Seconded by
Farber. Ms. Corrigan provided a power point presentation.
Topics included:
- Incident Management Team (IMT)
- New COVID-19 Cases
- COVID-19 Hospitalizations
- Total Deaths Dubuque County
- Vaccination Progress
- Population over 18 Fully Vaccinated
- Vaccine Breakthrough
- Vaccine Community Education
Face Covering Ordinance
Face Covering Ordinance Considerations
Responding to questions from the City Council, Ms. Corrigan
stated that 47 % of Dubuque County residents are fully
vaccinated and that the vaccination rate for adjacent counties
should continue to be monitored. City Council collectively
expressed their support of repealing the Citys Face Covering
Ordinance. City Attorney Brumwell stated that the City Council
could vote tonight to direct her to bring forth an ordinance
repealing the City's current Face Covering Ordinance. Voting
on the Ordinance must take place at a meeting, with public
notice provided for the respective meeting. Ms. Brumwell
stated that Wednesday, May 19 is the soonest that the City
Council can meet. Council Member Cavanagh amended his motion
to receive and file, view the presentation, and direct the
City Attorneys Office to write a new ordinance repealing the
City's Face Covering Ordinance, with the City Council meeting
in special session on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to
consider passage of the ordinance, which would become
effective upon publication. Seconded by Farber. Responding to
a question about whether the Ordinance can be effective
immediately, City Attorney Brumwell stated that State Code
dictates that Ordinances are not effective until published in
the local newspaper. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that she
would work with the City Attorney to obtain the ordinance and
submit it to the Telegraph Herald for publication as soon as
possible after the May 19 meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund
Expenditure for City Council Chambers Upgrade and City Council
Hybrid Meeting Discussion: City Clerk and City Manager
recommended approval of the Cable TV Commission
recommendations for funding from the Public, Educational, and
Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and
Facilities in a not to exceed amount of $13,000 for the City
of Dubuque. If funding is approved, it is further recommended
that the City Council return to City Council Chambers in a
hybrid meeting format on July 6, 2021. Motion by Cavanagh to
receive, file and approve the funding request. Seconded by
Jones. City Council Members expressed support in City Council
meeting in -person and discussed the possibility of meeting
in -person for the next City Council meeting. City Clerk
Breitfelder stated that the July 6 meeting date was selected
for the first hybrid City Council meetings based on the
tentative implementation of the new technology in mid -June.
Mayor Buol stated that City Council should abide by staffs
recommendation to meet in -person on July 6, 202 1. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Amendment of City Ordinance 9-14-321.645: City Manager
recommended amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 3
Municipal Parking Lots, Section 9-14-321.645 Meters, Time and
Fee Schedule for Specific Lots. 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. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 20-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14
Parking, Division 3 Municipal Parking Lots, Section
9-14-321.645 Meters; Time and Fee Schedule for Specific Lots.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Moody's Investors Service Upgrade of Credit Rating on
Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds: City Manager submitted the
credit rating upgrade report from Moodys Investors Service on
the outstanding water enterprise revenue bonds. Moodys
Investors Service upgraded the Citys credit rating of A2 to Al
on the water enterprise revenue bonds. Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Tiffany Court - Lead Mine Sinkhole Subsidence Remediation
Project: Approve Cooperative 28E Agreement with State of Iowa
and approve Tiffany Court Mine Remediation Site Access
Agreement: City Manager recommended City Council approval of a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative 28E
Agreement between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship and the City of Dubuque, and the Property Owner
Site Access Agreements to allow for the remediation and
mitigation of the lead mine sinkhole subsidence that developed
at 2784 and 2792 Tiffany Court. Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 175-21
Approving a Cooperative 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department
of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and approving Property
Owner Site Access Agreements for a project to remediate and
mitigate the lead mine sinkhole subsidence at 2784 and 2792
Tiffany Court. Seconded by Resnick. City Council expressed
support for the agreement and thanked staff for their work.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Revised Sidewalk Replacement Policy Proposal Related to
Street Tree Impacted Sidewalks: City Manager recommended City
Council approval of a revision to the sidewalk replacement
policy related to street tree impacted sidewalk, which
includes not assessing the abutting property owner for the
sidewalk replacement caused by the former location of a City
street tree effective May 17, 2021. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and approve the policy. Seconded by
Cavanagh. City Council expressed support of the policy and
that it addresses safety hazards. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Proposed Service Agreement with CGM, LLC for Provision of
an Enrollment Portal and Customer Service System for Access to
Federally Available Broadband Subsidies by Qualifying Dubuque
Residents: City Manager recommended City Council approval of a
service agreement with CGM, LLC that will create an improved
opportunity for qualifying Dubuque residents to take advantage
of Federally funded broadband internet subsidies. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the
agreement. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
8. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalks Discussion: City Clerk
transmitted historical information about the John F. Kennedy
Road sidewalks. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
information and refer to City Council. Seconded by Resnick.
City Council discussed the history of City Council's policies
on John F. Kennedy Road sidewalks and expressed support on
moving forward with consideration of sidewalks and receiving
information from City staff. Council Member Roussell amended
the motion to receive and file the information and receive a
staff update on costs for residents. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
9. Request to Schedule Work Session - Childcare Challenges
and Progress: City Manager requested the City Council schedule
a work session for July 19, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. regarding
childcare challenges and progress. 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.
10. Request to Schedule Work Session - Equity Plan Progress
Report: City Manager requested the City Council schedule a
work session for August 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. on the Equity
Plan Progress Report. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file
the documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were expressed.
Motion carried 7-0.
11. Request to Reschedule Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque
Quarterly Update: City Manager requested the City Council move
the August 16, 2021, Sustainable Dubuque Work Session to
September 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm to accommodate a scheduling
conflict. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents
and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Roussell. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on her recent volunteer
work with Dubuque Trees Forever and thanked Council Member
Sprank for his help planting trees with other volunteers this
past Saturday.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:38 p.m. to
discuss purchase or sale of real estate - Chapter 21.5(l),O)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Farber. 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 Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at
10: 14 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the
meeting adj ourned at 10: 15 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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