12 16 19 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 16, 2019
in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Resnick, Shaw, Sprank; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Rios
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
11/26; City Council Proceedings of 12/2; Civil Service Commission of 12/6; Human Rights
Commission Minutes of 10/14; Library Board of Trustees of 10/24; Zoning Advisory Com-
mission of 12/4; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11/21; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 11/4, 11/12, 11/18. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Nancy Fett for vehicle damage; Lawrence Hutton, Jr. for
vehicle damage; Jonathan Kueter for vehicle damage; Michael Nagelmaker for vehicle
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attor-
ney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Lawrence Hutton, Jr. for vehicle damage/personal injury; Jonathan Kueter
for vehicle damage; Michael Nagelmaker for vehicle damage. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 423-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make cer-
tain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with
City procedures was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 423-19
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / 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 c ode 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 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Fountain of Youth Eradication of Generational Poverty Day: City Manager providing
a copy of the December 7, 2019 agenda for the Fountain of Youth Eradication of Gener-
ational Poverty Day meeting. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
6. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
Certified Lists for the positions of Cashier, Environmental Coordinator, and Fire-
fighter/Paramedic. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter
of Record.
November 14, 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 Cashier was administered on October 24, 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 above date.
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Cashier
1. Erik Kronstedt, 2. Sarah Pfab, 3. Sue Simmons, 4. Cheri Alun, 5. Thomas Jarrard, 6.
Lisa Klein, 7. Julie Lenz Heiderscheit, 8. Roberta Potter-Kratz, 9. Jayne Reuter, 10. Paula
Hardin, 11. Nicole Hermsen, 12. Richard Lindecker, 13. Grant Marin, 14. Andy Parker,
15. Cindy Silberschlag, 16. Kari Voss, 17. Lisa Wadkowski, 18. Dwaine Prine, 19. Gregory
Croghan, 20. Kayla DeMoss, 21. Patrick Maas, 22. Janelle Wilwert, 23. Samantha Davis,
24. Ashlee Dirkse, 25. Dave Hanson, 26. Alicia McGraw, 27. April Hoskins, 28. David
May, 29. Julie Reisch, 30. Holly Andresen, 31. Melissa Schaefer, 32. Robert Johnson,
33. Jennifer Roling, 34. Linda Schultz, 35. Melissa Stoll, 36. Jean Decker, 37. Sophia
Heim, 38. Lindsey Keller, 39. Beth Kremer, 40. Brittany Lippstock, 41. Alicia Marcotte, 42.
Lauralee Miller, 43. Leslie Sweeney, 44. William Vohl, 45. Josie Duve, 46. Sally Ashens,
47. Allie Biedermann, 48. Charles Harris, 49. Brenda Henkel, 50. Susan Smethers, 51.
Rhonda Selensky, 52. Anthony Gallucci, 53. Trina McInerney, 54. Joan Mest, 55. Jennifer
Soat
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
November 14, 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 Environmental Coordinator was administered on October 30, 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.
Environmental Coordinator
1. Cheryl Pregler, 2. Nicholas Connolly, 3. Ian Davis, 4. Ryan Cleary, 5. Samual Feehan
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
November 14, 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 Firefighter/Paramedic was administered on October 26, 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 twelve (12) months from
the above date.
Firefighter/Paramedic
1. Alexander Johll, 2. Zachary Gifford, 3. Luke Hartmann, 4. Matthew Fetzer, 5. Jacob
Fiedler, 6. Zachary Kersten, 7. Justin Geyer, 8. Andrew Lahey, 9. Phillip Groh, 10. Kory
Foht, 11. Austin Kut, 12. Jeremy Shireman, 13. Jacob Dougherty, 14. Hans White, 15.
Joseph Fernandez, 16. Justin Steckel
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White, Chairperson
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Civil Service Commission
7. Pre-Annexation Agreement - John R. and Emily M. Sewell: City Manager recom-
mending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with John R. and Emily M. Sewell, for
property located at 14247 N. Cascade Road, in conjunction with their request to connect
to City water. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
424-19 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
John R. and Emily M. Sewell was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 424-19
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA AND JOHN R. AND EMILY M. SEWELL
Whereas, John R. and Emily M. Sewell, the owners of the following described property
in Dubuque County, Iowa (the Property) have submitted to the City Council of the city of
Dubuque an application for voluntary annexation of the Property to the City of Dubuque:
Lot 3 of WOODLAND ESTATES NO. 3, in Section 7, Table Mound Township,
Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the Plat recorded as Instrument No. 2005 -
7106, records of Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, John R. and Emily M. Sewell have entered into a Pre -annexation Agreement
with the City of Dubuque, a copy of which is attached hereto governing the future annex-
ation of the Property; and
Whereas, the Property is not subject to an existing annexa tion moratorium; and
Whereas, the Property does not include any state or railroad property; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 368.7 authorizes the voluntary annexation of property in
Dubuque County, Iowa and the extension of city limits by voluntary annexation; and
Whereas, the annexation of the Property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Dubuque, necessary for the future orderly growth and development of the City
of Dubuque, and will promote efficient and cost-effective extension of municipal services;
and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the annexation of the Property is in the public
interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Pre-annexation Agreement by and between John R. and Emily M. Sew-
ell and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. North Cascade Road Right-of-Way Acquisition / Dedication Plat - Cheryl Sheldon:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat and acceptance of the ded-
ication of additional right-of-way along North Cascade Road at Park View Lane from prop-
erty owner Cheryl Sheldon. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 425-19 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 10A of F.D.R. Park View
Heights, Section 3, Township 88 North Range 2 east of the 5th Principal Meridian in
Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 425-19
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 10A OF F.D.R. PARK VIEW
HEIGHTS, SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH PRIN-
CIPAL MERIDIAN IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer-
ing Department describing Lot 10A of F.D.R. Park View Heights, Section 3, Township 88
North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Lot 10A of F.D.R. Park View Heights, Section 3, Township 88 North, Range
2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa is designated as Project
Parcel 7 on said Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubu-
que Engineering Department; and
Whereas, said plat conform to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and
Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 10A, which Cheryl A. Sheldon, by said plat has
dedicated to the public forever.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi-
neering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same
are hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized
and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The dedication of Lot 10A of F.D.R. Park View Heights.
Section 3, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dub uque
County, Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and
the same is hereby accepted.
Section 4. 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 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. North Cascade Road Right-of-Way Dedication Plat - Darla K. Till and Charles P. Till:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat and acceptance of the ded-
ication of additional right-of-way along North Cascade Road at Park View Lane from prop-
erty owners Charles P. and Darla K. Till. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 426-19 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-2-1-2-A of West
Fractional Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 3, Township 88 North Range 2 East of
the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 426-19
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-2-1-2-A OF THE WEST FRAC-
TIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH,
RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer-
ing Department describing Lot 2-2-1-2-A of the West Fractional Half of the Northwest
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Quarter Section 3, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Lot 2-2-1-2-A of the West Fractional Half of the Northwest Quarter Section
3, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque County,
Iowa is designated as Project Parcel 8 on said Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019
prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department; and
Whereas, said plat conform to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and
Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-2-1-2-A, which Darla K. Till and Charles P. Till,
by said plat has dedicated to the public forever.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque
Engineering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the
same are hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby author-
ized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 2-2-1-2-A of the West Fractional Half of the North-
west Quarter.
Section 3, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque
County, Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, as it appears on said Acquisition Pla t, be and
the same is hereby accepted.
Section 4. 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 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
10. North Cascade Road Right-of-Way Acquisition / Dedication Plat - William E. Apel:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat and acceptance of the ded-
ication of additional right-of-way along North Cascade Road east of Park View Lane from
property owner William E. Apel. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 427-19 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2A of the East Fractional Half
of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, T88N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 427-19
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2A OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL
HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, T88N, R2E OF THE 5TH
P.M., DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer-
ing Department describing Lot 2A of the East Fractional Half of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 3, T88N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Lot 2A of the East Fractional Half of the Northwest Quarter of Sec tion 3,
T88N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa is designated as Project Parcel 9 on
said Acquisition Plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi-
neering Department; and
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Whereas, said plat conform to the laws and statutes perta ining thereto; and
Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2A, which William E. Apel, by said plat has ded-
icated to the public forever.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated February 14, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque
Engineering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the
same are hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby author-
ized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 2A of the East Fractional Half of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 3, T88N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa, for Right of Way
purposes, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same is hereby accepted.
Section 4. 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 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) - Family Unification Pro-
gram Application: City Manager recommending City Council authorization of an applica-
tion to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the administra-
tion of the Family Unification Program in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agency
(Iowa Department of Human Services). It is further recommended that City Manager or
his designee be authorized to execute all required documentation for this grant applica-
tion. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 428-19
Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for Family Unification Program Grant and
authorizing the Director of Housing and Commun ity Development and the City Manager
to approve the application was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 428-19
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FAMILY UNIFI-
CATION PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
APPLICATION
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has pub-
lished a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Family Unification Program to pro-
vide housing assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program in partner-
ship with Public Child Welfare Agencies; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of HUD will notify successful applicants of their selec-
tion for funding of the Family Unification Program grant; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to administer the Family Unification Program
grant to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the place-
ment or delay in discharge of a child or children in or from out-of-home care and to youth
who have left or will leave foster care and are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA THAT:
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Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit an application to
HUD for the Family Unification Program grant.
Section 2: The Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager
are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to HUD.
Section 3: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said appli-
cation and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agency in a timely fash-
ion and as required by U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinators Funding for Calendar Year 2020 : City Man-
ager recommending approval to continue the two , Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
positions required to administer the Family Self-Sufficiency Program until December 31,
2020, when additional grant funding may be obtained for the positions. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) East / West Corridor Capacity Improve-
ments Funding Agreement: City Manager recommending approval and authorization for
the Mayor to execute a Federal-Aid SWAP Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation for the development and advancement of the East -West Corridor Ca-
pacity Improvements. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 429-19 Approving a Federal Aid Swap Funding Agreement (6-19-STBG-SWAP-
039) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Development and Advancement
of East/West Corridor Capacity Improvements was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 429-19
APPROVING A FEDERAL-AID SWAP FUNDING AGREEMENT (6-19-STBG-SWAP-
039) WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DEVELOP-
MENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF EAST-WEST CORRIDOR CAPACITY IMPROVE-
MENTS
Whereas, the City Council listed the East - West Corridor Capacity Improvement Im-
plementation as a “Top-Priority” in its 2017-2019 Goals and Priorities; and
Whereas, the City Council has directed City staff to begin implementation plans for the
recommendations contained in the East-West Corridor Connectivity Report; and
Whereas, the City has an opportunity to move forward and advance the development
of East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements utilizing the new Iowa DOT Federal Aid
SWAP Policy; and
Whereas, staff has worked with the Iowa DOT to prepare a SWAP Funding Agreement
to allow for the use of state SWAP funds to complete the preliminary engineering and
environmental (NEPA) study phase; right-of-way property acquisition, final design, and
future construction phases; and
Whereas, once the SWAP funding agreement is in place, the City will be able to utilize
both local City funding and SWAP funding to begin the preliminary engineering and envi-
ronmental (NEPA) study phase for intersection capacity improvements along the Univer-
sity Avenue, Loras Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue “Overlap Section.”
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The said Federal-Aid SWAP Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-19-
STBG-SWAP-039) with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the development and
advancement of East-West Corridor Capacity Improvements is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor be authorized and d irected to execute two copies of said Federal-
Aid SWAP Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6 -19-STBG-SWAP-039) with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the development and advancement of East -West Cor-
ridor Capacity Improvements.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
14. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program Agreement with Holy Family
School District for School Year 2019-2020: City Manager recommending approval of the
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) agreement between
the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Holy Family School District. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
15. Calendar Year 2019 Urban Revitalization Program Applications: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a resolution approving property tax abatement applications for
30 residential properties in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas, and authoring trans-
mittal to the City Assessor for final review and determination of the amount of property
tax abatement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
430-19 Approving property tax abatement applications submitted by property owners in
recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved
applications to the City Tax Assessor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 430-19
APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY
PROPERTY OWNERS IN RECOGNIZED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREAS AND AU-
THORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE APPROVED APPLICATIONS TO THE CITY
TAX ASSESSOR
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, the Urban Revitalization Act, permits cities
to abate property taxes for improvements made to properties in designated revitalization
areas; and
Whereas, the Urban Revitalization Act requires the City Council to approve all applica-
tions that meet the requirements of the adopted Urban Revitalization Plan. Copies of the
Urban Revitalization applications are forwarded to the City Assessor for review by March
1st; and
Whereas, pursuant to the requirements of said Urban Revitalization Act, the following
Urban Revitalization Areas were established: Upper Main, Jackson Park, Washington
Neighborhood, West 11th Street, Upper Main, Cathedral, Old Main, and Kunkel & Asso-
ciates, Lange Estates; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, as of December 10, 2019, received residential tax
abatement applications from the following property owners in the aforementioned urban
revitalization districts eligible for 100% abatement for the time period indicated:
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District, Address, Property Owner, Type of Property, Exemption Period
Cathedral, 56 Bluff, Beloved Housing/John McAndrews, Residential, 10-year
Cathedral, 210 Bluff, Joe Ungs, Residential, 10-year
Garfield 1, 511 Garfield, Davis Place (Dawn/Justin Potter), Residential, 10 -year
Garfield 1, 513 Garfield, Davis Place (Dawn/Justin Potter), Residential, 10-year
Jackson Park, 278 West 17th, Carich Properties LLC, Multi-Residential, 10-year
Langworthy, 1148 Langworthy, Kevin and Melissa Cassill, Residential, 10 -year
Washington, 232 East 14th, Community Housing Initiative, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 234 East 14th, Suzanne Stroud, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 380 East 14th, Dutrac Community Credit Union, Commercial, 3-year
Washington, 1838 Central, CSB Consulting Company, Commercial, 3-year
Washington, 1449 Jackson, Community Housing Initiative, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 1550 Jackson, Community Housing Initiative, Residential, 10 -year
Washington, 1552 Jackson, Community Housing Initiative, Residential, 10 -year
Washington, 1675 Jackson, Alex Eichstadt, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 1698 Jackson, Alex Eichstadt, Multi-Residential, 10-year
Washington, 1796 Jackson, Phyllis Link, Residential, 10 -year
Washington, 1805 Jackson, Andrew Carroll, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 2033 Washington, Dubuque's True North, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 2109 Washington, Coralita Shumaker, Residential, 10-year
Washington, 1104 White, Drake House LLC, Commercial, 3-year
Washington, 1118 White, Drake House LLC, Commercial, 3-year
Washington, 1402 White, Alliant Credit Union, Commercial, 3 -year
Washington, 1477 White, Dan Barrett, Residential, 10 -year
Washington, 1814 White, Lakeside Investments, LLC, Multi-Residential, 10-year
West 11th, 1595 Fairview, Joseph Kuhse, Residential, 10-year
West 11th, 1145 Locust, Stout LLC, Multi-Residential, 10-year
West 11th, 1358 Locust, T'bill's Properties, LLC, Comm/Multi-Residential, 10-year
West 11th, 563 West 11th, Christopher Andress, Residential, 10-year
West 11th, 528 West 16th, Gary Schlosser, Residential, 10-year
Upper Main, 1100 Main, Duane Hagerty, Residential, 10 -year; and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Department has reviewed the
above-described applications, verified inspections of the properties, and determined th e
applications and the improvements conform to all requirements of the City of Dubuque’s
Urban Revitalization Plans.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The above-described tax abatement applications meet the requirements of
the City of Dubuque’s Urban Revitalization Plans.
Section 2. The above-described tax abatement applications are hereby approved by
the City Council, subject to the review and approval of the City Assessor.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward the above- de-
scribed tax abatement applications to the City Assessor.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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16. Bishop Block 90 Main Street - Amendment to Loan Agreement: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a resolution extending the loan maturity until June 30, 2020, for
Mercy Housing’s loan for Bishop Block – 90 Main Street. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 431-19 Amending Agreement with Mercy
Housing to extend maturity date of loan for property at 90 Main Street was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 431-19
AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOUSING TO EXTEND MATURITY DATE
OF LOAN FOR PROPERTY AT 90 MAIN STREET
Whereas, the city entered into an agreement with Mercy Housing in October 1993 to
provide funding for the renovation of property at 90 Main Street Dubuque, IA; and
Whereas, Mercy Housing has requested an extension of the maturity date of the loan;
and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to approve an
extension of the maturity date of the loan to explore additional options for this location;
and
Whereas, the Mercy Housing will additionally allow the City of Dubuque access to the
property to access the capital needs of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque hereby approves the extension of the agreement with
Mercy Housing to reflect a new maturity date of June 30, 2020.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 12th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
17. Acceptance of Grants of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across S ilvia Prop-
erty: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer
Utility from Lori and Brian Silvia for a relocated public sanitary sewer across Part of Lot
64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 432-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Sanitary
Sewer Utility through, under and across part of Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 432-19
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER UTILITY THROUGH,
UNDER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 64 IN TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES # 5, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Lori E. Silvia and Brian A. Silvia 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 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates # 5, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa; and
Whereas, Lori E. Silvia and Brian A. Silvia have executed a Grant Easement for Sani-
tary Sewer Utility through, over and across Part of Lot 64 in Timber -Hyrst Estates # 5, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
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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 Utility through, over and across
Part of Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates # 5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from Lori E. Silvia
and Brian A. Silvia, 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.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
18. Acceptance of 22nd Street Storm Improvement Project - Phase I Elm Street and
White Street: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract and
establishment of the Final Schedule of Assessments for the 22nd Street Storm Sewer
Improvements Project – Phase I (Elm to White) as completed by Portzen Construction.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 433-19 Accept-
ing the 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project - Phase 1 (Elm to White Streets)
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No.
434-19 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 22 nd Street Storm Sewer Im-
provements Project - Phase 1 (Elm to White Streets) were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 433-19
ACCEPTING THE 22ND STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT –
PHASE I (ELM TO WHITE) AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improve-
ments Project – Phase I (Elm to White) (the Project) has been completed and the City
Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been
completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Con tract and that the City
Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
HUD National Disaster Resiliency Fund and Water Service Line Assistance fund for the
contract amount of $2,560,381.32 less any retained percentage provided for therein a s
provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with
the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE 22ND STREET
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE I (ELM TO WHITE)
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project – Phase I (Elm to
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White), that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $2,944,438.52.
Dated this 6th day of December 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 6th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 434-19
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 22ND STREET STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE I (ELM TO WHITE)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the
attached sheet(s), Page 1 to Page 1 inclusive is hereby approved for the 22nd Street
Storm Sewer Improvements Project – Phase I (Elm to White)
Section 2. 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 condi-
tionally against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the
Final Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 384.63. Said
assessments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special ben-
efits conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value of same.
Section 3. 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 certification 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 publication 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.
Section 4. 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 assessments of $500.00 or more are payable in 15 annual installments at the
County Treasurer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque,
Iowa, and will draw annual interest at three percent (3%) computed t o December 1 next
following the due dates of the respective installments 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. De-
linquent installments will draw the same delinquent interest as ordinary taxes. Property
owners may elect to pay any annual installments semi-annually in advance.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 22ND STREET FROM ELM STREET TO WHITE STREET
FINAL SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS DATE: DE-
CEMBER 20, 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 oppos ite each lot are hereby fixed
as the true valuations of such lots by the City Council of the City of Dubuque.
PARCEL NUMBER; PROPERTY OWNER NAME; LOT DESCRIPTION; STREET AD-
DRESS; NET ASSESSED VALUATION; WATER SERVICE PRIVATE COST; TOTAL
NET ASSESSMENT
1024203023; Thomas J. & Martha J. Blake; E. 35'-Lot 84 L. H. Langworthy's Add.; 215
E. 22nd Street; $46,990.00; $977.50; $977.50
1024204010; E. Mueller Sales, LLC; Lot 2 -1 Kemp's Sub.; 301 E. 22nd Street;
$78,700.00; $1,666.35; $ 1,666.35
1024204011; John W. Even & Sandra K. Even; Lot 1-1 Kemp's Sub.; 305 E. 22nd
Street; $51,730.00; $1,776.75; $ 1,776.75
1024204012; Aaron M. Toskey; Lot 2 Kemp's Sub.; 311 E. 22 nd Street; $95,120.00;
$1,666.35; $ 1,666.35
19. Acceptance of Amy Court Storm Improvements Project: City Manager recommend-
ing acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the Amy Court Drain-
age Improvements Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company,
Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 435-19
Accepting the Amy Court Drainage Improvements Project and Authorizing the final Pay-
ment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 435-19
ACCEPTING THE AMY COURT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AU-
THORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Amy Court Drainage Improvements
Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Drew Cook & Sons Excavat-
ing Company, Inc. of Dubuque, IA (Contractor), and the City Engi neer has examined the
work and signed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the
terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that
the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $80,075.67; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $76,071.89, leaving a retainage
balance of $4,003.78; 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 THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from t he
General Repairs CIP appropriations for the contract amount of $80,075.67 less any re-
tained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code.
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Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $4,003.78 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE AMY COURT
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Amy Court Drainage Improvements Project, and that the Project has
been completed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and
that the total cost of the completed work is $92,439.82.
Dated this 11th day of December 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 11th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
20. Acceptance of Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator Project: City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the Van Buren
Street Energy Dissipator Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Com-
pany, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 436-
19 Accepting the Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator Project and Authorizing the final
payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 436-19
ACCEPTING THE VAN BUREN STREET ENERGY DISSIPATOR PROJECT AND AU-
THORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator
Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Drew Cook & Sons Excavat-
ing Company, Inc. of Dubuque, IA (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the
work and signed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the
terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that
the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $94,690.07; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $89,955.56, leaving a retainage
balance of $4,734.51; 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 THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Van Buren Storm Outlet CIP appropriations for the contract amount of $94,690.07 less
any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code.
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Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $4,734.51 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay suc h
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE VAN BUREN
STREET ENERGY DISSIPATOR PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Van Buren Street Energy Dissipator Project, and that the Project has
been completed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and
that the total cost of the completed work is $111,538.14.
Dated this 11th day of December 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 11th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
21. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Agreement for Whova Mobile Ap-
plication: City Manager recommending approval to execute an agreement with Whova
mobile application to assist with the logistics of the 2020 Growing Sustainable Communi-
ties conference. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
22. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Agreement with Travel Dubuque:
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Travel Dubuque to host the 2020
Growing Sustainable Communities Conference. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed and approved.
23. 2019 Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk Repair Assessment Project: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a Resolution establishing the final assessment schedule for the
2019 Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk Repair Assessment Project. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 437-19 Adopting the Final Assessment
Schedule for the 2019 Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk Assessment Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 437-19
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2019 PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT 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 attached
sheet(s), Page 1 inclusive; is hereby approved for the 2019 Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk
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 of $500 or more are payable in 15 annual installments at the County Treas-
urer’s Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, and will
draw annual interest at three percent (3%) computed to December 1 next following the
due dates of the respective installments 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. Any unpaid bal-
ances will draw the same delinquent interest as ordinary taxes.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY 2019 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
Property Owner Name; Lot Description; Parcel Number; Street Address; Assessed;
Value; Assessment; Administrative Fee; Total Net Assessment
Kevin Gladwin; BAL-N-70'-Lot 8JBAL; N 70'; LOT 8 J. P. Porter’s Add.; 1024153009;
590 Clarke Dr.; $130,850; $330.46; $25.00; $355.46
Sly Grimm; Lot 6 Glendale Add.; 1013154006; 2930 Jackson St.; $96,370; $2,296.39;
$25.00; $2,321.39
24. Tree City USA Application: City Manager recommending approval of an application
for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA as unanimously recommended by
the Park and Recreation Commission. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
25. Finance Confidential Account Clerk Position: City Manager recommending ap-
proval to change the shared, part-time Confidential Account Clerk position to a full-time
position. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
26. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Sheets
Design Build, LLC for the Multicultural Family Center Expansion & Renovation; Tschig-
gfrie Excavating Co. for 17th Street Railroad Crossing Exploratory Excavation; A-One Ge-
othermal, Inc. for 17th Street Railroad Crossing Exploratory HDD Excavation. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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27. 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. 438-19 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. 438-19
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 THAT:
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 documenta-
tion:
Renewals
Holiday Inn Dubuque
Five Flags
450 Main St. Class B Liquor (Sunday)
Iowa Street Market Inc. 1256 Iowa St. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Wine (Sunday)
Kwik Stop Food Mart 2320 Gateway Dr. Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
Steve's Ace Home & Gar-
den
3350 J.F. Kennedy Rd. Class B Native Wine (Sunday)
The Moracco 1413 Rockdale Rd. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 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. Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements: City Manager rec-
ommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s
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Memorial Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for January 6,
2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 439-19
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting
date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost; and
ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 439-19
CHAPLAIN SCHMITT VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s Memorial Project in the estimated amount $2,404,000.00,
are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection.
Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 6th day of January 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubu-
que, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person
may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or
estimated cost of the Project.
Section 3. The Chaplain Schmitt Veteran’s Memorial Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published
on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu-
lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five
days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 14th day of January 2020. Bids
shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City
Council for final action at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st day of January 2020, in the Historic Federal
Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Roshek Property Development Agreement (as Amended): Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement as Amended
by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa; Roshek Property, LLC; Cottingham & Butler,
Inc.; and Heartland Financial USA, Inc., including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations; and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 440-19 Approving
a Development Agreement as Amended by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
Roshek Property, LLC; Cottingham & Butler, Inc.; and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. in-
cluding the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 4-2 with Shaw and Del Toro voting nay.
Paul Fuerst, 15 S. Algona Street, questioned the current occupancy of existing ramps
and proposed alternatives to new construction. Joe Hearn, President/CEO of Dupaco,
3999 Pennsylvania Avenue, spoke in support of the agreement citing Dupaco’s own ex-
pansion in the Historic Millwork District and future employee parking/transportation needs,
increased leasing in the District, and workforce recruitment and retention. Mike Coyle,
1398 Central Avenue, and a Heartland Financial Board Members, spoke in favor of the
agreement, cautioning a short window of opportunity, and adding that the agreement
would help Dubuque Initiatives move beyond their obligation to the Roshek Building en-
abling DI to provide other opportunities. Dave Becker, 800 Main Street, President/CEO
for Cottingham & Butler, provided a biography of the company’s business, expansions
and current/future workforce recruitment and retention needs. Rick Dickinson, Presi-
dent/CEO Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, 900 Jackson Street, spoke in fa-
vor of the agreement citing how the sale would enable Dubuque Initiatives to reinvest in
other opportunities and how the construction of existing parking ramps has revitalized
downtown. He added that excess parking today is a design for the future as evidence in
the use of the existing ramps. Candace Eudaley-Loebach, 1715 Glen Oak Street, and
former Transit Director for the City, urged the City Council to use the tools and ideas
expressed in previous transportation studies before deciding to build new.
City Manager Van Milligen responded to public comment by noting the amount of un-
developed commercial space under consideration in the downtown and Millwork District
and the number of potential employees that will create a need for future parking. He also
reiterated that the agreement with Dupaco Voices, LLC obligates the City to build parking.
Mr. Van Milligen also acknowledged Ms. Eudaley -Loebach’s comments on using trans-
portation studies as a resource. City Attorney Brumwell confirmed that Council Members
who are representatives on the Dubuque Initiatives Board do not have a conflict of interest
with this item.
City Council discussion included concerns over the proposed site selections, historic
preservation of building potentially affected by the proposed construction, the control of
the quick timeline the negotiating parties hold on the process, the potential for construc-
tion of future parking structures, reassignment of Capital Improvement funds to accom-
modate ramp construction, impact on the debt reduction plan. Council also discussed the
potential benefits to the agreement and parking structure construction citing that Cotting-
ham & Butler and Heartland Financial are trusted, tenured Dubuque companies with na-
tional connections, changes in personal transportation needs and technology, providing
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parking as a city obligation to its businesses, workforce recruitment and retention, creat-
ing a diverse community of choice, and full and active Roshek Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 440-19
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ROSHEK PROPERTY, LLC, COTTINGHAM & BUTLER,
INC. AND HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC., INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF UR-
BAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 420-19, dated December 2, 2019 de-
clared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement with Roshek Property, LLC, Cot-
tingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. for the rehabilitation o f 700
Locust Street, Dubuque, Iowa (the Property), including the issuance of urban renewal tax
increment revenue obligations; and
Whereas, the Development Agreement was amended by the First Amendment ap-
proved on December 2, 2019; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
Development Agreement on December 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Cham-
bers at the Historic Federal building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement, for the rehabilitation of the Property by Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham &
Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc., according to the terms and conditions set
out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Development Agreement, as amended, by and among the City of Dubu-
que, Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc.,
a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of urban renewal tax increment
revenue obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Deve lopment
Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed
to attest to his signature.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 9 - Amending Residential Parking Permit Dis-
trict A: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request
from the University of Dubuque to withdraw Grace Street from North Algona to 270 feet
east of McCormick Street from the Residential Parking Permit District “District A." and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for pas-
sage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be sus-
pended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
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Motion by Shaw for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 53-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Park-
ing, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program Section 9-14-321.733 Residential
Parking Permit District A. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 53-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHI-
CLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 14 PARKING, DIVISION 7 RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT PROGRAM, SECTION 9-14-321.733 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DIS-
TRICT A
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-14-321.733 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinance is hereby
amended to read as follows:
9-14-321.733: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT A:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit district des-
ignated as residential parking permit district A:
Grace Street, from Ida Street to North Algona Street
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in Residential Parking Permit District A during the
hours of seven thirty o'clock (7:30) a.m. to eleven o'clock (11:00) p.m. daily, except
Sundays and holidays, without displaying a valid parking permit issued by the City.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 20th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Licensed Child Care Centers in Office,
Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts: Proof of publication on notice of public hear-
ing to consider an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances to permit Li-
censed Child Care Centers in Office, Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts, and the
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. 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 Shaw. Assistant Planner Wally Wernimont provided
a staff report. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 54-19 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
amending Article 16-8-5.20 Conditional Uses and Amending Articles 16-5.7 (OR), 16-5.8
(OS), 16-5.9 (OC), 16-5-10 (C-1), 16-5-11 (C-2), 16-5-12 (C-2A), 16-5-13 (C-3), 16-5-14
(C-4), 16-5-15 (C-5), 16-5-16 (CS), 16-5-17 (CR), 16-5-18 (LI), 16-5-19 (HI), And 16-5-20
by removing Licensed Childcare Center from the list of Conditional Uses and adding Li-
censed Childcare Center to the list of Permitted Uses. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried
6-0.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 54-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 16-8-5.20 CONDITIONAL
USES AND AMENDING ARTICLES 16-5.7 (OR), 16-5.8 (OS), 16-5.9 (OC), 16-5-10 (C-
1), 16-5-11 (C-2), 16-5-12 (C-2A), 16-5-13 (C-3), 16-5-14 (C-4), 16-5-15 (C-5), 16-5-16
(CS), 16-5-17 (CR), 16-5-18 (LI), 16-5-19 (HI), and 16-5-20 BY REMOVING LICENSED
CHILDCARE CENTER FROM THE LIST OF CONDITIONAL USES AND ADDING LI-
CENSED CHILDCARE CENTER TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES
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 Article 8-5.20 Conditional Uses are hereby amended as follows:
20. Licensed Child Care Center
A licensed child care center may be allowed in the R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-4, OR,
OS, OC, C-1, C-2, C-2A, C-3, C-4, C-5, CS, CR, LI, HI, MHI, and RROD districts in
accordance with the following conditions:
A. Such facility shall supply loading and unloading spaces so as not to obstruct
public streets or create traffic or safety hazards;
B. All licenses have been issued or have been applied for and are a waiting the
outcome of the state’s decision; and
C. When located within the R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-4, or RROD districts or in a
single-family dwelling located within the C-2, C-2A, C-3, C-4, or C-5 districts, signage
shall be limited to one non-illuminated, wall mounted sign not to exceed four square
feet in area.
D. When located within the LI, HI, or MHI district:
1. Such use shall not be located within the same structure as any gas station,
bar/tavern, automated gas station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing, or
renting vehicles.
2. The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on which the licensed
child care center will be located complies with, and will for so long as the licensed
child care center is so located, continue to comply with all local, state and federal
regulations governing hazardous substances, hazardous conditions, hazardous
wastes, and hazardous materials.
3. If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302 of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended, the Emergency Man-
agement Director shall certify whether or not the applicant has submitted a current
inventory of extremely hazardous substances kept or stored on the premises. If
any such extremely hazardous substances are kept or stored on the premises, the
applicant shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premises a notice indicating
a description of the extremely hazardous substances, and the physical and health
hazards presented by such substances.
4. Applicant shall submit an evacuation plan for approval by the City, both written
and drawn, that details where the children will go in the event of a hazardous ma-
terials incident. The plan shall include a “house in place” scenario in which the
children can be kept safely within a room of the building that has no penetration to
the outside (windows, doors, etc.)
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5. Applicant shall submit plans for approval by the City that indicate the installa-
tion of a main emergency shut-off switch for the heating, ventilation, and air condi-
tioning (HVAC) system to minimize the infiltration risk of airborne hazardous ma-
terials.
Section 2. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code Articles 16-5.7.2 (OR), 16-5.8.2 (OS), 16-5.9.2 (OC), 16-5-10.2 (C-1), 16-5-
11.2 (C-2), 16-5-12.2 (C-2A), 16-5-13.2 (C-3), 16-5-14.2 (C-4), 16-5-15.2 (C-5), 16-5-16.2
(CS), 16-5-17.2 (CR), 16-5-18.2 (LI), 16-5-19.2 (HI), and 16-5-20.2 (MHI), is hereby
amended as follows:
5-7.2 Conditional Uses
5. Licensed childcare center
5-8.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-9.2 Conditional Uses
5. Licensed childcare center
5-10.2 Conditional Uses
4. Licensed childcare center
5-11.2 Conditional Uses
4. Licensed childcare center
5-12.2 Conditional Uses
3. Licensed childcare center
5-13.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-14.2 Conditional Uses
3. Licensed childcare center
5-15.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-16.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-17.2 Conditional Uses
5. Licensed childcare center
5-18.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-19.2 Conditional Uses
2. Licensed childcare center
5-20.2 Conditional Uses
3. Licensed childcare center
Section 3. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code o f Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code Articles 16-5.7.1 (OR), 16-5.8.1 (OS), 16-5.9.1 (OC), 16-5-10.1 (C-1), 16-5-
11.1 (C-2), 16-5-12.1 (C-2A), 16-5-13.1 (C-3), 16-5-14.1 (C-4), 16-5-15.1 (C-5), 16-5-16.1
(CS), 16-5-17.1 (CR), 16-5-18.1 (LI), 16-5-19.1 (HI), and 16-5-20.1 (MHI), is hereby
amended as follows:
5-7.1 Principal Permitted Uses
17. Licensed childcare center
5-8.1 Principal Permitted Uses
14. Licensed childcare center
5-9.1 Principal Permitted Uses
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16. Licensed childcare center
5-10.1 Principal Permitted Uses
16. Licensed childcare center
5-11.1 Principal Permitted Uses
21. Licensed childcare center
5-12.1 Principal Permitted Uses
12. Licensed childcare center
5-13.1 Principal Permitted Uses
54. Licensed childcare center
5-14.1 Principal Permitted Uses
53. Licensed childcare center
5-15.1 Principal Permitted Uses
42. Licensed childcare center
5-16.1 Principal Permitted Uses
36. Licensed childcare center
5-17.1 Principal Permitted Uses
33. Licensed childcare center
5-18.1 Principal Permitted Uses
53. Licensed childcare center
5-19.1 Principal Permitted Uses
58. Licensed childcare center
5-20.1 Principal Permitted Uses
52. Licensed childcare center
Section 4. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 20th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ACTION ITEMS
1. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, Phase 9: Flood Mitigation Maintenance Fa-
cility, Acquisition of 411 E. 15th Street: City Manager recommending approval to amend
the purchase agreement with Blum Properties, Inc., and Alvin Blum for the acquisition of
411 E. 15th Street. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 441-19 Amending the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of real estate
owned by Blum Properties, Inc. in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Del Toro. Respond-
ing to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen explained how the fi-
nancial process will work between the City and Blum Properties, Inc. regarding reimburse-
ment if any grant funds are received. Motion carried 5-0 with Jones having momentarily
stepped out of the Chambers.
RESOLUTION NO. 441-19
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AMENDING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ES-
TATE OWNED BY BLUM PROPERTIES, INC. IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque required certain properties located in the area of the
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recom-
mended in the "Drainage Basin Master Plan;" and
Whereas, it was determined that property owned by Blum Properties, Inc. (Blum) at
411 E. 15th Street (the Property) would provide the needed space to construct the Bee
Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility; and
Whereas, the City Council passed Resolution 172-14 approving the acquisition of the
Property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project; and
Whereas, a purchase agreement was finalized with the Blum Properties, Inc., owner
of the Property described as Lots 182, 182A, 183, 184, 185, 186, West 65' of Lots 217,
218, 219, 220, & 221, and East 35' of Lots 217, 218, 219, 220, & 221 all in East Dubuque
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, an environmental assessment was performed at the Property finding con-
tamination by oil and lead on the Property that provided an indication of the areas of
concern that, due to the City’s proposed use of the property, would require environmental
cleanup; and
Whereas, Blum Properties, Inc. agreed to amending the terms of the Total Acquisition
Agreement (Purchase Agreement) reducing the purchase price to $100,000 with
$400,000 to be held by the City in a designated account to be drawn by the City to pay
for 50% of the environmental cleanup costs after any and all state or federal grant funds
secured by the City specifically for environmental cleanup activities are exhausted with
the funding that remains in the designated account to be paid to Blum Properties, Inc.
following cleanup activities but no later than October of 2020; and
Whereas, the City purchased the property in December of 2016, for $100,000; and
Whereas, Blum Properties, Inc. has agreed to amending the terms of the Purchase
Agreement such that the City will make a payment of $400,000 to Mr. Blum and at the
same time Mr. Blum will donate $400,000 to the City to be used to redevelop the Property
as determined by City in its discretion; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to purchase the property per the terms of
the Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Second Amendment to the Purchase Agreement for 411 E. 15th Street
(Amendment) is hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate the final terms, and execute the
Amendment such that the City will make a payment of $400,000 to Mr. Blum and at the
same time Mr. Blum will donate $400,000 to the City to be used to redevelop the Property
as determined by City in its discretion.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Four Mounds HEART Program: City Manager recommending City Council support
of the Adult Four Mounds HEART Program by committing funds to rehabilitate the prop-
erty at 2601 Jackson Street per rehabilitation standards . Motion by Resnick to receive
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and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Shaw. Motion
carried 6-0.
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 2 - Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Com-
mission Meeting Schedule: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 2-8-10 Meetings, providing that the
Commission must meet monthly, but not a designated date. 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. 55-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 2-8-10 Meetings. Seconded by Res-
nick. Motion carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 55-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 2 BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 8 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMIS-
SION, SECTION 2-8-10 MEETINGS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 2-8-10 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
2-8-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet monthly.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such ab-
sence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and s pecial meetings of the com-
mission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each
meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Four (4) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of busi-
ness. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is
necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of December 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 20th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Shaw reported on his recent trip to the State Capital with a group to
voice issues about in-state and out-of-state companies purchasing mobile home parks
and systematically forcing tenants to move out by raising fees and rentals. Mr. Shaw
noted that the state has pre-empted cities from remedying many situations but that cities
must continue to help protect these residents. Mr. Shaw thanked Council Member Del
Toro for his term of service on the City Council.
Council Member Resnick reported on the recent event at the Fountain of Youth com-
mending the agency’s work toward reducing generational poverty.
Council Member Del Toro thanked his family and citizens for their support during his
term of service on the City Council and noted that he worked to build the community while
listening to different perspectives.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk