4 15 13 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 15, 2013 in
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the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sut-
ton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl (via phone)
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
MOMENT OF SILENCE
May the spirit of wisdom keep our hearts and minds open as we endeavor to serve
the common good.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Young Professionals Community Days of Caring Day (April 26, 2013) was accepted
by Julie Kronlage of the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Laughter Day (May 5, 2013) was accepted by Patrick Sterenchuk of Laughter Yoga,
239 Alpine Street.
Dress Blue for MS Day (May 3, 2013) was accepted by Barbara Robbins, 6190 Glen
Eagle Court, during Public Input.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
1/22, City Council proceedings of 4/8, Civil Service Commission of 4/18, Electrical,
Code Board of 3/25, Historic Preservation Commission of 3/21, Historic Preservation
Commission Education Task Force of 4/4, Library, Board of Trustees Update of 3/28,
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 3/20, Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission of 3/12, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/28, Proof of Publication for City
Council proceedings of 3/18, Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for month ended 2/28. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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Notice of Claims and Suits: Candy Hirsch for personal injury; William Latham for
property damage; Anna Mae McClain for vehicle damage; Turpin Dodge Chrysler Jeep
for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the
City Attorney.
Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been re-
ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Candy Hirsch for personal injury; Lee Latham for property damage; Anna
Mae McClain for vehicle damage; Robert Piel, Sr. for personal injury; Turpin Dodge
Chrysler Jeep for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
concurred.
The Moving Wall™: Certificate of Appreciation from The Moving Wall™ thanking the
City of Dubuque for its support during its stop in the Port of Dubuque. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
Hazard Mitigation Property Acquisition Demolition Program: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the bid specifications for abatement of asbestos-containing materi-
als and demolition of the flood-damaged structures at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654
Manson Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Five Flags Center - Fiscal Year 2014 Detailed Operating Budget: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Five Flags Center proposed operating
budget submitted by SMG. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
Fiscal Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of the Request for Release of Funds for the proposed projects ap-
proved in the Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant activities. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 112-13 Authorizing Request for Release of Community Devel-
opment Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2014 (Program Year 2013) was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-13
AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 (PROGRAM YEAR 2013)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will enter into a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2013, with the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, providing for financial assistance to the City under
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations as promulgated by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development, an environmental review has been pro-
cessed for the hereinafter listed projects to be financed with Community Development
Block Grant funds; and
Whereas, a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for said grants has been
published on April 17, 2013 to commence the required seven (7) day public comment
period; and
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Whereas, any and all comments received as a result of such notice will be duly con-
sidered before proceeding with a Request for Release of Funds and Certification, and
Whereas, a Request for Release of Funds and Certification must be sent to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development at the conclusion of the comment peri-
od.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification for the following identified
Community Development Block Grant projects on or about April 26, 2013 and submit to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan Projects Fiscal Year 2014
(Program Year 2013)
Housing Programs: First Time Home Buyer Program; Homeowner Rehabilitation
(Operation Upkeep; Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program); Housing Administration
Services and Staff; Housing Code Enforcement; Housing Rehabilitation Services and
Staff; Lead Hazard Control Program; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code En-
forcement Loan Program; Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program; Accessibility
Rehab; Single Room Occupancy Rehab)
Economic Development Programs: Commercial Industrial Building Rehab Loan pro-
gram; Economic Development Financial Assistance Program Neighborhood and Com-
munity Development Programs: Accessible Curb Ramps; Dubuque Dispute Resolution
Center; Information and Referral Services Neighborhood Development Services and
Staff; Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements (Neighborhood Street Overlays;
Neighborhood Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair); Neighborhood Rec-
reation Program; Neighborhood Support Grants; Opening Doors; Senior Center; Wash-
ington Tool Library; Zoning Inspection/ Enforcement Planning and Administration:
CDBG Administration Services and Staff No funds will be committed prior to completion
of a review for other related laws of 24 CFR 58.5, including Section 106, if required for
site-specific projects that are currently unidentified.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal official under the National Environmental
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the said Act apply to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development responsibilities for review, decision making, and ac-
tion assumed and carried out by the City of Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
personally, in his official capacity and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, to accept the
jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in rela-
tion to environmental review, decision-making and action.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Dubuque Golf & Country Club - Fireworks Request: Correspondence from Richard
Bugalski, General of the Dubuque Golf & Country Club requesting permission to display
fireworks on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at about 9:30 p.m. on the DG&CC grounds with a
rain date of July 5, 2013. Upon motion the document was received, filed and approved.
Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) Protocols:
City Manager recommending approval to purchase Emergency Fire Dispatch and
Emergency Police Dispatch Protocols from the Academy of Emergency Dispatch (Priori-
ty Dispatch). Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Prosperity Eastern Iowa (PEI) Membership: City Manager recommending approval to
amend the Fiscal Year 2014 budget to increase the City's membership dues for Pros-
perity Eastern Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Multicultural Family Center - Future Talk Program Assistant: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the creation of a Future Talk Program Assistant position at the
Multicultural Family Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
Iowa Economic Development Authority - Rousselot Dubuque, Inc.: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of an amended contract with the Iowa Economic Development Au-
thority for financial assistance on behalf of Rousselot Dubuque, Inc. for an expansion of
their facility at 2350 Kerper Boulevard. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 113-13 Approving an Economic Development Assistance Con-
tract by and among Rousselot Dubuque, Inc., the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Eco-
nomic Development Authority was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-13
APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CONTRACT BY AND
AMONG ROUSSELOT DUBUQUE, INC., THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE IOWA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, Rousselot, Inc. has proposed a $16 million expansion of its Dubuque facili-
ty; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque submitted an application for state financial assistance
on behalf of Rousselot, Inc. on August 6, 2012; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) approved the applica-
tion, pending the execution of Economic Development Assistance Contract 13- TC-006
between Rousselot, Dubuque Inc., the City of Dubuque and the IEDA; and
Whereas, an amendment to the Contract was approved by the IEDA on March 22,
2013, reflecting a revision of the base number of jobs at Rousselot, prior to the expan-
sion, from 75 to 72; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed contract and amendment is ac-
ceptable and necessary to the growth and development of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Contract Number 13-TC-006 as amended with Rousselot, Dubuque,
Inc. and the Iowa Economic Development Authority is approved.
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Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract
on behalf of the City of Dubuque and forward the executed copy to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for their approval.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for
the positions of Account Clerk I, Land Surveyor, and Police Lieutenant. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
April 8, 2013
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Account Clerk 1 was administered on March 20, 2013. We hereby certify that the in-
dividuals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this po-
sition should be made from this list and that this list is good for two (2) years from above
date.
Account Clerk 1
1. Timothy Hendricks 15. Andrea Grosvenor 29. Connie Heeren
2. Jane Glennon 16. Vickie Wilwert 30. Thomas Jarrad
3. Robert Lynn 17. Philip Zaffer 31. Timothy Messer
4. Kathleen Small 18. Barbara Flury 32. Jennifer Haile
5. Gregory Williams 19. Christine McNamara 33. Nicole Meyer
6. Crystal Brehm 20. Connie Meyer 34. Lindsey Schroeder
7. Jennifer Brinkschroeder 21. Karen Durnin 35. Lola Twaites
8. Ellen Ernst 22. Caitlin Kincannon 36. Ellie Adrian
9. Kelli Genz 23. Lincoln Swan 37. Erin Barton
10. Lisa Maas 24. Casie Trimble 38. Jennifer Hahn
11. Amy Otterbeck Gile 25. Annette Arnold 39. Jennifer Long
12. Toni Banworth 26. Joseph Gonzalez 40. Ann Correll-Haas
13. Janna Brunskill 27. Thomas Kauffmann 41. Patricia Deves
14. Jacqueline Frantzen 28. Tammie Norton 42. Paula Hardin
43. Michelle Rolling
Respectfully submitted,
Dan White, Chairman
Civil Service Commission
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April 8, 2013
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a “take home” examination for
the position of Land Surveyor was administered on February 19, 2013. We hereby certi-
fy that the individuals listed below have passed this “take home” 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.
Land Surveyor
Joseph Reynolds and Russell Kieffer
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
April 8, 2013
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a promotional examination for
the position of Police Lieutenant was administered on March 6, 2013. We hereby certify
that the individuals listed below have passed the combined test and interview scores
and any vacancy for this position should be made from this list and that this list is good
for two years (April 8, 2015).
Police Lieutenant
Brad Shannon Steve Eastvedt Michael Hernandez
Jay Morrissette John Jason Pace Bruce Deutsch
Craig Salmonson Kurt Horch
D. Brendan Welsh Travis Kramer
Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Commissioner Michael Ruden submitting his resigna-
tion from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and the resignation accepted.
Request for Proposal - Port of Dubuque Marina Startup and Operation Consultant
Services: City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Westrec Marinas for
startup and operation consultant services for the Port of Dubuque Marina. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
Request for Proposal - Telecommunications Carrier Assessment: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of the release of a joint Request for Proposal for Telecommunica-
tions Services for Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque for local voice, long dis-
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tance, wide area network and internet services. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed and approved.
Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior
Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company informing
the City of rate adjustments being implemented on or about May 1, 2013. Upon motion
the document was received and filed.
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report: City Manager transmitting the
Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Report for March 2013. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed.
Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Classic
Protective Coatings, Inc. for the Asbury Water Tank Reconditioning Project; Nauman
Nursery, Inc. for Dubuque Pack Memorial Landscaping; Portzen Construction, Inc. for
the SEP Green Alley Project (Loras/Arlington). Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed and approved.
Signed Contracts: Management Agreement with Kenneth Clayton for Miller-Riverview
Park and Dubuque Water Sports Club. Upon motion the document was received and
filed.
Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of
annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco licenses applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 114-13 Approving applica-
tions for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B
Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits; and Resolution No. 115-13 Approving ap-
plications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-13
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSI-
NESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE
B LIQUOR, 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 ap-
proved; 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.
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RENEWALS
Bar-X 2616 Windsor Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Clarke University1550 Clarke Dr.Class C Liquor (Catering) (Sunday)
Dubuque Golf & Country1800 Randall PlaceClass A Liquor (Sunday) (Outdoor)
Dubuque Lodge No. 3552635 Windsor Ave.Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Joliet Building Corp.781 Locust St.Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Lot One, LLC100 Main St.Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Neighbor's Tap1899 Rockdale Rd.Class C Liquor
Paro Food Mart3200 Central Ave.Class C Beer (Sunday)
Shot Tower Inn390 LocustClass C Liquor (Sunday)
The Hub253 MainClass C Liquor (Sunday)
Tobacco Outlet Plus #504806 Wacker Dr. Suite 140Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
NEW
BP 16th Street 1215 E 16 th St. Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Attest:
RESOLUTION NO. 115-13
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE/TOBACCO SALES PER-
MITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
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Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed
with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap-
proved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
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BP 16 Street, LLC 1215 East 16 St. Dubuque, IA. 52001
Monks Kaffee Pub 373 Bluff St. Dubuque, IA. 52001
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Attest:
Grand River Center Management Agreement Extension: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of a temporary extension of the existing agreement with Platinum Hospitali-
ty Group, LLC for management of the Grand River Center. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 117-13 Approval of an amendment to the
Facility Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Platinum
Hospitality Group, LLC was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 117-13
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND PLATINUM HOSPITALITY
GROUP, LLC
Whereas, Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC (Manager) and the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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(City) entered into a Facility Management Agreement (the Agreement) dated the 4
day of June, 2001 for the purpose of Manager performing the management services for
the Grand River Center (Facility) described in that Agreement; and
Whereas, Section 13 of the Agreement states “The term of this Agreement shall be
for a ten year period commencing six (6) months prior to the date of the opening of the
Facility (the “Commencement Date”)”; and
Whereas, the Facility opened October 25, 2003, therefore making the “Commence-
ment Date” April 25, 2003; and
Whereas, the City and the Manager now desire to extend the term of the Agreement
for one (1) month; and
Whereas, City and Manager now desire to amend the existing Facility Management
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the amendment to the Agreement attached hereto is hereby ap-
proved on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the amendment to the
Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Attest:
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch 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 Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Heather Kakert with Ament Design and Gary Blosch of the Building Services De-
partment provided a brief presentation on the Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom
Project.
Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project: City Manager recommending initia-
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tion of the public bidding process for the 5 and Bluff Public Restroom Project, and fur-
ther recommends that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2013. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 118-13 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 advertise-
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ment for bids (5 and Bluff Public Restroom Project) was adopted setting a public hear-
ing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 6, 2013 in the Historic Federal
Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 118-13
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5and BLUFF PUBLIC RESTROOM PROJECT
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 OR-
DERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 5
and Bluff Public Restroom Project in the estimated amount $249,000, are hereby pre-
liminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
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A public hearing will be held on the 6day of May 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the His-
toric Federal Building Council Chambers 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 news-
paper 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.
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The 5and Bluff Public Restroom Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im-
provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub-
lished in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be published not less than four but not more than forty-five days before
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the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 9day of May, 2013. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Coun-
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cil for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 20day of May, 2013, in the Historic Federal
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Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 15day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
Attest:
Water Main Relocation Project - Hwy. 151/61 and South Grandview Avenue Over-
pass: City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Highway
151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2013. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 119-13 Preliminary approval of the specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on the speci-
fications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
(Hwy. 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project) was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 6,
2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 119-13
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the con-
struction cost for the project to relocate the Hwy. 151/61 South Grandview Avenue
overpass water main are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk for public inspection.
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A public hearing will be held on the 6 day of May, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons may appear and
be heard for or against the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached no-
tice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having gen-
eral 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 hear-
ing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed specifica-
tions, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
The Hwy. 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project
is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the improvements herein
provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be published in a newspaper
having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published
not less than four but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before
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2:00 p.m. on the 16 day of May, 2013. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk
at 2:00 p.m. and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at the public hear-
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ing at 6:30 p.m. on the 20 day of May, 2013, in the Historic Federal Building Council
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Chambers (Second Floor), 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Sale of Property - 2268 Washington Street: City Manager recommending that a pub-
lic hearing be set for May 6, 2013 on the sale of City-owned real estate at 2268 Wash-
ington Street to Kaylyn A. Mullady. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 120-13 Resolution of Intent to dispose of City-owned property, Lot 1
Bee Branch Sub. No. 7, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof -- 2268 Washington Street, was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 6, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 120- 13
INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOT 1 BEE BRANCH SUB.
NO. 7, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT
THEREOF – 2268 WASHINGTON STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, has acquired certain real properties in connection
with the Bee Branch Creek Re-Alignment Project; and
Whereas, the City has received an offer to purchase this property from Kaylyn A.
Mullady; and
Whereas, by accepting an offer to purchase for this property the City’s objective for
providing homeownership to a qualifying buyer can be realized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of its interest in the fol-
lowing legally-described property:
“Lot 1 Bee Branch Sub. No. 7 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the record-
ed plat thereof.”
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the
above-described real property to Kaylyn A. Mullady, for the sum of $119,500.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolu-
tion and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 for a public
hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the above-described property, to be held on
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May 6, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Attest:
Fiscal Year 2013 Second Budget Amendment: City Manager recommending that a
public hearing be set for May 6, 2013 on Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Amendment No. 2.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 121-13 Setting
the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for
the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on May 6, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 121-13
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time
and place for a public hearing on amendments to the budget and publish notice before
the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on proposed Amend-
ment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council
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Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on
Monday, May 6, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish no-
tice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget infor-
mation.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment Including Expansion: City
Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
amendment of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Down-
town Urban Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate and would be expanded
to include the area bounded by Harrison, Salina, and Camp Streets. He further recom-
mends that a public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 122-13 Resolution of
Necessity finding that a certain area adjacent to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District meets the definition of a blighted area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that
development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed amend-
ment to the Urban renewal Plan for said District was adopted setting a public hearing for
a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-13
NECESSITY FINDING THAT A CERTAIN AREA ADJACENT TO THE GREATER
DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN
BLIGHTED AREA UNDER THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND THAT DEVELOP-
MENT OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND SETTING DATES OF HEARING AND CON-
SULTATION ON A PROPOSED AMENDEMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District (the “District”) in order to provide redevelopment opportunities which will further
the purposes and objectives of the foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has found that certain areas adjacent to the District meet
the definition of a blighted area as found in Chapter 403 "Urban Renewal" of the Iowa
Code; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code requires that before urban renewal authority
may be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the
area in question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so desig-
nating such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the
residents of the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Harrison Street Sub-area generally described in Exhibit A to this
Resolution, which is proposed to be added to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, is a blighted area as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code and is appropri-
ate for an urban renewal project.
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Section 2. That the development of the above-described expansion area is neces-
sary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community
in accordance with sound planning and local community objectives.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to
accomplish the foregoing purposes and objectives, to include in such Plan any appro-
priate project activities and details, to forward said Plan to the City's Long Range Plan-
ning Advisory Commission for review and comment, and to determine and appropriate
date for and conduct the consultation process required by law with affected taxing enti-
ties concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 4. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the pro-
posed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District on June 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West
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6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the
areas covered by the Amended and Restated Plan, the areas proposed to be added to
the District, and the general scope of the urban renewal activities planned for such are-
as, and said notice shall be published and available to the public not less than four days
nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of pub-
lic hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of
said Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, and, to
the extent the amendment includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public build-
ing, an analysis of alternative development and funding options for such public build-
ings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the County Board of Supervisors,
as the affected taxing entities.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Lake Ridge - Urban Renewal District Amendment: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Re-
newal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District is both necessary and
appropriate and further recommends that a public hearing on the proposed amendment
be set for June 3, 2013. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Reso-
lution No. 123-13 Resolution of Necessity finding that the established Lake Ridge Eco-
nomic Development District meets the definition of an Economic Development Area un-
der the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is necessary in the in-
terest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and
consultation on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for said District was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3,
2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 123-13
NECESSITY FINDING THAT THE ESTABLISHED LAKE RIDGE ECONOMIC DE-
VELOPMENT DISTRICT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT AREA UNDER THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND THAT DEVELOPMENT
OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND SETTING DATES OF HEARING AND CONSULTA-
TION ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR
SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 247-
11, adopted August 1, 2011, approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge
Economic Development District (the “District”) in order to provide redevelopment oppor-
tunities which will further economic development purposes and objectives as described
in the Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code states that a municipality shall not approve
an urban renewal project for an urban renewal area unless the governing body has
amended or modified the adopted urban renewal plan to include the urban renewal pro-
ject.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the continued development of the Lake Ridge Economic Develop-
ment District is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and develop-
ment of the community in accordance with sound planning and local community objec-
tives.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an amend-
ment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District,
setting forth the urban renewal projects that are currently expected to be undertaken in
the District, and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation pro-
cess required by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 3. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the pro-
posed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic De-
velopment District on June 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350
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West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said hearing shall generally identi-
fy the area covered by the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan and the scope
of the urban renewal project activities planned for such area, and said notice shall be
published and available to the public not less than four days nor more than twenty days
before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing shall be sent by
ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of
said Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, and, to
the extent the amendment includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public build-
ing, an analysis of alternative development and funding options for such public build-
ings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the County Board of Supervisors,
as the affected taxing entities.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Dubuque Brewing and Malting - Urban Renewal District Amendment: City Manager
recommending adoption of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal
District is both necessary and appropriate and further recommends that a public hearing
on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 124-13 Resolution of Necessity finding that the
established Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District meets the definition of a
Blighted Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is
necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting
dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed Amendment to the Urban Renewal
Plan for said District was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-13
NECESSITY FINDING THAT THE ESTABLISHED BREWING AND MALTING URBAN
RENEWAL DISTRICT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF A BLIGHTED AREA UNDER
THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND THAT DEVELOPMENT OF SAID AREA IS
NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AND SETTING DATES OF HEARING AND CONSULTATION ON A PRO-
POSED AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 301-
08, adopted September 2, 2008, approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District (the “District”) in order to provide redevel-
opment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of eliminating blight
and promoting economic development as described in the Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code states that a municipality shall not approve
an urban renewal project for an urban renewal area unless the governing body has
amended or modified the adopted urban renewal plan to include the urban renewal pro-
ject.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the continued development of the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Ur-
ban Renewal District is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and
development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local community
objectives.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an amend-
ment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal
District, setting forth the urban renewal projects that are currently expected to be under-
taken in the District, and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consulta-
tion process required by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed
amendment.
Section 3. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the pro-
posed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing and Malt-
ing Urban Renewal District on June 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building,
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350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said hearing shall generally
identify the area covered by the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan and the
scope of the urban renewal project activities planned for such area, and said notice
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shall be published and available to the public not less than four days nor more than
twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing shall
be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of
said Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, and, to
the extent the amendment includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public build-
ing, an analysis of alternative development and funding options for such public build-
ings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the County Board of Supervisors,
as the affected taxing entities.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Industrial Center Urban Renewal District Amendment: City Manager recommending
approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an amendment of the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Devel-
opment District is both necessary and appropriate and further recommends that a public
hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 125-13 Resolution of Necessity find-
ing that the established Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
meets the definition of an Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law,
and that development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for said District was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013 in the Historic Federal
Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-13
NECESSITY FINDING THAT THE ESTABLISHED DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN ECONOM-
IC DEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND THAT DE-
VELOPMENT OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESI-
DENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND SETTING DATES OF HEARING
AND CONSULTATION ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEW-
AL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution No.
87-11, adopted on March 7, 2011 approved the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the “District”) in
order to provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objec-
tives of the foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code states that a municipality shall not approve
an urban renewal project for an urban renewal area unless the governing body has
amended or modified the adopted urban renewal plan to include the urban renewal pro-
ject.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the continued development of the Dubuque Industrial Center Eco-
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nomic Development District is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth
and development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local com-
munity objectives.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an amend-
ment to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District, setting forth the urban renewal projects that are
currently expected to be undertaken in the District, and to determine an appropriate
date for and conduct the consultation process required by law with affected taxing enti-
ties concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 3. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the pro-
posed amendment to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District on June 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the
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Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said
hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan and the scope of the urban renewal project activities planned for such ar-
eas, and said notice shall be published and available to the public not less than four
days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of
public hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of
said amendment to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of pub-
lic hearing, and, to the extent the amendment includes the use of tax increment reve-
nues for a public building, an analysis of alternative development and funding options
for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the County
Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Technology Park Urban Renewal District Amendment: City Manager recommending
approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District
is both necessary and appropriate; determines that the District shall henceforth be re-
ferred to as the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District and further
recommends that a public hearing on the proposed amendment be set for June 3, 2013.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 126-13 Resolu-
tion of Necessity finding that the established Dubuque Industrial Center / South Eco-
nomic Development District meets the definition of an Economic Development Area un-
der the Urban Renewal Law, determining that the name and all subsequent references
to the district shall change to the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development
District, that development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for said District was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013 in the Historic Federal
Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 126-13
NECESSITY FINDING THAT THE ESTABLISHED DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
/ SOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, DE-
TERMINING THAT THE NAME AND ALL SUBQUENT REFERENCES TO THE DIS-
TRICT SHALL CHANGE TO THE DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, THAT DEVELOPMENT OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY
IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND
SETTING DATES OF HEARING AND CONSULTATION ON A PROPOSED AMEND-
MENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 141-
97, adopted April 7, 1997, approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center / South Economic Development District (the “District”) in order to provide rede-
velopment opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objec-
tives as described in the Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code states that a municipality shall not approve
an urban renewal project for an urban renewal area unless the governing body has
amended or modified the adopted urban renewal plan to include the urban renewal pro-
ject; and
Whereas, in connection with an updating of the Urban Renewal Plan for the District,
the City desires to change the name and all subsequent references to the Dubuque In-
dustrial Center / South Economic Development District to the Dubuque Technology
Park Economic Development District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the continued development of the Dubuque Industrial Center / South
Economic Development District is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper
growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local
community objectives.
Section 2. That the existing Dubuque Industrial Center South Economic Development
District shall henceforth be renamed the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Devel-
opment District, with the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
continuing under all previous authority provided by local law or state statue to the
Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an amend-
ment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the newly named Dubuque Technology Park Eco-
nomic Development District, setting forth the urban renewal projects that are currently
expected to be undertaken in the District, and to determine an appropriate date for and
conduct the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities concern-
ing the proposed amendment.
Section 4. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the pro-
posed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Technology Park
Economic Development District on June 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
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Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said hearing shall
generally identify the area covered by the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
and the scope of the urban renewal project activities planned for such area, and said
notice shall be published and available to the public not less than four days nor more
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than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing
shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of
said Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, and, to
the extent the amendment includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public build-
ing, an analysis of alternative development and funding options for such public build-
ings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the County Board of Supervisors,
as the affected taxing entities.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions:
Building Code Board of Appeals: One 3-Year term through August 1, 2014 (Vacant
term of Anglese). Applicant: Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. Ms. Gotz spoke in support of
her appointment.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Two 5-Year terms: One term through March 25, 2015
(Vacant term of Ruden); and One term through March 25, 2018 (Expiring term of
Cremer). Applicants: Eugene Bird, 3357 Arrowwood Ln.; Jeff Cremer, 919 ½ Bluff St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Safe Routes To School - Dubuque School Safety Improvements Project: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Safe Routes to School Program - Dubuque
School Safety Improvements Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 127-13
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for Safe Routes
to School Program – Dubuque School Safety Improvements Project #SRTS-U-
2100(663)--8U-31. Seconded by Connors. Connors requested that staff provide a status
report on the project after one year. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-13
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMAT-
ED COST FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM - DUBUQUE SCHOOL
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #SRTS-U-2100(663)--8U-31
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract now on file in the Office
of the City Clerk and estimated cost for the Safe Routes to School Program - Dubuque
School Safety Improvements Project #SRTS-U-2100(663)--8U-31, in the estimated
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amount $78,676.34, are hereby approved.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project: Proof of Publication on notice of pub-
lic hearing to consider the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and esti-
mated cost for the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 128-13 Approval of specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Project. Seconded by Braig. Park Divi-
sion Manager Steve Fehsal and Water Plant Manager Bob Green advised the Council
that the impact on the adjacent dog park will be kept to a minimum and temporary fenc-
ing used during construction. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-13
APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST
FOR THE BUNKER HILL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract now on file with the of-
fice of City Clerk and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill Pump Station Improvement Pro-
ject, in the amount of $717,500.00, are hereby approved.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Park & Recreation Commission - Pets in Parks Recommendation (Second Reading):
Park & Recreation Commission submitting revised recommendations regarding allowing
pets in City parks. City Manager submitting informational memos. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and consider the second reading of a proposed ordi-
nance amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Proper-
ty, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation by adding definitions relating to Animals; Restricting
Horse drawn Vehicles; Permitting Dogs, Cats, and Domesticated Animals in Certain
Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails Subject to Conditions; Establishing Leash and Waste
Clean-Up Requirements; Prohibiting Animals Running At-Large Within Parks, Open
Spaces, or Trails; Permitting the Exercising of Dogs off Leash in Certain Areas; and Re-
vising Park, Open Spaces and Trail Descriptions. Seconded by Braig. Park and Recrea-
tion Commissioner Chuck Harris provided information on the amendments recommend-
ed by the City Council at the April 1, 2013 meeting. City Council discussed concerns
about enforcement, safety, sanitation and cost issues, and a trial period with evalua-
tions. Motion failed 5-2 with Braig and Jones voting yay.
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Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note Series 2010E: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of the proceedings to approve the revised loan documents concerning the in-
crease in the principle amount of the Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010E
in order to provide funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Green Infrastructure Project.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 116-13
Amending the Series Resolution (Resolution No. 302-10) approved on August 10, 2010,
said Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by
and Between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority and Authorizing and
Providing for the Issuance of the $64,885,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Se-
ries 2010E, in order to provide for the funding of the Bee Branch Watershed Green In-
frastructure Project under the terms of a new Series 2010E Note in the principal amount
of $74,285,000. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-13
AMENDING THE SERIES RESOLUTION (RESOLUTION NO. 302-10) APPROVED
ON AUGUST 10, 2010, SAID RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND THE IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE $64,885,000 SEWER REVENUE CAPI-
TAL LOAN NOTE, SERIES 2010E, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF
THE BEE BRANCH WATERSHED GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UNDER
THE TERMS OF A NEW SERIES 2010E NOTE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
$74,285,000
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 302-10 approved on August 10, 2010 (the "Se-
ries Resolution"), the City of Dubuque (hereinafter the "Issuer") previously issued its
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2010E, dated August 18, 2010, to the extent
of $64,885,000 (hereinafter the "Original Note"), pursuant to a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement between Issuer and the Iowa Finance Authority dated of like date (the
"Agreement"), for the purpose of defraying the costs of the Project as defined in the Se-
ries Resolution; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority
("IFA"), as holder of the Original Note, have authorized an additional "sponsored pro-
ject," namely, the Bee Branch Watershed Green Infrastructure Project, to be funded un-
der the terms of a new note to be issued in the principal amount of $74,285,000; and
Whereas, following a public hearing, this Council approved Resolution No. 201-12 on
July 16, 2012 (the "Prior Resolution"), authorizing an increase in the principal amount of
the Original Note from $64,885,000 to $74,285,000 but with no change in the interest
rate; and
Whereas, IFA now has informed the Issuer that the interest rate on the new note will
be 1.75%, and has requested that the Original Note be exchanged for a new note in the
principal amount of $74,285,000 and bearing interest at the rate of 1.75% (the "New
Note"); and
Whereas, a Sponsored Project Loan and Disbursement Agreement Amendment
(hereinafter the "Amendment") has been prepared to reflect the exchange of the Origi-
nal Note for the New Note, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
Whereas, pursuant to IRS regulations adoption of the Amendment constitutes a reis-
suance of the Original Note.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1.That the Series Resolution be and is hereby amended to reflect the in-
crease in the outstanding principal amount thereof from $64,885,000 to $74,285,000,
and a change in the interest rate from 3.00% to 1.75%.
Section 2.That the Amendment in substantially the form attached to this Resolution
and the New Note are hereby authorized to be executed and issued on behalf of the Is-
suer by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk.
Section 3.That the Finance Officer be and is hereby authorized and directed to exe-
cute a tax certificate with respect to the reasonable expectations of the City concerning
the Project and a related IRS Form 8038-G, and cause the same to be timely filed with
the Internal Revenue Service.
Section 4. Except as amended herein, all of the other terms and conditions of the Se-
ries Resolution and Agreement are in all respects ratified, confirmed and approved and
shall remain in full effect, including all tax covenants contained therein. The Prior Reso-
lution, being no longer necessary, is hereby rescinded.
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Passed and approved this 15 day of April, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Code of Ordinances - Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles: City Manager recom-
mending approval of an amendment to the Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles Ordi-
nance that requires that a person operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle keep at
least one hand on the handlebars at all times during operation. Motion by Lynch to re-
ceive 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 Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-13 Amend-
ing City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7
Operation, Division 3 Operation of Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles, Section 9-7-
321.275 Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles by requiring a person operating a motor-
cycle to keep at least one (1) hand on the handlebars at all times. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 22-13
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHI-
CLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7 OPERATION, DIVISION 3 OPERATION OF MO-
TORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES, SECTION 9-7-321.275 MOTORCYCLES
AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES BY REQUIRING A PERSON OPERATING A MOTOR-
CYCLE TO KEEP AT LEAST ONE (1) HAND ON THE HANDLEBARS AT ALL TIMES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-7-321.275 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
9-7-321.275: MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES:
C. Sitting Position: A person operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall ride only
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upon the vehicle's permanent and regular attached seat. A person operating a motorcy-
cle or motorized bicycle must keep at least one (1) hand on the handlebars at all times.
Every person riding upon the vehicle shall be sitting astride the seat facing forward with
one leg on either side of the vehicle.
Section 2. This Ordinance takes effect upon publication.
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Passed, approved, and adopted the 15 day of April, 2013.
/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 19 day of April, 2013.
/s/Kevin s. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Food Scrap Collection Alternative: City Manager recommending approval of a pro-
posed food scrap and yard debris composting contract with Full Circle Organics, LLC.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Connors. Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz provided in-
formation on what can be recycled with the program, commercial and residential differ-
ences, economy, and subscription to the program. Motion carried 7-0.
Request for Work Session - Port of Dubuque Marina Tour: City Manager requesting
that the City Council schedule a work session for May 20, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. to tour the
Port of Dubuque Marina prior to the June 1, 2013 dedication. Motion by Lynch to re-
ceive and file the document and schedule the work session as recommended. Second-
ed by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Request to Schedule Work Session - Historic Millwork District: City Manager request-
ing that the City Council schedule a work session on Monday, June 17, at 5:15 p.m. on
a comprehensive update of the Historic Millwork District. Motion by Connors to receive
and file the document and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by
Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones received verification to citizen correspondence that the storm
water issue on Kaufmann Avenue was being addressed by staff.
Mayor Buol and Council Member Sutton reported on participating in the tree planting
program on April 13 at Mt. Pleasant Home.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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