Minutes_City Council Proceedings 12.06.21Copyrighted
December 20, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 12/06; Cable TV Commission of 12/8; Civil
Service Commission of 11/4 and 12/7; Housing Commission of 9/28 and
12/14; Zoning Advisory Commission of 12/1; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 11/18; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings
of 11/15; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 10/31.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 12/6/21 Supporting Documentation
Cable TV Commission Minutes of 12/8/21 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 11/4/21
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 12/7/21
Housing Commission Minutes of 9/28/21
Housing Commission Minutes of 12/14/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 12/1/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 11/18/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
11/15/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for List of Claims / Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ended 10/31/21
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on December 6, 2021, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones (via phone), Resnick,
Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell (via phone).
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: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an update on
the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Day (December 7, 2021) was accepted by Caprice
Jones, Executive Director of the Fountain of Youth Program.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Phyllis Hankel for personal injury; Joshua Holder for vehicle
damage; Scott Kress for property damage; Caitlyn Tekippe 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:
Anthony Cobbins for vehicle damage; Phyllis Hankel for personal injury; Joshua Holder for
vehicle damage; Scott Kress for property damage; Caitlyn Tekippe for vehicle damage; White
Animal Hospital for property 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. 407-21 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. Iowa Tourism Grant Agreement for Execution: City Manager recommended approval of
the Iowa Tourism Grant Agreement in the amount of $10,000. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
6. National League of Cities Letter on Virtual 2021 City Summit: Correspondence from Nick
Kasza, Sustainability Program Manager of the National League of Cities (NLC), thanking
Council Member and Mayor -elect Cavanagh for contributing to the NLC's Virtual 2021 City
Summit. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Federal Historic Tax Credit National Sign On Letter: City Manager provided a copy of a
national sign on letter to federal legislators and chairmen requesting inclusion of provisions that
would enhance the federal historic tax credit within Congress's Build Back Better legislation.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
8. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Grant — City Letter of
Commitment: City Manager provided a copy of a letter of commitment from Mayor Buol to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Review Committee regarding
the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium's Teens Take CAARE Climate Action
Outreach Project and environmental literacy program. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
9. Letter of Support for Hirschbach Motor Lines Childcare Challenge Grant Application: City
Manager provided a copy of a letter of support to Hirschbach Motor Lines regarding their
Childcare Challenge Grant Application to open an on -site high quality Early Learning Center.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Mediacom Communications Company Letter on Programming Changes and Rate
Adjustments: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations
for Mediacom Communications Company, informing the city of programming changes and rate
adjustments being implemented on or about January 1, 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
11. Pre -Annexation Agreement - ITC Midwest, LLC: City Manger recommended approval of
a Pre -Annexation Agreement with ITC Midwest, LLC, for property at 8939 Laudeville Road in
Dubuque County located within two miles of the City of Dubuque corporate limits, in conjunction
with their request for approval of a final plat. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 408-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and ITC Midwest, LLC was adopted.
12. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus - Parcel ID 1002452006: City
Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Harry J. and Mary E.
Althaus, property owners, of Lot One (1) of Alt's Subdivision, Dubuque, Iowa, in Section 2,
Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., as part of an agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus to vacate an easement. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 409-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus was adopted.
13. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus - Parcel ID 1002452009: City
Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Harry J. and Mary E.
Althaus, property owners, of Lot 2 of Alt's Subdivision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa, as part
of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus to vacate an
easement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 410-21
Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and
Mary E. Althaus was adopted.
14. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Randy W. and Constance J. Mueller: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Randy W. and Constance J.
Mueller, property owners of 10096 Timothy Street in Dubuque County. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 411-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Randy W and Constance J Mueller was
adopted.
15. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Russell K. and Tracey L. Stecklein: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Russell K. and Tracy L. Stecklein,
property owners of 106975 Daisy Trail, located in Wildflower Ridge Subdivision in Dubuque
County. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 412-21
Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Russell K. and
Tracey L. Stecklein was adopted.
16. Rent Abatement and Escrow Policy: City Manager recommended the City Council receive
and file the Rent Escrow Policy and the Rent Abatement Policy, ensuring the public has
notification these policies are in effect. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
17. Eagle Point Park Bridge Complex Roof Replacement Project Acceptance: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the Eagle Point Park Bridge Complex Roof Replacement Project,
as completed by Gronen Restoration, Inc., in the final contract amount of $164,194.99, which is
a 21.7% increase over the original contract amount of $134,918.00. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 413-21 Accepting the Eagle Point Park Bridge
Complex Roof Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
18. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund Expenditure for City Equipment: City
Manager recommended approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendation for funding
from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and
Facilities in an amount not to exceed $30,200 for the City of Dubuque for equipment to be used
for CityChannel Dubuque by the Public Information Office. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
19. Signed Contract(s): WHKS & Co. for Task Order #6 for the Auburn -Custer Streets Water
Main Replacement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
20. Iowa Department of Transportation HMA Resurfacing Project on US 61: Correspondence
from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation,
notifying the City Council of a HMA resurfacing project on US 61 near the Dubuque Airport to
Lake Eleanor Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
21. Phase 3 - HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project: White Street (9th to 11th) and
11th Street (White to Elm) Acceptance of Public Improvement Project: City Manager
recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the HMA Pavement Milling and
Resurfacing Project on White Street (formerly US52) from 9th to 11th Street and on 11th Street
from White to Elm Street, as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, in the
final contract amount of $659,031.01, which is a 0.71 % decrease from the original contact
amount of $663,771.22. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 414-21 Accepting the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on White Street
(formerly US52) from 9th to 11 th Street and on 11 th Street from White to Elm Street and
authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
22. Althaus Agreement to Vacate Easement: City Manager recommended approval of an
Agreement to Vacate Easement with Harry J. and Mary E. Althaus for the vacation of 48,391
square foot permanent right-of-way easement that is part of Tanzanite Drive across Lot 2 of Alt's
Subdivision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa, to facilitate future development of the property.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 415-21 Approving an
Agreement to Vacate Easement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Harry J. and Mary E.
Althaus was adopted.
23. Design of the Granger Creek Pump Station Upgrade Project: City Manager requested
authorization to release a Request for Proposal for the Design of the Granger Creek Pump
Station Update Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
24. Design of the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City Manager requested
authorization to release a Request for Proposal for the Design of the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
25. Design of the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City Manager requested
authorization to release a Request for Proposal for the Design of the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
26. 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. 416-21 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 Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public
hearings as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 Public Hearing: City Manager
recommended the City Council set a public hearing for December 20, 2021, on the Fiscal Year
2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 for the use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 417-21 Setting
a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 20, 2021 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Vacate Portion of Tanzanite Drive/Right of Way Easement - Althaus Agreement to Vacate
Easement; City Manager recommended approval of the request to vacate a 48,391 square foot
permanent right of way easement that is part of Tanzanite Drive for a purchase price of $17,500,
and recommends that a public hearing be set for December 20, 2021, on the disposal of this
property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 418-21 Intent
to vacate and dispose of city interest in a Permanent Right of Way Easement, being part of
Tanzanite Drive, over and across Lot 2 of Alt's Subdvision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 20,
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.
1. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2022 (Vacant term
of Huff). Applicant: Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St. Ms. Christner spoke in support of her
appointment and provided a brief biography.
B. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Interim Jackson
Park term of Reber) Applicant: Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. - Qualifies for Jackson Park
District. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners
total; currently 5 males/2 females/2 opening.
C. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022
(Vacant term of Reisdorf). Applicant: Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 2022 John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity and approval of
the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the 2022 John F. Kennedy (JFK) Road Sidewalk
Installation Project, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 419-21 Necessity for the 2022 John F.
Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project and Resolution No. 420-21 Approving the
Preliminary Plats, Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the 2022 John F.
Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project. Seconded by Jones. Sheri Clancy, 2691 Marywood
Dr.; Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Dr.; and Robert Biggin, 3253 Arrowwood Ln., spoke in
opposition to the proposed installation of sidewalks along JFK Road. Charles Winterwood, 1555
Montrose Ter.; and Bill Stoffel, 2905 Fox Hollow, spoke in support of sidewalk installation. City
Clerk Breitfelder stated that public input opposing sidewalks was submitted by the following:
Larry Youtzy; Margie McDonnell, 2548 Rosewood Dr.; Lavonne Jahnke Cohen on behalf of her
mother, Virginia Jahnke, 3199 JFK Road; Sheri Clancy, 2691 Marywood Dr.; and two opposition
petitions submitted on December 1, 2021, by Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Dr. City Clerk
Breitfelder also stated that public input supporting sidewalks was submitted by Jan and Bill
Stoffel, 2905 Fox Hollow. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos summarized the city-wide policy for sidewalks, including that all new street projects
require sidewalk installation. Civil Engineer II Jon Dienst summarized the stump and sidewalk
replacement policy. City Council discussed the necessity of sidewalks for pedestrian safety and
the opportunities pursued by city staff to assist residents with their assessment costs and future
snow removal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2021 Redistricting Plan for City Wards & Precincts: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider City Council approval of the 2021 Redistricting Plan for City Wards and
Precincts, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Cavanagh 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 Sprank. Responding to a question from the City Council, Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont summarized the process for the city expanding its precincts to
include rural areas as extraterritorial precincts. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 43-21 Amending
Title 1 Administration of the City of Dubuque Code, by amending Chapter 8 Elections, Precincts
and Wards, by updating precinct boundaries to reflect the 2021 Wards & Precincts Redistricting
Plan. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 421-21
Approving a Precinct Agreement between Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $900,000, Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design
Loan Applications: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
approval of the suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance not to exceed
$900,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan Fund
Program, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 422-21 Instituting proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$900,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes; Resolution No. 423-21 Approving and
authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $465,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project
Note, Series 2022A, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa,
and providing for a method of payment of said note; and Resolution No. 424-21 Approving and
authorizing a form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $400,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project
Note, Series 2022B, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa,
and providing for a method of payment of said note. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $1,570,000, Water
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Funds, Planning and Design
Loan Applications: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council
approval of the suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed
$1,570,000 in Water 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 Webber
Property Water Distribution System Improvements Project, and City Manager recommended
approval. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 425-21
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,570,000 Water Revenue Capital
Loan Notes; and Resolution No. 426-21 Approving and authorizing a form of Interim Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority,
and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $1,570,000 Water
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2022, of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said
note. Seconded by Farber. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Manager Van
Milligen summarized the State Revolving Funds (SRF) Program and how it impacts city debt.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mike Duehr thanked Mayor Buol for the proclamations he signed for the Dubuque Fraternal
Order of the Eagles Eyes on the Future Committee, as well as his service to the city.
City Clerk Breitfelder stated that public input was submitted by Sarah Otting, 940 Southern
Ave., regarding Action Item No. 2. Ms. Otting expressed support for the project and provided
input on the process of installation and pricing.
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. Motion by Farber to receive and file the information. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. ImOn Communications Fiber -to -the -Home Build -Out Presentation: Information Services
Manager Chris Kohlmann and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Sustainable
Innovation Consultant Dave Lyons introduced Patrice Carroll, President and CEO of ImOn
Communications, who made a presentation on ImOn Communications' investment and timeline
for complete Fiber -to -the -Home build -out in Dubuque. Topics included: ImOn Eastern Iowa
Network; ImOn Dubuque Access Ring; ImOn Commitment to Dubuque; and ImOn Expansion.
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Ms. Carroll summarized the locations of data centers and the
process for notifying residents about future installations. Ms. Carroll stated that ImOn
Communications will notify residents via mail four to six weeks before proposed construction
and will provide door hangers with phone numbers to call if there is a concern. Mr. Lyons
summarized partnerships with other organizations to share capacity and the successes of the
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Filling a Vacancy in the Office of Fourth Ward City Council Member: City Council discussed
the process for filling a vacancy in the Office of Fourth Ward City Council Member as a result of
Mayor -elect Brad Cavanagh's resignation. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information
and refer to City Council for discussion. Seconded by Farber. City Council concurred that the
Ward 4 vacancy should be filled via special election based on the length of time remaining for
the seat and discussed options for temporarily appointing someone until the special election.
City Attorney Brumwell confirmed that if City Council chose to appoint someone rather than hold
a special election, and also decided to have a Five Flags Referendum in 2022, then the Ward 4
term would appear on the ballot. City Clerk Breitfelder stated that Dubuque County Deputy
Commissioner of Elections Jenny Hilary was consulted about potential special election dates,
and that March 29, 2022, is the proposed special election date with a primary on March 1, 2022,
if needed. Responding to a question from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell stated that
City Council could not stipulate that an individual temporarily appointed to the seat is prohibited
from running for the seat in a special election. After additional discussion, City Council concluded
there would be multiple challenges with a temporary appointment and agreed that the seat will
remain vacant until the special election. Motion carried 7-0.
4. 9-1-321.1 Ordinance Revision: City Manager recommended City Council approval of an
ordinance amending the definitions section of Title 9 regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic
revisions to ensure the City Code is consistent with State Code. Motion by Cavanagh 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 Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 44-21 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 1 General
Provisions, Section 9-1-321.1 Definitions. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Police Department 2021 Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA) Accreditation Acceptance: City Manager transmitted information on the Dubuque
Police Department being awarded the 2021 Commission on the Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re- accreditation. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
information. Seconded by Farber. Interim Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen made a presentation.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Carbon Disclosure Project 2021 Scorecard: City Manager transmitted information
regarding the City of Dubuque's 2021 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score. Motion by Sprank
to receive and file the information. Seconded by Cavanagh. Sustainable Community Coordinator
Gina Bell made a presentation. Topics included: Dubuque's CDP Scorecard History; CDP
Snapshot Report 2021; Leadership Level. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Fall 2021 City Focus Magazine: City Manager provided a copy of the 2021 City Focus
Magazine, which features the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Acceptance of National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Grants to Local
Arts Agencies for Subgranting Funding Offer: City Manager recommended City Council
acceptance of a $500,000 funding offer from the National Endowment for the Arts American
Rescue Plan to Local Arts Agencies for Subgranting funding program. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and approve the funding offer. Seconded by Roussell. Arts and
Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jenni Petersen -Brant made a presentation. City Council expressed
enthusiasm for all the recent accomplishments by city staff, also referencing Action Items No. 5
and 6. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Release of RFP for Design of the Dubuque Industrial Center Project at U.S. Highway
151/61/52 Interchange: City Manager recommended approval to release a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the Design of the Dubuque Industrial Center Project at U.S. Highway
151/61/52 Interchange. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve the
release of the RFP. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Request to Schedule Work Session on Arts & Culture Master Plan Update: City Manager
requested the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6.30
p.m. for an update on the Arts & Culture Master Plan. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Cavanagh. No
schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Travel Dubuque Update - Work Session Request: City Manager requested the City
Council schedule a work session for Monday, February 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. for Travel
Dubuque's annual presentation. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Sprank. No schedule conflicts were
expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the National League of Cities (NLC) fall
conference and congratulated Council Member Cavanagh on his conference presentation
regarding Dubuque's sustainability work on electrification. Ms. Roussell also reported on
participating in the Iowa League of Cities (ILC) legislative policy committee discussion or
economic development.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Cavanagh to convene in closed session at 9:53 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale
of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. Mayor Buol stated for
the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in
the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:59 p.m. stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder
City Clerk
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