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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on July 6, 2021 in the
second -floor Courycil Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 3�500 W. 6th Street
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cava- nagh, Farber, Jorfes, Res crn k, Roussell,
SpV1k; City Manager V7n Milligen, City Attorney �umwell.
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the COVID-19 pandemic update.
WORK SESSION
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
City staff and network partners will provide updates on the internal and community -
facing response to COVID-19.
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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 July 6, 2021 in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Fafblder, Jorfes, Resnick, Rou sell,
Sprv�; City Manager V�illigen, City Att7ey Brumwell.
Absent:
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Summer Learning Week Proclamation (July 12-16, 2021): On behalf of St. Mark
Youth Enrichment
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CONSENT ITEMS
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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
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)
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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)
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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
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
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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 COVID-19, providing a snapshot of the mechanics,
accomplishments, and future recommendations for operation of the EOC in response to
COVID-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
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
*City Clerk Breitfelder stated that the Historic Preservation Commission applicant review
was pulled from the meeting due to a discrepancy in the vacancy of the term on the
commission.
I. Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Wainwright)
Applicant:
Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct.
ii. 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.
i. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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
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)
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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)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Mayor and City Council Compensation
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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7. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $3,720,000 Water Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021C, 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 2021 C.
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of $3,720,000* (subject to
adjustment per terms of offering) Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 C, and
approving electronic bidding procedures and distribution of preliminary official statement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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CLOSED SESSION@ ?'.Cq p.m.
Professional Evaluation(s) — Chapter 21.5(1)(i) Code of Iowa
Reconvene in open session @:�� p.m.
ADJOURNMENT @ 2 ; 15 p.m.
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