3 1 21 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually via GoToMeeting and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom
cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live on the City's website at www.citvofdubu-
que.orq/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.face-
book.com/cityofdu bug ue.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting work sessions to receive updates from the Dubuque Dream
Center and Fountain of Youth.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Dubuque Dream Center
Robert Kimble from the Dubuque Dream Center presented on the organization's pro-
gramming and outcomes. Topics included:
• Measurable Outcomes
• Career Development
• Strategy
• Phase 3: Licensed Child Care Center
• Program Cost Per Student and Services Provided
• Long Term Goal
School Connectors Latoya Mccauley, Nakiah Kimble, Octavius Evans, and Blake
Weidman spoke about youth impact stories.
Mr. Kimble and Executive Assistant Racquel McClellan answered questions from the
City Council regarding operating support, the roles of School Connectors, and the avail-
ability of data that highlights outcomes of the Dream Center.
This work session concluded at 5:43 p.m.
2. Fountain of Youth
Caprice Jones of Fountain of Youth and Alison Fuller of Driftless Consulting presented
a report on the organization's Strategic Plan. Topics included:
• Executive Summary
• Vision and Mission
• Barriers
• Participant Stories
• Priorities
• The Strategic Plan in the City's Efforts to Address Poverty
• Projected Growth
• Financial Projections and Fundraising
• Key Priorities for the Strategic Plan
• Metrics and Indicators to Assess Impact and Progress
Responding to a question from the City Council regarding how the City's proposed
Office of Shared Prosperity would work with organizations such as the Dream Center and
Fountain of Youth, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the City's Equitable Poverty
Prevention and Reduction Plan, which includes the recommendation for the Office of
Shared Prosperity, involves partnering with diverse organizations throughout the commu-
nity.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:27
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 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/citvofdubugue.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, 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.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 2/15; Civil Service
Commission of 2/9. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: 2G2, LLC. for breach of lease; Asbury Square LLC for
property damage; Jackie Jones for property damage; additional claim information from
Ronald Koehler for property damage; Aaron Rang for vehicle damage; Jacob Schlosser
for property damage; additional claim information from State Farm a/s/o Michael or Jen-
nifer Connolly 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 As-
surance Pool: Asbury Square LLC for property damage; Ashlynn Johnson for property
damage; Jackie Jones for property damage; Aaron Rang for vehicle damage; Jacob
Schlosser for property damage; State Farm a/s/o Michael or Jennifer Connolly for prop-
erty 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. 51-21 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer
to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accord-
ance with City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-21
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
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director -City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre -audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director -City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at-
tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142-
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director -City Treasurer to issue checks
in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director -City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re-
quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap-
propriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Approving a First Amendment to a Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Kretschmer, LLC to Redevelop Property at 220 East 9th Street: City Man-
ager recommended approval of a First Amendment to a Development Agreement with
Kretschmer, LLC that modifies the closing date to March 19, 2021 and updates the lan-
guage in Section 4.2 Operation of Development Property; Public Assistance Source of
Income; Housing Vouchers to better align with City Council goals and priorities. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 52-21 Approving the
First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Kretschmer, LLC was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-21
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND KRETSCHMER, LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Kretschmer, LLC (Developer) previously en-
tered into that certain Development Agreement dated August 3, 2020 with respect to the
matters specified therein; and
Whereas, the parties desire to further modify the Development Agreement as set out
in the First Amendment to Development Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the First Amendment to Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Kretschmer, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby ap-
proved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First
Amendment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is au-
thorized and directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the First Amendment to Development Agreement as herein
approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Assignment of Development Agreement with Kenneth Oberbroeckling to Ned Ober-
broeckling to Redevelop Property at 253 Main Street: City Manager recommended ap-
proval of an Assignment of Development Agreement for redevelopment of property at 253
Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 53-
21 Consenting to the Assignment of the Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Kenneth Oberbroeckling from Kenneth Oberbroeckling to Ned Oberbroeck-
ling was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-21
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND KENNETH OBERBROECKLING FROM KEN-
NETH OBERBROECKLING TO NED OBERBROECKLING
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kenneth Oberbroeckling (Developer) entered
into a Development Agreement dated for reference purposes the 6th of April, 2016, for
the following property, situated in Dubuque, Iowa:
City Lot 75; and City Lot 74A EXCEPT the north 6 inches thereof; in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Commissioners' Map of the Town of Dubuque,
Iowa; (the Property), locally known as 253 Main Street; and
Whereas, pursuant to the Development Agreement, Developer is required to provide
certain improvements to the building located on the Property; and
Whereas, in order to facilitate development of the Property, the Property has been
conveyed by Developer to Ned Oberbroeckling; and
Whereas, Developer desires to assign the Development Agreement to Ned Ober-
broeckling, pursuant to the Assignment attached hereto in order to facilitate the develop-
ment of the Property; and
Whereas, the Development Agreement authorizes the conveyance of the Property and
assignment, subject to City Council consent; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
consent to the conveyance of the Property and the Assignment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque hereby consents to the conveyance of the Property
and the Assignment of the Development Agreement to Ned Oberbroeckling.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Consent to
Assignment on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted the 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Second Amendment to Development Agreement for 253 Main Street: City Manager
recommended approval of a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement with
Kenneth Oberbroeckling, as assigned to Ned Oberbroeckling, for the redevelopment of
the property at 253 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 54-21 Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement be-
tween the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Ned Oberbroeckling was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-21
APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND NED OBERBROECKLING
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Kenneth Oberbroeckling entered into a De-
velopment Agreement, dated for reference purposes the 6th day of April, 2015, as
amended by the First Amendment to Development Agreement, for the following property,
situated in Dubuque, Iowa:
City Lot 75; and City Lot 74A EXCEPT the north 6 inches thereof; in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, according to the Commissioners' Map of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa; (the Prop-
erty), locally known as 253 Main Street; and
Whereas, Kenneth Oberbroeckling conveyed the Property and assigned the Develop-
ment Agreement to Ned Oberbroeckling by Assignment dated the 23rd day of February,
2021; and
Whereas, City and Ned Oberbroeckling, as Developer, desire to further amend the
Development Agreement as set forth in the attached Second Amendment to Development
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Second Amendment to Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Ned Oberbroeckling, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby
approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second
Amendment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City
Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Second Amendment to Development Agreement as herein
approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Fourth Amendment to Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance Contract by and
among the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Design Mill, Inc., and the City of Dubu-
que: City Manager recommended approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Iowa Values
Funds Financial Assistance Contract by and among the Iowa Economic Development
Authority, Design Mill, Inc., and the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 55-21 Approving the Fourth Amendment to the
Economic Development Financial Assistance Contract by and among Design Mill, Inc.,
the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of Economic Development was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-21
APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FI-
NANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT BY AND AMONG DESIGN MILL, INC., THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT
Whereas, Design Mill, Inc. (DMI) and the City of Dubuque (City) entered into an Eco-
nomic Development Financial Assistance Contract (the Contract) with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) for the expansion of DMI's operations in Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, DMI requested an extension of the Project Completion Date in the Contract
from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017 in the First Amendment; and
Whereas, DMI requested an extension of the Project Completion Date in the Contract
from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018 in the Second Amendment; and
Whereas, DMI requested an extension of the Project Completion Date in the Contract
from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2019 in the Third Amendment; and
Whereas, DMI is now requesting the addition of DMI, LLC as a party to the contract,
as set forth in the attached Contract Amendment; and
Whereas, the IEDA Board has approved the addition of DMI, LLC as a party to the
contract; and
Whereas, the parties now desire to amend the Contract as set forth in the attached
Contract Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Contract Amendment is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and the City Man-
ager is hereby directed to submit the Contract Amendment to the Iowa Economic Devel-
opment Authority together with such other documents as may be required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. 2021 - 1st Quarter Update on Childcare Challenges and Collaborations: City Man-
ager transmitted a quarterly update on the status of collaboration efforts among partners
in Dubuque to address a need for sufficient quality, affordable childcare options in the
community and recommends that Dubuque's State Legislative Delegation be encouraged
to continue their support of funding and policy changes that improve childcare availability
and affordability. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Ryan vs. City of Dubuque Board of Review 2020 Property Tax Appeal: Senior
Counsel provided a copy of the Stipulation of Settlement regarding a tax assessment
appeal filed by Tamara Ryan with the Property Assessment Appeal Board. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
11. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement be-
tween the City of Dubuque and Interstate Power and Light: City Manager recommended
approval of an amendment to the Master Co -Location and Share Services Agreement
with Interstate Power and Light (IPL) for the installation of a shared fiber conduit route
within the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
12. Signed Contract(s): Master Services Agreement with ImOn Communications and
Multicultural Family Center Sidewalk Replacement Project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
13. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Assessments: City Manager rec-
ommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify grass and weed
cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to es-
tablish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 56-21 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent
grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A
and Title 6-8-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-21
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT GRASS AND WEED CUTTING
AND GARBAGE COLLECTION CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 6-4-3A
AND TITLE 6-8-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered substandard if
any conditions exist to an extent that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety or wel-
fare of the public or the occupants thereof; and
Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is "palpably
and indisputably such" exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health,
safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement
of such; and
Whereas, delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges shall be
certified by the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the
same manner as general property taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section I. That the persons listed on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment
Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection
charges:
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the
County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached
Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and
weed cutting and garbage collection charges in the amount set aside of the respective
names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property
taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Schedule of Assessments
Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Removal Accounts Location;
Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category
1632 Lucy; Lot 32 Blk 1 Sunset Park 5th Add; Tran, Tan Cao & Lien Hue; 1632 Lucy
Dr Dubuque IA 52002; 1028127001-1 $289.00; grass
485 Central; Lot 2, N 15' Lot 1, M Bal of Lot 1, & Lot 3 Exc. The Sly 8 3/4" Ely 53' 8
3/4", All in blk 6 Dubuque Downtown Plaza; AWKM Properties LLC; 2248 Jo Ann Dr
Dubuque IA 52002; 1025237008; $289.00; Grass
976 Riker; Lot 50 Oak Grove Add; Schmidt, Michel R; 976 Riker St Dubuque IA 52003;
1025463002; $157.00; grass
309 Jones; Lot 2-1 City Lot 569 & Lot 2-1 City Lot 570; Behning, Karl L; 309 Jones St
Dubuque IA 52001; 1025285007; $123.00; grass
2419 Jackson; Lot 1-6 New Jackson Sub; PHK LLC; 9120 Long Tail Ln Dubuque IA
52003; 1013379026; $100.00; grass
1505 Montrose; Lot 15 & S 1 1/2' of Lot 14 Fairview Sub; Freedom Properties LLC;
3500 Dodge St #101 Dubuque IA 52003; 1024334012; $247.00; grass
1559 Washington; N 1/2 of Lot 79 East Dubuque Add; Ginter, Patricia Jean; 2049
Washington St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024281012; $380.00; grass
109 Saint Mary's; Lot 11 St Raphael's Add; Brother 2 LLC; 14053 Kathleen CT Dubu-
que IA 52003; 1025256021; $124.00; garbage
1016 Rhomberg; Lot 10 Mc Craney's 2nd Add; & SW 5'-Lots 19 & 21 Wickes' Add;
Merfeld, Taylor J & Cindy L 1016 Rhomberg Ave Dubuque IA 52001; 1118351003;
$156.00; grass
1238 Jackson; N 25' - Lot 60 East Dubuque Add; Ulhaq, Irfan & Kwon, Miyeon; 995
Mount View CT Platteville WI 53818-1816; 1024435010; $287.00; grass
2900 Pinard; S 1/3 of Lot 4-73 Glendale Add; Hanson, Carlton A; 645 Badger Rd Hazel
Green WI 53811; 1013132011; $190.00; grass
6621 S Shrewsbury; Lot 65 English Ridge Subdivision No. 7; English Ridge LLC;
13384 BMR Ln Dubuque IA 52002-9467; 1505132010; $91.00; grass
290 Bryant; Lot 4 Sub 145 & 146 Union Add; Gneiser, Robert John II & Elizabeth J
Runicka-Gneiser; 290 Bryant St Dubuque IA 52003; 1025361010; $248.00; grass
1559 Washington; N 1 /2 Of Lot 79 East Dubuque Add; Ginter, Patricia Jean; 2049
Washington St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024281012; $289.00; grass
2252 Francis; Lot 15 Tivoli Add; Henkel, Nicholas E; 2252 Francis St Dubuque IA
52001; 1024129007; $91.00; grass
115 Cherokee; Lot 2-3, 1-4, & 2-1-5 Dubuque Homes Sub #2; McCarty, Jake L; 115
Cherokee Dr Dubuque IA 52003; 1026351005; $157.00; grass
2419 Jackson; Lot 1-6 New Jackson Sub; PHK LLC; 9120 Long Tail Ln Dubuque IA
52003; 1013379026; $124.00; grass
2901 Olde Country Ln; Lot 2 Blk 3 Highland; Nordenson, Craig D Declaration of Trust;
2901 Olde Country Ln Dubuque IA 52001; 1015302002; $157.00; grass
717 Lincoln; Lot 69 Cooks Add; Hollister, George A & Marjorie D; 1916 1/2 Johnson St
Dubuque IA 52001; 1013483015; $157.00; grass
2312 Washington; Lot 1 Bee Branch Sub No. 4; Root, Judie E Etal; 2312 Washington
St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013460039; $157.00; grass
2226 Rhomberg; Lot 311 Hams Add; Wlochal, Raymond C; 2226 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque IA 52001; 1107457010; $162.00; grass
1225 N Booth; Lot 2-1 Trenks Booth St PI; Fries, Thomas A; 1225 N Booth St Dubuque
IA 52001; 1023483017; $190.00; grass
337 Kaufmann; W 35' Of Lot 4 Welands Sub; JRK Properties LLC; 9120 Long Tail Ln
Dubuque IA 52003; 1024127034; $157.00; grass
1698 Jackson; Lot 1-37 East Dubuque Add; Eichstadt, Alexander Lee & Andress
Boggs; 1675 Jackson St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024268001; $124.00; grass
599 Almond; Lot 1-10 Buettels Sub; Pk Rental Holdings LLC; 812 3rd St NW Dyersville
IA 52040; 1024155031; $119.23; garbage
590 Clarke; Bal - N 70' - Lot 8 J P Porters Add; Gladwin, Kevin; 590 Clarke Dr Dubuque
IA 52001; 1024153009; $245.65; garbage
954 W 5th; Lot 2-10 Deming & Horrs Sub; MCT Investments LLC; 8505 Southern Hills
CT Dubuque IA 52003; 1025154001; $234.68; garbage
579 Quigley; Lot 20 Quigley's Sub of 710; Mork, Micah D; 579 Quigley Ln Apt #3 Dubu-
que IA 52001; 1024159024; $258.18; garbage
650 W 8th; Lot 28 Rogers Sub; Budde's Home Improvement Inc; 632 W 8th St Dubu-
que IA 52001; 1025133006; $276.52; garbage
1165 Center; Lot 1-3 of Min Lot 88 & Pt of Min Lot 87; E Mueller Sales LLC; 3364
Hibiscus Ln Dubuque IA 52001; 1024356005; $150.34; garbage
985 Center; Lot 2 Newburghs Sub; Pierce, Curtis & Stephanie Etal; 3943 Short St
Dubuque IA 52002; 1025102006; $95.17; garbage
337 Kaufmann; W 35' of Lot 4 Welands Sub; JRK Properties LLC; 9120 Long Tail Ln
Dubuque IA 52003; 1024127034; $573.36; garbage
115 Cherokee; Lot 2-3, 1-4, & 2-1-5 Dubuque Homes Sub #2; McCarty, Jake L; 115
Cherokee Dr Dubuque IA 52003; 1026351005; $227.10; garbage
650 W 8th; Lot 28 Rogers Sub; Budde's Home Improvement Inc; 632 W 8th St Dubu-
que IA 52001; 1025133006; $283.67; garbage
14. Abstract of Votes: City Clerk transmitted the Abstract of Votes for the February 2,
2021 Ward 1 Primary Election as certified by the Dubuque County Auditor. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 305-307 East 22nd Street: City Manager requested
the City Council set a public hearing for March 15, 2021, for the purpose of disposing of
City -owned real property located at 305-307 East 22nd Street to Affordable Housing Net-
work, Inc. for the purchase price of $4,171. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 57-21 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque
real estate to Affordable Housing Network, Inc., setting a time and place for hearing, and
providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted, setting a public hearing to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 57-21
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK, INC., SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 305-307 East 22nd Street (the Prop-
erty) legally described as:
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 in Kemps Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to easements of record; and
Whereas, City acquired the Property through the transfer of ownership by Dubuque's
True North Corporation for the purpose of its restoration and re -sale for owner -occupied
housing; and
Whereas, Affordable Housing Network, Inc, will rehabilitate the property and sell the
property to an income qualified family or manage the property for the benefit of low to
moderate income households; and
Whereas, by accepting the selected offer the City's objectives of providing housing
options for low to moderate income households, rehabilitation of two vacated homes, and
is consistent with the city goal of creating opportunities for affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the
above -described real estate to Affordable Housing Network, Inc.
Section 2. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed dispo-
sition of real estate virtually on the 15th day of March, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish
notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 2243 Central Avenue: City Manager requested the
City Council set a public hearing for March 15, 2021, for the purpose of disposing City -
owned real property located at 2243 Central Avenue to Tyler and Michelle Ede for
$160,000. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 58-
21 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to Tyler and Michelle
Ede setting a time and place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof
was adopted, setting a public hearing to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 58-21
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE TO
TYLER AND MICHELLE EDE SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 2243 Central Avenue (the Property)
legally described as:
Lot 6 in Tivoli Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof; and
Whereas, City acquired the Property for the purpose of its restoration and re -sale for
owner -occupied housing; and
Whereas, City received an offer to purchase the property from Tyler and Michelle Ede;
and
Whereas, by accepting the selected offer the City's objectives of providing homeown-
ership to an income qualified buyer and rehabilitation of a vacated home can be realized
and is consistent with the city goal of creating opportunities for affordable home owner-
ship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the
above -described real estate to Tyler and Michelle Ede for the sum of $160,000.
Section 2. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed dispo-
sition of real estate virtually on the 15th day of March 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish
notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Proceedings to Set the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes:
City Manager recommended that a public hearing be set for March 15, 2021, on the prop-
osition of selling not to exceed $24,000,000 in General Obligation Annual Appropriation
Refunding Bonds, the proceeds of which will be used to refund the Stormwater Revenue
Capital Loan Notes, Series 2015B, dated June 19, 2015 and amended September 8,
2017. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 59-21
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and the issuance of not to exceed $24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation
Refunding Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication
of notice thereof was adopted, setting a public hearing to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
March 15, 2021.
RESOLUTION No. 59-21
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF not to exceed $24,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION ANNUAL APPROPRIATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN
NOTES OF THE City of Dubuque, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should
provide for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of
General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes to the amount of
not to exceed $24,000,000, as authorized by Sections 384.24A and 384.25, Code of Iowa,
as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out an essential
corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Notes shall be payable from the
Debt Service Fund, if not abated from other sources; and
Whereas, before a Loan and Disbursement Agreement may be authorized and Gen-
eral Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes issued to evidence
the obligation of the City thereunder, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the
City Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal and of the time
and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the authorization
of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written
objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet via electronic means, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on the
15th day of March, 2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization
of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $24,000,000
General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes to evidence the
obligations of the City thereunder for an essential corporate purpose of the City, the pro-
ceeds of which will be used to pay costs of the settlement, adjustment, renewing, or ex-
tension of any part or all of the legal indebtedness of a city, whether evidenced by bonds,
warrants, orjudgments, or the funding or refunding of the same, including the Stormwater
Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2015B, dated June 19, 2015, and amended Sep-
tember 8, 2017.
Section 2. The Clerk is authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the City with
the negotiation of terms of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of
General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes evidencing the
City's obligations to a principal amount of not to exceed $24,000,000, to select a date for
the final approval thereof, to cause to be prepared such notice and sale information as
may appear appropriate, to publish and distribute the same on behalf of the City and this
Council and otherwise to take all action necessary to permit the completion of a loan on
a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the Council.
Section 3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English
language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said
publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of said public meeting on the issuance of said Notes.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the [provided]
form:
Passed and approved this 1st day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. 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 ac-
cessed at https://citVofdubugue.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their appointment to the
following Boards/Commissions.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through Febru-
ary 15, 2023 (Expiring term of Woodyard). Applicant: Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington
St.
2. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2024. Applicant: Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr.
3. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2026 (Expiring
term of McCoy). Applicant: Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St. This commission is subject to
the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 fe-
males
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Human Rights Commission Request for Commissioner Removal: Proof of publica-
tion on notice of public hearing for City Council to consider adoption of a resolution re-
moving Commissioner Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission pursuant to
Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-2-12 of the Human Rights Ordinance, and Human Rights
Commission recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 60-21 Removing a Commissioner from the Human Rights Com-
mission. Seconded by Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council regarding
attempts to contact to the Commissioner, City Attorney Brumwell stated that the Human
Rights Commission contacted the Commissioner multiple times. City staff provided notice
to the Commissioner of this public hearing and published notice of this public hearing in
the newspaper. City Council stated the importance of communicating attendance require-
ments to commissioners. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-21
REMOVING A COMMISSIONER FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa Human Rights Commission is governed by Title
8 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, § 8-2-10 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the requirement for attend-
ance at commission meetings as follows:
8-2-10: MEETINGS:
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such ab-
sence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings; and
Whereas, the Human Rights Commission has recommended to the City Council that
Ashley Regan be removed from the Commission for failure to comply with the attendance
requirements, such recommendation attached as Exhibit A; and
Whereas, § 8-2-12 of the Code of Ordinances authorizes removal of a commissioner
for cause upon written charges and after public hearing; and
Whereas, a public hearing was set for March 1, 2021 and notice was mailed to Ashley
Regan and published in accordance with Iowa Code §362.3; and
Whereas, the City Council held a public hearing on the question of removing Commis-
sioner Ashley Regan from the Human Rights Commission on March 1, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby removes Ashley Regan from the Human Rights
Commission for noncompliance with the attendance requirement of the Code of Ordi-
nances.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to begin recruitment for
appointment to the Human Rights Commission to fill the seat created by this removal.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal
Year 2022: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the
Fiscal Year 2022 Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars, and City Man-
ager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 61-21 Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Maximum Property Tax
Dollars for the Affected Tax Levy Total. Seconded by Jones. The City Manager made a
presentation. Highlights included: FY22 recommended property tax rate; FY22 recom-
mended budget improvement packages; public hearing options. Responding to questions
from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Director of Finance and Budget
Jennifer Larson stated that the property tax rate could be lowered during the budget pro-
cess and the lower rate that was recommended to the City Council at the February 15th
City Council meeting was $9.89. City Council discussed the options for the property tax
rate. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-21
APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS FOR
THE AFFECTED TAX LEVY TOTAL
Whereas, pursuant to State of Iowa SF634, the City of Dubuque is required to hold a
public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 city maximum property tax dol-
lars for the affected levy total; and
Whereas, the City Council have considered the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 city maxi-
mum property tax dollars for the affected levy total; and
Whereas, a notice concerning the proposed city maximum property tax dollars was
published as required and posted on city web site and/or social media accounts if appli-
cable; and
Whereas, a public hearing concerning the proposed city maximum property tax dollars
was held on March 1, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The maximum property tax dollars for the affected tax levies for Fiscal Year
2022 shall not exceed the following total:
Total maximum levy for affected property tax levies $26,349,612
Section 2. The maximum property tax dollars requested in the total maximum levy for
Fiscal Year 2022 represents an increase less than 102% from the maximum property tax
dollars requested for Fiscal Year 2021.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1 st day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts, and the City of Dubuque's Facebook Live page. Allison Kaune, 155 Fremont
Ave., spoke on behalf of the Educational Justice Group in support of adopting a Source
of Income Ordinance, related to Action Item #3 on the agenda.
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. Topics included partnering with the Dubuque Area Chamber
of Commerce to contact employers to provide COVID-19 vaccine information and sharing
recent workforce metrics. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information. Seconded
by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Adoption of Dubuque Community Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan:
City Manager recommended City Council adoption of the Dubuque Community Equitable
Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the infor-
mation, approve the plan, and view the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Planning
Services Manager Wally Wernimont made a presentation. Topics included: purpose of
the project; how the project was executed; presentation of the draft plan; and revised plan
based on City Council comments. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Source of Income Annual Report and Recommendation from the Housing Commis-
sion: City Manager transmitted the 2020 Source of Income Annual Report and recom-
mendation from the Housing Commission for review, file, and direction by the City Coun-
cil. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the presentation. Se-
conded by Cavanagh. Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger
made a presentation. Topics included: rental assistance programs; 2020 housing choice
voucher impact; source of income ordinance review; recommendations; rental license up-
dates from 2020; assisted units by census tract; vouchers accepted by census tract; hous-
ing choice vouchers accepted vs. all rental units; affordable unit creation 2015-2020;
housing commission recommendation; staff recommendations; education and outreach.
Ms. Steger responded to questions from the City Council regarding the number of avail-
able units, voucher costs for participants, the system maintained by Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for documenting tenant issues, reasons why landlords will not accept
housing choice vouchers, and 2020 data on damaged apartments by housing choice
voucher renters. City Attorney Brumwell responded to questions from the City Council
regarding potential State actions that may occur if the city passes a Source of Income
(SOI) Ordinance but then the State of Iowa adopts legislation banning cities from adopting
SOI ordinances. City Council discussed the options and the challenges of the State's
potential legislation. Council Member Resnick amended his motion to receive and file the
documents, view the presentation, and to set the first possible date for City Council to re-
address the issue to a date after the Iowa State legislature has made its decision on their
Source of Income legislation. Council Member Jones recommended the City Council
adopt an ordinance with a delayed effective date of July 1, 2021. Either the ordinance
would not take effect if the State legislators enacted legislation banning City SOI ordi-
nances, or the City Council can adopt the SOI ordinance if the State does not enact such
legislation. Council Member Resnick declined the recommendation and stated that he
would like to maintain the current amended motion. Council Member Cavanagh declined
to second the amended motion. Council Member Roussell seconded the amended mo-
tion. Motion carried 6-1 with Cavanagh voting nay.
4. Request to Schedule Work Session on Police Department's Current Activities and
Initiatives Around Brain Health: City Manager requested the City Council schedule a work
session for April 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation on Dubuque Police Department
Brain Health Initiatives. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the
work session as recommended. Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were ex-
pressed. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request to Schedule Monthly Work Session on COVID-19 Response: City Manager
requested the City Council schedule a work session for May 3, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to
receive updates on the COVID-19 response. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Roussell. No sched-
ule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) and Auditor's Communication with Those Charged with Governance: City
Manager transmitted the Fiscal Year 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) and Auditor's Communication with Those Charged with Governance Letter. Mo-
tion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the presentation. Seconded
by Cavanagh. Assistant Director of Finance and Budget Cassie Ross made a presenta-
tion. Topics included: types of independent auditor's opinion; compliance audit; benefits
of an audit; audit results; government -wide summary; general fund revenue; tax revenue
three-year history; general fund revenue three-year history; general fund expenditures;
general fund expenditures three-year history; comparison of general fund balances; net
investment in capital assets; unfunded legacy costs; audit and compliance audit results;
and changes made. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Presentation of the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Recommendation: City
Manager presented the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget recommendation. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the information and view the presentation. Seconded by Jones. The City
Manager provided a presentation. Topics included: recommended FY22 property tax rate
comparison; recommended FY22 property taxes per capita; percent of legal debt limit
utilized; general fund reserve; retired debt vs. new debt; reduction of statutory debt limit
used; city utilities; comparisons to Iowa's largest cities; city utility assistance; recom-
mended improvement packages; public safety; 2019 median household income; 10-year
average annual growth rate; 2019 median housing value; and median housing value 10-
year average annual growth rate. City Manager Van Milligen responded to a question
from the City Council regarding Dubuque's average growth rate compared to Sioux City.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
City Council Members individually acknowledged Council Member Lynch for serving
as the Ward 1 Council Member when the seat became vacant in 2020. Mr. Lynch's ser-
vice as the Ward 1 Council Member concludes on March 8, 2021, as the candidate
elected in the March 2, 2021 Ward 1 Special Election will begin their term on March 8.
Council Member Jones encouraged Ward 1 registered voters to vote in the March 2 Spe-
cial Election.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk