Proof_City Council Proceedings 11.01.21Copyrighted
December 6, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 11/15 and 11/22; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of 11/23; Cable TV Commission of 6/16 and 11/17; Civil
Service Commission of 11/04; Historic Preservation Commission of
11/18; Human Rights Commission of 9/13; Library Board of Trustees of
9/23; Library Board of Trustees Update of 11/18; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 10/28; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 11 /01.
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
11 /23/21
Cable TV Commission Minutes of 6/16/21
Cable TV Commission Minutes of 11/17/21
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 11/04/21
Supporting Documentation
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Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 11/18/21 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 09/13/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 09/23/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 09/23/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 11/18/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 10/28/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
11/01/21
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
11/10/2021
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this loth day of November, 2021
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Ad text : 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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber,
Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Bramwell.
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
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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber,
Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Bramwell.
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
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 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
IA 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 IA 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.
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-IJI
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.
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 I male/1 female/
I 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 7-0.
Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30,
2023 (Vacant term of Sema) and one, 3-Year term through July
30, 2024 (Expired term of Esser). Applicants: Matthew P.
Esser, 90 Main St.; Greg Orwell, 2635 West 32nd St.; Blake
Scharpf, 1319 Forest Ln. Upon roll call vote, Mr. Orwell 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 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 citys 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.
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 Districts 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
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.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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