7 6 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
July 6, 2021
Sprank, Buol, Jones, Roussell, Farber, Cavanagh, Resnick
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th Street -
Second -Floor Council Chambers.
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Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and
on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2
WORK SESSION
5:30 PM - COVID-19 Pandemic Update
City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -facing
response to COVID-19.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Summer Learning Week Proclamation (July 12-16, 2021)
On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Dustin McGonigle - Section 1983; J.B. Priest for property damage; Douglas Spyrison for property
damage; Jane Thorne and Michael Thorne for vehicle damage; Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release
of All Claims between HACAP / Operation New View and Gary Stelpflug/2G2, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: J.B. Priest for property damage, Douglas Spyrison
for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
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City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Sally A. Hoerner
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Sally Hoerner for property
located at 9653 Monticello Drive in Dubuque County, in conjunction with her request to connect to City
water.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sally A.
Hoerner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. First Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and 84 Main, LLC
for the Creation of Rental Units at 84 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and 84 Main, LLC for its creation of rental units at 84 Main Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and 84 Main, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Childcare Grant Opportunity Through Care Constellation Open Call
City Manager recommending support of a grant application to the Care Constellation on the issue of
childcare submitted on behalf of a local childcare coalition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Support for Dubuque Initiatives Rehabilitation Project at 1739-1763 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending support for the Dubuque Initiatives grant application to the Iowa Finance
Authority for the use of National Housing Trust Fund grant dollars to complete a rehabilitation project at
1739-1763 Central Avenue by Chris Richard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Intent to Apply to City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Partners in Learning
City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program:
Partners in Learning grant in the amount of $203,760.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the City of Dubuque Americorps
Program: Partners in Learning and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to
approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Intent to Apply for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities
City Manager recommending approval to apply for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating
Opportunities grant in the amount of $110,000.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the City of Dubuque Americorps
Program: Creating Opportunities and Authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to
approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Intent to apply for Lowes 100 Hometowns
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City Manager recommending approval to apply for Lowes 100 Hometowns grant in the amount of
$115, 000.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the Lowes 100 Hometowns and
authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Purchase of three (3) Gillig 29' Low Floor Buses
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to purchase three new 29' Gillig Low Floor Buses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Purina Drive Flood Wall Replacement Project: CIP 3502480 and 7202480
City Manager recommending that the award for the Purina Drive Flood Wall Replacement Project be
officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
14. Signed Contract(s)
Boys and Girls Club Facility Use Agreement; Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co. Inc. for the Dillon Street
Drain Tile Project 2021; Agreement with Nicholas J. Edwards, MD to act as the Medical Director for the
City's Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Response to COVID 19
City Manager transmitting a summary of the response and activities of the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) to COVI D-19, providing a snapshot of the mechanics, accomplishments, and future
recommendations for operation of the EOC in response to COVI D-19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Fireworks Permit for Mark Molo
City Manager recommending consideration to issue a permit to Mark Molo for a fireworks display on July
17, 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are 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.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Wainwright)
Applicant:
Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct.
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Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Reber as Jackson Park District)
Applicant:
Tim Gau 2529 Windsor Ave — Qualifies for temporary appointment until a qualified Jackson
Park District representative applies per City Code Section 16-10-1(H)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total, currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings
Opening was 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
Mayoral Appointment
Library Board of Trustees
One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Expiring term of Gorton)
Applicant:
Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total, currently 2 males/4 females/1 openings
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commission to be made at this meeting.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Initial term on this board. Board was created on
December 7, 2020 as a result of restructuring the Building Code Boards).
Applicants:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St.
Lynn Sutton, 859 Air Hill St. (Additional Applicant)
Membership Requires Balance of Landlords, Tenants and Other Interested Citizens
5 Commissioners total; currently 2 Landlords/1 Tenant/1 Interested Citizen /1 Opening
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
Chavenelle Road - NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project - CIP #3602551,
7201180
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract, estimated cost of $3,193,910, resolution of necessity and
preliminary schedule of assessments for the Chavenelle Road — Northwest Arterial to Radford
Road Reconstruction Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity Proposed for the
Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
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RESOLUTION Approving schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost for the
Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. 2021 Pavement Marking Project (CIP 3002245)
Proof of publication for notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of $205,000 for the 2021 Pavement
Marking Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
2021 Pavement Marking Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
I nput which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Mayor and City Council Compensation
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City Council, Section 1-6-2, adjusting Mayor and City
Council Member salaries effective January 1, 2022 as recommended by the Compensation
Task Force and concurred by the City Council on June 21, 2021.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter
6 Mayor and City Council, Section 1-6-2 Compensation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Renew DBQ - A Low- to Moderate -Income Solar Pilot Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pilot project called Renew DBQ, which
focuses on increasing access to solar technology for low- to moderate -income (LMI) residents
and requests approval to move forward with funding the pilot project. Sustainability Coordinator
Gina Bell will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve, Presentation
3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contracts for Public Services
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Agreements with the following organizations:
• Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter ($117,000)
• Dubuque Rescue Mission ($80,000)
• Opening Doors — Maria House ($53,000)
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY21/PY20 Homeless Shelter Rehabilitation
Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Fiscal Year 2022 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations & Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of the recommended funding for the Fiscal Year 2022
Purchase of Services Grant applications as follows:
• Convivium Urban Farmstead, Free Community Casseroles ($25,000.00)
• Dubuque YMCA/YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter ($25,000.00)
• St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Before School Programming ($25,000.00)
• Red Basket Project, Period Supplies for Those Who Menstruate ($12,625.00)
• Marita Theisen Childcare Center at Steeple Square, Education and Programming
($10,000.00)
• Project Rooted, Rooted Pantries ($2,375.00)
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY22 Purchase of Services Grant Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV Contract for Dubuque Food Pantry
City Manager recommending approval of a contract for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) CARES Act funding for assistance to the Dubuque Food Pantry in the amount of
$167, 955.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of CDBG-CV Agreement with Dubuque Food Pantry
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Community Development Block Grant FY2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Community Development Block
Grant FY2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 as recommended by the Community
Development Advisory Commission.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (Program Year 2020) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $3,720,000 Water Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2021 C, Approval of the Preliminary Official Statement, and Approval of
Electronic Bidding Procedures
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for approving
the advertisement for sale, preliminary Official Statement, and electronic bidding procedures for
the $3,720,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C.
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of $3,720,000* (subject to adjustment per
terms of offering) Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, and approving electronic
bidding procedures and distribution of preliminary official statement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Request for Work Session: Four Mounds Foundation
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for July 19, 2021, at 5:00
p.m. on the Four Mounds Foundation and their work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
9. Request for Work Session: Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update
City Attorney requesting the City Council schedule a work session for August 16, 2021, at 5:00
p.m. for the Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
10. Request for Work Session: Airport Master Plan Update
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session for September 20, 2021, at
5:30 p.m. to review the Airport Master Plan Update.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Professional Evaluation(s) — Chapter 21.5(1)(i) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City
Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th
St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special
assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay
Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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