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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2021, in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6"' Street
[present -Mayor Bol; Mayor Pro TernSp"rank; Council Members Cav nagh, Farber,
Jaes, Resnick, Ro ssell; City Manager VI Milligen, City Attornev�Brumwell.
Absent: 1/
Mayor Pro Tern Sprank read the call and stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the Inclusive Dubuque
quarterly update and Black Hills Energy project updates.
WORK SESSIONS (2)
1. Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Update
Clara Lopez Ortiz, Equity Coordinator from the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque, will be presenting the Inclusive Dubuque 2"d Quarter 2021 report.
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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 August 16, 2021, in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.,6th Street
tresentMayor By�ol; Mayor Pro Tem,Sprank; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber,
J es, Resnick, Rodssell; City Manag!r an Milligen, City Attonxey Brumwell.
Absent: \/ V
Mayor Pro Tern Sprank 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
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 8/2 and 8/9; Civil Service Commission of 7/15; Five Flags
Civic Center Commission of 7/26; Library Board of Trustees of 5/27 and 6/24; Library
Board of Trustees Update of 7/22; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/22; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7/19; Proof of Publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ended 6/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Ken Hanson for vehicle damage; Luke Morarend for vehicle damage; John Sweeney for
property damage.
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: Masud Hamid
for personal injury; Ken Hanson for vehicle damage; Luke Morarend for vehicle
damage; John Sweeney 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)
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5. New Gillig and Para Transit Buses To Be Displayed at City Council Meeting on
September 7, 2021
City Manager transmitting information about four new 29-foot Heavy Duty Gillig buses
purchased in the spring of 2020, and seven new Ford Glaval Universal Gas minibuses
purchased in the spring of 2021. One bus of each style will be displayed in front of the
Historic Federal Building at 4:30 pm on September 7, 2021, to allow City Council
Members and citizens an opportunity to explore these new buses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Recommend Approval of Service Agreement with Vermont Systems Inc. for
Park and Recreation Management System
City Manager recommending approval of the Service Agreement with Vermont Systems
Inc. for the new Park and Recreation Management System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Five Flags Civic Center Commission Correspondence to City Council
Correspondence from the Five Flags Civic Center Commission (FFCCC) regarding the
Five Flags reconstruction project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Approval to Execute Agreement for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program:
Creating Opportunities
City Manager recommending approval to execute an agreement for the City of Dubuque
AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities grant award in the amount of $110,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Interim Management Agreement With Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation,
Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a one -month (August 2021) Interim
Management Agreement with Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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10. Miracle League of Dubuque Naming Recognition Signage Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the naming recognition signage to be placed
at the Miracle League of Dubuque Complex.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals New Interagency Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the 28E agreement with the Iowa Department
of Inspections and Appeals for inspection, licensing, and enforcement for the period July
1, 2021-June 30, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Flood Control Levee Repair Project Contract Award - CIP 7202155
City Manager recommending that the award for the Flood Control Levee Repair Project
be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
13. Notice of Appeals for 2021 Assessments
Correspondence from Troy Patzner, City Assessor, informing the City Council of five
appeals from the Dubuque City Board of Review decisions for the 2021 assessment of
values.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) Panels
Correspondence from Luis V. Rodriguez, P.E., Director of Engineering and Modeling
Division form the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, stating that the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued revised Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) panels within the city.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Iowa Department of Transportation Five -Year (2021-2026) Agreement for
Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the Five Year (2021-2026)
Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the
Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (University of Dubuque Grace Street Vacate
Agreement)
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Grace Street, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 14A of O'hare's Subdivision, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Final Plat of Stone Brook Center Third Addition
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Stone Brook Center Third
Addition as it is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code.
RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Stone Brook Center Third
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Final Plat of Country View Estates
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Country View Estates subject
to allowing 22-foot paving width for Hales Mill Road, and waiving Sections 11-20 Water
Supply, 11- 21 Sanitary Sewer, 11-23 Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11-24
Improvement Guarantees.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Country View Estates in Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates #2
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates #2 as
is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code and the City's
policy for sustainability points when receiving public assistance.
RESOLUTION Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates #2 in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
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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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $290,000,
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds,
Planning and Design Loan Applications
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 7, 2021, on the
proposition of selling not to exceed $290,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
(Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be
used to pay planning and design costs for High Strength Waste Receiving & Storage
Project.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $290,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice
thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 7, 2021
2. Petition to Vacate a portion of Grace Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
University of Dubuque - Grace Street Vacate Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 7, 2021 on the
disposal of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision for a purchase price of $80,491.50, plus
publication and filing fees.
RESOLUTION Intent to vacate a portion of Grace Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
to be known as Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 7, 2021
3. Sale of City -owned property at 654 Clarke Drive
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for September 7,
2021, on the disposition of City -owned real property located at 654 Clarke Drive to
Torrent Property Management LLC for the amount of $35,250.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate to Torrent
Property Management LLC, setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the
publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 7, 2021
4. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.4
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed amendment for September 20, 2021.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process
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on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 20, 2021
5. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.5
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed amendment for September 20, 2021.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 20, 2021
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
i. Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Klavitter)
Applicant:
Tim Gau 2529 Windsor Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners
total, • currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings
'Openings were advertised for 90 days while non -male identifying applicants were
sought in
adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Additional openings on the commission are being advertised for 90 days while nonmale
identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
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ii. Housing Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2024 (Expiring terms of Dalton, Weitz and
Wooden)
Applicants:
Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St.
Gail Weitz, 1630 Lori Ct.
Sam Wooden, 1135 Rosedale Ave.
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iii. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2024 (Expiring term of Becwar)
Applicant:
Michelle Becwar. 2115 Coates St.
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Grant Application for the U.S. Department of Commerce's National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Funding for the
Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure
City Manager recommending the City Council submit an application to the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for funding for the
Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure for deployment of broadband internet services
in the project area containing portions of Census Tracts 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Information Services Manager Chris Kohlmann and ImOn Communications Vice
President of Network Operations & Engineering Bernard Dutchik will make a
presentation.
RESOLUTION Approving Application for U.S. Department of Commerce's National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Funding for the deployment
of Broadband Infrastructure
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s); Presentation
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2. Amendment to City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and
License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control
City Clerk recommending City Council adoption of an ordinance amending Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control to coincide with the Iowa
Alcoholic Beverage Division's documentation and fee procedures and to authorize the
City Clerk's Office to issue provisional approval for new and renewal applicants prior to
regularly scheduled City Council meetings when the applicants have met all provisions
of the city and state codes.
ORDINANCE Amending 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, Sections 4-2B-7 Proof of Financial Responsibility, 4-2B-8 Fees
and Surcharges, and 4-2B-9 Action by Council; forwarding of documents to state
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Pledge Agreement and Letter of Support
City Manager recommending approval of a Pledge Agreement and Letter of Support for
inclusion in the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources' application for a USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge and Jonathan Lane Water Main Project 2021 Award
Resolution
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Orchard Drive, Cider Ridge
and Jonathan Lane Water Main Project 2021 to the low bidder, Temperley Excavating,
in the amount of $432,316.50.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Jonathan Lane, Cider
Ridge and Orchard Drive Water Main Replacement Project 2021
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Intent to Apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four
Mounds Farm and Negotiate Purchase Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for expansion of Four
Mounds Park: acquisition of Four Mounds Farm, a 40.47-acre farm located at 4392
Peru Road, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase agreement with the
Four Mounds Foundation.
RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the expansion of
Four Mounds Park: acquisition of Four Mounds Farm 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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6. City Fiscal Year 2022 Update to Dubuque County REAP 5-Year Plan and City
Council Representative to REAP Committee
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year
2022 update to the Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan and confirm City Council
Member Danny Sprank as the City's representative to the County REAP Committee.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve; Council
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7. Question & Answer Follow-up to August 2 Work Session on the City's 2021-
2023 Equity Plan
City Manager requesting time on the August 16, 2021, City Council agenda for follow-up
questions from the August 2, 2021 work session on the City's 2021-2023 Equity Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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B. City of Dubuque Summer 2021 AmeriCorps Core Values Video
Media Services will show a video highlighting the Summer 2021 AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition:
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To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a special session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting work sessions on the Inclusive Dubuque quarterly update
and Black Hills Energy project updates.
Danny C. S r nW, Mayor Pro Tern
To: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a regular session of the City Council to be held
on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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Danny C. Spra k, Nfayor Pro Tern
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