6 3 13 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and Regular
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013 in the
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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
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)
Apples for Students Months (June/July 2013) was accepted by Troy Rabbet, of St.
Mark Community Center, 1201 Locust St.
Emancipation Proclamation 150th Anniversary & Juneteenth 148th Anniversary was
accepted by R.R.S. Stewart, Vice Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission.
LGBT Pride Month Proclamation (June 2013) was accepted by Jessi Perry, of Hill-
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crest Family Services and on behalf of Rainbow Pride, 225 W. 6 St.
PRESENTATION(S)
Iowa DNR State Parks Bureau Chief: Iowa Department of Natural Resources State
Parks Bureau Chief Kevin Szcodronski provided an oral presentation on the National
Association of State Parks Directors conference to be held in Dubuque from September
3-6, 2013 and the America's State Tree Woodland Walk to be installed on September 4
at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Expansion as part of the conference.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch 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
4/23, City Council proceedings of 5/20, Community Development Advisory Commission
of 5/15, Housing Commission of 4/9, Human Rights of 4/8, Library Board of Trustees of
4/25, Library Board of Trustees Updates of 4/25 and 5/23, Sister City Relationships Ad-
visory Commission of 5/29, Proof of Publication for Final Assessment Public Right-of-
Way of 5/10 and 5/17, Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 5/6. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims and Suits: Kevin Hammel/JK Trucking for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the document was 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: Kevin Hammel/JK Trucking for vehicle damage. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed and concurred.
Indiana Court 2012 Drain Tile Project Acceptance: City Manager recommending ac-
ceptance of the 2012 Drain Tile Project for Indiana Court as completed by McDermott
Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Asbestos Survey and Monitoring of Abatement Contract Amendment: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the Cardno ATC Asbestos Survey and
Monitoring contract for properties at 1711 Old Mill Road and 1654 Manson Road. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Commissioner Paul Hemmer submit-
ting his resignation to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission. Upon motion
the document was received, filed and the resignation accepted.
Award 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project: City Manager recommending that the
award for the 2013 Access Ramp Installation Project awarded on May 13, 2013, to
Midwest Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $20,400.10 be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made
a Matter of Record.
Dubuque County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan: City Manager transmit-
ting information regarding the successful completion of the Dubuque County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the approval from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
The Economic Impact of Main Street Iowa, 1986-2012: City Manager transmitting a
report entitled, “Getting Results: The Economic Impact of Main Street Iowa, 1986-2012.
Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior
Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company advising
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the City of programming changes that will take place on or about June 25, 2013. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Hoyne
Landscaping and Snowblowing, Inc., for the 2013 Upper Bee Branch Landscape
Maintenance; McDermott Excavating for the Safe Routes to School - Dubuque School
Safety Improvements Project; Midwest Concrete, Inc., for the 2013 Access Ramp Instal-
lation Project Asphalt Overly Program; Portzen Construction for the Bunker Hill Pump-
ing Facility 2013 Project; and Selco Inc., for the 2013 Pavement Marking Project. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Signed Contracts: IIW Engineers & Surveyors for the Purina Drive Salt Dock Reme-
dial Design and Bidding Service Agreement; Strand Associates Amendment No. 2 De-
sign Services for the Water & Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities Pro-
ject. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders – My Brother's Place:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for My Brother's Place, 1850 Central Avenue. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Business License Refund: Request by Jamal Karbush for a refund of the liquor li-
cense for The Ground Round Restaurant in the amount of $633.75. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, wine license applications as submitted. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 163-13 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 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-13
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 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
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noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation.
Renewals
Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell St. Class C Liquor, Class B Wine (Car-
ryout Wine) (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Kwik Star #495 2685 Dodge St. Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
Mason Dixon Saloon 163 Main St Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Mc Cann's Service, Inc. 690 W Locust Class C Beer (Sunday)
Ooh La La 3460 Hillcrest Rd. Class B Wine (Sunday)
Walgreens #11942 345 E. 20 th St. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, Class
C Beer (Carryout Beer and wine)
(Sunday)
The Hancock House Bed 1105 Grove Terr. Class B Native Wine (Living Quar-
and Breakfast Inn ters)
Rotary Club of Dubuque 135 W. 8 th St. Special Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Permanent Premise Transfer
Oky Doky #2 51 West 32 nd to Class E Liquor
2040 Kerper Blvd.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Pro-
gram) City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 17, 2013 on
the proposition of issuing not to exceed $14,767,000 in Stormwater Utility Revenue
Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program). Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 164-13 Fixing date for a meeting on the au-
thorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$14,767,000 stormwater utility revenue capital loan notes of The City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 164-13
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$14,767,000 STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa
should provide for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the
issuance of Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, in the amount of not to ex-
ceed $14,767,000, as authorized by Sections 384.24A and 384.83, Code of Iowa, as
amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, the City has applied for a loan through the Iowa Water Pollution Control
Works Financing Program pursuant to which the Iowa Finance Authority has agreed to
purchase the City's Notes and has requested that such Notes be issued as a single
Note in a denomination equal to the total amount of the issue as authorized by Chapter
384 of the Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Note shall be payable solely
and only out of the net earnings of the Stormwater Management Utility and shall be a
first lien on the future net earnings of the Utility; and shall not be general obligations of
the City or payable in any manner by taxation and the City shall be in no manner liable
by reason of the failure of the net revenues to be sufficient for the payment of the Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and Note; and
Whereas, before a Loan and Disbursement Agreement may be authorized and
Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes issued to evidence the obligation of the
City thereunder, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa, as
amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meet-
ing at which the Council proposes to take action for the authorization of the Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written objections from
any resident or property owner of the City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this City Council meet in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on the 17th day of June, 2013, for the pur-
pose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $14,767,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue
Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City thereunder, the proceeds of
which will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of acquisition, construction, recon-
struction, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part of the
Stormwater Management Utility, including those costs associated with the construction
of the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English
language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City,
said publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before
the date of said public meeting on the issuance of the Notes.
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Section 3. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the \[form pro-
vided\].
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Passed and approved this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project: City Manag-
er recommending the initiation of the public bidding process for the FY2013 and FY2014
Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining Project, and further recommends that a pub-
lic hearing be set for June 17, 2013. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 165-13 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 advertisement for bids was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 17,
2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-13
FY2013 AND FY2014 SEWER CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (CIPP) LINING 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:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
FY2013 and FY2014 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project, in the estimated
amount $615,000.00, 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 17 day of June, 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 plans and specifications, form of contract and es-
timated 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.
The FY2013 and FY2014 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining 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 the
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date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 27 day of June, 2013. Bids shall be opened
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and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final
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action at 6:30 p.m. on the 1 day of July, 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 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
Dubuque Industrial Center South PCC Paving and Utilities 2013 Project: City Manag-
er recommending the initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial
Center South PCC Paving and Utilities-2013 Project and further recommends that a
public hearing be set for June 17, 2013. This item was removed from the agenda.
30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initia-
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tion of the public bidding process for the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 9
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Street to 11 Street, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for June 17,
2013. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 166-13
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; set-
ting 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 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 166-13
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30 INCH FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT – PHASE I FROM 9 STREET TO
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11 STREET 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
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 30
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inch Force Main Relocation Project - Phase I from 9 Street to 11 Street, in the esti-
mated amount $1,185,437.50, 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 17 day of June, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Histor-
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ic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Io-
wa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
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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30 inch Force Main Relocation Project – Phase I from 9 Street to 11 Street 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
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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 the
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date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 20 day of June, 2013. Bids shall be opened
and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final
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action at 6:30 p.m. on the 1 day of July, 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 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Ironworks Building) Development Agreement: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 17, 2013, on a Develop-
ment Agreement for Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Iron Works building). Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 167-13 Fixing the date for a
public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed issu-
ance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a De-
velopment Agreement relating thereto with Warehouse Trust, LLC, and providing for the
publication of notice thereof was adopted. setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 2013 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-13
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX
INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOP-
MENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO WITH WAREHOUSE TRUST LLC, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, City and Warehouse Trust LLC have entered into a Development Agree-
ment, subject to the approval of the City Council, a copy of which is now on file at the
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Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 13 and Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best in-
terests of the City to approve the Development Agreement, with Warehouse Trust LLC;
and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code
of Iowa, and to enter into the Development Agreement relating thereto for the purpose
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of carrying out the rehabilitation of property located at 333 E 10 Street as hereinafter
described; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of
the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which
meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or
property owner of said City to such proposed action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution
and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public
hearing on the City's intent authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obliga-
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tions, to be held on the 17 day of June, 2013, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. in the City Council
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Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 St., Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations
and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Warehouse Trust
LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special
financing activities described in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consist-
ing of the funding of economic developments grants to Warehouse Trust LLC pursuant
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to the Development Agreement under the terms and conditions of said West 11 Street
Urban Revitalization District Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax
Increment Revenue obligations is approximately $2,770,000 over a 15 year period.
Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made
of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, pub-
lished at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication
to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting
on the issuance of said obligations.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the Council regarding their application to the fol-
lowing boards/commissions:
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Four 3-year terms through June 30,
2016 (expiring terms of Hemmer, Kames, O’Rourke-Rosenow, and Riedel). Applicants:
(All applicants qualify for the Arts Representative designation) Tom Farley, 491 West
4th St.; Katherine Kluseman, 1631 Alta Place; Tim Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace; Marina
O’Rourke-Rosenow, 2085 Mullin Rd.; Susan Riedel, 282 Kelly’s Bluff; Richard Rossign-
ol, 1631 Main St.; Jessica Teckemeyer, 2945 Keokuk St. Mr. Farley, Ms. Kluseman, Mr.
Olson, Ms. O’Rourke-Rosenow, and Ms. Riedel spoke in support of their respective ap-
pointments.
Civic Center Commission: One 3-year term through June 29, 2016 (expiring term of
Bakke) Applicant: Rod Bakke, 3030 Karen St.
Historic Preservation Commission: Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2016 (expiring
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terms of McDonell - Jackson Park District and Whalen - West 11 District). Applicants:
Benjamin Beard, 1854 Churchill St. (Qualifies as Interim 11th St. District resident); Rob-
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ert M. McDonell, 135 West 17 St. (Qualifies for Jackson Park District resident); Dr.
John Whalen, 1105 Highland Pl. (Qualifies for W. 11th St. District resident).
Housing Commission: One 3-year term through August 17, 2015 (Vacant term of
Culbertson). Applicant: Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St.
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Housing Code Appeals Board: One 3-year term through January 11, 2015 (Vacant
term of Newman). Applicant: Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One 3-year terms through July 1, 2016
(expiring term of Reisdorf). Applicant: Stephen V. Reisdorf, 740 Brookview Sq. Mr.
Reisdorf spoke in support of his appointment.
Library Board of Trustees: Two 4-year terms: One through July 1, 2015 (vacant term
of Hammer); and one through July 1, 2017 (expiring term of Willis). Applicants: Daniel
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Boice, 1225 West 3 St.; John T. Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct.; Mike Willis, 1365 West 5 St.
Mr. Boice, Mr. Pregler and Mr. Willis spoke in support of their respective appointments.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One 3 year-term through July 1, 2016
(expiring term of Winterwood). Applicant: Charles Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Terrace.
Park and Recreation Commission: Three 3-year terms through June 30, 2016 (expir-
ing terms of Hoffmann, Lyness, and Schluter). Applicants: Katherine Lydon, 123 Bluff
St.; Karen Lyness, 89 Alpine St.; David Schlueter, 3645 Crescent Ridge. Ms. Lydon and
Ms. Lyness spoke in support of their respective appointments. Council Member Jones
stated that correspondence was received from Mr. Schlueter in support of his appoint-
ment.
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission: One 3-Year term through February 1,
2016 (vacant term of Coty). Applicant: Robert J. Felderman, 241 Southgate Dr.
Appointment was made to the following board/commission:
Electrical Code Board: One 3-year term through May 21, 2014 (Vacant term of
Mueller). Applicant: David B. Wilson, 2918 Washington. Motion by Jones to appoint Da-
vid Wilson to the remainder of one 3-year term through May 21, 2014. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
Timber-Hyrst Estates #2 Vacate of Storm Sewer Easement: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request by Robert A. and Beth M. Hartig to vacate
a storm sewer easement between Lots 1 and 2 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #2 and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 168-13 Disposing of city interest in a storm sewer easement
between Lots 1 and 2 In Timber-Hyrst Estates # 2 In The City of Dubuque, Iowa. Se-
conded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 168-13
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN A STORM SEWER EASEMENT BETWEEN
LOTS 1 AND 2 IN TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES # 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing,
published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the
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City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 24 day of May, 2013, the City Council of the City of
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Dubuque, Iowa met on the 20 day of May, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
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Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, to consider the disposal of City interest in
a storm sewer easement over and across real estate described as:
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Lots 1 and 2 in Timber-Hyrst Estates # 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or written to the proposal to dispose of City interest in said easement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the release of City of Dubuque interest in a storm sewer easement
over and across real property described as Lots 1 and 2 in Timber-Hyrst Estates # 2 in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to David and Beth Hartig be and the same is hereby ap-
proved for the cost of publication and filing fees, with the owner agreeing to pay the cost
to relocate the storm sewer as shown on an approved site plan.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a Release of Storm
Sewer Easement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to deliver
said Release to David and Beth Hartig upon receipt of the publication and filing fees and
relocation of the storm sewer.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Re-
corder and Dubuque County Auditor.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
Lake Ridge Economic Development District Amendment: Proof of publication on no-
tice of public hearing to consider approval of the amended and restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District and the City Manager recom-
mending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Reso-
lution No. 169-13 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Lake Ridge Economic Development District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 169-13
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
LAKE RIDGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the
Lake Ridge Economic Development District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to provide
opportunities for further development and investment in the District; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public notice
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge
Economic Development District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference to
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herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District Amendment: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 170-13 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renew-
al Plan for the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District. Seconded by Res-
nick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 170-13
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
DUBUQUE BREWING & MALTING URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the
Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to provide
opportunities for further redevelopment and reinvestment in the District; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public notice
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made
reference to herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Economic Development District Amendment: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amended and restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the doc-
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uments and adopt Resolution No. 171-13 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Economic Development District. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 171-13
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to provide
opportunities for further development and investment in the Industrial Center; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public notice
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque In-
dustrial Center Economic Development District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and
made reference to herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Technology Park Economic Development District Amendment: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider the amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the newly named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the docu-
ments and adopt Resolution No. 172-13 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the newly named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development
District. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-13
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
NEWLY NAMED DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the
Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to provide
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opportunities for further development and investment in the District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque also desires to change the name and all subsequent
references to the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District to
the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public notice
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly
named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District, on file in the City
Clerk's Office and made reference to herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of pub-
lic hearing to consider approval of the amended and restate Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and the City Manager recommending ap-
proval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
173-13 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for The Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District. Seconded by Jones. Economic Development Direc-
tor Dave Heiar responded to questions from the City Council about the use of urban re-
newal districts in economic development. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-13
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR
THE GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to pro-
vide opportunities for further redevelopment and reinvestment in the downtown; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Plan
and has found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the
development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to
the City Council; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing enti-
ties in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or
recommended changes to the Plan received; and
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Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public no-
tice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference
to herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Attest:
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO
Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, which included information on business retention and expan-
sion, marketing, the addition of a director of sustainable innovations, and plans to relo-
cate the GDDC office to the Historic Millwork District. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the information. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center: City Manager recommending approval of
the number of parking spaces to be included in the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation
Center Parking Ramp. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and ap-
prove the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Chandra Ravada, Director of Trans-
portation for ECIA and Parking System Supervisor Tim Horsfield provided a presenta-
tion on the intermodal campus and parking scenarios in the Historic Millwork District and
responded to questions from the City Council regarding residential and commercial
parking issues, modes of transit, and parking meters. Motion carried 6-1 with Braig vot-
ing nay.
Fifth and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project Award: City Manager recommending
award of the contract for the 5th and Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project to the low
bidder Portzen Construction, Inc. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 174-13 Awarding public improvement contract for the 5th and
Bluff Streets Public Restroom Project. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 174-13
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE 5th AND BLUFF PUB-
LIC RESTROOM PROJECT
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Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 5 and Bluff
Public Restroom Project (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 118-13 and Notice to
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Bidders published in a newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 19
day of April, 2013; and
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Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 9 day of May, 2013
and it has been determined that Portzen Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa with a bid
proposal in the amount of $369,000.00, is the responsive, responsible bidder for the
Project; and
Whereas, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque
to enter into an improvement contract with Portzen Construction, Inc. for said Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Portzen
Construction, Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Im-
provement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 Day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
Water & Resource Recovery Center Energy Management Consulting Services Rec-
ommendation: City Manager recommending approval of the selection of 7th Power Sus-
tainable, LLC to provide the energy management consulting services for the Water &
Resource Recovery Center Modification Project. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
0.
Hwy 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project
Award: City Manager recommending approval of the Hwy. 151/61 South Grandview Av-
enue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project contract to the low bidder, Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 175-13 Awarding Contract for the Hwy 151/61 South Grandview Avenue Over-
pass Water Main Relocation Project (CIP 740-1405). Seconded by Jones. Water Plant
Manager Bob Green responded to questions from the City Council regarding project
cost contingencies. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-13
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR HWY. 151/61 SOUTH
GRANDVIEW AVENUE OVERPASS WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT CIP
740-1405
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Hwy. 151/61
South Grandview Avenue Overpass Water Main Relocation Project (the Project) pursu-
ant to Resolution No. 119-13 and Notice to Bidders published in a newspaper published
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in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 19 day of April, 2013.
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Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 16 of May, 2013 and
it has been determined that Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. of Dubuque, IA, with a bid
amount of $372,678.35, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
Whereas, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque
to enter into a Public Improvement Contract with for said Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. of Dubuque, IA, and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a
Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of June, 2013.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
City of Dubuque TIGER V Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval
of a Federal TIGER V Grant application for new bus storage and maintenance facility
and rail platform and the funds for the City’s local match. Motion by Connors to receive
and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones relayed a compliment from a co-worker about Farmer’s Mar-
ket.
Council Member Resnick reported on observing a local fourth-grade class using the
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4 St. Elevator for the first time and invited all citizens to explore what downtown has to
offer.
Mayor Buol welcomed Ben Jacobson, the new City Government Reporter for the Tel-
egraph Herald Newspaper.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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