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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
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 Re-
port.
WORK SESSION
Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Report
Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell provided a slide presentation highlighting the fol-
lowing 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
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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 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 Man-
ager 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 Slat-
terly presented the Champion of Service Award to the Multicultural Family Center re-
ceived 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 W ood, 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 Trans-
portation 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 Mat-
thew Phelps.
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4. Community Action Agency Month (May 2019) was accepted by Operation New View
Director John Wilson.
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 dis-
pose 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 Com-
mission 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 Commun ities As-
surance 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 148-19
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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
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at-
tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks
in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re-
quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap-
propriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Dollars & Cents Public Information Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the
current Dollars & Cents public information brochure. Upon motion the document was re-
ceived and filed.
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.
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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 Nomi-
nation Process: Mayor Buol providing a copy of his letter to the National Parks Service
Cultural Resources Partnerships and Science & Keeper of the National Register of His-
toric 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 corre-
spondence with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) confirming appoint-
ments 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 rec-
ommending 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 recom-
mending 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 Street Property: City
Manager recommending approval of a Certificate of Completion for the Flexsteel Indus-
tries, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-19
APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 385 BELL STREET
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 139 -11, dated April 18, 2011, approved
a Development Agreement (Agreement) with Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (Developer) for the
development of 385 Bell Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Property); and
Whereas, Section 10.4 of the Agreement obligated the City to provide a Certificate of
Completion at the request of the Developer upon completion of the Minimum Improve-
ments; and
Whereas, City staff have determined that the Minimum Improvements are complete
according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Certificate of Completion for the Minimum Improvements at 385
Bell Street, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
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Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Certificate
of Completion on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and di-
rected to attest to his signature.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
14. Consultant Selection for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration : City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of Applied Ecological Services, Inc. as the con-
sultant for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
15. Request for Proposals for Replacement Buses : City Manager recommending ap-
proval of the release of a Request for Proposals for 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 recom-
mending 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 Jones. 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 carried 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 Re-
moval 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-19
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2018-2019 SNOW RE-
MOVAL ASSESSMENT – RIGHT-OF-WAY OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL ASSESS-
MENT PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the attach ed
sheet(s), Page 1 to Page 2 inclusive; is hereby approved for the Snow Removal Assess-
ment – Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project.
There is hereby assessed and levied as a special tax against and upon each of the
benefited properties, the respective sums indicated. The amounts shown in said Final
Schedule of Assessments as deficiencies are found to be proper and levied conditionally
against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the Final
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Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 364.12. Said assess-
ments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special benefits
conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value of same.
The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify the Final Schedule of Assessments
to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certifica-
tion once each week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code §
362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of
filing of the Final Schedule of Assessments. On or before the date of the second publica-
tion of the notice, the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to property owners
whose property is subject to assessment, as provided in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the office of the City
Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after
the date of the first notice of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Thereafter, unpaid as-
sessments are payable at the County Treasurer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse,
720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa in the same manner as property taxes as provided
in Section 384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment will be delinquent from October
1 following its due date on July 1 of each year. However, when the last day of September
is a Saturday or Sunday, that amount shall be delinquent from the second business day
of October.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA SCHEDULE OF FINAL ASSESSMENTS
2017-2018 SIDEWALK SHOVELING ASSESSMENTS DATE: MAY 10, 2019
The following schedule is hereby determined to show each lot proposed to be as-
sessed for the improvement shown in the title together with the amount proposed to be
assessed against each lot and the valuations shown opposite each lot are hereby fixed
as the true valuations of such lots by the City Council of the City of Dubuque.
Property Owner Name; Lot Description; Parcel Number; Mailing Address;
City/State/Zip; Street Address; Valuation with Improvement; Sidewalk Assessment;
Administrative Fee; Total Net Assessment
Nottingham Properties LLC; Lot 2-1-1 of City Lot 667; 1024338008; 485 Locust St.;
Dubuque IA 52001; 1461 Bluff St.; $40,910; $52.00; $25.00; $77.00
Brooklynn Enterprises, LLC; E 107'-N 3' of Lot 1A & E 100' of Lot 1-1 & E 100'-2-1 all
in Cooley’s Sub; 1024329039; 2901 1/2 Muscatine St.; Dubuque IA 52001; 1491 Bluff St.;
$136,730; $52.00; $25.00; $77.00
Aaron M. & Sara J. Young; Lot 1 of S 50' of 1-2-2 of City Lot 678 & Lot 1-2-2-2 of City
Lot 678 (1803 & 1805 Madison St.);1024180024;910 Valentine Dr.; Dubuque IA
52003;1805 Madison St.; $100,040; $133.50; $25.00; $158.50
Novelty Iron Landlord LLC; Unit #1 Novelty Iron Works Condominiums Located on Lot
1-1 Center City Place #2;1024480032;333 E 10th St; Dubuque IA 52001; 333 E 10th St.;
$3,686,940; $222.00; $25.00; $247.00
Red Owl Investments, LLC; Lot 1-1 Bowens Sub; 1024179005;656 Lowell St.; Dubu-
que IA 52001; 450 W Locust St.; $45,880; $126.50; $25.00; $151.50
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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 redevel-
opment 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-19
APPROVING PLAT OF PROPOSED VACATED RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ALLEY BE-
TWEEN JACKSON ST. AND WHITE ST., FROM E. SIXTEENTH ST. TO E. FIFTEENTH
ST., DESCRIBED AS CITY LOT 484-A, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
a vacation plat dated February 5, 2019 prepared by Buesing and Associates, Inc., show-
ing the Alley between Jackson St. and White St., from E. Sixteenth St. to E. Fifteenth St.,
described as City Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the vacation plat dated February 5, 2019 prepared by the Buesing and
Associates, Inc., relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is
hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat
and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
19. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Culvert Crossing Project Engineer-
ing Services: City Manager recommending approval of Task Order 19 -02 for Strand As-
sociates 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 Man-
ager 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 Admin-
istration 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 De-
tention Basin was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 152-19
APPROVING A US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION DISASTER RE-
LIEF 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
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa wishes to apply through the
Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce for a
FY2018 Disaster Relief Opportunity grant for upgrades to the 16th Street Detention Basin
Culvert Inlet Structure and Stormwater Pumping Station, and
Whereas, the City Council, passed Resolution 368 -18 in support of the grant applica-
tion for $4,000,000 in EDA grant funding and pledged $5,135,000 in local matching funds
for the 16th Street Detention Basin Culvert Inlet Structure and Stormwater Pumping Sta-
tion Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded $2,500,000.00 in EDA grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has provided a Financial Assistance Award agreement (Agree-
ment) outlining the terms of the City’s use of the grant funding; and
Whereas, the Agreement outlines that the City’s share of the Project is $6,635,000.00;
and
Whereas, the City intends to use a combination of state sales tax increm ent and local
stormwater utility fee proceeds to cover the City’s share of the Project cost; and
Whereas, it is in the City’s best interest to enter into the Agreement in order for the City
to receive the $2,500,000.00 in EDA grant funding for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Amends Resolution 368-18, Section 3 by replacing “pledges the amount of
$5,135,000 from GO Bonds or a State Revolving Fund loan” with “pledges the amount of
$6,635,000 from state sales tax increment or local stormwater utility fee proceeds...”
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Financial Assistance Award
agreement with the Economic Development Administration securing $2,500,000.00 in
Economic Development Administration grant funding for the 16th Street Detention Basin
Flood Gates (a.k.a. Bee Branch Flood Mitigation Gate & Pump Replacement Project).
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to act as an authorized representa-
tive on the Economic Development Administration Financial Assistance Award agree-
ment and may execute any documents required by the agreement as the Economic De-
velopment Administration may reasonably request.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
21. Award of the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One : City Manager rec-
ommending that the award for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One to
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. be off icially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
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22. Acceptance of 2018 Pavement Marking Project: City Manager recommending ac-
ceptance of the construction contract for the 2018 Pavement Marking Project, as com-
pleted by SELCO, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 153-19 Accepting the 2018 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the pay-
ment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 153-19
ACCEPTING THE 2018 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the 2018 Pavement Marking Project,
(the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, SELCO, Inc. (Contractor), t he City
Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $116,417.56; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $110,596.68, leaving a balance of
$5,820.88; 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 Proje ct is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $5,820.88 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chap ter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF 2018 PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 2018 Pavement Marking Project has been performed in compliance
with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed
work is $123,777.98.
Dated this 26th day of April 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 26th day of April 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
23. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Hike/Bike Trail and Public Utilities in Du bu-
que 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 a s part
of the Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 154-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for hike/bike
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trail and public utilities across part of Lot 2 of 2 of Dubuque Industrial Cente r 7th Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-19
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR HIKE/BIKE TRAIL AND PUBLIC UTILI-
TIES ACROSS PART OF LOT 2 OF 2 OF DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER 7 TH AD-
DITION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, 7G Properties, LLC, has executed 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.
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 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 from
7G Properties, 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.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Re-
corder and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 recom-
mending acceptance of Grants of Easement for Sidewalk and Public Utilities from Dupaco
Community Credit Union and Dubuque Assembly of God, Inc. across properties on Penn-
sylvania 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-19
ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS-
SOCIATED WITH THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL – PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE RIGHT
TURN LANE PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Dupaco Community Credit Union, has executed a Grant of Easement for
Sidewalk and Public Utilities across Part of Lot 1 of Assembly of God Place No. 2, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, Dubuque Assembly of God, Inc., has executed a Grant of Easement for
Sidewalk and Public Utilities across Part of Lot 2 of Assembly of God Place No. 2, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grants of Easement for Sidewalk and Public Utilities, across the
properties as listed above, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from the property owners as listed
above, copies of which are 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.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this resolution with each said Grant of Easement for Sidewalk and Public
Utilities, in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque
County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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.
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
Whereas, Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm Limited Partnership and the City of Dubuque
wish to set forth terms for the construction, maintenance, and replacement of proposed
public sanitary sewer utility located in Part of Lot 1 in Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 16, in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm Limited Partnership have executed an Ease-
ment for Sanitary Sewer through, over and across Part of Lot 1 in Cedar Ridge Farm
Place No. 16, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, 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 Sanitary Sewer through, over and across Part
of Lot 1 in Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 16, in the City of Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa from Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm Limited Partnership, a copy of
which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and direc ted to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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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 docu-
ments were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Foreman was administered on March 6, 2019. We hereby certify that the individuals
listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this position should
be made from this list and that this list is good for two (2) years from above date.
Foreman
1. Zachery Thill, 2. Nicholas Wilson, 3. Corey Goedken, 4. Mark Meyer, 5. Chris Kennedy,
6. Tim Lattner, 7. Tim Lawler, 8. Matt Uthe, 9. Brian Wulfekuhle, 10. Matt Herman
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Forestry Technician was administered on March 14, 2019. We hereby certify that the
individuals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this
position should be made from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from the
above date.
Forestry Technician
1. Austin Decker, 2. Jeffrey Leibold, 3. Paul Hagerty, 4. Kelvin Kennicker, 5. Alec Leytem,
6. Tim Neuhaus, 7. Ryan Schneider, 8. Tim Lattner, 9. Patrick Maas, 10. Laurana Snyder,
11. Nick Connolly, 12. Chris Lahey, 13. Tim Lawler, 14. Brian MacLeod, 15. Nathan
McLaughlin, 16. Gregory Freiburger, 17. Steven Valentine, 18. James Welty, 19. Jeffrey
Boge, 20. Joseph Fleckenstein, 21. John Kirk, 22. Matthew Uthe
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Assistant Horticulturist was administered on March 19, 2019. We hereby certify that
the individuals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this
position should be made from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from abo ve
date.
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Assistant Horticulturist
1. David Franklin, 2. Joel Leach, 3. Tyler Newcomer, 4. Thomas McClurg, 5. Susanne
Piper, 6. John Bleile, 7. Brian MacLeod, 8. Laurana Snyder, 9. Jarrod Pusateri, 10. Jeffrey
Pritchett, 11. Travis Brant, 12. Patrick Maas, 13. Bruce Nowak
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Accountant was administered via “take-home” exam. We hereby certify that the indi-
viduals listed below have passed this “take -home” examination and the vacancy for this
position should be filled from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from above
date.
Accountant
1. Vicki Kluesner, 2. Julie Husemann, 3. Rebecca Kuhle, 4. Kate Weidemann, 5. Jenna
Hirtz, 6. Nathan Kelleher, 7. Lisa Barton, 8. Gregory Williams, 9. Nicole Connolly, 10.
Cheryl Pregler
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Budget Financial Analyst was administered via “take -home” examination. We hereby
certify that the individuals listed below have passed this “take-home” examination and the
vacancy for this position should be filled from this list and that this list is good for one (1)
year from above date.
Budget Financial Analyst
1. Christine Jackson, 2. Gina Hodgson, 3. Jocelyn Theisen, 4. Kayla Morrison, 5. Kerry
Rogers, 6. Darla Meyer
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
April 18, 2019
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Payroll Accountant was administered via “take -home” examination. We hereby certify
that the individuals listed below have passed this “take-home” examination and the va-
cancy for this position should be filled from this list and that this list is good for one (1)
year from above date.
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Payroll Accountant
1. Julie Husemann, 2. Rose Bakey, 3. Gregory Williams, 4. Melissa McGinnis, 5. Kelli Berk-
ley, 6. Kate Weidemann, 7. Michael Becker, 8. Joann Kintzle
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
27. Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s Memorial Project U.S. Highway 151 Jurisdictional
Boundary Designation: City Manager recommending approval to establish a mapped ju-
risdictional 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 Me-
morial, 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, Grey-
hound Park Road; (Station 3+10) + 300' = Station 6+10 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 157-19
RESOLUTION APPROVING IADOT EXHIBIT MAP “A” 1 OF 1 PROPOSED U.S. HIGH-
WAY 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
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Iowa Department of Transportation Exhibit Map dated March 18, 2019 prepared by
WHKS Engineers, showing the jurisdictional boundary and access control limits along the
southern limits of U.S. Highway 151 starting at Admiral Sheehy Drive and moving easterly
for a distance of 1,427.57 feet, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said exhibit map conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Iowa Department of Transportation Map dated March 18, 2019
prepared by WHKS Engineers, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and
the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby au-
thorized and directed to approve said map for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said map
and certified copy of this resolution in the Office of the Recorder in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
28. Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Funding Agreement for U.S.
Highway 20 Resurfacing Project Devon Drive to Old Highway Road: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a Preconstruction Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department
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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. High-
way 20 Resurfacing Project, from Devon Drive to Old Highway Road was adopted.
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
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is the lead agency for
the development and construction of the U.S. Highway 20 Resurfacing Project, from
Devon Drive to Old Highway Road; and
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Administrative Code, and per the
terms and conditions of the Preconstruction Funding Agreement, the City is responsible
for the costs associated with the construction and adjustment of City owned public utilities;
and
Whereas, as part of the U.S. 20 resurfacing project, any existing City manholes or
fixtures that are located within the pavement will need to be adjusted to the new finished
roadway grade; and
Whereas, the manhole or fixture adjustments will be completed by the Iowa DOT as
part of the resurfacing project and the City shall reimburse the State for said incurred
costs; and
Whereas, the City has requested to upgrade and install a new vehicle detection system
from loops to current technology using microwave detection; and
Whereas, the Iowa DOT has agreed to reimburse the City for the actual cost of the
microwave detection equipment in exchange for not replacing the detector loops; and
Whereas, upon the City completing the purchase and installation of the microwave
detection equipment, the Iowa DOT agrees to reimburse the City for the actual cost of the
microwave detection equipment, not to exceed the cost to replace detector loops or
$66,080.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOL-
LOWS:
Section 1. That said Preconstruction Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2019 -6-126)
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation is hereby ap-
proved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute t he Precon-
struction Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2019 -6-126) for the U.S. Highway 20 Re-
surfacing Project, from Devon Drive to Old Highway Road.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
29. Iowa Department of Transportation - Cooperative Funding Agreement for 15 South
Main Building Deconstruction Project: City Manager recommending approval of a Coop-
erative Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) for the City
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to administer the deconstruction, salvage and removal of the former SELCO building lo-
cated 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 159-19
APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT NO. 2019-
16-138) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION FOR THE 15 SOUTH MAIN BUILDING DECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has requested the City
of Dubuque (City) to administer the deconstruction, salvage, and removal of the former
SELCO building located at 15 South Main Street; and
Whereas, the City has agreed to be the lead agency for administering the deconstruc-
tion, salvage, and removal of the former SELCO building located at 15 South Main Street;
and
Whereas, the Iowa DOT has agreed to reimburse the City for actual cost to deconstruct
the building structure, and the disconnection of the public utilities from the property; and
Whereas, the deconstruction project will be completed in two phases, Phase 1 will
cover deconstruction of the steel building structure, estimated cost to be $33,579.43, and
Phase 2 will cover utility disconnects, estimated cost to be $33,579.43; and
Whereas, upon the City completing the deconstruction project, the total reimbursement
from the Iowa DOT is estimated at $81,016.93.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOL-
LOWS:
Section 1. That said Cooperative Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2019 -16-138)
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation is hereby ap-
proved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Precon-
struction Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2019-16-138) for the for the City to admin-
ister the deconstruction, salvage, and removal of the former SELCO build ing located at
15 South Main Street.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 Stor-
age & Trucking, Inc. for 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project; Temperley Ex-
cavating, Inc. for Harlan & Euclid Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project (Alley). Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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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 Jack-
son Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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.
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 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
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse and
Sushi Bar
3187 University Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Oky Doky #1 250 W 1st St. Class C Beer, Class B
Wine (Sunday)
Paradise Distilling Company 245 Railroad Ave. Class A Native Distilled
Spirits
Shenanigans Pub, LLC 3203 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Out-
door) (Sunday)
Stone Cliff Winery, Inc. 600 Star Brewery Dr. Class C Native Wine
(Outdoor) (Sunday)
Tott's Tap 3457 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
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New
Port of Dubuque Marina 450 East 3rd St. Class B Beer, Class B
Native Wine (Outdoor)
(Sunday)
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
America's River Festival - 6/19 501 Bell St. Class C Liquor (Out-
door)
HAVlife Tri-States - 5/7 200 Main St. Class C Liquor
Hilton Garden Inn & Q Casino &
Houlihan's 5/24, 6/1, 6/8, 6/13, and
6/29
1801 & 1855 Grey-
hound Park Dr.
Adding Outdoor Service
Rotary Club of Dubuque - 6/6 Vacant Lot McGraw
Hill, Port of Dubuque
Special Class C Liquor
(Outdoor) (Sunday)
Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night
Market 5/5 and 6/1
7th and Jackson to 9th
and Jackson to In-
clude E. 8th to Elm
Special Class C Liquor
(Outdoor)
Dubuque Jaycees 6/25 Heritage pond Special Class C Liquor
(Outdoor)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 pro-
ceeds of which will be used to pay costs for Roosevelt Street Water Tower, Water Distri-
bution 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 meet-
ing 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-19
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT 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
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Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa should
provide for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of
Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, in the amount of not to exceed $4,400,000, as au-
thorized by Sections 384.24A and 384.83, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the purpose of
providing funds to pay costs as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, the City has applied for a loan through the Iowa Drinking Water Facilities
Financing Program pursuant to which the Iowa Finance Authority has agreed to purchase
the City's Notes and has requested that such Notes be issued as a s ingle Note in a de-
nomination equal to the total amount of the issue as authorized by Chapter 384 of the
Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Note shall be payable solely
and only out of the Net Revenues of the Municipal Water System and shall be a first lien
on the future Net Revenues of the Utility; and shall not be general obligations of the City
or payable in any manner by taxation and the City shall be in no manner liable by reason
of the failure of the Net Revenues to be s ufficient for the payment of the Loan and Dis-
bursement Agreement and Note; and
Whereas, before a Loan and Disbursement Agreement may be authorized and Water
Revenue Capital Loan Notes issued to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder, it
is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa, as amended, and to pub-
lish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council
proposes to take action for the authorization of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and Notes and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property
owner of the City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this City Council meet in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:00 o'clock p.m., on the 20th day of May, 2019, for the purpose
of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and the issuance of not to exceed $4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes to
evidence the obligations of the City thereunder, the proceeds of which will be used to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extending,
remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part of the Municipal Water System,
including those costs associated with the Roosevelt Street water tower and water distri-
bution improvements project and the Eagle Point water treatment plant and water distri-
bution improvements project; and refunding the Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes An-
ticipation Project Note, Series 2017, dated September 22, 2017.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English
language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said
publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of said public meeting on the issuance of the Notes.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the [provided]
form:
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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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.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-19
INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN
JACKSON ST. AND WHITE ST., FROM E. SIXTEENTH ST. TO E. FIFTEENTH ST.,
DESCRIBED AS CITY LOT 484-A, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, TO SS EVENT
CENTER, LLC
Whereas, SS Event Center, LLC has requested the vacating of the Alley between Jack-
son St. and White St., from E. Sixteenth St. to E. Fifteenth St.; and
Whereas, Buesing and Associates, Inc. has prepared and submitted to the City Council
a plat showing the vacated Alley between Jackson St. and White St., from E. Sixteenth
St. to E. Fifteenth St., described as City Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in said
City Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to SS Event Center, LLC per the agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and SS Event Center LLC, dated February 1, 2019.
Section 2. That a public hearing on the intent to vacate and dispose of City Lot 484 -A,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to SS Event Center, LLC is hereby set for the 20 th day of
May 2019, at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, beginning
at 6:00 p.m., and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
notice of public hearing on the intent to vacate and dispose of said real estate to be pub-
lished in the manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
3. Marquette Hall, LLC - Development Agreement for 2222 Queen Street: City Man-
ager 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 Increment Revenue Grant Obliga-
tions 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 com-
mence at 6:00 p.m. on May 20, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
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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
Whereas, City and Marquette Hall, LLC have entered into a Development Agreement
for the rehabilitation of property located at 2222 Queen Street, subject to the approval of
the City Council, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter-
ests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with Marquette Hall, LLC; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Re-
newal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code of
Iowa, and to enter into the Development Agreement relating thereto for the purpose of
carrying out the rehabilitation of property located at 2222 Queen Street as hereinafter
described; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of
the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meet-
ing the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or prop-
erty owner of said City to such proposed action.
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 a notice to be
published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's
intent to authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, to be held on the
20th day of May 2019, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic
Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St., Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose o f taking
action on the matter of approving the Development Agreement with Marquette Hall, LLC,
including authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations the proceeds
of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financin g activities
described in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to
Marquette Hall, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. The aggregate amount of
the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be issued will not exceed $179,830.
Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, pu b-
lished at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication
to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting
on the issuance of said obligations.
Section 4. That the notice of the prop osed action to issue said obligations shall be in
substantially the form attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. Royal Oaks Development Corporation Request for Voluntary Annexation : City Man-
ager 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 approxi-
mately 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 Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 164-19
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXA-
TION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque has received a written application from Royal
Oaks Development Corporation for the voluntary annexation of 106.96 acres of property
which includes 0.99 acres of Dubuque County right-of-way located at the intersection of
Elmwood Drive and Silver Oaks Drive with connection to the city of Dubuque by Elmwood
Drive right-of-way as shown on Exhibit A and legally described as:
Lot A, and Lots 31 thru 42, inclusive, of Silver Oaks Estates, in Dubuque County,
Iowa; and
Lots 1 and 2 of Walter Metcalf Place, in Dubuque County, Iowa; and
All that part of the right of way of Elmwood Drive lying south of the south right of way
line of Metcalf Lane, extended northwesterly, in Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the annexation territory is not subject to an existing annexation moratorium
agreement and does not include any State or railroad property; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does include Dubuque County right -of-way; and
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa authorizes this annexation by adoption of
a resolution and required notification; and
Whereas, the annexation territory is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan;
and
Whereas, the future growth and development of the City of Dubuque, Iowa makes it
desirable that the annexation territory be made part of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has the capacity to provide substantial municipal ser-
vices to the annexation territory; and
Whereas, the annexation is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
A public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of June, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed
annexation, 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 circu-
lation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than fourteen
days prior to the date of such hearing.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Nomination of Eagle Point Park as a City Landmark Site: Historic Preservation Com-
mission 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-19
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION TO NOMINATE EAGLE POINT
PARK AS A CITY LANDMARK SITE
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque has received a written recommendation from
the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission in support of an application to
nominate Eagle Point Park as a City Landmark Site; and
Whereas, Eagle Point Park meets the criteria for designation as a City Landmark by
virtue of its listing in the National Register of Historic Places for local significance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
A public hearing will be held on the 1st day of July, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed
nomination, 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 circu-
lation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published no more than twenty
(20) days and not less than four (4) days prior to the date of such hearing.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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). Appli-
cant: 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 recom-
mending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and that the re-
quirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
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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 re-
sponded to questions from the City Council about street improvements being the respon-
sibility 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 Amend-
ing 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.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 21-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from
R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District, to wit:
Lots 67 to 72 Inclusive of O’Neill’s North Dubuque Addition, and to the centerline of
the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 10 th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 rec-
ommending 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 Roo-
sevelt 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 140-A-19
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE, SET-
TING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 1100 Roosevelt Street (the Prop erty)
legally described as:
Lot 4 of Wersinger Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, accordin g to the rec-
orded plat thereof; and
Whereas, the City acquired the Property by petition as an abandoned property for the
purpose of its restoration and re-sale for owner-occupied housing; and
Whereas, Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity will rehabilitate the prop-
erty and sell it to an income qualified household for single family occupancy; and
Whereas, conveying the Property to Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Human-
ity is consistent with the City goal of creating opportunities for affordable home ownership;
and
Whereas, the public hearing was originally scheduled for May 6, 2019 but needed to
be rescheduled for further inspection of the property by City prior to closing on the trans-
action.
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 dispo-
sition of real estate in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of May 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to re -publish
notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 166-19
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION TO IOWA DOT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque provides fixed-route and paratransit services for the
citizens of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a pass-through funding
entity for federal capital and operating funds; and
Whereas, the City has historically applied through the IDOT for these funds; and
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Whereas, the City Council finds that the applying for the funds to be beneficial to the
continued provision of transit service for the citizens of Dubuque.
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 endorses the attached
application to the Iowa Department of Transportation, which includes a City match.
Section 2. The Iowa Department of Transportation application will include requests and
mandatory certifications by the City of Dubuque as follows:
From the State Transit Assistance Program:
2.11344440% of formula funds
Total: $311,285
From federal funds for transit in non-urbanized areas and/or for transit serving pri-
marily elderly persons and persons with disabilities:
$60,614
From statewide capital assistance (PTIG) for transit:
$344,743
From statewide federal-pass through discretionary assistance (Intercity Bus Mar-
keting Grant) for transit:
$7,500
We understand acceptance of federal transit assistance involves an agreement
to comply with certain labor protection provisions.
We certify that the City of Dubuque/The Jule has sufficient non-federal funds or
sufficient in-kind match to provide required local match for capital projects and at
time of delivery will have the funds to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment
purchased under this contract.
We request that State Transit Assistance formula funding be advanced as al-
lowed by law, to improve system cash flow.
Section 3. That Renee Tyler, Director of Transportation Services, is authoriz ed to on
behalf of the City Council, to apply for financial assistance and to enter into related con-
tract(s) with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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 issuance 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 recom-
mending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu-
tion 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 pro-
ceedings 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 no t-to-
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exceed $1,690,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-19
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,045,000 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 $10,045,000 General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes,
in order to provide funds to pay the costs of equipping the fire department, including the
acquisition and equipping of a Quick Response Pumper; and costs of refunding or refi-
nancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Taxable General Obl iga-
tion Bonds, Series 2012C, dated June 28, 2012 and General Obligation Bonds, Series
2012D, dated June 28, 2012, and has considered the extent of objections received from
residents or property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and following act ion
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 fo r the
authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $10,045,000
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, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 168-19
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 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 $700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, in
order to provide funds to pay the costs of the construction, reconstruction, improvement,
and equipping of various city buildings, including for energy efficiency improvements; the
reconstruction, improvement and equipping of city fire stations; the reconstruction, im-
provement and equipping of the Five Flags Center Arena; and for the Midtown Transfe r
Relocation project, including improvement and construction of vehicle pull-in and passen-
ger waiting areas, signage, cameras, seating and shelters , and has considered the extent
of objections received from residents or property owners as to the proposed issuance of
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Bonds; and no petition was filed calling for a referendum thereon. The 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 $700,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing general 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, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 169-19
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 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 $600,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, in
order to provide funds to pay the costs of the construction, improvement and equipping
of a skate park, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or
property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and no petition was fil ed calling
for a referendum thereon. The following action is now considered to be in the best inter-
ests 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 $600,000
General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing general 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, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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
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 $1,690,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, for essential corpo-
rate urban renewal purposes, in order to provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the
planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects under the authority of
Chapter 403 and the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, such as those costs associated with the Multi-cultural Family Center addition re-
model, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property
owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and no petition was filed calling for a ref-
erendum thereon. The 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 addition al action for the
authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $1,690,000
General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, for the foregoing essential corporate urban
renewal 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, approved, and adopted this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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; d onations; 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 Re-
habilitation Project for 278 W. 17th Street: City Manager recommending award of the con-
struction contract for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes (CDBG -NDR) Housing Rehabilita-
tion 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 171-19
AWARDING BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES (CDBG-NDR) HOUSING REHABILI-
TATION PROJECT FOR 278 W. 17TH STREET PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Bee Branch
Healthy Homes (CDBG-NDR) Housing Rehabilitation Project for 278 W . 17th Street, (the
Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 115-19 and Notice to Bidders published on the City
of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 3rd day
of April 2019; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 19th day of April 2019
and it has been determined that Bel Aire Home Improvement, LLC of Platteville, WI with
a bid in the amount of $277,000.00 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 Bee Branch Healthy Homes Project for 278 W . 17th Street is hereby awarded to
Bel Aire Home Improvement, LLC and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a
Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 bid der, Mid-
west 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-19
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE NORTHWEST ARTE-
RIAL - PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Northwest Ar-
terial - Pennsylvania Avenue Right Turn Lane Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution
No. 118-19 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and
plan room service with statewide circulation on the 5th day of April 2019; and
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Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 25th day of April 2019
and it has been determined that Midwest Concrete, Inc. of Peosta, Iowa, in the bid amount
of $340,575.10, 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 Midwest Con-
crete, 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 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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 recom-
mending approval of the Community Development Advisory Commission recommenda-
tions regarding the revisions to the Large Neighborhood Grant Program. Motion by Larson
to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Res-
nick. Responding to questions from the City Council, Neighborhood Development Spe-
cialist 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, espe-
cially those that partner with neighborhood associations. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Amendments to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Vol-
untary 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 re-
ceive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Restricted Parking in Central Market: City
Manager recommending approval of an amendment to City Code Section 4 -4-4 which
explains parking restrictions during dates, times, and months that other permitted f armers’
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
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4 Central Market, Section 4-4-4 Restricted Parking in Central Market. Seconded by Res-
nick. Motion carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
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 RE-
STRICTED PARKING IN CENTRAL MARKET
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 4-4-4 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
4-4-4: RESTRICTED PARKING IN CENTRAL MARKET AND OTHER DESIGNAT ED
FARMERS’ MARKETS:
A. When stalls in the Central Market have been established by the city manager
and signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall park a vehicle in such
stall between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and twelve o'clock (12:00) noon
on Saturdays in the months of May through October unless the vehicle has on dis-
play a permit as described in this chapter.
B. When stalls in other designated, permitted farmers’ markets have been estab-
lished by the city manager and signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person
shall park a vehicle in such stall between the hours designated on the signs on the
days in the months of the year designated on the signs unless the vehicle has on
display a permit described in this chapter.
Section 2. This Ordinance takes effect on publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted the 6th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 10 th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Central and Farmer's Markets Permit Ex-
emptions: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment that expands the ex-
emption 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 b e suspended. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-19 Amend-
ing City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chap-
ter 5 Solicitor’s License, Section 4-5-3 Exemptions. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 23-19
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AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND
LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5 SOLICITOR’S LICENSE, SECTION 4-5-3 EX-
EMPTIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 4-5-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
4-5-3: EXEMPTIONS:
This chapter does not apply to the following:
A. Vendors of goods, merchandise, or services delivered or sold to established
customers;
B. Nonprofit organizations filed under or authorized by chapter 504 of the Iowa
Code or authorized and organized under statutes or regulations of the United States
government or approved by the internal revenue service, where such organizations
have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa;
C. Churches and public and private schools and colleges that have a permanent
office in Dubuque County, Iowa;
D. Nonprofit clubs and lodges not ordinarily conducted as a business and which
do not meet the requirements of chapter 504 of the Iowa Code and that have a
permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa;
E. Persons selling at wholesale to merchants, persons selling their own art or
handicrafts either by themselves or through employees, or nonprofit civic, charita-
ble, religious, or educational groups or members or employees thereof engaged in
retail sale for the purpose of fundraising;
F. Central Market and other permitted farmers’ market businesses licensed in
accordance with this code; or
G. Persons that purchase gold, bullion, ingots, precious metals, and jewelry.
Such persons are subject to the pawnbroker and secondhand dealer regulations set
forth in Chapter 6, Article A of this title.
Section 2. This Ordinance takes effect on publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted the 6th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 10th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Request for Work Session - Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project - Blum
Site: City Manager recommending that the City Council sched ule 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 recom-
mended. 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.
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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