7 19 21 City Council Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
July 19, 2021
Farber, Jones, Roussell, Sprank, Buol, Resnick, Cavanagh
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WORK SESSION
1. 5:00 PM - Four Mounds Foundation Work Session
Four Mounds Foundation staff will share information on their past, current and future work and
initiatives.
2. 5:45 PM - Childcare Challenges and Progress Work Session
Economic Development Director Jill Connors, along with several local childcare
stakeholders/partners, will present an update on current challenges and progress to date to
having sufficient quality, affordable childcare in Dubuque.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Citizens of the Year Award
Michael Duehr, Chairman of the Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Committee, will present
the Eagles "Eyes on the Future" Citizens of the Year Award to Michael and Nancy Van
Milligen.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Main Street Public/Private Partnership Week Proclamation
On behalf of Dubuque Main Street and Main Street America.
2. US Highway 20 Medal of Honor Highway Proclamation
On behalf of American Legion Post 6 of Dubuque.
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 7/6; Cable TV Commission of 5/12; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 6/6; Zoning Advisory Commission of 7/7; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/24; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 6/21 and 6/23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Allison Lott for property damage; Janet Smith for property damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
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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: Allison Lott for property damage; Janet Smith for
property damage; Michael and Jane Thorne for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2021 — Period 13
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving a transfer of funds for
capital projects and other expense reimbursements.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Letter to Iowa Federal Legislators regarding Opportunity Zones
City Manager providing a copy of a letter to be sent to Iowa Federal Legislators regarding the Opportunity
Zone program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Intent to Apply for 2021 JAG Justice Assistance Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to apply for the 2021 JAG Justice Assistant Grant Application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. First Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and K&L Leasing,
LLC. for the Rehabilitation of 701 Bluff Street
City Manager recommending approval of a First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and K&L Leasing, LLC. for rehabilitation of 701 Bluff Street, which extends the completion date
to December 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and K&L Leasing, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. First Amendment to Grant Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and HG APT, LLC
for the Rehabilitation of 2887 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of a First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and HG APT, LLC for rehabilitation of 2887 Central Avenue, which extends the completion date
to August 31, 2021.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and HG APT, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Fiscal Year 2022 Historic Resources Development Program (HRDP) Grant Agreement
for Dubuque's Black Heritage Survey
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City Manager recommending approval of the FY 2022 $30,000 grant agreement through the Historic
Resources Development Program (HRDP) grant program to help the City undertake Dubuque's Black
Heritage Survey.
RESOLUTION Resolution approving HRDP Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Cultural
Affairs for Dubuque's Black Heritage Survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Preliminary Plat of Country View Estates
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat of Country View Estates.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Ronald W. and Jessalynn J. Breiner, Country View Estates
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Ronald W. and Jessalyn J.
Breiner, property owners, for approximately 83.7 acres of property located along Hales Mill Road (Parcels
# 1007200003, 1007200006, 1007300005, 1007300006, 1007400001, 1007400002, 1007400010) located
within two miles of the City of Dubuque corporate limits.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Ronald
W. and Jessalynn J. Breiner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Pre -Annexation Agreement — Genesis Three Holdings, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Genesis Three Holdings,
LLC., for approximately 31 acre parcel located at 15016 Depot Ridge in Dubuque County, in conjunction
with their request to connect to City water.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Genesis
Three Holdings, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Mark J. McClain, Ridge View Acres
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Mark J. McClain, property
owner, for approximately 23.78 acres of property located at the intersection of Derby Grange Road and
Hales Mill Road, parcels 1007300011 and 1007400006 located within two miles of the City of Dubuque
corporate limits.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Mark J.
Mcclain
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Final Plat of Ridge View Acres
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Ridge View Acres.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Ridge View Acres in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Southwest Arterial Project: Dubuque County Intergovernmental 28E Funding Agreement
Request to Approve Amendment No. 2
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the original 2013
Intergovernmental 28E Funding Agreement with Dubuque County for the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION Approving an Intergovernmental 28E Funding Agreement Amendment No. 2 between the
City of Dubuque and Dubuque County for the Southwest Arterial Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over James L. Schneider and
Sharon M. Schneider Property in Dubuque, Iowa, as part of the Simpson -Southgate
Water Main Extension Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility across James L.
Schneider and Sharon M. Schneider property being part of the Lot 1-1-1 of Potterveld Place, in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as part of the Simpson -Southgate Water Main Extension Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across part of
Lot 1-1-1 of Potterveld Place, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. 2021 Pavement Marking Project (CIP 3002245)
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement construction contract to the only bidder,
SELCO, Inc., in the amount of $182,104.92, which is 7.8% under the engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2021 Pavement Marking Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Chavenelle Road Water Valve Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Chavenelle Road Water Valve Project be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
20. Wood Street Sanitary / Water Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Wood Street Sanitary/Water Project be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
21. Snow Removal Assessment
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution providing for the establishment of the
final assessments for the 2020-2021 Snow Removal from City Right -of -Way.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2020 — 2021 Snow Removal Assessment
— Right -Of -Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. Signed Contract(s)
American Queen Steamboat Company Inc. for Docking Agreement at the Port of Dubuque - American
Trust River's Edge Plaza; Celebration Belle for Docking Agreement at Port of Dubuque - Alliant Plaza
Docking Facility; Robin Dodd for management of Miller Riverview Park and Campground and Dubuque
Water Sports Club; Morton Salt, Inc for Public Works Ice Control Road Salt; W HKS & Co. for the
Burlington and National Water Main Replacement Project 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger featured in bizTimes
City Manager providing a copy of the July 2021 issue of bizTimes in which Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger is featured.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
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applications 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
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as
required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Simmons Pet Food, Inc.: Subordination of Consent Rights Under Development
Agreement, Payment Direction and Estoppel Certificate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 2, 2021 to consider City
Council approval of the Subordination of Consent Rights under the Development Agreement
with Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by Subordination of Consent
Rights Under Development Agreement, Payment Direction and Estoppel Certificate with
Simmons Pet Foods, Inc.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for August 2, 2021
2. Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge and Jonathan Dr. Water Main Project 2021: Initiate Public
Bidding and Set the Public Hearing Date
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Orchard Drive,
Cider Ridge and Jonathan Drive Water Main Project 2021, and further recommends that a
public hearing be set for August 2, 2021.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for August 2, 2021
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Wainwright)
Applicant:
Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct.
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
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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.
Request to Rezone Lot D of Rustic Point Estates (End of Lasso Court) - Quasi -Judicial
Rezoning Request
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a request
from Buesing and Associates, Inc. to rezone property located at Lot D of Rustic Point Estates
(End of Lasso Court) from R-1 Single -Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development
with a PR Planned Residential designation to accommodate a 35-unit single-family residential
development, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, rezoning a portion of Lot D Rustic Point Estates Subdivision from R-1
Single Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned
Residential Designation for the Vintage Estates of Dubuque Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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.
Chavenelle Road - Northwest Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract to the low bidder, Horsfield
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,864,873.50, which is 29.35% under the estimate of
probable cost.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial
to Radford Road Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. City Utility Bill Delinquency, Returning to Normal Operations
City Manager recommending a process to use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds to assist with certain overdue City utility accounts and return the Water/City Utility Billing
Department to normal operations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)
Infrastructure Planning Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit a $2,112,000 application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation for the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and
Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Planning Grant to assist with the planning and design of a
multimodal transportation corridor project for proposed improvements to the Elm Street corridor,
the 16th Street corridor, and the proposed 14th Street Railroad Overpass bridge project.
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RESOLUTION Approving application for Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Funding for the planning and design of a Multimodal
Transportation Corridor Project for proposed improvements to the Elm Street Corridor, 16th
Street Corridor and the proposed 14th Street Railroad Overpass Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Intent to Apply for National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Local Arts
Agencies for Subgranting Funding Program
City Manager recommending approval to submit a $500,000 grant application to the National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Local Arts Agencies for
Subgranting funding program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Fiscal Year 2022 Arts & Culture Special Projects Grant Funding Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission's recommendations to fund the FY2022 Special Project grant applications
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
6. Agreement with Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa for Rapid Rehousing
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Agreement with Community Solutions
of Eastern Iowa for an expanded Rapid Rehousing Program with CARES Act funds allocation
of $163,968.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement with Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa for the
Rapid Rehousing Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Proceedings for Directing Sale of $3,720,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2021C and Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings for directing
sale of the $3,720,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C and awarding bonds to
the best bidder.
RESOLUTION Directing Sale of $3,720,000* (subject to adjustment per terms of offering)
Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding Water Revenue Bonds, Series
2008D, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated November 4, 2008, and directing notice be
given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding Water Revenue Bonds, Series
2010D, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated September 21, 2010, and directing notice
be given
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. June 2021 Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Update Video
The Public Information Office will show a video of the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Project.
Link to video: https:Hyoutu.be/xk-UcT04H7M
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
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Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of
Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
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of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
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