2 19 18 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 19, 2018
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . Read Across America Day (March 2, 2018) was accepted by Beth McGorry, Out-
reach Coordinator for St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201 Locust St.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Larson requested Item #6 be
held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
of 1/10; City Council Proceedings of 2/5, 2/7, 2/8, 2/12; Historic Preservation Commission
of 1/18; Housing Commission of 1/16; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of
1/24; Park and Recreation Commission of 1/9; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/25. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Bard Materials for property damage, Kendall Coulson
for vehicle damage, and Jeff Kintzle 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 As-
surance Pool: Bard Materials for property damage, Kendal Coulson for vehicle damage,
and Jeff Kintzle for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and concurred.
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4. 2017 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of the 2017 Certified Local Government Annual Report. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
5. Request for Qualification - Bee Branch West Blum Brownfield Clean Up Project: City
Manager recommending approval to distribute a Request for Qualifications for engineer-
ing services related to managing the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Clean
Up Grant for the West Blum Brownfield Clean Up Project. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
6. IEDA Grant Application for Community Catalyst Building Remediation: City Manager
recommending approval to submit an application to the Iowa Economic Development Au-
thority's (IEDA) Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Program for the Crea-
tive Adventure Lab Project: Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 33-18 Authorizing the filing of an application for the Community Catalyst
Building Remediation Grant on behalf of Creative Adventure Lab. Seconded by Rios. Ms.
Larson questioned the wording of the minority statement regarding park usage and asked
if it could be changed for more inclusive language. Responding to the question, Economic
Development Director Maurice Jones stated that he'd review it. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-18
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY CATA-
LYST BUILDING REMEDIATION GRANT ON BEHALF OF CREATIVE ADVENTURE
LAB
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has created a Community Cata-
lyst Building Remediation Grant Program (the Program); and
Whereas, municipalities in Iowa are welcome to submit applications to the Program;
and
Whereas, financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority is de-
signed to assist community revitalization efforts of local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested submission of ap-
plications for the Program by March 1 , 2018; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has selected the Creative Adventure Lab Project at 210
Jones Street to submit an application for the Program; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested a letter of support
from the City in order to consider the submitted application for funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the filing of an Application for participation in the Iowa Economic De-
velopment Authority's Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Program on be-
half of Creative Adventure Lab, a pre-application copy of which is attached hereto, is
hereby approved.
Section 2 That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a letter of support for the
Creative Adventure Lab Project at 210 Jones Street.
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Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the City Manager is
hereby directed to submit the Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
together with such other documents as may be required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transit Study (DMATS) Transportation Alternatives Pro-
gram (TAP) Grant Agreement for Bee Branch Trail Phase 1 : City Manager recommending
approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant
agreement for the Bee Branch Creek Trail- Phase 1 project and providing written assur-
ance of the required 20% local match and maintenance of the completed project for a
minimum of 20 years. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 34-18 Authorizing DMATS Tap Grant Agreement for Bee Branch Creek Trail —
Phase 1 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 34-18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DMATS TAP GRANT AGREEMENT FOR BEE
BRANCH CREEK TRAIL — PHASE 1
Whereas, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) has
awarded the City of Dubuque $420,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
grant funds for eighty percent (80%) of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 project;
and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation Study (IDOT) administers DMATS
Transportation Enhancement Program grant funds as part of the federal pass-through
funding in the IDOT Transportation Alternatives Program; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has allocated $105,000 in local Sales Tax Increment
funds in the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project as twenty percent (20%)
match for the awarded TAP grant funds for construction of the Bee Branch Creek Trail —
Phase 1 project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the TAP grant agreement for
construction of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 project.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the local
match funds required for the project will be provided and that the completed project will
be adequately maintained for its intended use for a minimum of 20 years in accordance
with grant requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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8. Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau Grant Application: City Manager recommending
approval to submit the 2019 Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau grant application to assist
local units of government with grant funds for local traffic safety initiatives. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
9. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 35-18 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; and Resolution No. 36-18 Approving applications for
retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter
453A.47A were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 35-18
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 LIQ-
UOR, 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 and 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:
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
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Convivium Urban Farmstead 2811 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
(Sunday)
Dollar General Store #10074 2400 Gateway Dr. Class C Beer, Class B Wine
(Sunday)
Dollar General Store #6896 605 W. Locust St. Class C Beer, Class B Wine
(Sunday)
Dollar General Store #7289 3250 Kennedy Cir. #9 Class C Beer, Class B Wine
(Sunday)
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Dubuque Mining Co. 555 Kennedy Mall Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
#600 (Sunday)
Dungeon 302 Locust St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Hammerheads Bar & Grill 2095 Kerper Blvd. 1 Class C Liquor (Sunday)
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Hartig Drug Company #8 1600 University Ave. Class E Liquor, Class B
y Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday)
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Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3 400 Locust St. Class C Liquor (Catering)
(Sunday)
Northside Bar, Inc. 2776 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
(Sunday)
Pusateris 2400 Central Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
The Clubhouse 2364 Washington St. 1 Class C Liquor
The Richards House B&B 1492 Locust St. Class B Native Wine (Living
Qtr.) (Sunday)
Town Clock Inn 799 Main St. Class C Liquor
New
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Phoenix Theatres 1 Kennedy Mall Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Special Event
Camp Albrecht Acres Gala } 105 East 15th St. + Class C Liquor
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 36-18
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO-
TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and 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 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:
Section 1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
Business Name, Business Location
North Side Liquor, 2013 Central Ave.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
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1 . Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as
Amended: City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for Feb-
ruary 28, 2018, on the Fiscal Year 2019 City budget, Operating and Capital Improvement
Program, for the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 37-18 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019
Budget as Amended for the City of Dubuque; and Resolution No. 38-18 Setting the date
for the public hearing on the Five-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years
2019 through 2023 for the City of Dubuque were adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 28, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 37-18
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2019
BUDGET AS AMENDED FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and
place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget before the final budget certifi-
cation date and shall publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section
362.3.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal
Year 2017 budget as amended for the City of Dubuque in the City Council Chambers at
the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 28, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish
notice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget infor-
mation.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 38-18
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IM-
PROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019 THROUGH 2023 FOR THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Dubuque
for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 has been prepared and submitted to the City Council;
and
Whereas, the capital projects for the first year of the program are included in the Fiscal
Year 2019 budget for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to conduct a
public hearing and adopt the five-year Capital Improvement Program simultaneously with
the public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the five-year Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 in the City Council Chambers
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at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Wednesday,
February 28, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish
notice of the public hearing.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
The City Council reviewed applications to the following boards/commissions. Appli-
cants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the fol-
lowing boards/commissions.
1 . Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board: One, 3-year term through March 16, 2021
(Expiring Term of Valaskey). Applicant: Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2020
(Vacant term of Grutz). Applicants: Shane Hoeper, 2520 N. Grandview Ave.; Nicholas
Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct.; Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.; Jared McGovern, 755
Chestnut St.; Paul Schultz, 1008 Victoria St. Mr. Hoeper, Mr. Huff, Mr. McGovern and Mr.
Schultz spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided brief biographies.
Appointment was made to the following commission.
3. Housing Commission: One, 3-year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of
Shaw); One, 3-year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Heinke). Applicants:
Adam Babinat; 54 Milwaukee St.; Gail Weitz, 1630 Lori Ct. Upon roll-call vote (Babinat =
Shaw, Rios, Larson, Jones, Buol; Weitz = Del Toro, Resnick), Mr. Babinat was appointed
to the 3-year term through August 17, 2019. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Weitz to the
3-year term through August 17, 2018. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Proceedings for Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A and Taxable
General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2018B: Proof of publication on notice of pub-
lic hearing to approve the suggested proceedings for the public hearing, recommending
the approval of the preliminary official statement, advertisement for the sale and approval
of the electronic bidding procedures on the issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series
2018A and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2018B and the City Man-
ager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 39-18 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issu-
ance of not to exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds; Resolution No. 40-18 Di-
recting the advertisement for sale of $9,410,000 (Subject to adjustment per terms of Of-
fering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, and approving electronic bidding proce-
dures and Official Statement; and Resolution No. 41-19 Directing the advertisement for
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sale of $1 ,020,000 (Subject to adjustment per terms of Offering) Taxable General Obli-
gation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, and approving electronic bidding procedures and
Official Statement. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 39-18
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of
not to exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the essential corporate pur-
poses, in order to provide funds to pay the costs of equipping the public works and transit
departments, including the acquisition of emergency radio equipment and systems; and
refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, dated September 1 , 2011 , General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012E, dated December 10, 2012, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Se-
ries 2012H, dated December 10, 2012, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 B,
dated September 1 , 2011 , Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F, dated De-
cember 10, 2012, and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 20121, dated
December 4, 2012, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents
or property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and following action is now
considered to be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action for the
authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $12,750,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing essential corporate purposes.
This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation
1 .150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is reasonably
expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts
so advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen
months after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the
property is placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized
in this Resolution unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another
declaration of intention is adopted.
Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 40-18
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $9,410,000 (SUB-
JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2018A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of equipping the public works and
transit departments, including the acquisition of emergency radio equipment and systems;
and refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Gen-
eral Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, dated September 1 , 2011 , General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012E, dated December 10, 2012, and General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2012H, dated December 10, 2012, essential corporate purpose(s), and it
is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of Not
to Exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be authorized for
said purpose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and
Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared
outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof
to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet
communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com-
petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby
found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the
competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in
connection with the offering at public sale.
That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, of City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, in
the amount of$9,410,000 (Subject to Adjustment per Terms of Offering), to be issued as
referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 11 , 2018, be offered for
sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and
the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or
modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel
and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to
be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
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That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once,
the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days
before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal
newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which
the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant
to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 5th day of
March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds,
which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said
date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 41-18
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $1,020,000 (SUB-
JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLI-
GATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC
BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of refunding or refinancing certain
outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2011 B, dated September 1 , 2011 , essential corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed nec-
essary and advisable that Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, to the amount
of not to exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be author-
ized for said purpose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and
Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared
outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof
to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet
communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com-
petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby
found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the
competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in
connection with the offering at public sale.
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That Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, of City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa, in the amount of$1 ,020,000 (Subject to Adjustment Per Terms of Offering),
to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 11 , 2018,
be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and
the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or
modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel
and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to
be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once,
the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days
before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal
newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which
the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant
to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 5th day of
March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds,
which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said
date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Eric Schultz, 1045 W. 3rd St., questioned the need for an additional housing inspector
as recommended in the FY2019 Housing Department budget.
Jan Stoffel, 2905 Fox Hollow Road, addressed the City Council regarding her corre-
spondence on Action Item #1 regarding the increasing issues and support for sidewalks
along JFK Road from Asbury to the NW Arterial since it was last discussed by Council in
2007.
Carol Meyer, 2644, JKF Road; Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Drive, spoke in op-
position to sidewalks on her behalf and that of area property owners. Ms. Meyer also
spoke of issues with the bus stop in front of her property.
Leroy Timmerman, 2636 JFK Road; and Bob Park, 2939 Brandywine Park Drive, ex-
pressed similar opinions that the issue is more of a problem with access to City-developed
amenities and should resolve rather than burden property owners.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Citizen Correspondence Requesting Sidewalk Installation on John F. Kennedy
Road: Correspondence from citizen Bill Stoffel requesting sidewalk installation at the in-
tersection of Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road to the Northwest Arterial. City
Engineer submitting historic documentation related to sidewalk installation. The City Clerk
acknowledge receipt and distribution of a citizen petition and correspondence in opposi-
tion to the matter and a copy of the 2007 petition in support.
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Restated motion by Jones to receive and filed the documents and refer to staff. Se-
conded by Resnick. Motion carried 5-2 with Del Toro and Rios voting nay. After consid-
erable discussion that included the issues of public safety, growth and development in
the area, project costs, and the assessment burden on property owners, most Council
Members felt additional and current data was needed from staff. Responding to ques-
tions, City Manager Van Milligen described the current policy that requires installation of
sidewalks with some exceptions, an agreement with property owners and that information
from staff could be expected to come to Council in about three months.
2. Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation
Plan, as being consistent with the adopted 2017 Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island.
Task Force Member Kevin Lynch, 749 Brookview Sq.; and Ryan Peterson of RDG Plan-
ning & Design, provided a presentation on the Plan. Topics included: a history of the Plan,
Vision/Mission Statements, Plan overview and amendments since 2017, project overview
description of amenities, and regulatory overview and outreach. Planning Services Man-
ager Laura Carstens provided information on her department's role in the process and
working with Leisure Services. DRA Board Chair and Task Force Member Rick Dickinson
spoke in support of the plan. Presenters responded to questions from the City Council
that addressed potential flooding issues and the use of a land surveyor to assess the
impact of proposed amenities on the existing campground. Motion by Resnick to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 42-18 Approving 2018 Chaplain Schmitt
Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan as Consistent with 2017 Master Plan. Se-
conded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 42-18
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND PLACEMAKING
AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AS CONSISTENT WITH 2017 MASTER PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque adopted an amended Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt
Island by Resolution No. 166-17; and
Whereas, the Master Plan identifies opportunities and partnerships for existing and
planned developments and improvements; and
Whereas, the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan
presents projects and improvements that are consistent with the 2017 Master Plan; and
Whereas, implementation of the 2017 Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan is a recommen-
dation of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the City Council hereby approves the Chaplain Schmitt Island Place-
making and Implementation Plan as consistent with 2017 Master Plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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3. Promotional Materials Over the Right-of-Way Policy: City Manager recommending
approval of a new Promotional Materials Over the Street Right-of-Way policy to supple-
ment the City's existing Special Events permit. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-
0.
4. Request for Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session: City
Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the Sustainable Dubuque Quar-
terly Work Session for Monday, April 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Larson to receive
and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Del Toro relayed a personal experience that compelled him to request
that anyone displaying even a small sign of true illness, seek immediate medical help.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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