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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The City Council met in special session at 4:30 p.m. on August 24, 2011 in Room 4
at the Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to act
upon such business that may properly come before the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
2011 Redistricting Plan for Wards and Precincts:Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider an amendment to the 2011 Redistricting Plan for Wards and
Precincts and the City Manager recommending approval. 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 Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 43-11
Amending Title 1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, by repealing Chapter 8,
Elections, Wards and Precincts, and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8, Elections,
Wards and Precincts, Establishing Boundaries for Four (4) Wards and Twenty (20)
Precincts. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SESSION
FY 2013
Lyle Sumek, Lyle Sumek and Associates, facilitated the FY 2013 City Council’s goal
setting. Discussion was given to:
Goal 1 – Diverse and Strong Economy
Goal 2 – Sustainable City
Goal 3 – Planned and Managed Growth
Goal 4 – Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Goal 5 – Improved Connectivity, Transportation and Telecommunications
Other city successes
Actions to reduce cost to government
Service reductions
Increased new services
Success in 2016
Major Challenges
Action Ideas for 2011-2013.
Sumek provided information from the Joel Kotkin book, “The Next 100 Million;
America in 2050.” Discussion was given to the author’s five top reasons for Dubuque’s
success:
1. Traditional values with social tolerance
2. Affordability
3. Live near work
4. Importance of partnerships
5. Quality schools
Sumek also lead discussion on the importance of local government supporting
growth and community investment.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl
Acting City Clerk
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