CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION | Legals

CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in particular session at 5:30 p.m. on December 20, 2021, within the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. sixth Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Buol learn the decision and said this can be a particular session of the City Council known as for the aim of conducting a piece session on the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. WORK SESSION Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan Economic Development Director Jill Connors launched Ryan Peterson, Senior Partner of RDG Planning & Design, who made a presentation Topics included: • Background: Project Timeline • Public Input: Engagement Strategy • Emerging Themes • Regional Opportunities Diagram • Streetscape Vision • Next Steps Mr. Peterson responded to questions from the City Council concerning suggestions from space companies, the advisable width for parking areas, the sq. footage devoted to planting bushes, and the way the plan will incorporate numerous visitors eventualities. City Manager Van Milligen and Ms. Connors responded to questions concerning the proposed timeline of the visitors examine and venture. City Council mentioned the necessity for 2-way visitors based mostly on public enter and potential visitors patterns sooner or later. There being no additional enterprise, Mayor Buol declared the assembly adjourned at 6:18 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in common session at 6:30 p.m. on December 20, 2021, within the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. sixth Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Buol learn the decision and said this can be a common session of the City Council known as for the aim of conducting such enterprise that will correctly come earlier than the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION(S) 1. Recognition of Mayor Roy D. Buol: City Council Members and metropolis workers acknowledged outgoing Mayor Roy D. Buol for over 26 years of public service. Recognition gadgets had been as follows: 1. Mayor Pro Tem Sprank learn a proclamation recognizing December twentieth, 2021, as Roy D. Buol Day. 2. Colin Wellenkamp, Executive Director of Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), just about shared remarks about Mayor Buols management with the MRCTI. 3. City Council members individually shared remarks about Mayor Buol. 4. Sustainable Communities Coordinator Gina Bell introduced local weather motion pledge playing cards signed by residents in honor of Mayor Buols sustainability initiatives 5. Media Services introduced a tribute video CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to obtain and file the paperwork, undertake the resolutions, and get rid of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 2. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager advisable City Council approval for fee of City expenditures. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 427-21 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make sure funds of payments that should be paid and permitted for fee in accordance with City procedures was adopted. 3. Termination of Grant Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Okay&L Leasing, LLC. for the Rehabilitation of 701 Bluff Street: City Manager advisable approval of a Termination Agreement with Okay&L Leasing, LLC. for the rehabilitation of 701 Bluff Street. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 428-21 Approving the Termination Agreement and Release Terminating the Grant Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Okay&L Leasing, LLC was adopted. 4. Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO) Grant: City Manager advisable approval of a $1,082 Association of Food & Drug Officials Grant for an information logging thermometer for use on inspections to confirm cooling occasions and temperatures in addition to cooling charges to assist in figuring out if meals must be destroyed of if meals could be quickly cooled to satisfy cooling necessities. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 5. Intent to Apply for AIB/CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up: City Manager advisable approval to use for an AIB/CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up grant within the quantity of $25,000. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 6. Letter of Support for Four Mounds 2022 Employer Innovation Fund Future Ready Iowa Grant Application: City Manager offered a replica of a letter of assist of Four Mounds as a possible recipient of the 2022 Employer Innovation Fund Future Ready Iowa Grant. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 7. Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 – Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant: City Manager advisable approval to use for a Volunteer DBQ 2022 Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant within the quantity of $29,799. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 8. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund Expenditure for Dubuque County Historical Society: City Manager advisable approval of the Cable TV Commission suggestion for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities within the quantity of $16,153 for Dubuque County Historical Society for tools to supply high-quality movies and academic programming on the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium campus. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 9. Voucher Payment Standard (VPS) Increase for HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program: City Manager advisable approval of the adoption of a rise in Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) for the HUD Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program within the City of Dubuque. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 429-21 Approving the rise in voucher fee requirements for the HUD-VASH Program within the City of Dubuque was adopted. 10. Iowa Finance Authority Website to Support Housing Opportunities and Resources: Correspondence from the Iowa Finance Authority concerning the welcomehomeia.com web site, which offers alternatives and sources to assist housing in Iowa. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 11. Property Assessment Appeal Board Ruling, Dan Nadermann v. City Board of Review: Senior Counsel transmitted a ruling from the Property Assessment Appeal Board affirming the Board of Review’s January 1, 2021, evaluation of the Nadermann property. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 12. Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System within the City of Dubuque: Senior Counsel advisable adoption of a decision approving the Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to function an electrical transmission system within the City of Dubuque till the franchise settlement takes impact however not later than March 1, 2022. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 430-21 Approving an settlement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to function an electrical transmission system within the City of Dubuque was adopted. 13. Amended Iowa Tourism Grant Agreement for Execution: City Manager advisable approval of an amended settlement for the Iowa Tourism Grant Program from the Iowa Economic Development Authority / Iowa Tourism grant. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 14. Request Release of Request for Proposals for the Black Heritage Survey: City Manager advisable approval to launch a Request for Proposals for the Black Heritage Survey. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 15. Pre-Annexation Agreement – Wwb Investments, LC: City Manager advisable approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Wwb Investments, LC, property proprietor of 10426 Stonewood Drive in Dubuque County, along side their request to hook up with City water. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 431-21 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Wwb Investments LC was adopted. 16. Pre-Annexation Agreement – Mulgrew Oil Company: City Manager advisable approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Mulgrew Oil Company, property proprietor of 10314 Silverwood Drive in Dubuque County, along side their request to hook up with City water. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 432-21 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Mulgrew Oil Company was adopted. 17. Pre-Annexation Agreement – Elizabeth Reuter 2018 Revocable Trust: City Manager advisable approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Elizabeth Reuter 2018 Revocable Trust Agreement, property proprietor of 10495 Key West Drive, Dubuque County, along side a request for approval of a Plat of Survey. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 433-21 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Elizabeth Reuter 2018 Revocable Trust Agreement was adopted. 18. Pre-Annexation Agreement – Donald R. and Barbara Okay. Preston: City Manager advisable approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Donald R. and Barbara Okay. Preston, property homeowners of 9610 Monticello Drive in Dubuque County, along side their request to hook up with City water. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 434-21 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Donald R and Barbara Okay Preston was adopted. 19. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Plumbing and Heating for the Westside Water Meter Improvement Project; Deere & Company for Parking License Agreement. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 20. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Newsletter: December 2021 Issue: City Manager offered a replica of the December 2021 difficulty of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project Newsletter. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 21. Tiffany Court – Lead Mine Sinkhole Remediation Project: Amendment to Cooperative 28E Agreement with State of Iowa: City Manager advisable approval for the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Cooperative 28E Agreement to revise the settlement finish date to June 30, 2022. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 435-21 Approving an modification to the Cooperative 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for a venture to remediate and mitigate the lead mine sinkhole subsidence at 2784 and 2792 Tiffany Court was adopted. 22. Northwest Arterial – State of Good Repair Project: Approve Federal-Aid SWAP Funding Agreement – Iowa DOT Agreement No. 6-21-STBG-SWAP-021: City Manager advisable approval and authorization for the Mayor to execute a Federal-Aid SWAP Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for the Northwest Arterial – State of Good Repair Project. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 436-21 Approving a Federal-Aid Swap Funding Agreement (6-21-STBG-SWAP-021) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Northwest Arterial – State of Good Repair Project was adopted. 23. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project, Engineering Services: City Manager advisable approval to barter a contract with Strand Associates with an estimated price between $700,000 and $900,000 for engineering providers associated to the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed, and permitted. 24. Iowa Department of Transportation HMA Crack Filling Project: Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation, notifying the City Council of a HMA Crack Filling venture on US 151 from Cascade to US 61. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed. 25. Acceptance of Public Parking Lot Improvements within the City of Dubuque, Iowa: City Manager advisable acceptance of the general public enhancements that the developer, 210 Jones, LLC, has not too long ago accomplished, being a 12-lot floor car parking zone with landscaping, irrigation and lighting alongside Jones Street, within the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 437-21 Accepting public car parking zone enhancements on Jones Street within the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. 26. Wood Street Sanitary / Water Project: City Manager advisable acceptance of the development contract for the Wood Street Sanitary / Water Project, as accomplished by Temperley Excavating, within the closing contract quantity of $72,531.50, which is a 3.6% improve over the unique contract quantity of $69,984.50 as a result of extra asphalt pavement required to stabilize the road. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 438-21 Accepting the Wood Street Sanitary / Water Project and authorizing the fee to the contractor was adopted. 27. 2021 Airport Parking Lot Resurfacing Project: City Manager advisable acceptance of the development contract for the 2021 Airport Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, as accomplished by River City Paving, within the closing contract quantity of $117,061.62, which is a 0.6% improve over the unique contract quantity of $116,316.31 as a result of extra milling and paving portions required. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 439-21 Accepting the 2021 Airport Parking Lot Resurfacing Project and authorizing the ultimate fee to the contractor was adopted. 28. Acceptance of Multicultural Family Center (MFC) Expansion and Renovation Project: City Manager advisable acceptance of the development contract for the Multicultural Family Center Expansion and Renovation Project, as accomplished by Sheets Design Build, LLC, within the closing contract quantity of $1,280,840.53, which is a 9% improve from the unique contract quantity of $1,177,000.00. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 440-21 Accepting the Multicultural Family Center Expansion and Renovation Project and authorizing the fee to the contractor was adopted. 29. Civil Service Commission – Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitted licensed lists for the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, Medical Officer, Police Captain, and Police Corporal. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired, filed and made a Matter of Record. 30. Liquor License Renewals: City Manager advisable approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 441-21 Approving purposes 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 Jones to obtain and file the paperwork, undertake the resolutions, and set the general public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Recommendation to Set for Public Hearing an Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing Association: City Manager and City Attorney advisable that an amended lease with the Dubuque Racing Association be positioned on the January 3, 2022 City Council Agenda for a public listening to. Upon movement the paperwork had been acquired and filed, and Resolution No. 442-21 Intent to get rid of an curiosity in actual property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd was adopted setting a public listening to for a gathering to begin at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2022, within the Historic Federal Building. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Boards and Commission Appointments: Appointments had been made to the next boards/commissions. A. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year time period via June 29, 2022 (Vacant time period of Huff). Applicants: Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St.; Peter Gael, 2021 Ellen St. (Additional Applicant). Upon roll name vote, Ms. Christner was appointed to the three-year time period via June 29, 2022. Mr. Gael acquired 1 vote (Farber), and Ms. Christner acquired the remaining 6 votes. B. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year time period via July 1, 2022 (Interim Jackson Park time period of Reber) Applicant: Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. Qualifies for Jackson Park District. This fee is topic to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners complete; at the moment 5 males/2 females/2 opening. Motion by Jones to nominate Ms. Esser to the three-year time period via July 1, 2022. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. C. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year time period via July 1, 2022 (Vacant time period of Reisdorf). Applicant: Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave. Motion by Roussell to nominate Mr. Merritt to the three-year time period via July 1, 2022. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Request to rezone 701 Bluff Street: Proof of publication on discover of public listening to to think about City Council approval of a request from Ken Lin, Okay & L Leasing LLC, to rezone property positioned at 701 Bluff Street from C-4 Downtown Commercial to OR Office Residential to accommodate a residential use on the primary flooring, and Zoning Advisory Commission advisable approval. Motion by Jones to obtain and file the paperwork and that the requirement {that a} proposed ordinance be thought-about and voted on for passage at two Council conferences previous to the assembly at which it’s to be handed be suspended. Seconded by Cavanagh. Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont offered a workers report. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for closing consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 45-21 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property positioned at 701 Bluff Street from C-4 Downtown Commercial District to OR Office Residential District. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2: Proof of publication on discover of public listening to to think about City Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant FY2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2, and City Manager advisable approval. Motion by Jones to obtain and file the paperwork and undertake Resolution No. 443-21 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (Program Year 2021) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Vacate Portion of Tanzanite Drive/Right of Way Easement – Althaus Agreement to Vacate Easement: Proof of publication on discover of public listening to to think about City Council approval of the request to vacate a 48,391 sq. foot everlasting proper of method easement that’s a part of Tanzanite Drive throughout Lot 2 of Alts Subdivision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa, and City Manager advisable approval. Motion by Jones to obtain and file the paperwork and undertake Resolution No. 444-21 Vacating a everlasting proper of method easement, being a part of Tanzanite Drive, over and throughout Lot 2 of Alts Subdvision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa; and Resolution No. 445-21 Disposing of metropolis curiosity in a everlasting proper of method easement, being a part of Tanzanite Drive, over and throughout Lot 2 of Alts Subdvision, Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. Brian Kane, 2100 Asbury Road, offered enter on behalf of Harry and Mary Althaus. Mr. Kane spoke in assist of the resolutions. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC INPUT Tom Loguidice, 786 Stone Ridge Pl., offered digital enter by way of chat in assist of Action Item No. 4. ACTION ITEMS 1. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan Development and Implementation Project: Request to Distribute RFP and Create an RFQ Review Committee: City Manager requested City Council approval to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering providers associated to managing the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan Development and Implementation Project. Motion by Cavanagh to obtain and file the paperwork and approve the request. Seconded by Jones. Project Manager Steve Sampson Brown responded to questions from the City Council concerning earlier data gathered for the venture and the proposed timeline. Transportation Services Director Ryan Knuckey responded to questions concerning the present know-how in parking ramps and the way the hybrid workforce will issue into venture improvement. City Manager Van Milligen responded to questions on how the citys improvement settlement with Cottingham and Butler and HTLF affect future parking wants and the funding supply of the venture. Motion carried 7-0. 2. East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements: Approve Professional Consultant Services Contract – Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental Clearance Phase: City Manager advisable approval of the Professional Consultant Services Contract with HDR, Inc. to finish the Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental Clearance Phase to advance the event of the East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements alongside University Avenue on the intersections at Loras Boulevard, Asbury Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. Motion by Farber to obtain and file the paperwork and undertake Resolution No. 446-21 Approving Professional Services Consultant Contract with HDR, Inc. to finish the preliminary engineering design and environmental clearance section to advance the event of East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Fiber to the Home/Business Aesthetic Guidelines: City Manager advisable City Council approval of Fiber to the Home/Business Aesthetic Guidelines. Motion by Cavanagh to obtain and file the paperwork and that the requirement {that a} proposed ordinance be thought-about and voted on for passage at two Council conferences previous to the assembly at which it’s to be handed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. City Council counseled metropolis workers creating the rules. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cavanagh for closing consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-21 Requiring the City Manager to develop, with the approval of the City Council, written tips to ascertain normal procedures and requirements, in line with all relevant federal and state legal guidelines, for the siting, building, set up, collocation and aesthetics of Fiber to the Home/Business inside the citys right-of-way and on metropolis property. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Proposed Ordinance Amendment for Vacant/Abandoned Buildings: City Manager advisable the City Council undertake proposed Ordinance amendments for vacant/deserted buildings to make processes and procedures extra environment friendly and consumer pleasant. Motion by Jones to obtain and file the paperwork and that the requirement {that a} proposed ordinance be thought-about and voted on for passage at two Council conferences previous to the assembly at which it’s to be handed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. City Council counseled metropolis workers for the modification. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for closing consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 4 Licensing of Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Adoption of the 2020 National Electric Code: City Manager advisable City Council approval of an ordinance adopting the 2020 National Electric Code with native amendments. Motion by Cavanagh to obtain and file the paperwork and that the requirement {that a} proposed ordinance be thought-about and voted on for passage at two Council conferences previous to the assembly at which it’s to be handed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Assistant Housing and Community Development Director Michael Belmont responded to questions from the City Council concerning authority {of electrical} licensing and the codes adopted by town. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cavanagh for closing consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-21 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Request for Consideration of Project and Facilities Manager: City Manager advisable City Council consideration of the addition of a Project and Facilities Manager for the Leisure Services Department that may immediately report back to the Leisure Services Manager. Motion by Sprank to obtain and file the paperwork and approve the advice. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members thanked City Manager Mike Van Milligen for offering in depth particulars about this place and funding sources in his memo. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Budget Amendment Two Additional Positions in Human Resources Department: City Manager advisable two extra positions within the Human Resources Department to finish the quantity of labor and to offer the extent of customer support that’s wanted. Motion by Jones to obtain and file the paperwork and approve the advice. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Farber reported on talking on the University of Dubuques Physician Assistant Graduation. Ms. Farber additionally reported on not too long ago volunteering for the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest, which offered vacation meals and toys to space residents in want. Mayor Buol thanked his council colleagues, metropolis workers, and the residents of Dubuque for his or her management and assist all through his tenure on City Council. There being no additional enterprise, Mayor Buol declared the assembly adjourned at 8:05 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk 1t 12/29