Minutes_City Council Proceedings 5 6 19 Copyrighted
May 20, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 4/22; City Council Proceedings of
5/6, 5/13; Civil Service Commission Minutes of
5/10; Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission of
4/17; Human Rights Commission of 4/8, 4/25, 5/1; Transit
Advisory Board of 5/9; Zoning Advisory Commission
Minutes of 5/1/19; Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of
5/2/19; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 4/15;
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 4/3/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/6/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/13/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/10/19 Supporting Documentation
Community De�lopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/17/19
Human Rights Commissoin Minutes of 4/8/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 4/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 5/1/19 Supporting Documentation
TransitAdvisory Board Minutes of 5/9/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 4/17/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 5/2/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/15/19
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on May 6, 2019 in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios (joined at 5:49),
Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly
Report.
WORK SESSION
Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Report
Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell provided a slide presentation highlighting the
following topics from the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Report:
1. 50% by 2020 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
a. Defining greenhouse gas;
b. Greenhouse gas inventory;
c. Definition of what 50% by 2020 means and how can it be used;
d. Opportunities, process and partnerships for achieving reduction;
• Waste, energy, transportation, buildings, and miscellaneous;
e. Climate Action Plan, inventory, update and recommendations ;
Ms. Bell responded to questions from the City Council following the presentation.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
1t 5/15
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2019 in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
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 Jake Rios.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Multicultural Family Center AmeriCorps Award: AmeriCorps Director Heather
Slatterly presented the Champion of Service Award to the Multicultural Family Center
received by MFC Director Jackie Hunter.
2. Tree City USA 2018 Award: Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal presented the
2018 Tree City USA award received by the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department
from the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Dubuque
Trees Forever members Laura Roussell, Hobie Wood, Terry Leibold; and City Arborist
Tom Kramer.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Bike to Work & School Days/Week (May 7 & 8, 13 -19, 2019) was accepted by
Transportation Manager Renee Tyler.
2. Kids to Parks Day (May 18, 2019) was accepted by Leisure Services Manager Marie
Ware.
3. Dubuque Salvation Army Week (May 12 -18, 2019) was accepted by Captain
Matthew Phelps.
4. Community Action Agency Month (May 2019) was accepted by Operation New View
Director John Wilson.
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5. Historic Preservation Month (May 2019) was accepted by Historic Preservation
Commission Chairperson, Emily Hilgendorf.
6. Mental Health Month (May 2019) was accepted by Mayor Roy Buol and presented
after the meeting to Sue Whitty, President, Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
7. Play Ball Summer (June-August 2019): was accepted by Mayor Roy D. Buol on
behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Council Member Resnick requested #16 be
held for separate discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
4/23; Cable TV Commission of 5/1; City Council Proceedings of 4/15, 4/29; Civil Service
Commission Minutes of 3/7, 4/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/18; Historic
Preservation Fair Committee of 4/18; Housing Commission of 3/26; Human Rights
Commission of 3/11; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/24; Library Board
of Trustees Council Update #182 of 4/25; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of
4/17; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/1; Proof of publication for List
of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 3 /31. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Konstantine Batonisashrili for vehicle damage; Nick
Hermsen for vehicle damage; Kassandra Jacobs for vehicle damage; Carol McDonald for
property damage, Aiman Al-Qady vs. City of Dubuque Housing Board of Appeals. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Konstantine Batonisashrili for vehicle damage, Nick Hermsen for vehicle
damage, Kassandra Jacobs for vehicle damage, Carol McDonald for vehicle damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed , and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 148-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures was adopted.
5. Dollars & Cents Public Information Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the
current Dollars & Cents public information brochure. Upon motion the document was
received and filed.
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6. Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2019 : City Manager transmitting the
March 31, 2019 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
7. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque 2018 Annual Report: City Manager
providing a copy of the 2018 Annual Report for the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
8. Letter to Legislators - Iowa Property Tax System HF773: City Manager providing a
copy of correspondence to Legislators in opposition to HF773 regarding amendments to
the Iowa property tax system. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
9. City of Dubuque Letter in Opposition to the National Park Service's NPS-2019-0001
NRHP Rulemaking related to changes in the National Register of Historic Places
Nomination Process: Mayor Buol providing a copy of his letter to the National Parks
Service Cultural Resources Partnerships and Science & Keeper of the N ational Register
of Historic Places in opposition to the proposed rule changes to the National Register of
Historic Places Nomination as described in docket NPS-2019- 0001: 84 FR 6996-7005.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. Greater Dubuque Development Board of Directors: City Clerk submitting
correspondence with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) confirming
appointments to GDDC's Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2019. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
11. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Application 2019 -2020: City Manager
recommending approval of the 2019-2020 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Healthy
Futures Grant application to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, and now
submitted to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Jule Transit College and University Partnership Contracts: City Manager
recommending approval of contracts for the College/University Transit Partnership with
Clarke University, Loras College and the University of Dubuque for the 2019 -2020 school
year. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Certificate of Completion for Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 385 Bell Stree t Property: City
Manager recommending approval of a Certificate of Completion for the Flexsteel
Industries, Inc. property located at 385 Bell Street. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 149-19 Approving a Certificate of Completion to
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., for the development of 385 Bell Street was adopted.
14. Consultant Selection for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration : City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of Applied Ecological Services, Inc. as t he
consultant for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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15. Request for Proposals for Replacement Buses: City Manager recommending
approval of the release of a Request for Proposals f or nine replacement buses for The
Jule. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. Request for Proposals - Climate Action Plan Consultant: City Manager
recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposals for a consultant with
expertise in facilitating and developing climate action plans with inclusive community
engagement to update the City of Dubuque’s Climate Action Plan. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jone s.
Responding to questions from Mr. Resnick, Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell stated
that other cities’ practices were researched with regard to constructing the RFP and
budgeting adding that partnering with other communities is a possibility. Motion c arried 6-
0.
17. 2018-2019 Snow Removal Assessments from Public Right-of-Way: City Manager
recommending the establishment of the final assessments for the 2018 -2019 Snow
Removal from City Right-of-Way. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 150-19 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2018-2019
Snow Removal Assessment – Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
was adopted.
18. Approval of Plat of Survey for Steeple Square, LLC Block Redevelopment : City
Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey (Vacation) of City Lot 484 -A,
which will be vacated to SS Event Center LLC (Steeple Square) as part of their
redevelopment of the entire block. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 151-19 Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated Right-of-Way of the alley
between Jackson St. and White St. from E. 16th St. to E. 15th St. described as City Lot
484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
19. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Culvert Crossing Project
Engineering Services: City Manager recommending approval of Task Order 19-02 for
Strand Associates to provide engineering services during construction of the Bee Branch
Railroad Culverts Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant Agreement for Bee Branch
Creek Culvert Inlet Structure (Flood Gates) and Stormwater Pumping Station : City
Manager recommending approval to enter into a Financial Assistance Award agreement
with the U.S. Economic Development Administration to secure grant funding for the 16th
Street Detention Basin Flood Gates Project, otherwise known as the Bee Branch Flood
Mitigation Gate & Pump Replacement Project. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 152-19 Approving a U.S. Economic Development
Administration Disaster Relief Opportunity Grant and pledging the local match in the
amount of $6,635,000 from State Sales Tax Increment or Stormwater Utility Funds for
construction of a new Culvert Inlet Structure and Stormwater Pumping Station at the 16th
Street Detention Basin was adopted.
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21. Award of the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One : City Manager
recommending that the award for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One to
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
22. Acceptance of 2018 Pavement Marking Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the construction contract for the 2018 Pavement Marking Project, as
completed by SELCO, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 153-19 Accepting the 2018 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor was adopted.
23. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Hike/Bike Trail and Public Utilities in
Dubuque Industrial Center 7th Addition : City Manager recommending acceptance of a
Grant of Easement from 7G Properties, LLC across Part of Lot 2 of 2 of Dubuque
Industrial Center 7th Addition, in the City of Dubuque for Hike/Bike Trail and Public Utilities
as part of the Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 154-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
hike/bike trail and public utilities across part of Lot 2 of 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center 7th
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
24. Acceptance of Grants of Easement for Sidewalk and Public Utilities as part of the
Northwest Arterial – Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of Grants of Easement for Sidewalk and Public Utilities from
Dupaco Community Credit Union and Dubuque Assembly of God, Inc. across properties
on Pennsylvania Avenue in the City of Dubuque as part of the Northwest Arterial –
Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 155-19 Accepting Grants of Easement for sidewalk
and public utilities associated with the Northwest Arterial - Pennsylvania Avenue Right-
Turn Lane Project in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
25. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm: City
Manager recommending acceptance of a sanitary sewer easement from Nemmers Cedar
Ridge Farm Limited Partnership for a proposed public sanitary sewer across Part of Lot
1 in Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 16 in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 156-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
sanitary sewer through, over and across part of Lot 1 in Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 16
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
26. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
Certified Lists for the positions of Foreman, Forestry Technician, Assistant Horticulturist,
Accountant, Budget Financial Analyst, and Payroll Accountant. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
27. Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s Memorial Project U.S. Highway 151 Jurisdictional
Boundary Designation: City Manager recommending approval to establish a mapped
jurisdictional boundary for the U.S. Highway 151 Iowa Department of Transportation right-
of-way on Schmitt Island adjacent to the location of the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s
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Memorial, and authorize the City Clerk to record the map at the Dubuque County
Recorder’s Office to formally establish the jurisdictional boundary. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 157-19 Approving IDOT Exhibit
Map “A” 1 of 1 Proposed U.S. Highway 151 Access Control Limits 16th Street; (Station
1557+68) - 300' = Station 1554+68, Admiral Sheehy Drive; (Station 3+10) - 300' = Station
0+10, Greyhound Park Road; (Station 3+10) + 300' = Station 6+10 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa was adopted.
28. Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Funding Agreement for U.S.
Highway 20 Resurfacing Project Devon Drive to Old Highway Road: City Manager
recommending approval of a Preconstruction Funding Agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the U.S. Highway 20 Resurfacing Project, from Devon
Drive to Old Highway Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 158-19 Approving the Preconstruction Funding Agreement (Agreement
No. 2019-6-126) between the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation
for the U.S. Highway 20 Resurfacing Project, from Devon Drive to Old Highway Road was
adopted.
29. Iowa Department of Transportation - Cooperative Funding Agreement for 15 South
Main Building Deconstruction Project: City Manager recommending approval of a
Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) fo r
the City to administer the deconstruction, salvage and removal of the former SELCO
building located at 15 South Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 159-19 Approving the Cooperative Funding Agreement
(Agreement No. 2019-16-138) between the City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of
Transportation for the 15 South Main Building Deconstruction Project was adopted.
30. Signed Contract(s): Short-Term Lease with Robert Bradley for 40 acres of tillable
property in Franklin D. Roosevelt Park. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
31. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds : Drew
Cooks & Sons, Excavating for Van Buren Street Energy Dissipater Project; Skyline
Storage & Trucking, Inc. for 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project; Temperley
Excavating, Inc. for Harlan & Euclid Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project (Alley). Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
32. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Beecher Liquor:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for
a tobacco compliance violation for Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
33. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Liquor Tobacco
& Grocery: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement
Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Liquor Tobacco & Grocery, 1998
Jackson Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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34. 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. 160-19 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.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Shaw 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 Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Funds) Construction
Loan Application for Roosevelt Water Tower: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for May 20, 2019, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $4,400,000
in Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program), the
proceeds of which will be used to pay costs for Roosevelt Street Water Tower, Water
Distribution Improvements, and Eagle Point Park Treatment Plan Improvements. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 161-19 Fixing date for
a meeting on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance
of not-to-exceed $4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 20, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Steeple Square, LLC (SS Event Center, LLC) Request to Vacate Alley between
Jackson and White Streets (from E. 15th to E. 16th Streets): City Manager recommending
that the City Council set a public hearing for May 20, 2019 on a request from Steeple
Square LLC (SS Event Center, LLC) to vacate the public alley between Jackson and
White Streets from E. 15th to E. 16th Streets as part of the redevelopment of the entire
block. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 162-19
Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in the alley between Jackson
St. and White St. from E. 16th St. to E. 15th St. described as City Lot 484 -A in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on May 20, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Marquette Hall, LLC - Development Agreement for 2222 Queen Street: City Manager
recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for May 20, 2019 on a proposed
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Marquette Hall, LLC providing
for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increm ent Revenue Grant Obligations for the
redevelopment of the former Sacred Heart parish school located at 2222 Queen Street.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 163-19 Fixing
the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the
proposed Development Agreement with Marquette Hall, LLC, including the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and providing for the publication of
notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on May 20, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
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4. Royal Oaks Development Corporation Request for Voluntary Annexation : City
Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 3, 2019 on a
100% voluntary annexation request filed by Royal Oaks Development Corporation for
approximately 106.96 acres of property located at the intersection of Elmwood Drive and
Silver Oaks Drive, concurrent with rezoning. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 164-19 Setting a public hearing on an application for
voluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on June 3, 2019 in the Historic Fede ral
Building.
5. Nomination of Eagle Point Park as a City Landmark Site : Historic Preservation
Commission recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for July 1, 2019 on
an application to the State Historic Preservation Office nominating Eagle Point Park as a
City Landmark Site. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 165-19 Setting a public hearing on an application to nominate Eagle Point Park as a
City Landmark Site was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:00 p.m. on July 1, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Appointment to the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board: One, 3-Year Term
through August 1, 2019 (Vacant Journeyman Carpenter term of Schwendinger).
Applicant: Derek Duehr, 3395 Venture Ct. (Qualifies as Journeyman Carpenter). Motion
by Larson to appoint Mr. Duehr to the 3-year term through August 1, 2019. Seconded by
Shaw. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Property at Oneida & Vinton Streets: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request from Evan Smith to rezone property at the
corner of Oneida & Vinton Streets from R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to
R-2 Two-Family Residential Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded
by Resnick. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provide a staff report and
responded to questions from the City Council about street improvements being the
responsibility of the developer. Property owner Cecil Pfeiffer spoke in support of the
request stating that it was a way to keep his family members in proximity to each other as
they owned adjacent lots. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 21-19
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the corner of Oneida
and Vinton Streets from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family
Residential District. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
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2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1100 Roosevelt Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider disposal of City-owned property at 1100 Roosevelt Street to
Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity that includes a 21-year Restrictive
Covenant as an owner-occupied, single-family residential use, and the City Manager
recommending approval. The City Clerk and City Attorney recommended that the public
hearing be rescheduled to May 20, 2019 with a new resolution and republishing of the
Notice of Hearing. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt a new
Resolution No. 140-A-19 Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1100
Roosevelt Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa re-setting the public hearing to May 20,
2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
6-0.
3. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application for
Fiscal Year 2020: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval to
submit the Consolidated Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation
for the Jule Transit's annual operating and maintenance allocations, the Lobbying Cost
Certificate, Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan and Authorizing Resolution; and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 166-19 Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to Iowa
DOT. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Proceedings for the Proposed Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2019
A, B, C and D: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the
suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the issuan ce of General Obligation
Bonds Series 2019 A, B, C and D. The proceeds of which will be used for essential and
general corporate purposes of the City for projects in the City budget previously approved
by the City Council and to refund previously issued bonds, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 167-19 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of not-to-exceed $10,045,000 General Obligation Bonds ; Resolution No. 168-19
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not -to-exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds; Resolution No. 169-19 Instituting proceedings to
take additional action for the issuance of not-to-exceed $600,000 General Obligation
Bonds; and Resolution No. 170-19 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not-to-exceed $1,690,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Multicultural Family Center Board Annual Report: Multicultural Family Center Board
President Marlene Woller provided a verbal report of the Multicultural Family Center 2018
Annual Report to the City Council. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents
and hear the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Ms. Woller highlighted portions of the
report regarding partnerships; programs/events; donations; pilot programs focusing on
job skills, etc.; STEM programs, new director Jackie Hunter, and Great Give Day (May 9,
2019). Motion carried 6-0.
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2. Awarding Contract for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes (CDBG -NDR) Housing
Rehabilitation Project for 278 W. 17th Street: City Manager recommending award of the
construction contract for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes (CDBG-NDR) Housing
Rehabilitation Project for 278 W. 17th Street to the low bidder Bel Aire Home
Improvement, LLC. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 171-19 Awarding Bee Branch Healthy Homes (CDBG-NDR) Housing
Rehabilitation Project for 278-W. 17th Street Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
6-0.
3. Award of Contract for the NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Right -Turn Lane Project:
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract to the low bidder,
Midwest Concrete, Inc., subject to the concurrence of the Iowa Department of
Transportation. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 172-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the Northwest Arterial -
Pennsylvania Avenue Right-Turn Lane Project. Seconded by Shaw. Responding to
questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Assistant City Engineer
Bob Schiesl explained that contractor bids can range widely in price or cluster up with
similar pricing adding that there are too many variables on the side of the contractor to
explain the variances. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Real Estate Broker Services for City-Owned Land – Lease and Sale: City Manager
recommending approval of the use of real estate broker services in exchange for a fee
for any successful lease or sale transactions of City-owned properties. Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen clarified that
the City would provide a commission to the realtor with a client who wants to sell property
to the City or buy City-owned property. He added that the sale of City-owned property
would still required a public hearing and Council approval. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Large Neighborhood Grant Review Committee Revisions: City Manager
recommending approval of the Community Development Advisory Commission
recommendations regarding the revisions to the Large Neighborhood Grant Program.
Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council, Neighborhood
Development Specialist Jerelyn O’Connor explained that CDBG grant allocations have
decreased over the years, and reducing the cap would help fund more non -profit
organization projects, especially those that partner with neighborhood associations.
Motion carried 6-0.
6. Amendments to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA): City Manager transmitting information
regarding an amendment to the Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Dubuque that
reduces the reporting requirements for the last two years of the Agreement. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
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7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Restricted Parking in Central Market: City
Manager recommending approval of an amendment to C ity Code Section 4-4-4 which
explains parking restrictions during dates, times, and months that other permitted farmers’
markets occur as well. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter
4 Central Market, Section 4-4-4 Restricted Parking in Central Market. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
8. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Central and Farmer's Markets Perm it
Exemptions: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment that expands the
exemption for businesses selling at the Central Market and any other permitted farmers’
markets in the City. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-19
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 5 Solicitor’s License, Section 4 -5-3 Exemptions. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Request for Work Session - Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project - Blum
Site: City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session on the
Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project – Blum Site Update for May 13, 2019. (In
combination with the request for the Central Avenue Master Plan work session.) Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as
recommended. Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion
carried 6-0.
10. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division showed a video
of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the information and view the video. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 6 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the May 3 EMS/Firefighters fundraising dinner at
which retired Firefighter Mark Kisting was inducted into the “Hall of Flame.”
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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