3 19 18 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
March 19, 2018
Del Toro, Buol, Resnick, Rios, Larson, Jones, Shaw
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street
March 19, 2018
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Keep Iowa Beautiful Month (April 2018)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Airport Commission of 2/26; Cable TV Commission of 3/7; City Council Proceedings of 2/27, 2/28, 3/5;
Civil Service of 2/27, Human Rights Commission of 2/12; Library Board of Trustees Update #168 of 2/22;
Transit Advisory Board of 3/8; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/7; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/22;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/12, 2/15, 2/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Salome Farfan for personal injury, Eric Imhof for vehicle damage, and Rainbo Oil Company for property
damage, Wesley Heimke for vehicle damage, Christina Wilson for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Salome Farfan for personal injury, Eric Imhof for
vehicle damage, Rainbo Oil Company for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. March Utility Bill Inserts
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City Manager providing public information brochures regarding power outage preparedness and the online
customer water management tool Welcome to Watersmart being distributed with the March 2018 utility
bills.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Request 2018
Correspondence from Thomas Parsley, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, in partnership with the
Dubuque Jaycees, requesting approval to conduct a fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, 2018 from 9:00
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne Street and Lime Street in conjunction with the
closure of indicated streets and A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a special events request. The rain date is
July 4, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Property Tax Rate Comparison for Eleven Largest Iowa Cities
City Manager providing updated comparisons for the 11 cities in the State of Iowa with a population
greater than 50,000 now that all cities have adopted their Fiscal Year 2019 property tax levy.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
7. 2018 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2018 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Forestry Technician, Planning
Technician, and Traffic Signal Technician II.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
9. Designated Agents of the City of Dubuque Limited Authorization to Execute Withdrawals
on Behalf of the City of Dubuque
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution granting the City Finance Director/Treasurer and
authorized signers from Wellmark limited authorization to make withdrawals from a specialized City of
Dubuque Bank account.
RESOLUTION Authorizing certain designated agents of the City of Dubuque limited authorization to
execute withdrawals on behalf of the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Designated Agents of the City of Dubuque Finance Department Authorization to Obtain
Information and Make Transfers Between City of Dubuque Bank Accounts.
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution authorizing the Finance Accountant and Account
Clerk to obtain information and transfer money between City of Dubuque bank accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing certain City of Dubuque Finance Department employees to obtain bank
account information and make transfers between City of Dubuque bank accounts within a banking
institution
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Plat of Survey Linwood Place (2736 Windsor Avenue)
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Linwood Place
(2736 Windsor Avenue) as requested by the Linwood Cemetery Association subject to waiving the lot
frontage for Lot 1.
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RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Linwood Place in the City of Dubuque, IowaSuggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Plat of Survey - O'Rourke Farms Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for O'Rourke Farms Addition at
U.S. Highway 61/151 and the Southwest Arterial as requested by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of O'Rourke Farms Addition in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Final Plat Sky Blue Estates Subdivision No. 2 Public Improvements Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a 180-day extension by rescinding Resolution No. 405-16 and
adopting the new resolution approving the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #2.
RESOLUTION Re-Approving the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Hurm-Decker
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Peter Hurm and Melissa L.
Decker, property owners of Lot 13 in Twin Ridge Subdivision No. 2. as part of connecting the subdivision
with the City’s water and sewer system.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and peter
Hurm and Melissa L. Decker
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. IDOT Funding Agreement SW Arterial Design Pave 4-Lanes
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Funding Agreement with the
Iowa Department of Transportation to assist with partial funding to complete the final engineering design
for the remaining 4-lane construction of the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Cooperative Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2018-16-119) between the
City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Transportation for the Southwest Arterial - Final Design 4-Lane
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. College and University Transit Partnership Contracts
City Manager recommending approval of the contracts for College/University Transit Partnership with
Clarke University, Loras College and University of Dubuque for the 2018-2019 school year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. GHD License Agreement for Site Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of a License Agreement with GDH Services Inc, on behalf of
MidAmerican Energy Company in the area of 949 Kerper Blvd. and the former Peoples Natural Gas site.
RESOLUTION Authorizing License Agreement for Site Assessment Between the city of Dubuque and
GHD to Install Eight Water Level Transducers and Three Silty Sand Aquifer Monitoring Wells on Public
Parcel and Public Right-Of-Way in the Area of 949 Kerper Boulevard
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Letter of Support for NEH Challenge Grant Application
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens providing a letter of support for the Dubuque County Historical
Society’s application for a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant for
improvements to the Mathias Ham House Historical Site and the William M. Black historic dredge boat.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Opportunity Zone designation Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit an application to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority for Opportunity Zone designation for three contiguous census tracts (1, 5, and 101.03).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
D&D Concrete, Inc., for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Iowa Street Market
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Iowa Street Market, 1256 Iowa Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Kwik Stop #48
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Kwik Stop #48, 3201 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Kwik Stop #74
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Kwik Stop #74, 2360 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Kwik Stop #78
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Kwik Stop #78, 4039 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Kwik Stop #86
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Kwik Stop #86, 2150 Twin Valley Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Kwik Stop #300
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Kwik Stop #300, 1215 E. 16th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
27. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Walgreens #11942
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Walgreens #11942, 345 E. 20th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
28. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article
B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Development Agreement with 653 White Properties, LLC to Redevelop Property at 653
White Street
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing on April 2, 2018 on a proposed
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and 653 White Properties, LLC for
redevelopment of the property at 653 White Street.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and 653
White Properties, LLC, including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 2,2018
2. 22nd Street / Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Capacity Improvement Project (Elm Street
to White Street)
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 22nd Street Storm
Sewer Improvements Project (Elm Street to White Street), and further recommends that a public
hearing be set for April 2, 2018.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
costs; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 2, 2018
3. Community Development Block Grant National Disaster Resilience (CDBG-NDR) Housing
Status of Funded Activity set public hearing
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for April 2, 2018, on the Status of Funded
Activities CONTRACT #13-NDRH-001 for Community Development Block Grant, National
Disaster Resilience Housing Grant, locally known as the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency
Program.
RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on Status of Funded Activities- Contract #13-NDRH-
001 For The Community Development Block Grant, National Disaster Resilience (CDBG-NDR)
Housing Grant
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 2, 2018
4. Status of Funded Activities for Community Development Block Grant and National
Disaster Resilience Housing Grant
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for April 2, 2018, on the status of funded
activities associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project infrastructure
improvements funded in part by the $23.3 million in HUD National Disaster Resilience Grant
specifically for infrastructure.
RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on the Status of Funded Activities Associated With
Contract #13-NDRI-011 For The Community Development Block Grant, National Disaster
Resilience (CDBG-NDR) Infrastructure Grant
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 2, 2018
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5. Voluntary Annexation for a Portion of Silver Oaks Estates
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for April 16, 2018 on a
100%-voluntary annexation request filed by Royal Oaks Development Corporation for
approximately 19.23 acres of property (Elmwood Drive and Silver Oaks Drive) concurrent with
rezoning.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on an application for Voluntary Annexation of Territory
to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 16, 2018
6. Medline Industries, Inc. - Proposed Development Agreement, Intent to Dispose of City-
Owned Real Estate, and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for May 21, 2018, on a proposed
Development Agreement between Medline Industries, Inc. and the City of Dubuque providing for
the sale of City-owned real estate in the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District to Medline Industries, Inc. and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement.
RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an Interest in city of Dubuque Owned Real Estate by Sale to
Medline Industries, Inc. Pursuant to a Proposed Development Agreement; Fixing the Date for a
Public Hearing of the City Council of the city of Dubuque, Iowa on the Proposed Sale and on
the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations; and Providing for the
Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 21, 2018
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Housing Commission
One, 3-year term through August 17, 2020 (Vacant term of Baumhover)
Applicants:
Janice Craddieth, 1603 Washington St.
Sam Wooden, 1135 Rosedale Ave.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-year term through July 30, 2020 (Vacant term of Stewart)
Applicant:
Jeff Stiles, 3087 Central Ave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
1. Request to Rezone Property at Gateway Drive and Stonehill Drive
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Dubuque Southgate
Investments, Ltd., to rezone 13.036 acres at Gateway Drive and Stonehill Drive from
PUD/Planned Commercial District to C-3 General Commercial District and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by rescinding Ordinance No. 49-90 and reclassifying hereinafter described
property located at the southeast corner of Highway 61/151 and Highway 52 from Planned Unit
Development with a Planned Commercial Designation to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Property at 1108 Locust Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Teri &
Brian Schulz to rezone property at 1108 Locust Street from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1108 Locust
Street from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Request to Rezone Property at 2460 Kerper Boulevard
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by 310 Huehl,
LLC / Bradley Gdowski to rezone property at 2460 Kerper Blvd. from HI Heavy Industrial District
to OC Office Commercial District to permit a school of private instruction along with current
office-related uses and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2460 Kerper
Boulevard from HI Heavy Industrial District to OC Office Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Sale of City-Owned Real Property at 2056 Washington Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval to dispose of City-owned
real property located at 2056 Washington Street to Jennette E. Santo and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the sale of real estate specifically Lot 2 of Heart Project Place in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof - 2056 Washington Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Unified Development Code Text Amendment - Title 16 to Eliminate the Definition of
"Family"
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from the City
of Dubuque to amend the Unified Development Code Title 16, Chapter 2 to eliminate the
definition for “family” to comply with State Code and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by amending Section 2. Definitions to delete definition of “Family.”
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Fiscal Year 2018 Second Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2018
Second Budget Amendment and the City Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Correspondence - Art Piece Titled Continuum
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission submitting correspondence regarding the location of the
art piece titled Continuum.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Report
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Master Lease Agreement - Southwestco Wireless, Inc. D/B/A Verizon Wireless
City Manager recommending approval of a Master Lease Agreement with Southwestco
Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Wireless to deploy “small cell” infrastructure in Dubuque in the
future.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Sustainable Innovations Consultant David Lyons will
provide a PowerPoint presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File, listen to presentation; Approve
4. Iowa Economic Development Authority - Medline Application
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the submission of an Iowa
Economic Development Assistance Application by Medline Industries, Inc. to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority.
RESOLUTION Approving an Application for State Business Financial Assistance on Behalf of
Medline Industries, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 5 Transit Advisory Board Meetings
City Manager recommending approval of a change to Dubuque Code of Ordinances to modify
meeting frequency requirements for the Transit Advisory Board by reducing the frequency
requirements from “must meet not less than bimonthly” to “will meet bimonthly from September
to May, meeting no less than 4 times per year.”
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 5 Transit System, Chapter 1
Transit Advisory Board, Section 5-1-10 Meetings
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Proceedings for Directing the Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A & B
City Manager recommending directing the sale of the $9,410,000 (Subject to Adjustment
Pursuant to Terms of Offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A and $1,020,000
(Subject to Adjustment Pursuant to Terms of Offering) Taxable General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2018B.
RESOLUTION Directing Sale of $9,410,000* (Subject to adjustment per terms of Offering)
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A
RESOLUTION Directing Sale of $1,020,000* (Subject to adjustment per terms Of Offering)
Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2011B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, Dated September 1, 2011, and directing
Notice be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series
2011A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, Dated September 1, 2011, and directing Notice
be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series
2012E, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and directing Notice
be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Redemption of outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated December 10, 2012, and
directing Notice be given
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Memorandum of Understanding in Support of Dupaco Community Credit Union
Community Development Financial Institution Financial Assistance Application in
Support of the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Housing Activities for Neighborhood
Growth & Enrichment (CHANGE) Healthy Homes Advocate Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding in Support of
Dupaco Community Credit Union Community Development Financial Institution Financial
Assistance Application in Support of the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Housing Activities for
Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment (CHANGE) Healthy Homes Advocate Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations – Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of
Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
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of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
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/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk