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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on September 4, 2018
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Shaw; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Rios
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
SWEARING IN
1. Mayor Buol administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pro Tem Luis Del Toro for the
term September 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Mayor Buol thanked Council Member
Resnick for his service as Mayor Pro Tem.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 6 -0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings for 8/20; Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission of 8/15; Library Board of Trustees of 6/28; Library Board
of Trustees Council Update #174 of 8/24; Proof of Publication for City Council proceed-
ings of 7/16, 8/6, 8/8, 8/14; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Reve-
nues for Month Ending 7/31. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: William Baum for vehicle damage; Hertz Rent-a-Car for
vehicle damage; Adam Jordan for vehicle damage; Lynn McCormick/Partners Mutual In-
surance for vehicle damage; Melvin Moss for vehicle damage; Jeremy Noel for property
damage; Marilyn Thoma 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: Melvin Moss for vehicle damage. Hertz Rent -a-Car for vehicle damage;
Adam Jordan for vehicle damage; Lynn McCormick/Partners Mutual Insurance for vehicle
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damage; Melvin Moss for vehicle damage; Jeremy Noel for property damage; and Marilyn
Thoma for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and con-
curred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
5. Contracted Service Agreement - Washington Tool Library for Fiscal Year 2019: City
Manager recommending execution of the Fiscal Year 2019 Contracted Service Agree-
ment with the Washington Tool Library. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
6. Iowa Greyhound Association Lease Amendment : City Manager recommending ap-
proval of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Iowa Greyhound Association that
provides for a five-year term commencing January 1, 2020. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 257-18 Approving an Amendment to Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Iowa Greyhound Association was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-18
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND IOWA GREYHOUND ASSOCIATION
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Iowa Greyhound Association entered into a
Lease Agreement dated for reference purposes the 17 th day of November, 2014; and
Whereas, in Section 1.1(1) of the Lease Agreement, the parties agreed to an Initial
Term of five years commencing on the first day of Janua ry, 2015 and ending on the 31st
day of December, 2019; and
Whereas, in Section 1.1(2) of the Lease Agreement, the parties agreed to annual rent
of $1.00 per year on January 1, 2015 and on the first day of January of each year there-
after during the Initial Term; and
Whereas, Section 1.2 of the Lease Agreement provided Lessee with a single option to
renew the Lease for an additional five years commencing on the 1 st day of January, 2020;
and
Whereas, the parties wish to now provide Lessee an option to terminate the Lease;
and
Whereas, the parties now agree to amend the Lease Agreement as set forth in the
attached Amendment to Lease Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Amendment to Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Iowa Greyhound Association attached hereto is hereby approved.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One Acceptance: City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access
Ramp Project One, as completed by D & D Superior Concrete, LLC. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 258-18 Accepting the 2018 As-
phalt Overlay Access Ramp Project one and authorizing the payment to the contractor
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-18
ACCEPTING THE 2018 ASPHALT OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT ONE AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp
Project One, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, D & D Superior Con-
crete 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 $76,994.17; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $73,144.46, leaving a balance of
$3,849.71; 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 $3,849.71 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 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE 2018 ASPHALT
OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT ONE
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One, 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 is $84,385.71.
Dated this 30th day of August, 2018.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 30th day of August, 2018.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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8. 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two Acceptance : City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access
Ramp Project Two, as completed by Midwest Concrete, Inc. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 259-18 Accepting the 2018 Asphalt Overlay
Access Ramp Project Two and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 259-18
ACCEPTING THE 2018 ASPH ALT OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT TWO AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp
Project Two, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Midwest Concrete, Inc
(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 $138,711.39; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $131,775.82, leaving a balance of
$6,935.57; 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 $6,935.57 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 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF 2018 ASPHALT
OVERLAY ACCESS RAMP PROJECT TWO
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two, 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 is $146,102.93
Dated this 30th day of August, 2018.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 30th day of August, 2018.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project Award: City Manager recommending
award of the construction contract for the Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project
to the low bidder Gansen Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 260-18 Awarding Public Improvement Project for the Twin
Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 260-18
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE TWIN RIDGE LIFT STA-
TION ABANDONMENT PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Twin Ridge Lift
Station Abandonment project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 234-18 and Notice
to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 8th day of August 2018; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 23rd day of August
2018 and it has been determined that Gansen Excavating, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, sub-
mitted the low bid amount of $105,976.17, and is the lowest responsive, responsible bid-
der for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Gansen Ex-
cavating, Inc and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement
Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
10. Accepting Grant of Storm Sewer Easement from SPT Real Estate LLC / 602 Peru
Road: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement from SPT Real
Estate LLC for Storm Sewer across Parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Haberkorn Place as part
of a private parking lot improvements project at 602 Peru Road. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 261-18 Accepting a Grant of Ease-
ment for storm sewer through, under and across parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Haberkorn
Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 261-18
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER THROUGH, UNDER
AND ACROSS PARTS OF LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF HABERKORN PLACE, IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, SPT Real Estate, LLC has executed a Grant Easement for Storm Sewer
through, under and across Parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Haberkorn Place, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer through, under and across Parts
of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Haberkorn Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, from SPT Real
Estate, LLC a copy of which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project, Easement Acquisitions, Setting Fair Market
Value, Resolution Amendments: City Manager recommending approval to amend previ-
ously adopted resolutions establishing the fair market value of certain permanent and
temporary easements to be acquired through real property owned by HWY 151 & 61
Development, LLC at East 16th Street and certain permanent and temporary easements
to be acquired through real property owned by Canadian Pacific Railway at 506 Garfield
Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 262-
18 Amending Resolution No. 228-18 Establishing the fair market value and authorizing
the acquisition by Eminent Domain of easements through certain real property owned by
HWY 151 & 61 Development, LLC in the City of Dubuque, Iowa by changing the title to
Easement Exhibit B to “Temporary Easement Exhibit B ;” and Resolution No. 263-18
Amending Resolution No. 231-18 Establishing the fair market value and authorizing the
acquisition by Eminent Domain of easements through certain real property owned by Ca-
nadian Pacific Railway in the City of Dubuque, Iowa by changing the title to Easement
Exhibit B to “Permanent Easement Exhibit B” and adding a reference to Temporary Ease-
ment Exhibit E were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 262-18
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 228-18 ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENTS
THROUGH CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY HWY 151 & 61 DEVELOPMENT,
LLC IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY CHANGING THE TITLE TO EASEMENT
EXHIBIT B TO “TEMPORARY EASEMENT EXHIBIT B”
Whereas, on August 6, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 228 -18 incor-
rectly identifying the acquisition of easements described in “Permanent Easement Exhibit
B” instead of “Temporary Easement Exhibit B.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the reference to “Permanent Easement Exhibit B” in Resolution No. 228 -18 is
amended, nunc pro tunc, to read “Temporary Easement Exhibit B.”
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 263-18
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 231-18 ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE
AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENTS
THROUGH CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY CHANGING THE TITLE TO EASEMENT EX-
HIBIT B TO “PERMANENT EASEMENT EXHIBIT B” AND ADDING A REFERENCE
TO TEMPORARY EASEMENT EXHIBIT E
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Whereas, on August 6, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 231 -18 incor-
rectly identifying the acquisition of an easement described in “Temporary Eas ement Ex-
hibit B” instead of “Permanent Easement Exhibit B;” and
Whereas, Resolution No. 231-18 omitted a reference to “Temporary Easement Exhibit
E.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That all references to “Temporary Easement Exhibit B” in Resolution No.
231-18 are amended, nunc pro tunc, to read “Permanent Easement Exhibit B.”
Section 2. That the reference to “Temporary Easement Exhibits C and D” is amended,
nunc pro tunc, to read “Temporary Easement Exhibits C, D, and E.”
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. Contracted Service Agreement - Hills and Dales Senior Center Lifetime Program
for Fiscal Year 2019: City Manager recommending execution of the Fiscal Year 2019
Contracted Service Agreement with Hills and Dales Senior Center Lifetime Program.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
13. AmeriCorps Program Year 2018-2019 Grant Agreement: City Manager recom-
mending approval of an agreement for AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Summer -Only
Grant Continuation for Program Year 2018-2019 through the summer of 2019. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
14. 2018-19 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Planning Grant Agreement Related to
Health, Wellness and Environmental Stewardship: City Manager recommending approval
of an AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Planning Grant Agreement for Program Year
2018-2019 related to health, wellness and environmental stewardship. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Mayor's Letter of Support to Senator Grassley Regarding Segal AmeriCorps Edu-
cation Award: Letter of Support to Senator Chuck Grassley encouraging co-sponsorship
of S.1042, legislation sponsored by Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Michael Bennet
(D-CO) to provide tax relief for individuals who have earned a Segal AmeriCorps Educa-
tion Award and use it to pay for college tuition, vocational school, or to pay down qualified
student loan debt. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support: City Manager recommend-
ing approval to sign a Letter of Support for the Crescent Community Health Center’s Ser-
vices Area Competition Grant to Health Resources and Services Administration. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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17. Employee Changes to Support Family Self -Sufficiency Programming: City Man-
ager recommending elimination of the Circles® Coach position and the creation of a Sec-
tion 8 Caseworker position to ensure success of the Family Self -Sufficiency Program-
ming. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Fiber Optic Conduit Damage Claim Settlement with Tschiggf rie Excavating Co.:
Senior Counsel recommending approval of a settlement offer regarding a claim that the
City has made against Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., for damage to a fiber conduit and fiber
optic cable at Hwy US 61 and Olde Davenport Road. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
19. Signed Contract(s): Second Amendment to the Farm Lease between the City of
Dubuque and Carl Reiss and Anthony John Reiss. Upon motion the document was re-
ceived and filed.
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Mid-
west Concrete for Veterans Park Pickleball Court Construction Project. Upon motion the
document was received, filed, and approved.
21. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 264-18 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 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-18
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 applica nts pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Los Aztecas Mexican
Restaurant
2700 Dodge St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
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National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium
350 & 400 E. 3rd St. Class C Liquor, Class B Native
Wine (Catering) (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Ron's Discount Smokes
& Bev. Cntr. # 1
3300 Asbury Rd. Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Monks Kaffee Pub 373 Bluff St. Adding Outdoor Service
Dubuque Main Street 1800 Central Ave. Class B Beer (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as pre scribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Tamarack Park Water Main Extension Project 2018 Initiate: City Manager recom-
mending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Tamarack Park Water Main Ex-
tension Project 2018, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September
17, 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 265-
18 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost;
setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on September 17, 2018 in the Historic Federal Build-
ing.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-18
WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO TAMARACK PARK
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Water
Main Extension to Tamarack Park Project, in the estimated amount of $518,125 are
hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 17th day of September 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place
of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the C ity of
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Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or esti-
mated cost of the Project.
The Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park Project, is hereby ordered to be adver-
tised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im-
provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be published
in the Master Builders of Iowa Plan Room, The Construction Update Network and posted
on the City of Dubuque website at www.cityofdubuque.org/bids and which notice shall be
published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing
bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 25th day of September 2018. Bids shall be opened and read
by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at
6:00 p.m. on the 1st day of October 2018, in the Historic Federal Building Council Cham-
bers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their appointment to the
following Boards/Commissions.
1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through June 30,
2019 (Vacant term of Lyness). Applicant: Robert McCoy, 265 Main St.
Appointments were made to the following Commissions.
2. Airport Commission: Two, 4-year terms through July 1, 2022 (Expiring terms of Ac-
cinelli and Blocker). Applicants: Robert Blocker, 880 Kane St.; Jennifer Chambers, 940
Kelly Ln.; Michael Phillips, 1029 Dunham Dr. Upon roll-call vote: Phillips = 0; Chambers
= 6 (Shaw, Del Toro, Buol, Resnick, Larson, Jones); Blocker = 6 (Shaw, Del Toro, Buol,
Resnick, Larson, Jones), Mr. Blocker and Ms. Chambers were appointed both to 4-year
terms through July 1, 2022.
3. Housing Commission: One, 3-year term through August 17, 2021 (Vacant term of
Fernandes), Applicants: Michelle Becwar, 2115 Coates St. (Additional Applicant); Anto-
nino T. Erba, 1505 Fairview Pl.; Sam Wooden, 1135 Rosedale Ave. Upon roll-call vote,
Becwar = 1 (Buol); Erba = 1 (Shaw); Wooden = 4 (Del Toro, Resnick, Larson, Jones), Mr.
Wooden was appointed to a 3-year term through August 17, 2021.
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4. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1, 2021 (Expiring term
of Russell), Applicant: Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy West Dr. Motion by Jones to appoint
Mr. Russell to the 3-year term through July 1, 2021. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent to Dispose of an Interest in Real Property to Southwestco Wireless, Inc., d/b/a
Verizon Wireless: Proof of publication for notice of public hearing to consider the disposi-
tion of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Southwestco Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Wireless or pro-
posed placement of a small cell and associated equipment in the public right -of-way at
the northeast corner of the intersection of Embassy West Drive and Middle Road, and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the docu-
ments and adopt Resolution No. 266-18 Disposing of an interest in real property owned
by the City of Dubuque by Lease Supplement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Southwestco Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-18
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE BY LEASE SUPPLEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND SOUTHWESTCO WIRELESS, INC. D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
Whereas, the City of Dubuque City (City) and Southwestco Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Verizon
Wireless (Verizon) entered into a Master Lease Agreement dated May 10, 2018 (the
Agreement), which granted Verizon the right to lease certain City property for the pur-
poses and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement; and
Whereas, Verizon desires to lease a part of the City property as shown on Exhibit 1
(the Premises); and
Whereas, City desires to lease the Premises to Verizon pursuant to the Lease Supple-
ment, on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 251-18, dated August 20, 2018 declared
its intent to dispose of City interest in Premises; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on August 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of City
to enter into the Lease Supplement and lease the Premises to Verizon.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque approves Lease Supplement between City and Verizon
and the lease of the Premises to Verizon.
Section. The Mayor is authorized and directed to sign the Lease Supplement on behalf
of the City of Dubuque.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Dan LoBianco, Executive Director at Dubuque Main Street and Michaela Freiburger,
Program Specialist at Dubuque Main Street spoke regarding the upcoming event entitled
“Build a Better Block.” The family-oriented event will be held in the 1800 block of Central
Avenue, highlighting the potential of the area for busine ss, the arts, and community en-
gagement. The event will feature pop-up shops, food and entertainment for children.
ACTION ITEMS
1. America's River III Campaign: City Manager recommending Council approval of the
America’s River III fundraising campaign and associated naming opportunities and giving
levels. Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann thanked Honorary Chair Persons Norma
Denlinger, Gary Dolphin, and Sue Haf kemeyer for all their support, hard work and dedi-
cation thus far in the fundraising campaign process. Gary Dolphin and Sue Haf kemeyer
spoke thanking all involved in the fundraising campaign process. Randy Gehl, Public In-
formation Officer, demonstrated how to use the America’s River III / Bee Branch Creek
Restoration web page for naming opportunities and additional information on the project.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
2. McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project - Project Award: City Manager to recom-
mend award of the McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project. Documentation was distrib-
uted at the meeting due to the timing of the bid opening at 2:00 p.m., September 4, 2018.
Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 267-18
Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-18
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE DICW - MCFADDEN
FARM GRADING PHASE I PROJECT
Whereas, the City purchased 36.5 acres of property from McFadden properties, LLC
(McFadden Farm). The McFadden farm is within the City’s current industrial park, along
Chavenelle Road, is adjacent to existing developed industrial property and has City utili-
ties available at its perimeter; and
Whereas, Dubuque is under consideration by a company reviewing locations for a cor-
porate expansion; and
Whereas, to strengthen Dubuque’s bid for selection and to remain a viable option for
the project, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and City staff are recom-
mending an expedited plan to begin site preparation on City property in Dubuque Indus-
trial Center West; and
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Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the DICW - McFad-
den Farm Grading Phase I project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 239-18 and
Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service
with statewide circulation on the 22nd day of August 2018; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 4 th day of September
2018 and it has been determined that Peterson Contractors Inc of Reinbeck, Iowa, sub-
mitted low bid in the amount of $458,370.00, and is the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Peterson
Contractors Inc and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement
Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Millwork District Parking Lot #2 (Elm Street Parking Lot) - Project Award: City Man-
ager recommending award of the construction contract for the Millwork District Parking
Lot #2 Project to the low bidder Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Co. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 268-18 Awarding Public Im-
provement Contract for the Millwork District Parking Lot #2 Project. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-18
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE MILLWORK DISTRICT
PARKING LOT #2 PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Mi llwork Dis-
trict Parking Lot #2 project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 234 -18 and Notice to
Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 8th day of August 2018; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 23 rd day of August 2018
and it has been determined that Drew Cook and Sons Excavating, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa,
submitted low bid in the amount of $375,885.50, and is the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Drew Cook
and Sons Excavating, Inc and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Publ ic
Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of September 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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4. Dubuque Main Street's Build a Better Block Event Map and Details: City Manager
transmitting the event map and schedule details for Dubuque Main Street's Build a Better
Block event September 14 through 23, 2018. Angela Wolfe Kelley, Senior Vice President
of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. reiterated the information that Mr. LoBianco and Ms.
Freiburger introduced during the Public Input section of the agenda. Motion by Larson to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 6 -0.
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Street Storage: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of an amendment to the Street Storage Ordinance which requires vehicles
be operational, registered, and licensed. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments 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 Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 30-18 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 15 Im-
poundment of Vehicles, Division 3 Street Storage, Section 9-15-321.761 Definition. Se-
conded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 30-18
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHI-
CLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES, DIVISION 3
STREET STORAGE, SECTION 9-15-321.761 DEFINITION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-15-321.761 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
9-15-321.761: DEFINITIONS:
For the purpose of this chapter:
“Move or moving” means a change in place or position by driving an opera-
tional, running, and registered vehicle. Move or moving does not include pushing,
pulling, dragging, trailering, or putting a vehicle in neutral to change its position
or location.
“Unattended motor vehicle” means an operable or non -operable vehicle which
has remained in a stationary position on a public way for twenty-four (24) hours
or more.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of September 2018.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 7th day of September 2018.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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6. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Prohibited and Exempt Noises (2nd Read-
ing): City Manager recommending approval of an update to the prohibited noises and
exempt noises ordinances to update some terminology in the prohibited noises ordinance
and add provisions and sections that further clarifying the use, prohibitions and exemp-
tions of outdoor music or amplified noise. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments and that the requirement that the proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at one Council meeting prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion failed 4-2 with Shaw and Buol voting Nay.
Motion by Jones to pass the second reading of the proposed ordinances amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environ-
ment, Chapter 5 Noises; and Section 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises and City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 6, Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises,
Section 6-5-3 Exempt Noises. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 4-2 with Shaw and
Buol voting Nay.
7. SW Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division showed a video of the
recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project for August 2018. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 6 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Larson spoke regarding the storm damage from the September 2nd
storm and that the City will be picking up debris.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) of the Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0. 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 Crenna Brumwell.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 7:48 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, CMC, Assistant City Clerk