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08 01 22 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and Regular1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on August 1, 2022, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting work sessions to receive information regarding workforce housing needs – next steps and historic building rehabilitation and preservation. WORK SESSIONS (2) 1. Workforce Housing Needs – Next Steps David Lyons, Sustainable Innovation Consultant for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation presented part two of a two-part presentation. Strategies outlined in the presentation were: 1. Increase support from Workforce Housing through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 2. Expand workforce housing tools 3. Continue to expand buyers’ capacity to afford home purchases. 4. Stabilize the rental market Mr. Lyons and Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger responded to questions from the City Council following the presentation. This work session concluded at 6:00 p.m. 2. HISTORIC BUILDING REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger presented on the challenges of the past and present when redeveloping and rehabbing historic properties. Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works CEO presented on assistance Heritage Works provides for citizens rehabbing historic residences such as help obtaining tax credits and funding. Mr. Hagerty, Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger, and Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont responded to questions from the City Council following the presentation. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. /s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 1, 2022, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award: Due to technical difficulties Matt Hoehn, Esri Local Government Account Manager was unable to read his presentation. Mayor Cavanagh read the City’s press release recognizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer for receiving the Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award. 2. Roy D. Buol All-America Leader Award Recognition: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager recognized former Mayor Roy D. Buol for receiving the 2022 All-America Leader Award. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, a nd dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 7/18/22 and 7/25/22; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 6/28/22 and 7/13/22; Housing Commission of 4/12/22. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Carolyn Bennett for vehicle damage; Charles Harrison for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. 3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Charles Harrison for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 258 -22 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. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 258-22 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part he reof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 5. Upon motion the correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, communicating programming changes and rate adjustments that will be implemented on or about August 22, 2022 documents were received and filed. 6. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved a Contracted Services Agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation (Winter Farmers Market) in the amount of $15,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 7. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved a letter of support for Merge Urban Development’s Brownfields Tax Credit Application to Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). 8. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 259-22 Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Development Agree ment between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Weaver Castle, LLC was adopted for the redevelopment of 346-348 W. Locust Street. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 259-22 APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND WEAVER CASTLE, LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Weaver Castle, LLC (Developer) entered into a Development Agreement dated for reference purposes the 21st day of August, 2013, as amended, for the redevelopment of the property at 346 -348 West Locust Street, which Development Agreement required Developer to complete certain Minimum Improvements described therein; and Whereas, the substantial completion date for the Minimum Improvements has been previously extended to December 30, 2020; and Whereas, City and Developer now desire to amend the Development Agreement as set forth in the Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement attached hereto extending the substantial completion date to June 30, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Weaver Castle LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorize d and directed to execute the Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Sixth Amendment to Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 9. Upon motion the documents were received and filed of the transmission of invitation to Art on the River Opening Celebration set for Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. on the Grand River Center patio and along the Mississippi Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque. 10. Upon motion the documents were received and filed a pproving a letter of support provided to the Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) to accompany its application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Nonprofit Innovation Fund. 11. Upon motion the 2021-2022 Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Annual Report documents were received and filed. 12. Upon motion the 2021 Dubuque Racing Association Annual Report documents were received and filed. 13. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 260-22 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Ace Construction -Dubuque, L.L.C. by eminent domain and establishing the fair market value of the real estate was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 260-22 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY ACE CONSTRUCTION- DUBUQUE, L.L.C. BY EMINENT DOMAIN AND ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE REAL ESTATE Whereas, Ace Construction-Dubuque, L.L.C. (Ace), is the owner of the real estate legally 5 described as follows: All that part of Lots 193, 194, 195 and 196 lying North and West of Railroad, subject to Railroad Right of Way, and all in “Map of Eagle Point or Ham’s Addition to the City of Dubuque 1854” (commonly known as Ham’s Addition) in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof (the Property); and Whereas, the Property is adjacent to property on which is located one of the City’s five water wells which supply potable water to the entire City of Dubuque; and Whereas, the use of the Property as a construction storage site makes access to the well for testing and repairs very inconvenient, and in the event of the need to replace the well, virtually impossible; and Whereas, it is essential for the City to have fu ll access to the well for maintenance and/or replacement; and Whereas, the City Council finds that it is critical for the City to acquire the Property for such public purpose; and Whereas, Iowa law requires that the City must make a good faith effort to ne gotiate with Owner to purchase the Property before proceeding with condemnation; and Whereas, City may not make an offer to purchase the Property which is less than the fair market value the City Council has established for the Property; and Whereas, City has caused an appraisal of the Property to be made and the appraised value of the Property is Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00); and Whereas, the City Council now desires to establish the fair market value of the Property and authorize acquisition of the Property by eminent domain is necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The fair market value of the Property is hereby established to be Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00). Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the acquisition of the Property by eminent domain if necessary. Section 3. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to take such action as is necessary to acquire the Property as provided by law including acquisition of the Property by eminent domain. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August, 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 14. Upon motion the award of City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Partners in Learning and requests for approval to execute the AmeriCorps Grant Agreement for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Partners in Learning (Competitive) that will be sent by Volunteer Iowa documents were received, filed, and approved. 15. Upon motion the authorization of the Mayor to designate the City Manager or Housing and Community Development Department to submit a grant on behalf of the City to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for funds up to $300,000 over 12-36 months for Planning or Implementation projects that are designed to improve access to local foods in areas where access to fresh, healthy food is limited or unavailable through urban and/or innovative agricultural practices documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 261- 22 Application for USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grant was adopted. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 261-22 APPLICATION FOR USDA OFFICE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION GRANT Whereas, the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department is convening community stakeholders around food access, production, and distribution to low/mod-income households; and Whereas, the United States Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2022 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Program; and Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Department intends to submit an application for implementing emerging food produ ction technologies and developing fellowships for low/moderate income individuals for hands-on learning of these systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Housing and Community Development Department be authorized to apply for the above-described grant opportunity. Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to designate the City Manager or the Housing and Community Development Department Director to execute the application documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 16. Upon motion the final payment of the contract amount of $180,169.65 to BCD Contractors LLC, for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2 documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 262 -22 Accepting the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 262-22 ACCEPTING THE 2022 ASPHALT OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT 2 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the public improvement contract for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project 2 (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, BCD Contractors LLC, (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $180,169.65; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $171,161.17, leaving a balance of $9,008.48; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the retainage of $9,008.48 as provided in Iowa Code chapte r 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 7 17. Upon motion the final payment including release of retainage for Contract A in the amount of $145,943.19 to CB&I, LLC documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 263-22 Accepting the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract A Roosevelt Street Water Tower and Water Distribution Improvements and authorizing final payments to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 263-22 ACCEPTING THE ROOSEVELT STREET WATER TOWER CONTRACT, A ROOSEVELT STREET WATER TOWER AND WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Contract A Roosevelt Street Water Tower & Water Distribution Improvements (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, CB&I Constru ction Inc. (Contractor), the Water Department Manager has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for Contract A is $2,918,863.50; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid on Contract A in the amount of $935,136.67, resulting in a payable balance of $145,943.19; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the Water Department Manager should be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the Water Department Manager is approved, and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the final payment and retainage for Contract A in the amount of $145,943.19; as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk WATER DEPARTMENT MANAGER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE ROOSEVELT STREET WATER TOWER CONTRACT A ROOSEVELT STREET WATER TOWER AND WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT The undersigned Water Department Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected Contract A Roosevelt Street Water Tower and Water Distribution Improvements. Contract A Roosevelt Street Water Tower and Water Distributio n Improvements, and that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work including all change orders and adjustments is $2,918,863.50. Dated this 29th day of July 2022. /s/Christopher J. Lester Water Department Manager Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 29th day of July 2022. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 18. Upon motion the approval for the mayoral signature on the Environmental Covenant for the UST Wilmac Properties facility located at 801 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa in accordance with City of Dubuque Ordinance Title 14, Chapter 15, Water - DNR LUST #9LTF61 documents were received, filed, and approved. 8 19. Upon motion the 2022 Docking Agreement with American Queen Steamboat LLC documents were received and filed. 20. Upon motion the annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 264-22 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. RESOLUTION NO. 264-22 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 Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: Renewals Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St. Mystique Community Ice Center, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, 350 & 400 E Third St. North Side Liquor & Tobacco, 2013 Central Ave. Suite 2 Rusty Taco, 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite A Southend Tap, 55 Locust St. Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal Dubuque Irish Hooley, 8-25-22 to 8-29-22, Alliant Amphitheater Dubuque Jaycees, Millwork Night Market, 8-14-22 to 8-18-22, 7th & Jackson to 9th and Jackson plus East 8th St. to Elm St. Dubuque Main Street 8-8-22 to 8-12-22, Town Clock Plaza, Main St. from 8th St. to the North and 6th St. to the South, and between the alleys parallel to Main St. (west and east boundaries) Jubeck's New World Brewing, Breitbach’s Mid-Week Farmers’ Market 8-3, 8-10, 8-17, 8-24, 8- 31, 9-7, 9-14, 9-21, 9-28, 10-5, 10-12, 10-19, and 10-26-2022, From storefront into 11th St. Wicked River, LLC, Private Outdoor Event, 8-4-22 to 8-8-22, West 4th St. and Bluff St. Amending A Privilege Tobacco Outlet Plus #504, From a Class C permit to a Class E License, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128 Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 9 Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2024 (Vacant term of Dalton) and Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2025 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and White) Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct. Margie White, 3197 Highland Park Dr. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. White to the three-year term through August 17, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Sprank to appoint Mr. Baumhover and Mr. Merfeld to the three-year terms through August 17, 2025. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the Proof of publication on notice of public hearing documents and adopt Resolution No. 265-22 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Comiskey Park – Phase 1 Redevelopment Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 265-22 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE COMISKEY PARK – PHASE 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Comiskey Park – Phase I Redevelopment Project, in the estimated cost amount of $2,211,620.00, are hereby approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August 2022. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 1. Motion by Resnick to receive and file and listen to a presentation from Kathy Buhr, Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Chaplain Schmitt Island development, that provides an update on the Dubuque Racing Association Grants Distribution. Ms. Buhr reported that the DRA distributed $4,005,800 to the City of Dubuque and that this is 1/3 of the total distributions made by the DRA. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Motion by Roussell to receive and file and discuss the Sister City Committee's recent suspension of Dubuque's Sister City relationship with Pyatigorsk, Russia, and their recommendation to remove all visual and digital presence of the Russian city within Dubuque. Extensive discussion was had regarding the removal of photos, signage, and renaming of a park within Dubuque’s corporate city limits. Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager answered questions from Council. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Motion by Sprank to receive and file and that the request to schedule a work session regarding the Bee Branch Watershed Next Steps for Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. be scheduled. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0. 10 4. Motion by Jones to receive and file and that the request to schedule a work session on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and education for policy makers and elected officials be scheduled. Seconded by Roussell. Hearing scheduling conflicts from Resnick and Wethal, Jones withdraw his motion and requested this item be referred back to staff to schedule a time when all council members can be present, due to the extreme importance of this training. Adding this work session to the Monday, August 8, 2022 date was suggested. 5. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the information and view the video highlighting the June 24, 2022, Bee Branch Pedestrian Tunnels Celeb ration. The video can be accessed via the following link: https://youtu.be/85bIBXt9WoI. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Farber reported that she visited St. Pierre les Brecquets, Canada. the birthplace of Julien Dubuque and that a possibility of a sister city relationship may exist. Council Member Sprank reminded residents that Tuesday, August 2nd is National Night Out at Jackson Park. Council Member Wethal reported attending a healthcare equity conference put on by the Mayo Clinic on how to serve those in underserved populations. The conference content related to her role as a healthcare provider as well as a council member. Council Member Jones reminded residents that Art on the River begins Friday, August 5th on the Riverwalk. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation – Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. Mayor Cavanagh 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 8:27 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. /s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk