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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, in
the Historic Federal Building.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session called for the purpose of
conducting a work session regarding Purchase of Service Agreements.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl.
Council discussed what type of services should be funded and what should not be. There
was consensus that economic development services were directly related to City services and
needed to be funded. The question came up as to whether the City should be using “tax funds”
for social service activities such as Helping Services of Northeast Iowa and the use of
Community Development Grant (CDBG) and Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds.
Council discussed budgeting a sum of money for a grant program that non-profits could submit
applications for funding; however, the question arose as to who would decide what
organizations were to be funded and the amount of funding. Another possibility discussed was
an expansion of the Community Partnership (cp2) Program. There was Council consensus that
funding of the Purchase of Services was necessary but not as it is currently being done. Staff
was directed to look at the various options and what other cities are doing and to schedule
another work session when that information is available.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, in
the Historic Federal Building.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of
discussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Invocation was provided by Mayor Roy D. Buol
PROCLAMATIONS
Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange Days (April 27 – 30, 2008) was accepted by
Charlie Green of the Rotary Club; Historic Preservation Month (May, 2008) was received by
Matthew Lundh of the Historic Preservation Commission
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and dispose of as indicated. Seconded
by Voetberg. Braig requested (#29) Earth Charter be held for separate discussion. Motion
carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 4/7 and 4/14; Civil Service Commission of
3/19; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/20; Housing Commission of 3/25; Housing
Commission Trust Fund of 9/7; Human Rights Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 4/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/27. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Barb and Gerald Hirsch for property damage; Craig Kowalski for
property damage; Russell and Diane J. Nauman for property damage; Michelle Neyen for
property damage; Lasalle Bank National Association vs. City of Dubuque, et al; Helen, Chuck
and Craig Spielman for property damage; Premier Linen and Drycleaning for personal injury of
Cathy Ludwig; Shirley A. Cox for personal injury; Craig Hurst for personal injury; Jonathan and
Sarah Ragan for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Northeast Iowa
Community College for property damage; Russell and Diane Nauman for property damage;
Michelle Neyen for property damage; Craig A. Kowalski for property damage; Gerald Hirsch for
property damage; Craig Hurst for personal injury; Craig Spielman for property damage; Shirley
Ann Cox for personal injury. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
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Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the
position of Lead Applications/Network Analyst. Upon motion the document was received and
filed and made a Matter of Record.
April 10, 2008
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 2007 Code of Iowa, a written examination for the
position of Lead Applications/Network Analyst have been conducted. We hereby certify that
the individuals listed below have passed this written examination and vacancies for this
position should be made from this list and that this list is good for two (2) years from above
date.
LEAD APPLICATIONS/NETWORK ANALYST
Stacey J. Moore
Joseph R. Pregler
Respectfully submitted,
Merle Duehr, Chairperson
Loras Kluesner
Paula Gieseman
Civil Service Commission
Stipulation of Settlement – Glab: City Attorney submitting a Stipulation of Settlement in the
tax assessment appeal of Vicki Glab for property located at 680 Southern Avenue. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
Water Pollution Control Plant Renovation: Postcards from citizens opposing the incineration
option regarding the renovation of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of
an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union to provide
for a work week that consists of ten hours per day/four days per week for the Airport
Maintenanceworkers and Airport Mechanic. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
Fiscal Year 2009 Wage Plan and Compensation Package: City Manager recommending
approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-bargaining
Unit Employees. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 115-
08 Approving the Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-bargaining Unit Employees
for Fiscal Year 2009 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-08
APPROVING THE WAGE PLAN AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR NON-
BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
Whereas, the City Manager has recommended that the Non-bargaining Unit Wage Plan for
Non-bargaining Unit General Employee classifications and the Non-bargaining Unit Wage Plan
for Non-assigned classifications be increased by 3.35% across-the-board effective July 1,
2008 except that there will be no wage increase on July 1, 2008 for the classifications of Mayor
and City Council Members; and
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Whereas, the City Council provides a compensation package to Non-bargaining Unit
employees similar to the compensation package to be received by Bargaining Unit employees;
and
Whereas, the proposed wage increase for Non-bargaining Unit employees is consistent with
the wage increase to be received by employees represented by the Police Association,
Teamsters Union and Operating Engineers Union bargaining units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Non-bargaining Unit Wage Plan for General Employees and the Non-
bargaining Unit Wage Plan for Non-assigned classifications is hereby approved.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Purchase of Property – 2315 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2315 Prince Street as part of the acquisition
program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 116-08 Approving the acquisition of
real estate located at 2315 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2315
PRINCE STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the area of
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recommended
in the 2001 HDR “Drainage Basin Master Plan;” and
WHEREAS,a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner of the thirty fifth
property scheduled for acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following legally
described property: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 59, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 59, Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 60, Lot
2 of Lot 60, and Lot 1 of Lot 61, in “Sanford Subdivision”, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded plats thereof, At the cost of Ninety-nine thousand four hundred fifty
dollars ($99,450).
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim
deed from the owner, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the
herein described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said
Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with
certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of a
request from Wahlert High School for funding from the Capital Grant for Access Equipment
and Facilities. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Stipulation of Settlement – Dubuque Bank and Trust: City Attorney submitting a Stipulation
of Settlement in the tax assessment appeals of Heartland Financial for four properties owned
by Dubuque Bank and Trust. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of
an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for the City’s Community
Development Block Grant Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 117-08 Approving Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for
the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 117- 08
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 (PROGRAM
YEAR 2008) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has prepared and approved an Annual Plan for Fiscal Year
2009 (Program Year 2008); and
Whereas, the City now desires to amend said Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Plan to reflect the
reduced Fiscal Year 2009 CDBG allocation as per the attached Exhibit A; and
Whereas, said amendment is a substantial amendment as provided in the City's Citizen
Participation Plan and must therefore be approved by resolution of the City Council after a
public hearing by the Community Development Advisory Commission; and
Whereas, the City held a public comment period beginning February 20, 2008 with
publication in the Dubuque Advertiser, Telegraph Herald and on the City website; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed
amendment on March 26, 2008 and voted to approve said amendment and to recommend
approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year 2009 (Program Year 2008) Annual Plan for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program hereto attached as Exhibit A is
hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April 2008.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Project: Communication from Douglas Olk,
Friends of the Mines of Spain, providing an update on the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center
Expansion Project. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Friends of the Mines of Spain: Communication from Douglas Olk, Friends of the Mines of
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Spain, expressing thanks for the $1,444 grant to the Friends of the Mines of Spain for the 175
Dubuque Anniversary Celebration. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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Aquila 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge: Certificates of Recognition to the Housing
and Community Development Department and Building Services Department for participation
in the 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge sponsored by Aquila. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Timber-Hyrst Estates Bridge Improvements – Phase 1: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the bridge improvements on Creek Wood Drive over Catfish Creek that the
developer, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC has recently completed in Timber-Hyrst
Estates. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 118-08
Accepting bridge improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-08
ACCEPTING BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 167-06, certain public improvements including a 156’6” x
30’ continuous concrete slab bridge over Catfish Creek was installed by the developer of the
Timber-Hyrst Estates.
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has examined the
work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with
the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications, and has
recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said bridge
improvements in the Timber-Hyrst Estates be and the same is hereby accepted.
Section 2. That maintenance of said bridge improvements shall be the responsibility of the
owner for a period of two (2) years from September 26, 2006, the date of recommendation for
acceptance by IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Tetra Tech Monitoring Wells: City Manager recommending approval of a License
Agreement with Tetra Tech that authorizes the installation of four monitoring wells in City right-
of-way at West Locust Street and Pierce Street to continue drilling and field work for McCann’s
Properties, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 119-
08 Authorizing License Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Tetra Tech to install
monitoring wells on public right-of-way at West Locust Street and Pierce Street was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-08
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND TETRA TECH TO INSTALL MONITORING WELLS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AT WEST LOCUST STREET AND PIERCE STREET
Whereas, Tetra Tech, on behalf of McCann’s Properties, LLC, has requested permission
from the City of Dubuque to install four monitoring wells on City right-of-way at West Locust
Street and Pierce Street in Dubuque, Iowa, for the purpose of continuing the drilling and field
work associated with the required State of Iowa Site Monitoring Project; and
Whereas, the License Agreement for Site Assessment has been prepared outlining the
responsibilities of Tetra Tech in the installation of monitoring wells to a depth of 40 feet on
public right-of-way; and
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Whereas, the performance of the activities of Tetra Tech will be at no cost or expense to the
City, and all work will be performed by the Licensee, or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors; and
Whereas, it is the desire of the City Council to enter into said License Agreement for the
installation of monitoring wells in the public right-of-way as requested.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The License Agreement for Site Assessment be and the same is hereby
approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute said License Agreement
for and on behalf of the City Council.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Request to Vacate: Communication from Brian Kane, counsel for Mr. Thomas A. Luksetich
and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Axtell, requesting to purchase a portion of City real estate abutting
their property at 2530 Kerper Boulevard. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and referred to the City Manager.
Iowa Department of Transportation: Communication from the Iowa Department of
Transportation confirming the Transportation Commission’s award of RISE funds to assist in
construction of the new roadway south of Chavenelle Road in the Dubuque Industrial Center
West. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Certificate of Environmental Accomplishment: Certificate from Shred-It advising that the City
of Dubuque participated in the Shred-it shredding and recycling program and saved 57 trees
from destruction in 2007. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of
the management agreement with Kenneth M. Clayton for Miller-Riverview Park from April 1
through November 1, 2008. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Dubuque Water Ski Club Lease: City Manager recommending approval of the annual lease
with the Dubuque Water Ski Club for a section of Schmitt Island. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
Town Clock Renovation Project: City Manager recommending award of the public
improvement contract for the Town Clock Renovation Project to Klauer Construction Company
in the amount of $247,227. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 120-08 Awarding contract to Klauer Construction Company was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-08
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Town Clock
Renovation Project pursuant to Resolution No. 97-08, and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 21st day of March, 2008.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 10th day of April, 2008,
and it has been determined that the bid of Klauer Development Corp, dba Klauer Construction
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Company in the amount of $247,227 was the lowest bid for the furnishings of all labor and
materials and performing the work as provided for in the plans and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement be awarded to Klauer Development Corp, dba
Klauer Construction Company, and the Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Five Flags Center – Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget: City Manager recommending
approval of the detailed Fiscal Year 2009 operating budget for the Five Flags Center as
submitted by SMG. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Medline Industries – Amendment to Development Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the first amendment to the Development Agreement with Medline Industries, Inc. to
provide for a time extension on the project completion until April 30, 2009. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 121-08 Approving the first amendment
to the Medline Industries, Inc. Development Agreement was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 121-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEDLINE INDUSTRIES,
INC. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Whereas, a Development Agreement (the Agreement), dated December 19, 2007, was
entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, a municipal corporation of the State of Iowa
(City), and Medline Industries, Inc. an Illinois Corporation; and
Whereas, City and Medline Industries, Inc. now desire to amend the Development
Agreement as set forth attached First Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the First Amendment of the Medline Industries, Inc. Development
Agreement is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said First
Amendment on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to
attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
implement the terms of the First Amendment as herein approved.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Downtown Design Guidelines Manual: City Manager recommending approval of the
selection of Winter and Company to provide Professional Design Services for the Downtown
Design Guidelines Manual. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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Citizen Communication: Communication from Pat Tobin, Cedar Cross Self Storage,
regarding the monthly stormwater management fee. Upon motion the document was received,
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Jim Urell submitting his resignation from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment due to his relocation out of the City limits. Upon motion the document was received
and filed and resignation accepted.
Mediacom Annual Report: Submittal of the Mediacom 2007 Annual Report. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
Earth Charter: Communication from Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit, Sr. Rita Goedken, Sr. Kathy
Lentsch, Sr. Kathleen Grace and Sr. Virginia Goedken requesting that the City adopt the goals
of the Earth Charter as the framework for development of a strategic plan to achieve a green
designation. Braig read a portion of the letter from the Sisters and thanked them for their
interest in the City’s green initiative. Braig moved to receive and file the document and refer to
the City Manager. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Development Agreement – Hotel Julien: City Manager recommending approval of a
Development Agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC for a $600,000
Downtown Rehabilitation loan, a $10,000 design grant, a $10,000 façade grant, and a 100%
rebate of incremental property taxes for 15 years to support the rehabilitation of the Hotel
Julien and provide 100% of the incremental increase in its share of Hotel/Motel tax revenue for
three full years, to assist in marketing the renovated hotel. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 122-08 Approving Development Agreement for the Hotel
Julien Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE HOTEL JULIEN
PROJECT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has a Memorandum of Understanding with The
Fischer Companies outlining an incentive package for the rehabilitation of the Hotel Julien; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has created a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan/Grant
Program for the purpose of stimulating reinvestment in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is encouraging the use of this loan/grant program to
finance code compliance activities and to spur job creation activities; and
Whereas, the loan application from HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC meets the
requirements of this program; and
Whereas, it is the determination of this Council that approval of the Development Agreement
for the rehabilitation of the Property by HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC according
to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement is in the public interest of
the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Development Agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager,
LLC is hereby accepted and approved.
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Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the attached Development Agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC and
HJD Manager, LLC.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, all necessary loan documents and is further authorized
to disburse loan funds from the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program, in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the executed agreement.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 123-08 Granting the issuance of new permits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to
Ron’s Five Point Mart, DaVinci’s Restaurant/Lounge, and O’Clock Industries; Resolution No.
124-08 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit (6 Month) to McAleece
Park/Recreation Complex; a Class “B” Beer permit (5 Day Event) to Music n More; and a Class
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“C” Beer License to 16 Street Auto/Truck Plaza, Tobacco Outlet Plus, Paro Food Mart, Kwik
Stop C-Store, Ron’s Discount Smokes, Ron’s Five Point Mart, Casey’s General Store #2420
and Casey’s General Store #2421; and Resolution No. 125-08 Granting the issuance of a
Class “A” Liquor License to Dubuque Lodge and Dubuque Golf and Country Club; Class “B”
Liquor License to Days Inn Spirits Bar/Grill; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Catfish Charlie’s’,
Clarke College, DaVinci’s Restaurant and Lounge, Sublime, Tott’s Tap, Olive Garden Italian
Restaurant, West Dubuque Tap, Whiskey River, Loras College, The Hub, Lot One and Ten Pin
Tap; Special Class “C” Liquor License to Chuck-n-Jo’s; Special Class “C” Liquor (5 Day
Special Event) to Dubuque Jaycees; and Class “WBN” (Native Wine) Permit to Hancock
House Bed and Breakfast and Kwik Stop C-Store were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-08
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the following having complied with the provisions of law relating to the sale of Cigarettes
within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
within said City.
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Ron’s 5 Point Mart R Future 405 Rhomberg Avenue
DaVinci’s Rest./Lounge Tri State Hospitality 395 W 9 th Street
O’Clock Industries Patrick O’Clock 2670 Sun Ridge Court
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMCCity Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 124-08
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined and approved: and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have filed proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Beer Permit.
CLASS “B” BEER PERMIT(6 Month)
City of Dubuque McAleece Park/Recreation Complex 1801 Admiral Sheey Drive
+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale)
CLASS “B” BEER PERMIT(5 Day Event)
Music n More Music n More Town Clock Plaza
CLASS “C” BEER LICENSE
Mulgrew Oil Com 16 th St Auto/Truck Plaza+(Sunday Sale) 1215 E12th Street
Kwik Trip Inc. Tobacco Outlet Plus #504+(Sunday Sale) 806 Wacker Drirve #140
Sahajanand Entrp Paro Food Mart+(Sunday Sale) 3200 Central Avenue
Rainbo Oil Comp Kwik Stop C-Store+(Sunday Sale) 2335 University Avenue
RKM LLC Ron’s Discount Smokes/Bev. Center 1450 Loras Avenue
+(Sunday Sale)
R Future Ron’s Five Point Mart+(Sunday Sale) 405 Rhomberg Avenue
Casey’s Marketing Casey’s General Store #2420 2699 Rockdale Road
+(Sunday Sale)
Casey’s Marketing Casey’s General Store #2421 4003 Peru Road
+(Sunday Sale)
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 125-08
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses have been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the State Laws and all City Ordinances relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Liquor License.
CLASS “A” LIQUOR LICENSE
Loyal Order of the Dubuque Lodge #355+(Sunday Sale) 2635 Windsor Avenue
Moose
Dubuque Golf & DBQ Golf & Country CL+(Sunday/Outdoor 1800 Randall Place
Country Club Sale)
CLASS “B” LIQUOR LICENSE
RonSan Enterprise Days Inn Spirits Bar/Grill+(Sunday/Outdoor 1111 Dodge Street
Sale)
CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Catfish Charlie’s LLC Catfish Charlie’s+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1630 E 16 th Street
Clarke College Clarke College+(Sunday Sale) 1550 Clarke Drive
Tri State Hospitality DaVinci’s Rest. & Lounge+(Sunday Sale) 395 W 9 th Street
Club Sublime Inc Sublime+(Sunday Sale) 3203 Jackson Street
Tott’s Tap Tott’s Tap+(Sunday Sale) 3457 Jackson Street
GMRI Inc. Olive Garden Italian Rest+(Sunday Sale) 3350 Dodge Street
Donna Ginter West Dubuque Tap+(Sunday Sale) 1701 Asbury Road
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Chad Streff Whiskey River+(Sunday Sale) 1064 University Avenue
Aramark Educational Loras College+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1450 Alta Vista Street
The Hub on Main Inc The Hub+(Sunday Sale) 252 Main Street
Lot One, Inc Lot One+(Sunday Sale) 100 Main Street
Ten Pin Tap Ten Pin Tap(1 Day Outdoor Sale) 601 Rhomberg Avenue
SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR
Chuck & Jo’s Inc Chuck-n-Jo’s 890 Iowa Street
SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR 5 –DAY SPECIAL EVENT
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Town Clock Plaza
CLASS “WBN” (NATIVE WINE) LICENSE
Susan Huntley Hancock House Bed & Breakfast 1105 Grove Terrace
Rainbo Oil Kwik Stop C-Store 2335 University Avenue
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to remove the Voluntary Annexation Request – Kress Industrial Facility
from the table, receive and file the documents, 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.
Real Estate Contract with Dubuque Community School District: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider approval of a real
estate contract between the Dubuque Community School District and the City of Dubuque for
the purchase of the Kephart Building. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 126-08 Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a real estate contract
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District and providing for
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 126-08
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A REAL
ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND DUBUQUE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the
"City"), should provide for the authorization of a Real Estate Contract between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District (the “Seller”) in the principal amount of
$185,000 (the "Agreement"), as authorized by Sections 384.24A and 384.25, Code of Iowa, as
amended, a copy of which is now before this Council and incorporated herein by this
reference, for the purpose of acquiring the real property described therein from the Seller; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement shall be payable from the General Fund of the City; and
WHEREAS, before such an agreement may be authorized, it is necessary to comply with
the provisions of the City Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal
and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the
authorization of the agreement 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:
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Section 1. That this City Council meet in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street,
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Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on the 21 day of April, 2008, for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of the authorization of the Agreement and the approval of the provisions
thereof, in the principal amount of $185,000, for the purpose of acquiring the real property
described therein.
Section 2. That the City 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 authorization of said Agreement.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
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Passed and approved this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Request to Vacate – Liebe Street and Washington Street: City Manager recommending that
a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider a request from Dubuque Stamping and
Manufacturing, Inc., to vacate and purchase a portion of Liebe Street and Washington Street.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 127-08 Intent to
vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot C and Lot D of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 2 in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-08
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN LOT C AND
LOT D OF LIEBE’S SUBDIVISION NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE
COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. has requested the vacating and
disposal of portions of Liebe Street and Washington Street; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portions of Liebe Street and Washington Street and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot C and Lot D of
Liebe’s Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in Lot C
and Lot D of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot C and Lot D of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 2 in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to C&K Realty be contingent upon the payment of
$24,401.00, plus platting, publication, and filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to vacate and dispose of said real estate to be published in the manner as prescribed by
law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Chavenelle Court Construction Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Chavenelle Court Construction Project and that a public hearing be set
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for May 5, 2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 128-
08 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 bids for the Chavenelle Court Construction Project was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal
Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-08
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST — CHAVENELLE COURT 2008 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 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 Dubuque
Industrial Center West — Chavenelle Court 2008 Project, in the estimated amount $851,938.53,
are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 5th day of May, 2008, 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 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.
The Dubuque Industrial Center West — Chavenelle Court 2008 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
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 2:00 p.m. on the 8th day of May, 2008. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk
at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at the public hearing at
6:30 p.m. on the 19th day of May, 2008, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers
(second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of April, 2008.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.129-08
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2008 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 Amendment
No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council Chambers at
the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday, May 5, 2008,
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of
the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget information.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC City Clerk
Voluntary Annexation Request – Kress Industrial Facility (Tabled on December 17, 2007):
City Manager recommending that a public hearing to consider approval of the voluntary
annexation request of Kress Industrial Facility concurrent with rezoning be set for May 19,
2008. Upon motion the documents were removed from the table, received and filed and
Resolution No. 130-08 Rescinding Resolution No. 557-07 Approving an application for
voluntary annexation of territory owned by Kress Industrial Facility and Resolution No. 131-08
Fixing date of public hearing onan application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by
Kress Industrial Facility were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-08
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 557-07 APPROVING AN APPLICATION
FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY OWNED BY KRESS INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY
Whereas, Kress Industrial Facility submitted a written application for the voluntary
annexation of approximately 80 acres of territory lying outside the corporate limits of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, on November 19, 2007 meeting, the City Council adopted the resolution
approving the annexation; and
Whereas, this action cannot occur until after the annexation public hearing to comply with
State law regarding notification requirements for annexation requests; and
Whereas, Resolution No. 557-07 should be rescinded.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Resolution No.557-07 is hereby rescinded.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO 131-08
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY OWNED BY KRESS INDUSTRIAL FACILITY
Whereas, Kress Industrial Facility submitted a written application for the voluntary
annexation of approximately 80 acres of territory lying outside the corporate limits of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the Annexation Territory is not subject to an existing annexation moratorium; and
Whereas, the Annexation Territory does not include any state property; and
Whereas, the Annexation Territory does include railroad property and county road right-of-
way; and
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa authorizes this annexation by adoption of a
resolution and required notification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 19th day of may, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the in the
Council Chambers, second floor of the Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed
annexation, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the
time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general 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 annexation.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Kress Industrial Facility – Request to Rezone: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
denial of a request from Toby Kress, Kress Industrial Facility, to rezone property south of Old
Highway Road from County R-1 Residential District to City AG Agricultural District and LI Light
Industrial District, concurrent with annexation. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and a public hearing set for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2008 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager recommending that a
public hearing be set for June 2, 2008 to consider approval of an amendment to the
Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area plan and the establishment of the Salvia
House Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 132-08 Acknowledging a proposed amendment to the plan for the Washington
Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area and providing for a public hearing and Resolution No.
133-08 Finding that the designation of the Salvia House Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary
in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and providing for a public hearing thereon were adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 2, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-08
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN FOR
THE WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA, AND
PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
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Whereas, the City Council has found that an amendment to the Washington Neighborhood
Urban Revitalization Area Plan established by Ordinance No. 4-2007 is necessary; and
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa provides that a public hearing shall be held on a
proposed amendment to the Plan for the revitalization area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the proposed amendment to the Washington Neighborhood Urban
Revitalization Plan April 2008 Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, shall be made a matter of record and shall be available for public inspection in the
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Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 50 West 13 Street, and in the Housing and Community
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Development Department 350 West 6 Street Suite 312, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to submit the proposed amendment
to the Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area Plan to the City’s Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission for review and comment.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the
proposed amendment to the Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area Plan to be
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held on June 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2 Floor, Historic Federal
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Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
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Section 4. That all interested parties will be notified as required by law by the 30 day prior
to the public hearing.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.133-08
RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE DESIGNATION OF THE SALVIA HOUSE URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND
PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds that the property at 2160 Elm Street
and adjacent vacant property is in need of repair and underutilized, and
Whereas, Michelle Mihalakis has proposed to purchase the property and construct a 18
room single room occupancy (SRO) facility and requests the establishment of an urban
revitalization district.; and
Whereas, the area proposed for designation under the Urban Revitalization Act is an
economic development area appropriate for housing and residential development as defined
by Section 403.17 of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa provides that a public hearing shall be held on
any proposed Urban Revitalization Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the rehabilitation, redevelopment and economic development of the
hereinafter described area at 2160 Elm Street and adjoining vacant property is found to be
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City, to
wit:
Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 12 and Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 12 of Kniest's Subdivision;
Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the North 1/3 of Lot 99 of L.H. Langworthy's Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Elm
Street Subdivision; and all of that part of Burton W. Boyes Place No. 3 lying north of the
southerly line of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Elm Street Subdivision extended northeasterly across said
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Burton W. Boyes Place No. 3 to a point of intersection with the southwesterly line of Lot 5 of
Lot 11 of Kniest's Subdivision, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the Salvia House Urban Revitalization Area Plan as proposed meets the
eligibility criteria of Chapter 404.1 of the Code of Iowa, 2001.
Section 3. That the proposed Salvia House Urban Revitalization Area Plan attached hereto,
shall be a matter of record and shall be available for public inspection in the office of the City
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Clerk at City Hall, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the City is authorized and directed to submit the Salvia House Urban
Revitalization Area Plan to the City’s Long Range Planning Advisory Commission for review
and comment.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the Salvia
House Urban Revitalization Area Plan to be held on June 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
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Council Chambers, 2 Floor, Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa
52001.
Section 6. That the owners of record will be notified by the thirtieth day prior to the public
hearing.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Zoning Commission – Council Appoints from among the Zoning Advisory
Commission members. Two 6-year vacant, expired terms through January 3, 2014 (Terms of
Gaber and Stiles) Volunteering Commissioner: Jeff Stiles, Vice Chairperson, Zoning Advisory
Commission. Jeff Stiles spoke in support of his appointment.
Electrical Code Board: Five 3-year expired terms through May 21, 2011 (Terms of Mueller,
Dixon, Hammel, Reiss, Pfohl) (Electrical experience requirement). Applicants: James Dixon,
2505 Marquette Place; Dan Hammel, 3163 Hillcrest Road, #4. No one spoke.
Library Board of Trustees (Mayor Appointment). Two 4-year vacant terms through June 1,
2011 (Terms of Lindsay and Avery). Applicants: Paula Connors, 818 So. Grandview Avenue;
Elizabeth Leeper, 1576 Glen Oak Street; Thomas Stecher, 2117 Orchard Drive; Mike Willis,
1298 Locust Street, #2. Paula Connors, Elizabeth Leeper, Thomas Stecher and Mike Willis
spoke in support of their appointment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission – Mayor Appointment. One 4-year expired term through April 6,
2012. Mayor Buol appointed Otto Krueger to a four-year term through April 6, 2012 with City
Council concurrence.
Civic Center Commission: Two 3-year vacant terms through June 29, 2010. Applicants:
Susan Balsamo, 2770 Van Buren, Barb Kurt, 1304 Atlantic. Upon motion Susan Balsamo and
Barb Kurt were appointed to three-year terms through June 29, 2010.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: Two 3-year expired terms through
October 1, 2010. Applicants: Michael Buelow, 2131 Graham Circle, Edward Cawley, 598
Needham Place, Chad Oberdoerster, 420 Summit Street. Upon roll call vote Michael Buelow
and Chad Oberdoerster were appointed to three-year expired terms through October 1, 2010.
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Long Range Planning Advisory Commission; One 3-year vacant term through July 1, 2009.
Applicants: Chad Darter, 2544 Matthew John Drive; Richard Van Iten, 3273 Bittersweet Lane;
Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive (1 of 2 applications). Upon roll call vote Chad Darter was
appointed to a three-year term through July 1, 2009.
Mechanical Code Board: Two 3-year expired terms through March 16, 2011. Applicants:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa Street; David Grothe, 2544 Elm Street; Gary Hillard, 2826 Muscatine
Street. Upon roll call vote Tom Giese and Gary Hillard were appointed to three-year expired
terms through March 16, 2011.
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission: Two 3-year vacant terms through
June 30, 2009. Applicants: Thomas McDonough, 1562 Lucy Drive; Alan Vincent, 1010
Dunham Drive (2 of 2 applications). Upon motion Thomas McDonough and Alan Vincent were
appointed to three-year vacant terms through June 30, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
2025 Radford Road – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider a request from Mahendra & Geeta Thakkar to rezone property located at 2025
Radford Road from OC Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration
and adoption of Ordinance No. 27-08 Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
2025 Radford Road from OC Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential
District. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0. Mahendra Thakker and Clarence Hermsen
spoke in support of the rezoning request. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens
presented the staff report.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 27-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED 2025 RADFORD RD FROM OC OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from OC
Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District, to wit: Lot 1 of 1 Siegert
Farms No. 1, and to the center line of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
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/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 25 day of April, 2008.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Vacate and Release of Sanitary Sewer Easement: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider vacating and releasing the sanitary sewer easement across the former
Block 4 of Henschel Addition as requested by Buesing & Associates, Inc., representing North
Cascade Road Developers, LLC and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 134-08 Disposing of interest and
release in the location of an existing 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement across former
Block 4 of Henschel Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 134-08
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST AND RELEASE IN THE LOCATION OF
EXISTING 20-FOOT WIDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS FORMER BLOCK 4
OF HENSCHEL ADDITION 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 City of
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Dubuque, Iowa, on the 11 day of April, 2008, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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met on the 21 day of April, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in theHistoric Federal Building,Council
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Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, to consider the proposal for the
vacating and release of real estate described as:
The location of an existing 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement across former
Block 4 of Henschel Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to Instrument
No. 4658-96 and recorded on April 24, 1996 in the Office of the Dubuque County
Recorder and as shown on the Easement Vacation Plat attached hereto and by
reference made a part hereof; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, overruled any and all objections,
oral or written, to the proposal to dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
hereinabove described real estate to North Cascade Road Developers, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa,
in the location of real property described as an existing 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement
across former Block 4 of Henschel Addition replatted as Lot C of Timber-Hyrst #2 all in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, to North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, be and the same is hereby
approved.
Section 2. That the proposal to dedicate a new 40-foot wide sanitary sewer easement on
Lot C Timber-Hyrst Estates #2 as set out by North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, be and
the same is hereby approved.
Section 3. That all conditions stated and agreed to on Page 1 of the Grant of Easement for
Sanitary Sewer recorded as Instrument No. 4658-96 on April 24, 1996 in the Office of the
Dubuque County Recorder are still in effect, except that the location of the easement has been
changed as shown on the Final Plat of Timber-Hyrst Estates #2.
Section 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Release
of Easement and Easement Vacation Plat, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
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directed to deliver said release to the above named grantees and accept the dedication of a
sanitary sewer easement as platted on Lot C of Timber-Hyrst Estates #2.
Section 5. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified
copy of this resolution in the office of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Records, and the
Dubuque County Auditor.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Disposition of Property – Progressive Packaging, LLC: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of a land sale and Development Agreement with
Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Foods Corporation and City Manager recommending
approval.
Communication from the Alliance for Construction Excellence Committee of the Dubuque
Area Labor-Management Council encouraging Hormel Foods Corporation to consider the use
of local contractors, suppliers, tradesmen and women in the building of this plant.
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 135-08
Approving a Development Agreement providing for the sale of 39.55 acres in the Dubuque
Industrial Center West to Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Food Corporation.
Seconded by Jones. Richard Running, Dubuque Area Labor Management Council spoke in
support of the project and requested that consideration be given to the use of local contractors.
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support of this project and invited everyone to the groundbreaking to be held
on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Council expressed appreciation to Hormel Foods, Inc. for
choosing to locate in Dubuque. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE
OF 39.55 ACRES IN THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST TO PROGRESSIVE
PACKAGING, LLC c/o HORMEL FOOD CORPORATION
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 108-08, dated April 7, 2008 declared its intent
to enter into a Development Agreement with Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Food
Corporation for the sale of 39.55 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West (the Property);
and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
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disposition on April 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street,
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement for the sale to and development of the Property by Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o
Hormel Food Corporation according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development
Agreement is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque
and Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Food Corporation for the sale of the Property is
hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Development
Agreement on behalf of the City and City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his
signature.
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Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver a Special Warranty Deed for the Property as provided in the Development Agreement.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Elderly Transportation: Request of students from the Clarke / Loras Bi-College Social Work
Group to address the Council regarding elderly transportation. Deb Pic-Deutmeyer, 2325
Evergreen, spoke regarding the problems elderly residents of the City face with public
transportation, including no service after 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays. She stated they could not
rely on the mini-bus as it was often not on schedule and the fixed route buses had too many
students on them. She thanked the City Council for setting money aside to support the
Independent Transportation Network (ITN) America which was being started by Sue Balsamo.
She stated this would be 24-hour, seven days a week transportation for seniors for a minimal
fee. She requested that the City advertise this program in various newsletters, etc. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the document. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Mystic Tattoo Inc.: Request form Jeff Davis, Mystic Tattoo Inc. requesting to address the
City Council regarding Code of Ordinance Section 23-2 – Tattooing. Jeff Davis, 2108 Keyway,
stated he currently owns two tattoo parlors and would like to add tattooing to his body piercing
business, Trigger Happy, on Asbury Road in Dubuque. He requested clarification as to
whether the City ordinance regarding tattoo parlors mandated that a physician or osteopath be
physically present when a tattoo is administered. City Attorney Lindahl stated that was the
intent of the ordinance when it was passed in 1996. Council discussed potential health risks
regarding tattoos and whether the ordinance was too strict as written. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the document and refer to the City Manager. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0.
Iowa Wireless Services, LLC (Tabled on March 3, 2008): City Manager recommending
approval of a lease agreement with Iowa Wireless Services for the installation and operation of
a wireless telecommunication antenna facility in Madison Park subject to I-Wireless agreeing
to two amendments. Connors moved to remove from the table. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0. Connors moved to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 136-
08 Disposing of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Iowa Wireless Services, LLC for the installation and
operation of a wireless telecommunication antenna facility. Seconded by Jones. Council
questioned whether installation of the tower would compromise the bluff area. Andy Anderson,
I-Wireless, replied that an engineering firm that specializes in that type of installation would be
hired. The motion was amended to add to the agreement language to the effect that an
engineering firm would be hired to ensure there was no harm to the bluff area. Motion carried
7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 136-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND IOWA WIRELESS SERVICES, LLC FOR
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION
ANTENNA FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa encourages the expansion of
wireless communication services to its citizens, businesses and institutions while at the same
time minimizing safety and aesthetic concerns posed by the construction of new towers and
monopoles in residential areas; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Wireless Services, LLC is the holder of a current Federal Communications
Commission License to provide certain wireless communication services for sale in and around
the City of Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Wireless Services, LLC desires to expand its signal coverage area and
enhance the quality and capacity of its technical infrastructure by installing and operating a
wireless telecommunication antenna facility in Madison Park owned by the City of Dubuque
and located at 1824 North Main Street in Dubuque, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque desires to lease to Iowa Wireless Services, LLC certain
space in Madison Park along with adjacent ground space for the purpose of installation and
operation of a wireless telecommunication facility; and
WHEREAS, representatives of Iowa Wireless Services, LLC and of the City of Dubuque have
negotiated terms for such a Lease Agreement which the City Council finds beneficial to the
community; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2008, the City Council pursuant to notice published as required by
law held a public hearing on its intent to dispose of the foregoing interest in real property and
overruled all objections thereto; and
WHEREAS, The City Council believes it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Iowa Wireless
Services, LLC is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to sign and administer the
Lease Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Purchase of Property – 2106 Kniest Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2106 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition
program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Jones moved to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 137-08 Approving the acquisition of real
estate located at 2106 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2106
KNIEST STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
WHEREAS,the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the area of
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recommended
in the 2001 HDR “Drainage Basin Master Plan;” and
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WHEREAS,a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner of the twenty-eighth
property scheduled for acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following legally
described property:
Southeasterly 20 feet of the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 2, and the Northwesterly 10 feet of
the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 3, in Frisch’s Subdivision of Lot 3 of Kniest’s Subdivision of
Mineral Lot 314; Northwesterly 5 feet of the Northeasterly 50 feet of Lot 2, Frisch’s Subdivision
of Lot 2 of Kniest’s Subdivision of Mineral Lot 314; Lot 1 of Frisch’s Subdivision and the
Northwesterly 5 feet of the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 2, in Frisch’s Subdivision of Lot 1 and
Lot 2 of Kniest’s Subdivision of Mineral Lot 314, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof. At the cost of Eighty-one thousand dollars ($81,000).
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim
deed from the owner, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the
herein described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said
Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with
certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of April, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition: City Manager recommending approval of the
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final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition located off Chavenelle Road as
requested by the City of Dubuque. Connors moved to receive and file the documents and
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adopt Resolution No. 138-08 Approving the final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center West 8
Addition. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 138-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST
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Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center
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West 8 Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, upon said final plat appear street(s) to be known as Chavenelle Court (Lot A)
which the owners by said final plat have dedicated to the public forever; and
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by the City Planner and had her approval
endorsed thereon, subject to the owners agreeing to the conditions noted in Section 2 below;
and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that it
conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except that no streets or public utilities
have yet been constructed or installed.
Whereas, the City Council concurs in the conditions of approval established by the Zoning
Commission and the City Planner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That the dedications of Chavenelle Court (Lot A), as they appear upon said final
plat, be and the same are hereby accepted; and
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Section 2. That the Final Plat Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition is hereby
approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the
approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat.
Section 3. Sidewalk installation shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property
abutting the public right-of-way, as required by City Code 41-100. The responsibility shall
extend to all successors, heirs and assignees. Sidewalks shall be five (5) feet in width and
installed one (1) foot from the property line.
Section 4. That the final acceptance of all public improvements shall occur upon certification
of the City Engineer to the City Council that all public improvements have been completed in
accordance with the improvement plans and City standard specifications.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of April, 2008
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Dubuque Rescue Mission Lease: City Manager recommending approval to lease a piece of
City-owned property for $1.00 per year to the Dubuque Rescue Mission to create a series of
raised vegetable gardens. Motion by Connors to receive and file and documents and approve
the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Lynch requested an update regarding the City’s
green initiative goals. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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