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ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
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July 6, 2021
City Council Proceedings of 6/21 and 6/23; Housing Commission of
6/22; Library Board of Trustees Update of 6/24; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 6/7; Proof of Publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 5/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of 6/21/21
City Council Proceedings of 6/23/21
Housing Commission Minutes of 6/22/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 6/24/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/7/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 5/31/21
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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 21, 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 and City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Key City Pride Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 2021) was accepted by Rio Suave
on behalf of Key City Pride.
2. Pollinator Week Proclamation (June 21-27, 2021) was accepted by Gina Bell on
behalf of Sustainable Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits : Connor Ambrosy for vehicle damage and Joseph
Moez for personal injury. 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: Connor Ambrosy for vehicle damage; Joseph Moez for personal injury.
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. 199-21 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 Appointing UMB Bank, N.A. as Substitute Paying Agent, Bond
Registrar, and Transfer Agent; terminating existing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and Approving the Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. and
Authorizing Execution of the Agreement: City Manager recommended approval of the
suggested proceedings to appoint UMB Bank, N.A. to serve as the successor Paying
Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent in connection with all outstanding bonds,
terminate existing paying agent, bond registrar and transfer agent agreements with
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and approve the paying agent, bond registrar and transfer
agent agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. and authorize execution of the agreement. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 200-21 Appointing
UMB Bank, N.A. as Substitute Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent;
Terminating Existing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements
with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; and Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. and authorizing execution of the
agreement was adopted.
6. Preliminary Plat of Silver Oaks Estates No. 3: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Silver Oaks Estates No. 3. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Preliminary Plat of Ridge View Acres: Zoning Advisory Commission recommend
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Ridge View Acres. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
8. Final Plat of Schmitt Estates: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the Final Plat of Schmitt Estates, subject to waiving the lot frontage
requirement for Lots 3 & 4 of Schmitt Estates; and requiring that if the private portion of
Robin Hood Drive is not accepted as a public street, the property owner obtain an
access easement along Block 5 & Block 6 Sherwood Park to provide access from the
publicly dedicated Robin Hood Drive to the subject property. Upon motion the
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documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 201-21 Approving the Final
Plat: Schmitt Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
9. Pre -annexation Agreement - Dennis J. and Carol A. Schmitt Estates: City Manager
recommended approval of the Dennis J. and Carol A. Schmitt Pre -annexation
agreement in accordance with the Fringe Area Development Standards including
authorization for the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 202-21
Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dennis
J. and Carol A. Schmitt was adopted.
10. Authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager's Designee to File and
Release Liens on Properties Participating in the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
Program: City Manager recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the City
Manager or the City Manager's Designee to File and Release Liens on Properties
Participating in the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 203-21 Authorizing the City
Manager or the City Manager's designee to file and release liens on properties
participating in the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program was adopted.
11. Sculptures Recommended for Inclusion in 2021-22 Art on the River Rotating
Public Art Exhibition: City Manager recommended approval of the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission's recommendations for the 2021-22 Art on the River sculpture
selections and requests the use of a portion of the existing Fiscal Year 2021 program
balances to support expanding the 2021-22 exhibit from 10 to 11 sculptures. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Arts Economic Impact Study Opportunity: City Manager recommended approval
for Dubuque to participate in an economic impact study of the arts in Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Dream Center: City Manager
recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Dream
Center for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
14. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council:
City Manager recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council for the City's financial support for Fiscal
Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
15. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Main Street City Manager
recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main
Street for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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16. Contracted Services Agreement - The Fountain of Youth Program: City Manager
recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the Fountain of
Youth Program for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Contracted Services Agreement - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation:
City Manager recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation for the City's financial support for Fiscal
Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Contracted Services Agreement — Inclusive Dubuque: City Attorney
recommended approval of the Contracted Services Agreement with Inclusive Dubuque
for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
19. Contracted Services Agreement — Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque:
Project HOPE: City Attorney recommended approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE for the
City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
20. FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant Updated Annual Action Plan: City
Manager recommended City Council approval of the updated Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan and direct staff to transmit this plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 204-21 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program
Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for
Inclusion in the City Budget was adopted.
21. Update on Rules for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds and American Rescue
Plan Act Community Engagement and Strategy Sessions: City Manager provided
information on the status of the City of Dubuque allocation of the federal American
Rescue Plan funds. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan for Legal Aid Fair Housing
Initiatives Program Grant: City Manager recommended approval of the Certification of
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan for Legal Aid Fair Housing Initiatives Program.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
23. 2021 Construction Projects Impacting Traffic and Road Construction Toolkit for
Businesses: City Manager provided a copy of the 2021 Construction Projects Impacting
Traffic and Road Construction Toolkit for Businesses public information brochures.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
24. Clarke Drive Fiber Project from Asbury Road to North Grandview - CIP 1002871:
City Manager recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the Clarke
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Drive Fiber Project from Asbury Road to North Grandview Avenue, as completed by
Advanced Directional Drillers, in the final contract amount of $88,781.00. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 205-21 Accepting the
Clarke Dr Fiber from Asbury Rd to N. Grandview Project and authorizing the payment to
the contractor was adopted.
25. Northwest Arterial - Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane Project: Acceptance
of Public Improvement Contract - Iowa DOT Project No. CS-TSF-2100 (685)--85-31 CIP
3002675: City Manager recommended acceptance of the public improvement contract
for the Northwest Arterial — Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane Improvements
Project, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the final contract amount of
$370,116.25, which is an 8.7% increase from the original contract amount of
$340,575.10. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
206-21 Accepting the Northwest Arterial - Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane
Improvement Project and authorizing the final payment to the contractor was adopted.
26. Southwest Arterial Project: North Cascade Road, English Mill Road, Military Road
Bridges - Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project Iowa DOT
Project No. STP-U-2100 (693)--70-31: City Manager recommended acceptance of the
construction contract for the Southwest Arterial - North Cascade Road, English Mill
Road, and Military Road - Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring
Project, as completed by Taylor Construction, Inc. in the final contract amount of
$530,170, which is a 0.7% decrease from the original contract amount of $533.905.00.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 207-21
Accepting Southwest Arterial North Cascade Road, English Mill Road, and Military
Road Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project, Iowa DOT
Project No. Stp-U-2100 (693)--70-31 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was
adopted.
27. Fire Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project: Award Construction Contract
CIP: 350-2706: City Manager recommended award of the construction contract to the
low bidder, Reed Construction, in the base bid amount of $280,000, which is 19.1 %
below the engineer's estimate. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 208-21 Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the Fire
Station 6 External Stairwell Addition Project was adopted.
28. Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021: City Manager recommended that the award
for the Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021 be officially recorded in the minutes of the
City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of
Record.
29. United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Multipurpose Grant
Project Request to Distribute RFQ and Create an RFQ Review Committee: City
Manager recommended approval to release the Request for Qualifications for
professional services for the EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant Project and further
recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute a final
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agreement with the recommended consultant. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
30. Iowa Department of Transportation State Recreational Trail Grant Application for
Bee Branch Creek Trail: Phase 2: City Manager recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing submission of the application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for
State Recreational Trail (SRT) grant funds for the Bee Branch Creek Trail: Phase 2
project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 209-
21 Authorizing the City's Grant Application to the State Recreational Trail Program for
the Bee Branch Creek Trail: Phase 2 Project and assurance that the improvements will
be maintained following completion of the project was adopted.
31. State of Iowa Federal -Aid Section 130 Railroad Grade Crossing Safety
Improvements Agreement for the Construction of Activated Signals at the Railroad
Crossing Located at East 14th Street: Iowa DOT Project No. RRP-RR01(205)--8A-00:
City Manager recommended approval and authorization for the Mayor to execute the
State of Iowa Federal -Aid Section 130 Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Improvements
Agreement between the Canadian Pacific Railway, dba Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern
Railroad Corporation, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the City of Dubuque
for the construction of a new activated signal systems at the East 14th Street railroad
grade crossing. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 210-21 State of Iowa Federal -Aid Section 130 Railroad Grade Crossing Safety
Improvements Agreement for the Construction of Activated Signals at the Railroad
Crossing located at East 14th Street was adopted.
32. Signed Contract(s): Scales Mound Packet Co. dba River Cruises for Docking
License Agreement; Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Purina Drive Flood Wall
Replacement Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
33. 2019 and 2020 City Council Official Proceedings: City Clerk submitted the
completed and indexed City Council Official Proceedings for calendar years 2019 and
2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
34. 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. 211-21 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. 212-21
Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as
required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were 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 Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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1. 2021 Pavement Marking Project (CIP 3002245): City Manager recommended
initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 2021 Pavement Marking 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. 213-21 Preliminary approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2021 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants
were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board: One, 3-Year term through January 1,
2024. Applicant: George Cooley, 2255 Francis St. Membership Requires Balance of
Landlords, Tenants and Other Interested Citizens 5 Commissioners total; currently 2
Landlords/1 Tenant/1 Interested Citizen.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
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 Business Professional). Applicants:
Noelle Chesney, 1830 Links Glen Dr. - Qualifies for Business Professional 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.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Chesney to the Business Professional three-year
term through June 30, 2024; Ms. Neuhaus to the for Business Professional Living or
Working Within District three-year term through June 30, 2024; and Mr. Robbins to the
At -Large three-year term through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
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.
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Motion by Roussell to appoint Mr. Gustafson to the Old Main three-year term through
July 1, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon roll call vote, Mr. Link was appointed to the At Large three-year term through
July 1, 2024. Mr. Gau received 1 vote (Sprank), and Mr. Link received the remaining 6
votes.
3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1,
2024 (Expiring term of Stoffel). Applicant: Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St. Motion by Resnick
to appoint Mr. Stoffel to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Expiring term of Tigges). Applicant: Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr. Motion by
Cavanagh to appoint Ms. Tigges to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Expiring term of Hoffman). Applicant: Adam Hoffmann, 1910 Marion St. Motion by
Roussell to appoint Mr. Hoffman to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded
by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Russell to the three-year
term through July 1, 2024. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Amending Section 16-6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District of the Unified
Development Code: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City
Council approval of a request from City of Dubuque to amend Section 16-6-4 Flood
Hazard Overlay District of the Unified Development Code by repealing the current
ordinance and adopting a new Section 16-6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District, and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending 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. Mr. Wernimont responded to
questions from the City Council regarding how affected property owners were notified
and the mortgage options for residents in both designated and non -designated flood
plains. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 24-21
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by repealing Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District and enacting a new
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Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay District to comply with National Flood Insurance
Program Requirements. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Amending the Planned Residential (PR) zoning district to facilitate the construction
of an Administration and Outreach addition - Quasi -Judicial Rezoning: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval to amend the
Planned Residential (PR) zoning district located at 3485 Windsor Ave. to facilitate the
construction of an Administration and Outreach addition, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending 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 Jones. Planning Services Manager Wally
Wernimont provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 25-21
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, rescinding Ordinance 36-19 and approving an amended Conceptual
Development Plan for the Padre Pio Health Care Center and Assisi Village Planned Unit
Development. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Jule Public Hearing Iowa Department of Transportation's Consolidated Funding
Application: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
approval of the annual Consolidated Funding Application as submitted to the Iowa
Department of Transportation, and approval of signature on the Certificate of Cost
Allocation Plan and Authorizing Resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 214-21
Authorizing Resolution: Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa DOT.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,800,000 Water Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on
the issuance of not to exceed $3,800,000 in Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2021 C, and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 215-21 Instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,800,000 Water Revenue
Refunding Bonds. Seconded by Roussell. Responding to a question from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that Moody's upgrade is unsurprising based
on the City Council being strategic with City funds. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Grant of Easement to Ehrlich Properties, L.L.C.: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider City Council approval of 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, and City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
216-21 Disposing of city interest by Grant of Retaining Wall Easement to Ehrlich
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Properties, L.L.C. across part of the Helen Ridge Court right of way in North Grandview
Estates No. 2, City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 217-21 Granting a 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. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Corps of Engineers Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the Corps of
Engineers Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures, and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 218-21 Disposing of an Interest in Real Estate through Agreement
with the Army Corps of Engineers. Seconded by Roussell. 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, and City Council and City Clerk
email accounts. Staff stated that no online public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project 2021 (CIP 3002773): City
Manager recommended City Council recission of Resolution Nos. 187-21, 188-21, 189-
21 and 190-21, resulting in the cancellation of the current public bidding process for the
John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project, and approving City staff to apply
for a $190,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant through the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS). Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 219-21 Rescinding Resolution Nos. 187-
21, 188-21, 189-21, 190-21; and Resolution No. 220-21 Authorizing the City's Grant
Application to the Transportation Alternatives Program for the John F. Kennedy
Sidewalks Installation Project and assurance that the improvements will be maintained
following completion of the project. Seconded by Jones. City Council thanked city staff
for their work and expressed support for applying for the TAP grant. Responding to a
question from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that obtaining the TAP
grant will cover the entire cost of the retaining wall, therefore decreasing the residents'
assessments. City Manager Van Milligen stated that city staff will bring the final cost
calculations to City Council once confirmed. Motion carried 7-0.
2. City Council Salary Compensation Task Force Recommendation: City Council
Compensation Task Force submitted its recommendation for Mayor and City Council
Member salaries effective January 1, 2022. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and refer to the City Council. Seconded by Cavanagh. City Council
expressed support for the salary increases due to the number of hours involved in City
Council service and to eliminate barriers to serving. The City Council also expressed
support for the process and thanked the City Council Compensation Task Force for their
time and efforts. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Attorney
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Brumwell stated that this compensation process occurs every time the majority of City
Council members are up for election. Responding to a question from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen stated the proposed salary increase will have minimal impact
on the city's budget. Per suggestion from City Clerk Breitfelder, Council Member
Resnick amended the motion to receive and file the information, concur with the
recommendation, and direct city staff to present an ordinance reflecting the
compensation changes. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code of Conduct: City Attorney recommended the City Council pass a resolution
adopting the Code of Conduct. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt resolution No. 221-21 Adopting a City Council Code of Conduct. Seconded by
Jones. City Council expressed support for the guide and stated that the guide was one
of City Council's goals. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Contracted Services Agreement - Travel Dubuque/Dubuque Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau: City Manager recommended approval of the Contracted Services
Agreement with the Travel Dubuque/Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for
the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2022. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the agreement. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Amending City Ordinance 9-7-321.285 (C) Speed Limit Reduction — Seippel Road
from U.S Highway 20 to Old Highway Road: City Manager recommended an
amendment to City Ordinance 9-7-321.285 (C) that reduces the speed limit from 45
mph to 35 mph on Seippel Road from U.S. Highway 20 to Old Highway Road. 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 Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 26-21
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 7 Operation, Division 5 Speed Restrictions, Section 9-7-321.285 Limits
Generally by amending the speed limit for a portion of Seippel Road from 45 M.P.H. to
35 M.P.H. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
6. City Council Hybrid Meetings in Council Chambers: City Clerk transmitted
information for City Council returning to Council Chambers for City Council meetings
starting July 6, 2021. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the information and refer
to the City Council. Seconded by Resnick. City Council collectively agreed that they
should follow CDC guidance by not wearing masks in Council Chambers due to being
vaccinated. After discussing the various options for public input, City Council agreed
that members of the public can attend City Council meetings and remain in Council
Chambers throughout the entire meeting unless Council Chambers reaches the
maximum capacity as determined by city staff. If Council Chambers reach capacity,
then city staff may impose restrictions, such as only allowing people with business for
the City Council in Council Chambers or requesting people exit Council Chambers at
the conclusion of the item they are speaking about. Per suggestion from City Clerk
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Breitfelder, Council Member Cavanagh amended his motion to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendations while incorporating the updates
discussed by the City Council. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Session: Black Hills Energy Project Updates: Black Hills Energy
requested the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 16, 2021 at
5:30 p.m. to receive updates on recent projects and potential partnerships that support
the City's climate action goals. Motion by Resnick 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 Farber reported on attending a Sister City Committee meeting and
the committee's plans to host a photo exhibit in October.
Council Member Resnick reported on recent downtown recovery efforts in the North
End and on attending the Juneteenth Celebration in Comiskey Park.
Council Member Jones reported on the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA)
approving Alan Dickson to the Director of Operations role. Council Member Jones also
reported on the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) game at the Field of Dreams
and the positive economic impact the event will have on Dubuque.
Council Member Sprank thanked Ernest Jackson and his team for hosting the
Juneteenth Celebration. Mr. Sprank also reported on the Comiskey Park remodel,
Liberty Recovery House, and the Pride Parade scheduled for Saturday.
Council Member Roussell also reported on attending the Juneteenth Celebration.
Mayor Buol encourage people to get vaccinated, stating that the new variants of the
COVID-19 virus are worrisome to the medical community.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:54
p.m.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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