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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
06/16/2021
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Subscribed to before me, a Nota blic in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 21st day of June, 2021
Notary lic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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Ad text : 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 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 Citys website at
www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the Citys
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 pandemic 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; Human Rights Commission of 4/12; 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.
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 engineers 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
$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 Dubuques 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 Attorneys 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.
17. Dissolution of America's River Corporation: City Manager
recommended approval of the Joint Written Action of the
Members of Americas 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-015
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, 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
2021C: 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 2021C.
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 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 https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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 Gan 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 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.
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. 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?; 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 Understanding (MOU)
with Vendors Unlimited Corporation (Wildflower Ridge
residential subdivision) for the connection of Wildflower
Ridges water distribution system to the City of Dubuques 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 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
Bramwell 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.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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(1)(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 Bramwell. Motion
carried 7-0.
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.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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