Minutes_City Council Proceedings 11.1.21Copyrighted
November 15, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 11/1; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
of 9/07, 9/28, and 10/19; 1 nvestment Oversight Advisory Commission of
10/26; Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/28; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 11/3; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of
10/4, 10/18, and 10/20; Proof of publication for List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ended September 30, 2021.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 11/01/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
9/07/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
9/28/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
10/ 19/21
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
10/26/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/28/21
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 11/3/21
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/4/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/ 18/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/20/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 9/30/21
Copyrighted
November 15, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 11/1; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
of 9/07, 9/28, and 10/19; 1 nvestment Oversight Advisory Commission of
10/26; Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/28; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 11/3; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of
10/4, 10/18, and 10/20; Proof of publication for List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ended September 30, 2021.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
/_1if_Td:I�,I=1kihI'S
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 11/01/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
9/07/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
9/28/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
10/ 19/21
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Minutes of
Supporting Documentation
10/26/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 10/28/21
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 11/3/21
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/4/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/ 18/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
Supporting Documentation
10/20/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of
Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 9/30/21
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on November 1, 2021, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, 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 a work session on the Sustainable Dubuque update.
WORK SESSION
Sustainable Dubuque Update
Inspector Shane Hoeper made a presentation updating the City Council on the energy
scorecard and energy savers project in conjunction with the Teen Resiliency Corps. Topics
included:
• Rental Energy Rating;
• Evaluating Components and Systems;
• Key Points;
• Energy Savers Program Updates;
• RentLab;
• Energy Score Card
Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell then presented on the Teen Resiliency Corps and
implementation of the Climate Action Plan. Teen Resiliency Corps participants Addison Ryan,
Demonte Smith, Harmony Paul, and Nevaeh Alfred spoke about their experiences in the
program.
Ms. Bell and the participants responded to questions from the City Council regarding resident
engagement, potential partnerships, and current goals of the Teen Resiliency Corps program.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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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 November 1, 2021, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, 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.
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Consent Item No. 16 Pre -Annexation Agreement - ITC
Midwest, LLC; and the boards and commissions appointment to the Civic Center Advisory
Commission were both removed from the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an update on
the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
2. 2021 Woman of the Year Award Presentation: Amy Gilligan, of the Telegraph Herald,
presented Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan with the 2021 Woman of the Year Award
as part of the Telegraph Herald, BizTimes.biz, and Her Magazine's annual Salute to Women
Awards. Media services presented a Salute to Women Awards Woman of the Year video.
3. Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations Awards Presentation: Jennifer Jordan, of the Iowa
Society of Solid Waste Operators, presented Landfill Facility Supervisor Doug Hughes with the
Outstanding Professional Achievement (Service to Industry) Award.
4. 2021 National Service Recognition Day Awards Presentation: AmeriCorps Director
Heather Satterly presented on the National Service Recognition Day award nominees and
recipients. Media Services displayed a brief video clip from the National Service Recognition
Day Celebration.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2021) was accepted by Heather Satterley on behalf of
AmeriCorps Dubuque and Extra Mile Day America.
2. Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2021) was accepted by Christel Tatro on behalf of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals — Greater Tri-State Chapter.
3. National Hospice Month (November 2021) was accepted by Lavonne Noel on behalf of
Hospice of Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
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Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 10/18 and 10/20; Historic
Preservation Commission of 10/21; Long Range Planning Commission of 10/20. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Karen Kluesner for vehicle damage; Mark Tinkham for vehicle
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 Assurance Pool:
Karen Kluesner for vehicle damage; Mark Tinkham for vehicle 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. 366-21 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 was adopted.
5. Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Tax Increment Financing Report: City Manager transmitted the
Annual Tax Increment Financing Report that has been filed with Dubuque County Auditor Kevin
Dragotto. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
6. Fiscal Year 2021 Iowa Urban Renewal Annual Report: City Manager recommended
approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Iowa Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 367-21 Approving the Fiscal
Year 2021 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque was adopted.
7. Authorizing Resolutions Naming Ryan Knuckey Director of Transportation Services: City
Manager recommended approval of resolutions that appoint Ryan Knuckey as an active
delegate to make decisions for the Jule on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolutions No. 368-21 Authorizing the Director of
Transportation Services File Applications with the Iowa Department of Transportation — Office
of Public Transit; and 369-21 Authorizing the Director of Transportation Services File
Applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an operating administration of the United
States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance authorized by 49
U.S.C. Chapter 53 Title 23 United States Code and other federal statutes administered by the
Federal Transit Administration were adopted.
8. Assignment of Development Agreement with Betty Building, LLC to Redevelop Property at
151 E. 9th Street (Linseed Oil Paintworks Building): City Manager recommended approval of an
Assignment of Development Agreement with Betty Building, LLC for property located at 151 E
9th Street to Carmac Management, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 370-21 Approving the Assignment of the Development Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Betty Building, LLC from Betty Building, LLC to Carmac Management,
Inc was adopted.
9. Signed Contract(s): Hillcrest Family Services for use of Louis Murphy Park; Origin Design
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Co. for the Jule Bus Barn Rooftop Unit Removal; Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service for the
2021-2022 Formula Grant Amendment for the AmeriCorps Creating Opportunities Grant; Iowa
Commission on Volunteer Service for the 2021-2022 Competitive Grant Amendment for the
AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Carmel Drive Right of Way Plats and Dedications: City Manager recommended approval
of the Acquisition Plats of Lot 1A and 2A of Carmel Heights No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and acceptance of the dedication of said lots for street Right of Way and public utility purposes
for the existing and proposed cul-de-sacs on Carmel Drive. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution Nos. 371-21 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of
Carmel Heights No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and No. 372-21 Approving the Acquisition
Plat of Lot 2A of Carmel Heights No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa were adopted.
11. Louise Lane Bridge Right of Way Dedication: City Manager recommended approval of
the dedication of Lot 2-1 of Evelyn Tharp Place in Mineral Lot 324, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
as street right of way for Louise Lane. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 373-21 Approving the dedication of Lot 2-1 of Evelyn Tharp Place in Mineral Lot
324 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as right of way for Louise Lane, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
was adopted.
12. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3: City Manager recommended acceptance
of the construction contract for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3, as completed
by Midwest Concrete, in the final contract amount of $154,728.90, which is a 4.53% increase
over the original contract amount of $148,018.00 due to additional curb repairs and additional
sidewalk. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 374-21
Accepting the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 3 and Authorizing the Payment to
the Contractor was adopted.
13. US52 - Central Avenue (9th - 21st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project: Cooperative
Funding Agreement for Primary Road Project: City Manager recommended authorization for the
Mayor to execute the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) Cooperative Agreement
for Primary Road Project for the Phase 4 - HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on
Central Avenue from 9th Street to 21st Street. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 375-21 Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Cooperative
Agreement for Primary Road Project (Agreement No. 2019-16-189) for the Phase 4 - US52
Central Avenue (9th - 21st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project was adopted.
14. Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements: City Manager
recommended approval of two Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements
for Local Primary Highway Maintenance, Pavement Markings, and Julien Dubuque Bridge
Sidewalk Maintenance between the Iowa DOT and the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Rescind Public Hearing: State Revolving Fund (SRF) Environmental Review — Old Mill
Road Pump Station and Force Main project: City Manager recommended approval of a
resolution rescinding Resolution No. 344-21, which would cancel the November 15, 2021, public
hearing for an environmental review associated with the Old Mill Road Pump Station and Force
Main Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 376-21
Rescinding Resolution No. 344-21 was adopted.
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17. ImOn Communications Regarding Application for the Proposed Expansion of Service
Area: City Manager transmitted a courtesy copy of the Application for the Proposed Expansion
of Service Area filed with the State of Iowa by ImOn Communications. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
18. Intent to Apply for Two National Environmental Health Administration - Food and Drug
Administration Development Base Retail Flexible Model Grants: City Manager recommended
approval to apply for two National Environmental Health Administration — Food and Drug
Administration Development Base Retail Flexible Model Grants. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
19. US Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2022 Community
Development Block Grant Funding Agreement: City Manager recommended approval of the
Fiscal Year 2022/Program Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the
US Department of Housing and Urban Development and requests authorization for the Mayor
to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 378-21 Authorizing execution of FY22/PY21 Community Development
Block Grant Agreement was adopted.
20. Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Assessments: City Manager
recommended 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 establish
real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 379-21 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.
21. Problem Property Assessment: City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution
authorizing the City Clerk to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer
in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 380-21 Authorizing the city to collect
delinquent problem property charges in accordance with 14-1J1 International Property
Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
22. Abstract of Votes for the 2021 City Primary Election: City Clerk transmitted the Abstract
of Votes for the October 5, 2021 City Primary Election as certified by the Dubuque County
Auditor. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
23. Liquor License Renewals: City Manager recommended approval of annual beer, liquor
and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 381-21 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public
hearings as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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1. Bee Branch Gate and Pump Replacement Project: City Manager recommended the City
Council set a public hearing for November 15, 2021, to consider an agreement with the United
States Army Corps of Engineers for the Acceptance of Consent to Easement Structures as a
requirement for the City to proceed with the Bee Branch Gate and Pump Replacement Project.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 382-21 Setting Date of
Public Hearing on the Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers Consent to Easement
Structures was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
November 15, 2021, in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Request to Set for Public Hearing Proposed Lease Agreement Between the City of
Dubuque and Comelec Internet Services: City Manager requested the City Council set a public
hearing for November 15, 2021, on a lease with Comelec Internet Services for space on the 3rd
Street Water Tower. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
383-21 Intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by Lease
Supplement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Comelec Internet Services, LLC was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 15,
2021, in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were
invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
boards/commissions.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant
term of Booth). Applicant: Katharine Connolly, 205 Bryant St. Ms. Connolly spoke in support of
her appointment and provided a brief biography.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
Civil Service Commission: One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2025 (Expired term of White)
Applicant: Daniel White, 2919 Elm St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law. 3 Commissioners total; currently 1 male/1 female/ 1 opening. Upon City Council
concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed Mr. White to the four-year term through April 6, 2025.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant
term of Becker). Applicant: Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms.
Valaskey to the three-year term through July 1, 2024. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-
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Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2023 (Vacant term of Serna) and
one, 3-Year term through July 30, 2024 (Expired term of Esser). Applicants: Matthew P. Esser,
90 Main St.; Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.; Blake Scharpf, 1319 Forest Ln. Upon roll call
vote, Mr. Orwoll was appointed to the three-year term through July 30, 2023, and Mr. Esser was
appointed to the three-year term through July 30, 2024. Mr. Orwoll and Mr. Esser received all 7
votes respectively.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City of Dubuque Voluntary Annexation Request: Proof of publication on notice of public
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hearing to consider City Council approval of a 100% voluntary annexation request filed by the
City of Dubuque for approximately 51.56 acres of property, and City Manager recommended
approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 384-
21 Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. River City Development Group LLC - Voluntary Annexation: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a 100% voluntary annexation request filed
by River City Development Group, LLC for approximately 156.25 acres of property, and City
Manager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 385-21 Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to
the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that she received
written input from Jack McCullough of Tamarack Property Owners Association, and Kevin
Dragotto, 9900 Military Rd., respectively. Ms. Breitfelder stated that some of this input is about
rezoning the property, which is action the City Council may take on the property at a later date.
Therefore, any rezoning input will also be mentioned during any future City Council public
hearings for rezoning the property. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Iowa
Greyhound Association: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
approval of the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
Iowa Greyhound Association which modifies the end date of the lease from December 31, 2025
to July 31, 2022, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 386-21 Disposing of an Interest in Real Estate by
approving the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Iowa Greyhound Association. Seconded by Cavanagh. Responding to a question from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the city's Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan
includes this property, thus opportunities for re -development will be considered. Motion carried
7-0.
4. Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2021.6: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
Joint Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County and approval of a
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District"), Version 2021.6, and City Manager
recommended approval. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 387-21 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2021.6, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Farber.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Chavenelle Road Hike Bike Trail Phase 2: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider City Council approval of the award of the Chavenelle Road Hike Bike Trail Phase 2
Project contract to the low bidder, Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $404,781.20, subject
to Iowa DOT approval, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution Nos. 388-21 Approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Chavenelle Road Hike -Bike Trail — Phase 2 Project
Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100(696)— 7Y-31; and 389-21 Awarding Public Improvement
Contract for the Chavenelle Road Hike -Bike Trail — Phase 2 Project Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-
2100(696)-7Y-31. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of 28E Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County Conservation
Board, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and the Friends of the Mines of Spain: City
Manager recommended City Council approval of the 28E Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County Conservation Board, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and
the Friends of the Mines of Spain for the Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B. Lyons
Interpretive Center. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the
agreement. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Forgivable Loan Pilot Program to Incentivize Housing Creation in Central Avenue Corridor:
City Manager recommended approval of a pilot program using no more than $200,000 of
currently available funds in the Downtown Housing Creation CIP to incentivize the addition of
quality affordable residential choices in the Central Avenue Corridor. Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents and approve the program. Seconded by Resnick. City Council
expressed support for the program and stated that emphasis is needed in the Central Avenue
Corridor. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Amending a Tax Increment Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, as Amended by Version 2021.6 of the Amended and Restated Plan: City
Manager recommended City Council adopt an ordinance amending the most recent Ordinance
for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District") as the District's
boundaries were amended by Version 2021.6 of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 37-21 Amending
Ordinance No. 32-21, previously amended, providing that general property taxes levied and
collected each year on all property located within the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area of the City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special
fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness,
including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with the Amended
and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal
Redevelopment Project by adding Subarea P to the division of revenues. Seconded by
Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Housing Commission Recommendation to Hold Quarterly Meetings: City Manager
recommended City Council approval to move Housing Commission meeting frequency from
monthly to quarterly, beginning with the October 2021 meeting. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 38-21 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency
and Community Development Commissions, Article B Housing Commissions, Section 2-513-10
Meetings. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Proposed Amendment to Master Agreement for Shared Use Projects between the City of
Dubuque and Comelec Internet Services: City Manager recommended approval of an
Amendment to the Master Agreement for Shared Use Projects with Comelec Internet Services
for a conduit collaboration to expand fiber services to the growing commercial and residential
areas on and near Cedar Cross Road and facilitate fiber to the home extensions. Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and approve the agreement. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Process and Condition Assessment Project 2021 -
Request for Execution of Professional Engineering Contract: City Manager recommended
approval of the selection of Strand Associates to complete the professional engineering services
for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Process and Condition Assessment Project 2021 in
the amount of $187,093. Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and approve the
selection. Seconded by Jones. Responding to a question from the City Council, Water
Department Manager Christopher Lester stated that the department will utilize leftover funds
saved from the JFK Water Main Project to cover the higher -than -expected cost for this project.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. City -Wide Water Distribution System, Storage and Pumping Improvements Project 2021-
Award of Professional Engineering Contract: City Manager requested authorization to enter a
contract for professional engineering services with Origin Design of Dubuque, Iowa for the City -
Wide Water Distribution System, Storage and Pumping Improvements Project 2021 in the
amount of $793,800. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve
authorization to enter the contract. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
8. East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements: Recommendation for Professional Consultant
Services - Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental Clearance Phase: City Manager
recommended approval of the selection of HDR, Inc. as the consultant to complete the
Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental Clearance Phase to advance the
development of East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements along University Avenue at the
intersections at Loras Boulevard, Asbury Road, and Pennsylvania Avenue, and request
authorization for the City Engineer to initiate contract negotiations. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and approve the selection of HDR, Inc. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl stated that
the project is expected to take at least two years due to property acquisitions and working with
impacted businesses to relocate. Mr. Schiesl stated that public engagement is a key factor of
this project, and that the department is willing to meet with individual property owners. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Award for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project:
City Manager transmitted that the City of Dubuque received a 2021 Excellence on the Waterfront
Honor Award from The Waterfront Center for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the information. Seconded by Sprank. Civil Engineer Deron
Muehring briefly spoke about the recognition. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Sustainable Dubuque Public Information Brochure: City Manager provided a copy of the
Sustainable Dubuque public information brochure. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
information. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Mayor Buol stated that the City/School Election was taking place on November 2, 2021 and
encouraged residents to vote.
Council Member Resnick reported on attending the 40th anniversary banquet of the All
Dubuque Croquet Association (ADCA), founded by Norm Freund. Mr. Resnick stated that
Dubuque has may unique organizations like ADCA.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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