Minutes_City Council Proceedings 6 3 19 Copyrighted
June 17, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 5/20; Cable TV Commission of 6/5;
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority of 5/1 ,
6/5; City Council Proceedings of 5/28, 6/3; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/16; Library Board of
Trustees of 3/28, 4/25; and Council Update#183 of 5/24;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/19; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/23; Proof of publication of City Council
Proceedings of 5/20, 5/28
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 5/20/19 Supporting Documentation
Cable N Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 5/1/19
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 6/5/19
City Council Proceedings of 5/28/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/3/19 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 5/16/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 4/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#183 of Supporting Documentation
5/24/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 5/23/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/20/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/28/19
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on June 3, 2019 in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro Qoined at 6:01), Jones, Larson,
Resnick, Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Shaw
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 on Partnership with Rental Property Owners
and Renters.
WORK SESSION
Partnership with Rental Property Owners and Renters
Police Chief Mark Dalsing, Housing and Community Development Director Alexis
Steger, and City Attorney Crenna Brumwell presented on the following topics:
. Cooperation
o Offering successful property management training
. Compliance
o background checks and identifying unlicensed structures
o Housing cases April 2008 — June 2018 for background checks and
investigations
o Investigating and enforcing nuisance ordinance
. Rental licensing and inspections
o processes and policies
o recent improvements
o adoption of International Property Maintenance Code
o standing item for Dubuque Area Landlords Association meetings
. Boards & Commission / Community Input on IPMC adoption
o tiered inspections policy review
o priority category: input/data and successful outcomes
. Cooperation and partnership with DALA
o Standing committee meetings, Housing Commission and Source of
Income Committee, Dubuque Renters' Union, Community Housing
Initiatives and Dubuque's True North
. Recent changes and Initiatives
o Change to inspection fees to improve initial inspection results
o Change in pre-inspection notification process to encourage repairs
o Onsite presence of landlord or primary caretakes for inspections/training
o Rebranding Housing Choice Voucher Program
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o Municipal Infractions 2015-to date
o Petition (rental) properties for City acquisition, redevelopment and resale
Dubuque Area Landlords' Association President Jerry Maro, 10366 Timothy Street,
addressed the City Council thanking them for the cooperation and partnership over the
years. Mr. Maro appreciated the support of the Police Department calling out the
background checks as a good thing. He expressed concerns with the new inspection fee
schedule believing that with many older structures in Dubuque posing special problems,
many may not pass a first inspection, and fees could be a costly burden to landlords. Mr.
Maro concluded by say the Association's goal is to continue working with the City.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:03 p.m. on June 3, 2019 in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h 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 . Juneteenth Day (June 15, 2019); was accepted by Ernest Jackson of the Juneteenth
Planning Committee on behalf of the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue.
2. Apples for Students Months (June & July 2019); was accepted by Beth McGorry, for
St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201 Locust Street.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Building Code Board of 5/21 ; City Council
proceedings of 5/20, 5/28; Community Development Advisory Commission of 5/15; Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission of 5/15; Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of
5/16; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 4/29, 5/6, 5/13; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 4/30. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Daniel Jacobs for vehicle damage, Patrick Konzen for
property damage, Garry Redman for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Daniel Jacobs for vehicle damage, Patrick Konzen for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 198-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures was adopted.
5. Jule Transit Annual Report: City Manager recommending approval of the Jule's
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2018. Upon motion the document was received, filed and
approved.
6. National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Loras College Historic District:
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the nomination of Loras
College Historic District for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Brownfields Multipurpose Grant Application to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA): City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Brownfields Multipurpose Grant to support
the assessment and clean-up of eligible Brownfield sites within the City of Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 199-19 Authorizing
Brownfields Multipurpose Grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
for the South Port, Washington Neighborhood and North End Areas was adopted.
8. Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
Grant # IALHB0667-18: City Manager authorization for the Mayor to sign a resolution
authorizing Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds and Certification for the Lead-
Based Paint Hazard Control Grant to process through the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 200-19 Authorization Request for Release of Funds and Certification for
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control and Health Homes Production Grant Program was
adopted.
9. Public Housing Authority (PHA) Administrative Plan Amendment: City Manager
recommending approval of a Resolution accepting the amendments to the Housing
Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, which have previously been approved by the
Resident Advisory Board and the Housing Commission. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 201-19 Approving amendments to the
Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan was adopted.
10. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Flood Insurance Rate Map:
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to submit a letter to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the preliminary Flood Insurance
Rate Map for the City of Dubuque in the form of an appeal. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
11 . Urban Revitalization Property Exemption Application for 67 Main Street: City
Manager recommending rescinding the property tax abatement for 67 Main Street due to
it not being in a designated Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were
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received and filed, and Resolution No. 202-19 Rescinding approval of the Property Tax
Abatement application submitted by Jeff Burds for the property located at 67 Main Street
as not in an Urban Revitalization area and authorizing the Transmittal of the Recision to
the City Assessor was adopted.
12. Follow-up to Blum Site City Council Work Session Presentation: City Manager
transmitting information related to follow-up questions from the May 13, 2019 Blum Site
City Council Work Session presentation. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
13. Right-of-Way Plats and Dedication for the 22nd Street /Kaufmann Avenue Storm
Sewer Improvements Project: City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition
Plats along Kaufmann Avenue and acceptance of the dedications of said lots, which
provide the additional right-of-way needed for the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm
Sewer Improvements Project (White Street to Kleine Street). Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 203-19 Approving Right-of-Way Acquisition
Plats associated with the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements
Project, White Street to Kleine Street, in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
14. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Alley from Vinton Street to Toledo
Street between Inwood Avenue and Oneida Avenue: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the public improvements that the developer, Merrick Construction and
Development Corporation, has recently completed in the alley running from Vinton Street
to Toledo Street, between Inwood Avenue and Oneida Avenue. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 204-19 Accepting Public Sanitary
Sewer Improvements in the alley running from Vinton Street to Toledo Street between
Inwood Avenue and Oneida Avenue, in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
15. Acceptance of Grants of Easements for Sidewalk and Public Utilities, Public
Electric Utilities, and Public Utilities - 22nd St. / Kaufmann Ave. Storm Sewer
Improvement Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of Grants of Easement
from the property owners along Kaufmann Avenue for Sidewalk and Public Utilities, Public
Electric Utilities, and Public Utilities across properties along Kaufmann Avenue as part of
the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project (White Street to
Kleine Street). Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
205-19 Accepting Grants of Easement for Sidewalk, public utilities, and public electric
utilities associated with the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements
Project, White Street to Kleine Street, in the city of Dubuque was adopted.
16. 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three: City Manager recommending
that the award for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Three be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and made a Matter of Record.
17. Award of Public Improvement Contract for 15 South Main Street (Parcel 106) Site
Utility Disconnect Project: City Manager recommending that the award for the 15 South
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Main Street Site Utility Disconnect Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
18. Award of Public Improvement Contract for 15 South Main Street (Parcel 106)
Building Deconstruction Project: City Manager recommending that the award for the 15
South Main Street Building Deconstruction Project be officially recorded in the minutes of
the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of
Record.
19. Signed Contract(s): Dupaco Voices, LLC Temporary Parking License Agreement
for parking lot at 1100 Jackson Street. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating, Co. for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One; Giese
Roofing Company for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project; Midwest
Concrete, Inc. for the NW Arterial/Pennsylvania Avenue Right-Turn Lane Project and the
2019 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. forthe Creek Wood
Drive Storm Outlet Repair; Tschiggfrie Excavating for the Sanitary Manhole
Reconstruction Project 2019. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
21 . Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 206-19 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; and Resolution No. 207-19 Approving
applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1 . 3000 Jackson/Brewing & Malting - First Amendment to Development Agreement:
City Manager recommending that recommends the City Council set a public hearing for
June 17 on the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and 3000 Jackson, LC. for a capital investment at 3000-3040 Jackson Street,
including the issuance of tax increment revenue obligations. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 208-19 Fixing the date for a public hearing
of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa on the approval of a 1 st Amendment to
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and 3000 Jackson, LC, including
the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, and providing for
the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on June 17, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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Applicants were 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.
1 . Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2021 (Vacant term
of Even). Applicant: Mariann Kurtz Weber, 955 Prince Phillip Dr. Ms. Kurtz Weber spoke
in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography.
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June
30, 2022 (Expiring terms of Armstrong, Levasseur, and Riedel). Applicants: Ryan Decker,
1192 Locust St. #3; Ali Levasseur, 1318 Jackson St.; Susan Riedel, 282 Kelly's Bluff. Ms.
Riedel spoke in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography.
3. Civic Center Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2022
(Expiring terms of Bakke, Blau, and Huf�. Applicants: Rod Bakke, 3030 Karen St.;
McKenzie Blau, 1548 Pego Ct.; Nicholas Huff, 3075 Old Country Ct.
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1 , 2022 (Expiring
term Stuter; W. 11th Street District). Applicant: Charles Richard (Rick) Stuter, 1296 Prairie
St. (Living within the West 11th District).
5. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1 ,
2022 (Expiring terms of Reisdorf and Ruden). Applicants: Stephen Reisdorf, 740
Brookview Sq.; Gary Ruden, (Address verified).
6. Library Board of Trustees: Two, 4-Year terms through July 1 , 2023 (Expiring terms
of Maddux and Mullin). Applicants: Rachel Broeke, 1241 Jackson St.; Victor Lieberman,
1575 Montrose Terrace; Kevin Mink, 831 Alta Vista; Pam Mullin, 2050 Mullin Rd. Ms.
Broeke, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Mink and Ms. Mullin spoke in support of their respective
appointments and provided brief biographies.
7. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year terms through June 30,
2022 (Expiring terms of Kirkendall, McCoy, and Werner). Applicants: Robert McCoy, 265
Main St.; Ray Werner, 2595 Greeley St.; Hobie Wood, 65 Cambridge Ct. Mr. Werner and
Mr. Wood spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided brief
biographies.
8. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1 , 2022
(Expiring term of Specht). Applicant: Leah Specht, 3248 Bittersweet Ln. Ms. Specht spoke
in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography.
9. Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1 , 2021 (Vacant
term of Melchert). Applicants: Dan Chatfield, 2780 Pennsylvania Ave.; Michael Durnin,
3560 Pennsylvania Ave.; Jason Keeler, 3259 Arrowwood Ln.; and Samuel Wright, 508
West Locust St. Upon roll-call vote and Council Member Jones amending his vote from
Durnin to Keeler, Jason Keeler (Del Toro, Jones, Resnick, Rios) was appointed to the 3-
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year term through January 2021 . (Chatfield = -0-; Wright = Larson and Shaw; Durnin =
Buol)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Key Way Drive: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an Amendment to
Residential Parking Permit District H to add Key Way Drive, both sides, from
Pennsylvania Avenue to Keymont Drive with current day/time parking restrictions being
assumed for this addition, and the City Manager 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 Resnick. Roger Allen,
1766 Keyway Drive; and Gary Smith, 1780 Keyway Drive, each spoke in support of the
amendment citing the overflow student parking from Hempstead High School is creating
a safety issue on Keyway Drive with added trash, noise, fowl behavior and accidents.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 27-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14
Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321 .740
Residential Parking Permit District H. Seconded by Resnick.
2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1100 Roosevelt Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider approval of a Resolution and Special Warranty Deed
disposing of City-owned real property located at 1100 Roosevelt Street to Dubuque and
Jackson County Habitat for Humanity (Habitat), and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
209-19 Disposing of City Interest in Real Estate Located at 1100 Roosevelt Street, in the
City of Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request to Rezone Silver Oaks Estates Phase II (Elmwood/Silver Oaks Drives):
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Royal Oaks Development Corporation, Silver Oaks Estates, Phase II (Elmwood/Silver
Oaks Drives), to rezone property from County R-2 to City R-2 Two-Family Residential in
conjunction with annexation; and the 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
Resnick. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Referencing
the concurrent request for annexation (Action Item #2), Ms. Carstens responded to
questions from the City Council regarding the developer's responsibility for street
maintenance, City services that will become available with annexation, and the Code
requirement regarding 50-foot adjacency for annexation. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 28-19 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
reclassifying hereinafter described property, in conjunction with annexation, located along
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Silver Oaks Drive from County R-2 Single-Family Residential District to City R-2 Two-
Family Residential District. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Royal Oaks Development Corporation Request for Voluntary Annexation: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a 100°k voluntary
annexation request filed by Royal Oaks Development Corporation for approximately
106.96 acres of property located at the intersection of Elmwood Drive and Silver Oaks
Drive, concurrent with rezoning; and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 210-19 Approving
an application forvoluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, lowa. Seconded
by Jones. City Manager Van Millgen added that the Police Department has added 16
positions and created a new police beat, while the Fire Department is planning for an
additional fire station in the Southwest Corridor in anticipation of annexation. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. 2019 Pavement Marking Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
2019 Pavement Marking Project, and the City Manage recommending approval. Motion
by Shaw to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 211-19 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2019 Pavement Marking
Project. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Central Avenue (9th - 21 st Streets) Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavement Resurfacing
Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Central Avenue (9th - 21 st
Streets) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project, and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
212-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Central Avenue (9th - 21 st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project. Seconded by Larson.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Antonin (Nino) Erba, 1555 Montrose Terrace, expressed his concerns with the City
using Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, as the agent and registrar for the City's upcoming bond
issuance in light of recent issues experienced by a branch of the bank.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO
Rick Dickinson presented a verbal report on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation. Highlights included information on Dubuque's record-low
unemployment in comparison to lowa cities with a large percentage of government jobs
due to state universities and hospitals; metro/regional area record-high employment,
Northeast lowa Community College's skills training success; tools to recruit, retain and
create talent; and the value of diversity in the work force. Mr. Dickinson encourage
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subscription to GDDC's online newsletter and noted there is broadband news to come.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Proceedings for Directing Sale of $2,295,000 Tax-Exempt General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2019A, $860,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, and
$4,435,000 Tax-Exempt General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C and
Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested
proceedings for directing sale of the $2,295,000 Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019A, $860,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, and
$4,435,000 Tax-Exempt General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, and
awarding the bonds to the best bidder. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and adopt the Resolutions. Seconded by Del Toro. Tionna Pooler, President
of Independent Public Advisors, reviewed the morning's bond sale results and responded
to questions from the City Council regarding the City's bond rating. Motion carried 7-0.
SERIES 2019A: Resolution No. 213-19 Directing Sale of $2,295,000' (Subject to
adjustment per terms of Offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A; Resolution
No. 214-19 Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as
Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and TransferAgent, Approving the Paying Agent and Bond
Registrar and TransferAgent Agreement and Authorizing the execution ofthe Agreement;
Resolution No. 215-19 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of$2,240,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A, and levying a tax to pay said Bonds; approval of the Tax
Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate
SERIES 2019B: Resolution No. 216-19 Directing sale of $860,000' (Subject to
adjustment per terms of Offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B;
Resolution No. 217-19 Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to
seroe as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent
and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution of the
Agreement; Resolution No. 218-19 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of
$860,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, and levying a tax to pay said
Bonds; approval of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate
SERIES 2019C: Resolution No. 219-19 Directing sale of $4,435,000' (Subject to
adjustment per terms of Offering) General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C;
(Resolution No. 220-19 Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012D was removed from the sale), of the City of Dubuque, State of lowa,
dated June 28, 2012, and directing notice be given; Resolution No. 221-19 Appointing
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond
Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the execution of the Agreement; Resolution
No. 222-19 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $4,240,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, and levying a tax to pay said Bonds; approval of the
Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate
3. Request for City Support from Manasseh House/Operation Empower for Liberty
Recovery Community Project: City Manager recommending approval of City support in
CDBG funds for the Liberty Recovery Community Project contingent on the project
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meeting all CDBG and Federal requirements. Motion by Larson to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Developer Michelle
Michalakis, 2541 Broadway Street, thanked the City Council for its support and responded
to questions from the City Council regarding financing. Housing and Community
Development Director Alexis Steger provided information on the allowable uses of
Community Development Block Grant funds. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019 (Plan Year 2018)
Amendment #2: City Manager recommending approval of Fiscal Year 2019 (Plan Year
2018) Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan Amendment #2. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 223-19 Adopting
Amendment 2 to the Fiscal Year 2019 (Program year 2018) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Agreement for Neighborhood Revitalization
(CHANGE Initiative): City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with
Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for City support in Housing TIF funds over the next five
years to complete the rehabilitation of 20 units (5 units peryear), with the goal of providing
affordable homeownership opportunities. It is further recommended that the City Council
approve the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in from the FY
2019 CDBG Annual Allocation for the rehabilitation of an additional 5 units. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 224-19 Approving an
Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc., for the rehabilitation of residential
property within the City of Dubuque for resale or rental to low- and moderate-income
families; and Resolution No. 225-19 Authorizing staff to negotiate, draft, and execute and
an Agreement with Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for the Community Development
Block Grant Funds allocated through the FY19 budget process in accordance with a
National Objective for the rehabilitation of residential property within the City of Dubuque
for resale or rental to low- and moderate-income families. Seconded by Larson. Motion
carried 7-0.
6. 2019 Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion Project: City Manager recommending
authorization to initiate the informal bidding procedure for the 2019 Usha Park Parking
Lot Expansion Project subject to a future budget amendment. Motion by Del Toro to
receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Larson.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request for Work Session on Chaplain Schmitt Island: The Schmitt Island Task
Force requests the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, July 15 at 530 p.m.
in the Council Chambers to provide an update on the Veterans Pond project, the Schmitt
Island Place Making plan and the Schmitt Island Task Force vision for moving forward.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the work session as
requested. Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Request for Work Session on Project Hope: City Manager recommending that the
City Council schedule a work session for Monday, August 5, at 530 p.m., in the Council
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Chambers on the Project Hope Quarterly Update. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and set the work session as requested. Seconded by Shaw. No schedule
conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Request for Work Session on Washington Neighborhood Market Analysis: City
Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
August 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 2019 Washington Neighborhood
Market Analysis Update. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and
schedule the work session as requested. Seconded by Jones. No schedule conflicts were
noted. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Request for Work Session on Big Life, Small City Campaign: Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation President & CEO Rick Dickinson requests the City Council
schedule a work session for August 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to present
the Big Life, Small City, You're Home in Dubuque campaign. (This work session would
be in conjunction with the Washington Neighborhood Market Analysis work session.).
Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents and set the work session as requested.
Seconded by Resnick. No schedule conflicts were noted. Motion carried 7-0.
11 . Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division showed a video
of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project (May 2018). Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the information and view the video. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Larson announced the Bee Branch Greenway banner unveiling event
at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at 16�h and Elm Streets.
Council Member Del Toro reported on his tour of the Council Chambers with second-
grade students from Kennedy Elementary and the enthusiasm and ideas they expressed.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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