3 5 18 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 5, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro (joined at 5:33 p.m.), Jones, Larson,
Resnick, Rios (joined at 5:36 p.m.), Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brum-
well
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session for Project H.O.P.E.
WORK SESSION
Project H.O.P.E.
President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Nancy Van Mil-
ligen conducted a work session with the City Council on Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our
People Excel). Topics included:
Achievements:
• Re-Engage Dubuque students, completed diploma or HSED
• Opportunity Dubuque: connects workers to training and employers with skilled
workers
• Network map of providers and support
• Community needs assessments — child care & mental health
Current focus / three impact areas:
1. Academic Achievement
• Expand pathways & accessibility to education and employment
o Dubuque College Access Network (DCAN)
o Unemployment rate
o Access to quality child care
2. Equity and Inclusion
• Build financial inclusion
o Poverty rate
o VITA & EITC financial inclusion
o Financial capability system
3. Economic Opportunity
• Support provider networks for change
o Mental health grant
o Partnership empowerment network
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o Project HOPE network partners
Ms. Van Milligen responded to questions from the City Council regarding informing
students of re-engagement options and pathways and how Project HOPE partners with
the City's Economic Development Department.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on March 5, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . Irish-American Heritage Month (March 2018) was accepted by Ancient Order of Hi-
bernians (AOH) Dubuque County Division #2. 1576 Wood Street, Historian Bob Felder-
man, President Pat Lennart, and Vice President Pat McClain and in honor of Ken Siegert.
2. Music-in-Our-Schools Month (March 2018) was accepted by Shirley Davis Orwoll,
Fine Arts Coordinator for the Dubuque Community School District.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 2/15, 2/19, 2/22, 2/26;
Civil Service Commission 1/4/18; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 1/29; Library
Board of Trustees of 12/21/17, 1/18/18; Proofs of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 2/5, 2/7, 2/8; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for
Month Ending 1/31 . Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Alex Helbing for vehicle damage, Kathleen Pfohl for
vehicle damage, TFM, Co./Tom Thompson for property damage. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
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3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Alex Helbing for vehicle damage, Kathleen Pfohl for vehicle damage, and
TFM, Co. for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
concurred.
4. Proceedings for Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A and Taxable
General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2018B: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of the preliminary official statement, advertisement for the sale, and approval of
the electronic bidding procedures on the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and Tax-
able General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 47-18 Directing the advertisement for sale of $9,410,000
(Subject to adjustment per terms of Offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A,
and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement; and Resolution No.
48-18 Directing the advertisement for sale of$1 ,020,000 (Subject to adjustment per terms
of Offering) Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, and approving
electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-18
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $9,410,000 (SUB-
JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2018A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of equipping the public works and
transit departments, including the acquisition of emergency radio equipment and systems;
and refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Gen-
eral Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, dated September 1 , 2011 , General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012E, dated December 10, 2012, and General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2012H, dated December 10, 2012, essential corporate purpose(s), and it
is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of Not
to Exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be authorized for
said purpose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and
Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared
outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof
to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet
communication; and
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Whereas, the Council previously directed that bids for the Bonds be received at a public
sale to be held on the 5th day of March, but now directs that the receipt of bids, as well
as the sale and award of the Bonds, be moved to the 19th day of March, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com-
petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby
found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the
competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in
connection with the offering at public sale.
That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, of City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, in
the amount of$9,410,000 (Subject to Adjustment per Terms of Offering), to be issued as
referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 25, 2018, be offered for
sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and
the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or
modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel
and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to
be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once,
the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days
before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal
newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which
the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant
to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 19th day of
March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds,
which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said
date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form.
Passed and approved this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 48-18
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $1,020,000 (SUB-
JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLI-
GATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC
BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of refunding or refinancing certain
outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2011 B, dated September 1 , 2011 , essential corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed nec-
essary and advisable that Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, to the amount
of not to exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be author-
ized for said purpose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
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proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and
Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared
outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof
to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet
communication; and
Whereas, the Council previously directed that bids for the Bonds be received at a public
sale to be held on the 5th day of March, but now directs that the receipt of bids, as well as
the sale and award of the Bonds, be moved to the 19th day of March, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com-
petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby
found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the
competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in
connection with the offering at public sale.
That Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, of City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa, in the amount of$1 ,020,000 (Subject to Adjustment Per Terms of Offering),
to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 25, 2018,
be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and
the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or
modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel
and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to
be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once,
the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days
before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal
newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which
the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant
to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 19th day of
March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds,
which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said
date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form.
Passed and approved this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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5. Development Review Process Overview: Planning Services Manager Laura Car-
stens is transmitting the Development Review Process Overview. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received, filed and approved.
6. Dubuque County Emergency Management - Approving By-Laws and Authorizing
Signature: City Manager recommending approval of the Dubuque County Emergency
Management Commission Bylaws. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 49-18 Approving the Bylaws of the Dubuque County Emergency Man-
agement Commission and authorizing signature was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-18
APPROVING THE BYLAWS OF THE DUBUQUE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGE-
MENT COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
Whereas, the Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission establishes by-
laws to govern the operation of the Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency;
and
Whereas, these bylaws are adopted by the Dubuque County Emergency Management
Commission under Chapter 29C, Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Iowa Administrative Code 605 7.3(29C) states the bylaws, as adopted,
shall be signed by each member of the commission; and
Whereas, the Commission requires updates to the bylaws be approved by each mu-
nicipality in Dubuque County as evidenced by official vote of the municipality and/or by
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . The Dubuque City Council hereby approves the bylaws of the Dubuque
County Emergency Management Commission.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized and directed to sign the bylaws on behalf of the
City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Acceptance of Water Main Improvements at the south end of Manson Road: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the water main utility improvements from the Kris-
tin K. Woodward Trust Dated December 9, 2010, that Marty McNamer completed in 2012
across 2319 Manson Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 50-18 Accepting Water Main Improvements on LOT 1 of McNamer Acres
No. 3 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-18
ACCEPTING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON LOT 1 OF MCNAMER ACRES NO.
3 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, in 2012 certain utility improvements including approximately one thousand
five hundred lineal feet of water main and appurtenances were installed by Martin J.
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McNamer on Lot 1 of McNamer Acres No. 3 at the south end of Manson Road in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the Kristin K. Woodward Trust Dated December 9, 2010 is the current owner
of the property described as Lot 1 of McNamer Acres No. 3; and
Whereas, Kristin K. Vaassen, as Trustee of the Kristin K. Woodward Trust Dated De-
cember 9, 2010, has requested that the City of Dubuque accept the dedication of said
water main improvements across Lot 1 of McNamer Acres; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has exam-
ined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed and
are 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
public improvements on Lot 1 of McNamer Acres No. 3 be and the same is hereby ac-
cepted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Approval and Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over prop-
erty at 2319 Manson Road: City Manager recommending approval and acceptance of an
easement for water main utility for an existing water main across part of 2319 Manson
Road from the Kirstin K. Woodward Trust Dated December 9, 2010. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 51-18 Accepting a Grant of Ease-
ment for Water Main Utility Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 1 of McNamer Acres
No. 3, in the city of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-18
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR WATER MAIN UTILITY THROUGH,
OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 1 OF MCNAMER ACRES NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the Kristin K. Woodward Trust Dated December 9, 2010, has executed a
Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across Part of Lot 1 of
McNamer Acres No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across
Part of Lot 1 of McNamer Acres No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as shown on the
Easement Exhibit, from the Kristin K. Woodward Trust Dated December 9, 2010, a copy
of which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility with the Dubuque County Recorder.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Teamsters Local No. 120: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment
to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union Local No. 120 to pro-
vide for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for the
Maintenanceworker, Airfield Maintenanceworkers and Airport Mechanic assigned to the
Airport Department. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Fiscal Year 2017 Urban Revitalization Applications: City Manager recommending
approval of a Resolution approving property tax abatement applications for 14 residential
properties, 3 multi-family properties and 3 commercial properties in recognized Urban
Revitalization Areas, and authorizing transmittal to the City Assessor for final review and
determination of the amount of property tax abatement. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 52-18 Approving Property Tax Abatement Appli-
cations Submitted by Property Owners in Recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and
Authorizing the Transmittal of the Approved Applications to the City Tax Assessor was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-18
APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY
PROPERTY OWNERS IN RECOGNIZED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREAS AND AU-
THORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE APPROVED APPLICATIONS TO THE CITY
TAX ASSESSOR
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, the Urban Revitalization Act, permits cities
to abate property taxes for improvements made to properties in designated revitalization
areas; and
Whereas, the Urban Revitalization Act requires property owners to submit a written
application for abatement by February 1 of the assessment year for which the abatement
is first claimed, and further requires the City Council to approve all applications that meet
the requirements of the adopted Urban Revitalization Plan. Copies of the Urban Revitali-
zation applications are forwarded to the City Assessor for review by March 1 of each year;
and
Whereas, pursuant to the requirements of said Urban Revitalization Act, the following
Urban Revitalization Areas were established: Upper Main, Jackson Park, Washington
Neighborhood, West 11th Street, Upper Main, Cathedral, Old Main, and Kunkel & Asso-
ciates, Lange Estates; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, as of February 1 , 2018, received residential tax abate-
ment applications from the following property owners in the aforementioned urban revi-
talization districts eligible for 100% abatement for the time period indicated:
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District T Address Property Owner Type of Exemption
Property Period
Cathedral 115 Saint Mary Jeff Maternach Residential 10-year
Cathedral 117 Saint Mary Jeff Maternach Residential 10-year
Cathedral 605 Bluff St. I The Angles, LLC Multi-Family i 10-year
Jackson Park 1268 Locust St. Andrew& Emily Residential 10-year
McCready
Lange Estates 13275 Pennsylvania Ave. . Applewood IV, LLC Multi-Family 10-year
Langworthy Y 1084 W 3' St. Susan A Campboll Residential , 10-year
Washington 1189 1/2 White St. Daniel D Schuster Residential 10-year
Washington 1198 White St. Daniel D Schuster Commercial 3-Year
Washington Y 1241 Jackson St. Community Hous- Residential 10-year
ing Initiatives
Washington 1328 Jackson St. Community Hous- Residential 10-year
ing Initiatives
Washington 1355 Washington St. Terry McCarthy Residential 10-year
Washington 1406 Jackson St. Community Hous- Residential 10-year
ing Initiatives
Washington 11465 Jackson St. Sarah Cosella Residential 10-year
Washington Y 1710 Jackson St. Community Hous- Residential 10-year
ing Initiatives
Washington r 1781 White St. , Timothy Hitzler Commercial , 3-Year
Washington 2062 White St Lakeside Multi-Family 10-year
Investments LLC
Washington 246 E 14th Community Hous- Residential 10-year
ing Initiatives
Washington 54 E 18th ; Timothy Hitzler Commercial ''; 3-Year
West 11th 1072 Locust St. Kevin & Janice Residential 10-year
Esser
West 11th 480 Arlington St. Trish McDonaldResidential 1 10-year
; and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Department has reviewed the
above-described applications, verified inspections of the properties, and determined the
applications and the improvements conform to all requirements of the City of Dubuque's
Urban Revitalization Plans.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the above-described tax abatement applications meet the require-
ments of the City of Dubuque's Urban Revitalization Plans.
Section 2. That the above-described tax abatement applications are hereby approved
by the City Council, subject to the review and approval of the City Assessor.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward the above-
described tax abatement applications to the City Assessor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11 . Dubuque Golf & Country Club Fireworks Request: Correspondence from Lance
Marting, General Manager/CEO of the Dubuque Golf& Country Club, requesting permis-
sion to display fireworks on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 with a rain date of Thursday, July
5, 2018. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
12. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Con-
trolled Asbestos, Inc., for East Blum Site Asbestos Abatement and Lead Clean Up Pro-
ject. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Water Sports Club lease for a section of Chaplain
Schmitt Island May 1 , 2018 to April 30, 2019. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
14. 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One: City Manager recommending
that the award of the public improvement contract for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Access
Ramp Project One to D & D Concrete, Inc., be recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
15. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder — Moondog Music:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement
for a tobacco compliance violation for Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Drive #120. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder — Fareway Stores
#114: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agree-
ment for an alcohol compliance violation for Fareway Stores#114, 2050 John F. Kennedy
Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 53-18 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-18
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and
filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved;
and
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Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
I Renewals
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Chopper's 601 Rhomberg Ave. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
Exxtreme Pub 1706 Central Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Fareway Stores Inc. 2050 J. F. Kennedy Rd. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer
Sportsters Pub & Grub 2600 Central Ave. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
New
Beecher Liquor 2013 Central Ave. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
Pete's Thai Kitchen 609 E. 22nd St. Special Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Yardarm Bar & Grill 1201 Shiras Ave. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
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Old Chicago Pizza and 3100 Dodge St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
Taproom day)
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Sale of City-Owned real property at 2056 Washington Street: City Manager recom-
mending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 19, 2018, to dispose of City-
owned real property located at 2056 Washington Street to Jennette E. Santo. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 54-18 Resolution of In-
tention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically Lot 2 Heart Project Place in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat there of - 2056 Washington Street was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on March 19th
in the Historic Federal Building
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RESOLUTION NO. 54-18
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, SPE-
CIFICALLY, LOT 2 HEART PROJECT PLACE IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF — 2056 WASHINGTON STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has obtained certain real property in connection with
the Washington Neighborhood Revitalize Project; and for purpose of its acquisition, reha-
bilitation and re-sale for owner-occupied housing; and
Whereas, the City received an offer to purchase this property from Jennette E. Santo;
and
Whereas, such purpose supports the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization strat-
egy as approved by the City Council; and
Whereas, by accepting the selected offer the City's objectives of providing homeown-
ership to an income qualified buyers and rehabilitation of a vacated home can be realized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of its interest in the
following legally-described property:
Lot 2 HEART Project Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat thereof.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the
above described real estate to Jennette E. Santo for the sum of$60,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolu-
tion and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public
hearing on the City's intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on
the 19th day of March 2018, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March 2018.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Fiscal Year 2018 Second Budget Amendment: City Manager recommending the
second Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for March 19,
2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 55-18
Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2018
Budget for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on March 19 in the Historic Federal Building
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RESOLUTION NO. 55-18
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and
place for a public hearing on amendments to the budget and publish notice before the
hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on proposed Amend-
ment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council
Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Mon-
day, March 19, 2018, beginning at 6:00 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 infor-
mation.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions.
1 . Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-year term through July 30, 2020 (Vacant term of
Stewart). Applicant: Jeff Stiles, 3087 Central Ave. Mr. Stiles spoke in support of his ap-
pointment and provided a brief biography.
Appointment was made to the following Boards/Commissions.
2. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board: One, 3-year term through March 16, 2021
(Expiring Term of Valaskey). Applicant: Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. Motion by
Jones to appoint Mr. Valaskey to a 3-year term through March 16, 2001 . Seconded by
Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2020
(Vacant term of Grutz) Applicants: Shane Hoeper, 2520 N. Grandview Ave.; Nicholas
Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct.; Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.; Jared McGovern, 755
Chestnut St.; Paul Schultz, 1008 Victoria St. Upon roll-call vote, Shane Hoeper was ap-
pointed to a 3-year term through July 1 , 2020. Hoeper = 4 (Resnick, Buol, Jones, Shaw);
Huff- -0-; Melchert -0-; McGovern = 1 (Larson); Schultz = 2 (Rios, Del Toro).
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PUBLIC INPUT
Naomi Clark, 1086 Wood St., and Chair of the Dubuque Renters Union, spoke for con-
tinued action toward and support of the source of income issue as referenced under Ac-
tion Item #1 .
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Renaming of Partners Road to Flexsteel Way: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of the request by Flexsteel Industries, Inc. to rename Partners Road to Flexsteel
Way. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 56-18
Changing a street name on the Final Plat of Dubuque Industrial South First Addition in
the City of Dubuque by renaming Partners Road to Flexsteel Way. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-18
CHANGING A STREET NAME ON THE FINAL PLAT OF DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
SOUTH FIRST ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE BY RENAMING PARTNERS
ROAD TO FLEXSTEEL WAY
Whereas, the City Council has approved the Final Plat of Dubuque Industrial Center
South First Addition in the city of Dubuque; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been recorded as File Number 2014-00001397 as shown
on attached exhibit; and
Whereas, upon said Final Plat appears a street to be known as Partners Road, also
known as Lot C; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to change the street name to Flexsteel Way.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That Partners Road, also known as Lot C, is hereby renamed Flexsteel Way;
and
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to en-
dorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon such changing of a street name,
and to file notice of the change with the Recorder, Auditor, and City Assessor of Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of March, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Source of Income Progress Report: Housing and Community Development Depart-
ment Director Alvin Nash is transmitting the 2018 Source of Income Progress Report.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided an oral report highlighting the City
Council's 2017 implemented options. Housing and Community Development Director Al-
vin Nash provided a slide presentation that recapped the history of the SOI Committee
recommendations and the need, options and approach of the Section 8 rebranding cam-
paign.
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Following the presentations and extensive discussion, the City Council there was con-
sensus that the City is moving in the right direction to increase voluntary participation in
the Housing Choice Voucher program and for furthering fair housing. Staff / City Attor-
ney's Office were directed to research information on a tool by which to measure progress
of the program. Ms. Brumwell confirmed that she will explore examples, resources and
best practices for such a tool from other cities in conjunction with the SOI Committee and
return information to the Council.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Motion car-
ried 7-0.
3. Request for Work Session - Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study Presen-
tation: City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session on
Monday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. for the Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study. The
consultant, Conventions, Sports and Leisure (CSL)will present the assessment and study
findings and information at this work session. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Shaw reported on receipt of a citizen e-mail regarding the JFK Rd.
sidewalk issue discussed at the February 19, 2018 meeting. Mr. Shaw suggested a pos-
sible work session to discuss sidewalks city-wide.
Council Member Larson concurred with Mr. Shaw and stated she'd like to hear from
staff on sidewalk priorities.
City Manager Van Milligen stated that he will provide the Council with the City's current
sidewalk policy.
Council Member Resnick reported on receiving appreciative citizen feedback on staffs
quick resolution to a citizen issue.
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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