5 20 19 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 20, 2019 in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Maureen Quann
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Employee SPIRIT Awards: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach presented the Em-
ployee SPIRIT Awards to the following City employees for their contributions in the noted
categories.
Service: The Consider It Done Award: Sarah Bennett (presented posthumously to Ms.
Bennet’s family) – Housing & Community Development Department and Rob Blake - Wa-
ter Department
People: The Highest of High Fives Award = Taj Suleyman - Human Rights; Anderson
Sainci - Public Works; Nate Lech - Police Department; Maddy Haverland - Housing &
Community Development; Nancy Knipper - Water & Resource Recovery Center; Jeremy
Jensen - Police Department; and Karen Smith - Police Department
Integrity: The Constant Contributor Award = Russ Stecklein - Transportation Services
Responsibility: The MacGyver Award = Jennifer Larson - Finance & Budget Depart-
ment
Innovation: The Big Bang Award = Kelli Buchenau - Public Information Office
Teamwork: The Cloud 9 Collaborator Award = Marie Ware - Leisure Services; Circle
of Excellence = Jenny Messerich - City Attorney's Office; and Stephanie Valentine - City
Manager's Office
2. Iowa Environmental Association “Rookie of the Year” Award: Public Health Special-
ist Mary Rose Corrigan presented the Iowa Environmental Health Association “Rookie of
the Year” award to City of Dubuque Environmental Sanitarian Katie Baker.
3. American Public Works Association (APWA) 2019 Top Ten Public Works Leader of
the Year: Past APWA President and 2017 Top Ten Winner Larry Stevens presented Pub-
lic Work Director John Klostermann with the 2019 Top Ten Leader of the Year award.
PROCLAMATION(S)
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1. Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2019) was accepted by Public Works Director John
Klostermann and Civil Engineer Jon Dienst.
2. DuRide Older Americans Month (May 2019) was accepted by DuRide Executive
Director Greg Orwoll.
3. Men's Health Awareness Month (June 2019) was accepted by City Wellness Com-
mittee Chairperson Ken Miller.
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: Airport Commission of 4/22; City Council Proceed-
ings of 5/6, 5/13; Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/10; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 4/17; Human Rights Commission of 4/8, 4/25, 5/1; Transit Advi-
sory Board of 5/9; Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/1/19; Zoning Board of Ad-
justment Minutes of 5/2/19; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/15 .
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Shannon Katka for personal injury/vehicle damage, Jor-
dan Lyons for vehicle damage, Sherrie Moriarit y for vehicle damage, Linda Rauen for
vehicle damage, Kimberly Sampson for vehicle 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Shannon Katka for personal injury/vehicle damage, Jordan Lyons for vehi-
cle damage, Sherrie Moriarity for vehicle damage, Linda Rauen for vehicle damage, Kim-
berly Sampson for vehicle 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
Resolution No. 173-19 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 173-19
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
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
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Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at-
tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
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in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re-
quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap-
propriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statem ent of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. National Waterways Foundation Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the
public information brochure from the National Waterways Foundation. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
6. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Expenditure Request :
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission's request for funding
from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment
and Facilities to purchase equipment for Sageville School and Dubuque's CityChannel.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Fiscal Year 2019 Special Assessments Fund Transfers: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of the suggested proceedings for approving a transfer of funds collected
from special assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Res-
olution No. 174-19 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget to make the appropri-
ate inter-fund transfers of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for Fiscal
Year 2019 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-19
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET TO MAKE THE APPRO-
PRIATE INTERFUND TRANSFERS OF SUMS AND RECORD THE SAME IN THE AP-
PROPRIATE MANNER FOR THE FY 2019 FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Whereas, Iowa Administrative Rules Code Section 545-2.5(5) implements Iowa Code
Section 384.18 and provides that the City Council shall approve all transfers of moneys
from one budgeted fund to another budgeted fund as provided in Iowa Administrative
Rules Code Section 545-2.5(5).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Authorize the Director of Finance and Budget to Transfer Funds. That the
Director of Finance and Budget be and is hereby authorized by the City Council to make
the appropriate interfund transfer of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner
for FY 2019.
Section 2. Transfer of Funds. That the Director of Finance and Budget will transfer the
following sums and to record the same in the appropriate manner:
1. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Street Con-
struction Fund $45,613.06 to reimburse previously assessed street improve-
ments.
2. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Sales Tax
Increment Fund $71,684.67 to reimburse previously assessed street improve-
ments.
3. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the Stormwater
Operating Enterprise Fund $114.36 to reimburse previously assessed storm-
water detention basin maintenance.
4. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fund to the General
Fund $4,131.79 to reimburse previously assessed sidewalk improvements.
5. Transfer from the Special Assessments Special Revenue Fung to the Water Op-
erating Enterprise Fund $7,210.95 to reimburse previously assessed water im-
provements.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP Property Tax Appeal Settlement: Senior Counsel recom-
mending approval of a Stipulation of Settlement for a property tax appeal filed by Wal-
Mart Stores East, LP for their property (Sam's Club) at 4400 Asbury Road. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
9. McCarthy et al. vs. DRA, Q Casino, Hilton Garden Inn, and City of Dubuque: Senior
Counsel providing information on the dismissal of the negligence lawsuit brought against
the City of Dubuque by Kathleen McCarthy on behalf of Matthew McCarthy. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
10. Plat of Survey - Maple Leaf Addition No. 4: Zoning Advisory Commission recom-
mending approval of the Plat of Survey for Maple Leaf Addition No. 4 (627 and 647
Louella Lane) subject to waiving the lot frontage and lot area requirements for Lot 2. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 175-19 Approving the
Plat of Survey of Maple Leaf Addition No. 4 in the City of Dubuque Iowa was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 175-19
APPROVING THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF MAPLE LEAF ADDITION NO. 4 IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Plat of Survey of Maple Leaf Addi-
tion No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey provides 28.17 feet of frontage and 3.275 square feet of
lot area for Lot 2 on a public or approved private street, where 50 feet of street frontage
and 5,000 square feet of lot area is required by Section 11 -14 of Title 16 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and its approval has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 11-14 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, is waived to allow 28.17 feet of frontage on a public street or
an approved private street, and 3,275 square feet of lot area for Lot 2.
Section 2. That the Plat of Survey of Maple Leaf Addition No. 4 is hereby approved,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Plat of Survey.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11. Plat of Survey - Schlitzer Lane: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending ap-
proval of the Plat of Survey for property on Schlitzer Lane subject to waiving the lot front-
age requirement for Lot 1. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Res-
olution No. 176-19 Approving the Plat of Survey Lot 1 in the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 9, T89N, R2E of the 5TH P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 176-19
APPROVING THE PLAT OF SURVEY LOT 1 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, T89N, R2E OF THE 5TH P.M., DUBUQUE
COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Plat of Survey Lot 1 in the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque
County, Iowa, located at 16766 Schlitzer Lane; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey provides 0 feet of frontage for Lot 1 on a public or ap-
proved private street, where 50 feet of street frontage is required by Section 11 -14(B) in
accordance of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 11-14(B) of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances, Unified Development Code, is waived to allow 0 feet of frontage on a public street
or an approved private street for Lot 1.
Section 2. That the Plat of Survey Lot 1 in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 9, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., is hereby approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa upon said Plat of Survey.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Schlitzer Lane: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with the Barbara A. Schlitzer Trust dated August
30, 2004, for 40 acres of property off Schlitzer Lane north of the intersection with Rupp
Hollow Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
177-19 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
the Barbara A. Schlitzer Trust Dated August 30, 2004 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 177-19
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA, AND THE BARBARA A. SCHLITZER TRUST DATED AUGUST 30, 2004
Whereas, the Barbara A. Schlitzer Trust dated August 30, 2004, the owner of the fol-
lowing described property in Dubuque County, Iowa (the Property) have submitted to the
City Council of the city of Dubuque an application for voluntary annexation of the Property
to the City of Dubuque:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 89 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.m., Dubuque County, Iowa.
Whereas, the Barbara A. Schlitzer Trust dated August 30, 2004 has entered into a Pre-
annexation Agreement with the City of Dubuque a copy of which is attached hereto gov-
erning the future annexation of the Property; and
Whereas, the Property is not subject to an existing annexation moratorium; and
Whereas, the Property does not include any state or railroad property; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 368.7 authorizes the voluntary annexation of property in
Dubuque County, Iowa and the extension of city limits by voluntary annexation; and
Whereas, the annexation of the Property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Dubuque, necessary for the future orderly growth and development of the City
of Dubuque, and will promote efficient and cost-effective extension of municipal services;
and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the annexation of the Property is in the public
interest.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Pre-annexation Agreement by and between the Barbara A. Schlitzer
Trust dated August 30, 2004 and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
13. Renewal of FDA Five-Year Single Signature Long-Term Food Information Sharing
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the renewal of the FDA Five -Year
Single Signature Long-Term Food Information Sharing Agreement for sharing non-public
food information. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
14. Agreement for Use of Tax Increment Financing for 278 W. 17th Street Rehabilita-
tion Project: City Manager recommending approval of City support to Chris Richard in the
amount of $330,000 in Housing TIF Funds and $120,000 Greater Downtown TIF funds
as a zero-interest loan for the rehabilitation of 278 West 17th Street. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
15. Amendment to Environmental Covenant - Jule Operations and Training Center
Site: City Manager recommending approval of the Amended and Restated Environmental
Covenant for the Jule Operations and Training Center on Kerper Boulevard. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 178-19 Approving an
Amended and Restated Environmental Covenant for the property at 949 Kerper Boule-
vard in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa locally known as Jule Operations and Training
Center was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-19
APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT FOR
THE PROPERTY AT 949 KERPER BOULEVARD IN DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY,
IOWA LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE JULE OPERATIONS AND TRAINING CENTER
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the owner of the real property legal ly described in
Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein, with a local address of 949 Kerper Boulevard
in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa (hereinafter "Property"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, MidAmerican Energy Company, the U.S. Environmen-
tal Protection Agency and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (the Parties) en-
tered into an Environmental Covenant (the Prior Covenant) recorded on September 28,
2015 in Book 2015 at Page 12514 of the county records for the purpose of subjecting the
Property to certain activity and use limitations in accordance with the terms and conditions
specified therein; and
Whereas, the Parties now desire to amend, restate, and replace the Prior Covenant
with the Amended and Restated Environmental Covenant attached hereto; an d
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds that it is in the best interest of
the City of Dubuque to approve the Amended and Restated Environmental Covenant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Amended and Restated Environmental Covenant is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Amended and
Restated Environmental Covenant on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
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Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
carry out the terms of the Amended and Restated Environmental Covenant.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record this Resolution
and the Amended and Restated Environmental Cove nant with the Dubuque County Re-
corder
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
16. Proposed Amendment to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement be-
tween the City of Dubuque and CS Technologies: City Manager recommending approval
of the Third Amendment to an existing Master Agreement and Project Statement in place
between the City of Dubuque and CS Technologies . Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
17. Proposed Agreement to Extend the Institutional Network of Fiber (I-Net) Agreement
between City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa (Mediacom): City Manager recommending ap-
proval to extend a “dark” fiber Optic Cable Use agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Mediacom through June 30, 2022. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
18. Award 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two : City Manager recom-
mending that the award for the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two to Mid-
west Concrete, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
19. Acceptance of Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project: City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of the construction contract for the Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandon-
ment Project as completed by Gansen Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 179-19 Accepting Twin Ridge Lift Station Aban-
donment Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-19
ACCEPTING THE TWIN RIDGE LIFT STATION ABANDONMENT PROJECT
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandon-
ment Project, (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, Gansen Excavating,
Inc. (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the
Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $106,851.05; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $105,008.49, leaving a balance of
$1,842.55; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. The recommendation of the City En gineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $1,842.55 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE TWIN RIDGE
LIFT STATION ABANDONMENT PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project, and that said Project has
been performed in compliance with the terms of the Pub lic Improvement Contract, and
that the total cost of the completed work is $128,084.08.
Dated this 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
20. Acceptance of Phase III 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th Street to
12th Street: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for
Phase III of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th Street to 9th Street, as
completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 180-19 Accepting the Phase III of the 3-Inch Force Main Relo-
cation Project from 7th Street to 9th Street and authorizing the final payment to the c on-
tractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-19
ACCEPTING THE PHASE III OF THE 30-INCH FORCE MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT
FROM 7th STREET TO 9th STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO
THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Phase III of the 30-inch Force Main
Relocation Project from 7th Street to 9th Street (the Project) has been completed by the
Contractor, Top Grade Excavating, Inc. of Farley, IA (Contractor), and the City Engineer
has examined the work and signed a certificate stati ng that the Project has been com-
pleted according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engi-
neer recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $625,997.44; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $620,263.07, leaving a balance of
$5,734.37; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Relocation of 30” Force Main, Washington Street Reconstruction from 7th to 9th and the
Sanitary Extension New Development CIP appropriations for the contract amount of
$625,997.44 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $5,734.37 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE 30-INCH FORCE
MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT FROM 7th STREET TO 9th STREET
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby cert ifies that he
has inspected the Phase III of the 30-inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th Street
to 9th Street, and that the Project has been completed in compliance with the terms of
the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the co mpleted work is
$648,413.83.
Dated this 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
21. Acceptance of Catfish Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project: City Manager rec-
ommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the South
Fork of the Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Stream Bank Emergency Repair
Project, as completed by Legacy Corporation. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 181-19 Accepting the Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor
Sewer - Stream Bank Emergency Repair Project and Authorizing the final payment to the
contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-19
ACCEPTING THE CATFISH CREEK SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER - STREAM
BANK EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT
TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor
Sewer - Stream Bank Emergency Repair Project (the Project) has been completed by the
Contractor, Legacy Corporation of East Moline, IL (Contractor), and the City Engineer has
examined the work and signed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed
according to the terms of the Public Im provement Contract and that the City Engineer
recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $80,774.17; and
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Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $76,735.46, leaving a balance of
$4,038.71; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Catfish Creek Stream Bank Repair - Steger Tjarks CIP appropriations for the contract
amount of $80,774.17 less any retained percentage provide d for therein as provided in
Iowa Code.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $4,038.71 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE CATFISH
CREEK SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER - STREAM BANK EMERGENCY REPAIR
PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer - Stream Bank Emergency
Repair Project, and that the Project has been completed in compliance with the terms of
the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is
$59,501.10.
Dated this 14th day of May.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 14th day of May.
/s/Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
22. Acceptance of NW Arterial and Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project : City
Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for
the NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project, as completed by Voltmer,
Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 182-19
Accepting the NW Arterial and Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project and Authorizing
the final payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-19
ACCEPTING THE NW ARTERIAL & PLAZA DRIVE MASTARM REPLACEMENT PRO-
JECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Mastarm
Replacement Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Voltmer, Inc.
of Decorah, IA (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and signed a
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certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be ac-
cepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $37,634.35; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $35,752.53, leaving a balance of
$1,881.72; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Street Light and Signal Knockdown CIP appropriations for the contract amount of
$37,634.35 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa C ode.
Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $1,881.72 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Co de
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE NW ARTERIAL
AND PLAZA DRIVE MASTARM REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project, and that the
Project has been completed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Con-
tract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $57,747.35.
Dated this 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
23. Acceptance of Millwork District Parking Lot #2: City Manager recommending ac-
ceptance of the construction contract for the Millwork District Parking Lot #2 Project, as
completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Co. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 183-19 Accepting the Millwork District Parking Lot
#2 and authorizing the final payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-19
ACCEPTING THE MILLWORK DISTRICT PARKING LOT #2 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Millwork District Parking Lot #2 (the
Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Co., Inc.
of Dubuque, IA (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and signed a
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certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be ac-
cepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $427,307.86; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $418,762.22, leaving a balance of
$8,545.64; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Millwork District Parking Improvements CIP appropriations for the contract amount of
$427,307.86 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $8,545.64 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE MILLWORK DIS-
TRICT PARKING LOT #2 PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Millwork District Parking Lot #2, and that the Project has bee n com-
pleted in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total
cost of the completed work is $459,031.65.
Dated this 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 14th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
24. Temporary Seasonal Interns - Project Management and Water Resources: City
Manager recommending authorization to hire two additional temporary seasonal interns
for the summer of 2019 (May through August) to assist the Project Manager Steve Brown
and Civil Engineer Deron Muehring with several active projects. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed and approved.
25. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Main Street Advertising Contract with Jule Transit for
2019-2021. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
26. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder – Hartig Drug: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a
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tobacco compliance violation for Hartig Drug #2, 157 Locust Street. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received, filed and approved.
27. 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. 184-19 Approving applica-
tions for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances Title 4 Business and License Regulat ions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B
Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits ; and Resolution No. 185-19 Approving ap-
plications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 184-19
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO-
TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
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
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/t obacco sales permit.
Business Name Business Address
Beecher Liquor 1691 Asbury Rd.
BP Fuel 1450 Loras Blvd.
Casey's General Store #2420 2699 Rockdale Rd.
Casey's General Store #2421 4003 Peru Rd.
Casey's General Store #3473 1072 Cedar Cross Rd.
CDs 4 Change 3305 Asbury Rd. #2
Dollar General Store #10074 2440 Gateway Dr.
Dollar General Store #6896 605 West Locust St.
Dollar General Store #7289 3250 Kennedy Cir. Ste. 8
Dubuque Mining Co. 555 John F. Kennedy Rd. #600
Eagle Country Market 1800 Elm St.
Family Dollar #21599 2013 Central Ave. #4
Fas Mart #5159 2175 Central Ave.
Hammerheads Bar and Billiards 2095 Kerper Blvd. Suite #2
Hartig Drug #2 157 Locust St.
Hartig Drug #3 2255 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Hartig Drug #4 2225 Central Ave.
Hartig Drug #8 1600 University Ave.
Hy-Vee Food C Store #1 3270 Dodge St.
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Hy-Vee Food Store #3 400 S. Locust St.
Hy-Vee Food Store #1 3500 Dodge St.
Hy-Vee Food Store #2 2395 N.W . Arterial
Hy-Vee Gas #2 2435 N.W . Arterial
Hy-Vee Gas #3 300 South Locust St.
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits #1 3500 Dodge St.
Iowa Street Market 1256 Iowa St.
Kwik Star #236 2035 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Kwik Star #495 2685 Dodge St.
Kwik Stop #300 1215 E. 16th St.
Kwik Stop #325 1210 E. 16th St.
Kwik Stop #48 3201 Central Ave.
Kwik Stop #58 3340 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Kwik Stop #72 2255 Kerper Blvd.
Kwik Stop #74 2360 Central Ave.
Kwik Stop #76 2320 Gateway Dr.
Kwik Stop #78 4039 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kwik Stop #84 2335 University Ave.
Kwik Stop #86 2150 Twin Valley Dr.
Liquor Tobacco & Gas 1401 Central Ave.
Liquor Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson St.
Locust Tobacco and Liquor 408 W. Locust St.
Moondog Music 806 Wacker Dr. #120
North Side Liquor and Tobacco 2013 Central Ave. #1
Oky Doky #1 250 West 1st St.
Oky Doky #8 535 Hill St.
Paro Food Mart 3200 Central Ave.
Phillips 66/Arby's 10 South Main St.
Q Casino 1855 Greyhound Park Dr.
Ron's 5 Point Mart 405 Rhomberg Ave.
Ron’s Discount Smokes and Beverage Center 3300 Asbury Rd.
Sam's Club #4973 4400 Asbury Rd.
Spencer Gifts, LLC 555 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Super Stop #2 700 Rhomberg Ave.
Super Stop III 1101 Rhomberg Ave.
The Altered State 1523 Central Ave.
The Great Vape 3250 Central Ave.
The Konnexion 1099 University Ave.
Tobacco Outlet Plus #504 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 140
Vapor City Outlet 3330 Asbury Rd.
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Walgreens #11942 345 East 20th St.
Walgreens #6154 2260 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Walgreens #9708 55 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Wal-Mart Supercenter # 2004 4200 Dodge St.
Walnut Tap 709 University Ave.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 185-19
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 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
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:
Renewals
Days Inn & Spirits Bar
& Grill
1111 Dodge St. Class B Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
Easy Street 30 Main St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
Jack's Lounge 1113 Main St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Riggs Bar and Grill 2010 Kerper Blvd. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sun-
day)
Shot Tower Inn 390 Locust St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Tobacco Outlet Plus
#504
806 Wacker Dr. Ste. 140 Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
8 Month License
Port of Dubuque Marina 450 East 3rd St. Class B Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Catfish Charlies
5/30 and 8/1
1630 East 16th St. Class B Beer (Outdoor)
The Clubhouse 2364 Washington St Adding Sunday Sales for one-
time event
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Brazen Farm to Table
Urban BBQ 6/2
East 10th Street from
Washington St. to Jack-
son St.
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick 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 Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Key Way Drive: City Manager
recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 3, 2019, on the pro-
posed 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 re-
strictions being assumed for this addition. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 186-19 Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Park-
ing Permit District H to include Key Way Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Keymont
Drive was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on
June 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-19
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
DISTRICT H TO INCLUDE KEY WAY DRIVE FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO
KEYMONT DRIVE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, pursuant to Ordinance 9 -14-321.740 of the Code of
Ordinances, has received a petition containing sufficient signatures requesting that the
area described as follows be included in Residential Parking Permit District H:
Key Way Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keymont Drive; and
Whereas, the City Manager, in accordance with Ordinance 9-14-321.740 recommends
that Residential Parking Permit District H be amended to include such areas and that the
City Council set a public hearing on the request to amend Residential Parking Permit
District H.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council finds and determines that the request from petitioner
is valid for Key Way Drive, in Residential Parking Permit District H.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to publis h a notice of public
hearing on amending Residential Parking Permit District H, to be held on June 3, 2019.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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2. Central Avenue (9th - 21st Streets) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project – Initiate:
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA) Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on Central Avenue from 9th to
21st Street, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for June 3, 2019. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 187-19 Preliminary
approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost; setting date of pub-
lic hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on Juned 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-19
CENTRAL AVENUE (9TH - 21ST) HMA PAVEMENT RESURFACING PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Central Avenue (9th - 21st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project in the estimated
amount $1,361,839.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of June 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place
of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or esti-
mated cost of the Project.
Section 3. The Central Avenue (9th - 21st) HMA Pavement Resurfacing Project is
hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction.
Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of
the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published
on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room se rvice with statewide circu-
lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five
days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June 2019. Bids shall
be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council
for final action at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th day of June 2019, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. 2019 Pavement Marking Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding procedure for the 2019 Pavement Marking Project, and further recom-
mends that a public hearing be set for June 3, 2019. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 188-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, speci-
fications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on June 3,
2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-19
2019 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1 The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the 2018 Pavement Marking Project in the estimated amount $115,000.00, are hereby
preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 3 rd day of June, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubu-
que, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person
may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or
estimated cost of the Project.
Section 3. The 2019 Pavement Marking Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published
on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu-
lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five
days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day of June, 2019. Bids
shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City
Council for final action at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th day of June 2019, in the Historic Federal
Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved the 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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. 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.; Samuel Wright, 508 West
Locust St. Mr. Durnin and Mr. Keeler each spoke in support of their respective appoint-
ments and provided brief biographies.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone - SWAD, LLC / Portzen for property west of English Mill Rd. and
south of Southwest Arterial: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of a request from SW AD, LLC / Portzen to rezone property west of English Mill
Road and south of Southwest Arterial from C-3 General Commercial to PUD Planned Unit
Development, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval subject to
a 100% opaque screening requirement. Correspondence from the Applicant requesting
that this item be removed from the agenda. Motion by Jones to receive and file the doc-
uments and accept the request to remove the item from the agenda. Seconded by Res-
nick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1100 Roosevelt Street - Re-Setting of Public Hear-
ing: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposal of City-owned
property at 1100 Roosevelt Street to Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
that includes a 21-year Restrictive Covenant as an owner-occupied, single-family resi-
dential use. City Manager recommending that this item be rescheduled to June 3, 2019.
Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 140-B-19
Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a time
and place for hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof re-setting the
public hearing for meeting to commence on June 3, 2019 in the Historic Federal Buil ding.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 140-B-19
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE, SET-
TING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 1100 Roosevelt Street (the Property)
legally described as:
Lot 4 of Wersinger Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the rec-
orded plat thereof; and
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Whereas, the City acquired the Property by petition as an abandoned property for the
purpose of its restoration and re-sale for owner-occupied housing; and
Whereas, Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity will rehabilitate the
property and sell it to an income qualified household for single family occupancy; and
Whereas, conveying the Property to Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
is consistent with the City goal of creating opportunities for affordable home ownership; and
Whereas, the public hearing was originally scheduled for May 6, 2019 was rescheduled
for further inspection of the property by City prior to closing on the transaction; and
Whereas, a further extension of the rescheduled public hearing of May 20, 2019 is
necessary to resolve issues discovered in the follow-up inspection prior to closing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed dispo-
sition of real estate in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa on the 3rd day of June 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to re -publish
notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Request to Rezone 2325 Garfield Avenue : Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of a request from Ace Construction to rezone property at
2325 Garfield Ave. from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center to C-3 General Commercial
District, 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 Del Toro. Phil Jensen, the attorney
for Mr. Michalakis, submitted a letter of support from the adjacent property owner and
responded to questions from the City Council regarding concerns with access to the prop-
erty and ambient noise generated by large equipment stating that the current access has
been historically used and that most equipment is smaller and would be stored in side
thereby alleviating noise concerns. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided
a staff report and staff works as a neutral facilitator in working with the parties regarding
appropriate and compliant access and landscape screening, etc. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 24-19 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by re-
classifying hereinafter described property located at 2325 Garfield Avenue fr om C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C -3 General Commercial District. Seconded
by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 24-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
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PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2325 GARFIELD AVENUE FROM C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD
SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-3 General Commercial District, to wit:
Northwest part of Lots 193, 194, 195 and 196 Hams Addition, and to the centerline
of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper on the 24th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. Request to Amend ID Institutional District - University of Dubuque Student Wellness
Center: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request
from the University of Dubuque to rezone property at 1998 Grace St. from R -1 Single-
Family Residential to ID Institutional District and to amend the University of Dubuque
Institutional District to allow a student Wellness Center, and the Zoning Advisory Com-
mission 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. Jim Steiner, Director of Finance for the University of Dubuque
provided a description project. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a
staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 25-19 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
providing for the rezoning of property at 1998 Grace Street From R-1 Single-Family Res-
idential to ID Institutional District and approval of an Amended Campus Development Plan
for the University of Dubuque to allow the construction of a Student Wellness Clinic . Se-
conded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 25-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PROPERTY
AT 1998 GRACE STREET FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO ID INSTI-
TUTIONAL DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A STUDENT WELLNESS CLINIC
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, be amended by providing for the rezoning of property at 1998 Grace Street
from R-1 Single-Family Residential to ID Institutional District and approval of an amended
campus development plan for the University of Dubuque ID Institutional District, a copy
of which is on file with the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department.
Section 2. Institutional District Regulations.
A. Use Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above-de-
scribed ID Institutional District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Offices for administrative personnel or other institutional employees and affil-
iates.
b. Churches, libraries, and museums.
c. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and similar places of institutional as-
sembly.
d. Off-street parking and loading.
e. Recreational or athletic facilities for the primary use and benefit of institutional
residents or affiliates.
f. Single-family, two-family, or multi-family dwellings for the housing of institu-
tional residents or affiliates.
2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in
the above-described ID Institutional District.
a. Located entirely within a principal building, bookstores, or bars seating not
more than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and located not closer than two
hundred feet (200’) from the nearest Residential or Office Residential District.
b. All uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in conjunction
with which such accessory uses operated or maintained, but not to include com-
mercial use outside the principal building.
3. No conditional uses shall be allowed.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations
Development of land in the ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows:
The proposed Student Wellness Clinic shall be constructed in substantial conform-
ance with the amended campus development plan, a copy of which is on file with the
City of Dubuque Planning Services Department.
C. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in this ID Institutional District shall be
established in conformance with Section 5-22 of the Unified Development Code and
the following standards:
1. The storm water control shall be designed and built in accordance with City
Regulations subject to review and approval by the City of D ubuque Engineering
Department.
2. That appropriate erosion and sediment control will be installed prior to com-
mencement of any land disturbing activity related to the subject project, including all
required state and city permits related to erosion control.
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3. New outdoor lighting shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
4. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Article 13 of the Unified De-
velopment Code.
5. All utilities, including telephone and cable television, shall be installed under-
ground.
6. Final site plans shall be submitted in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the
Unified Development Code.
D. Parking Requirements
The off-street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses for the herein
described ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows.
Any significant expansion or reduction in the number of off -street parking spaces must
be reviewed by Planning Services staff for compliance with the adopted Institutional
District regulations.
E. Sign Regulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are allowed in the ID Institu-
tional District as established in Article 15 of the Unified Development Code.
F. Additional Standards
That all previously approved campus development plans are hereby amended to
allow for the attached campus development plan.
G. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership of property in this ID Institutional District requires rezoning
of the property to an appropriate zoning district.
H. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in ac-
cordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Article 9 of the Unified Develop-
ment Code.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 24 th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Request to Amend ID Institutional District - University of Dubuque Welcome Center:
Proof of publication for notice of public hearing to consider a request from University of
Dubuque to amend the University of Dubuque ID Institutional District to allow the con-
struction of a Welcome Center addition to the Meyers Building at 2120 Grace Street, and
the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Larson 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 mee ting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Del Toro. Jim Steiner, Finance Director for the Uni-
versity of Dubuque, provided a description of the project. Planning Services Manager
Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 26-19 Amend-
ing Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
providing for the approval of an Amended Campus Development Plan for the University
of Dubuque to allow construction of a Welcome Center Addition . Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 26-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDED CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A WELCOME CENTER ADDITION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, be amended by providing for the approval of an amended campus develop-
ment plan for the University of Dubuque ID Institutional District, a copy of which is on file
with the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department.
Section 2. Institutional District Regulations.
A. Use Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above -de-
scribed ID Institutional District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Offices for administrative personnel or other institutional employees and affil-
iates.
b. Churches, libraries, and museums.
c. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and similar places of institutional as-
sembly.
d. Off-street parking and loading.
e. Recreational or athletic facilities for the primary use and benefit of institutional
residents or affiliates.
f. Single-family, two-family or multi-family dwellings for the housing of institu-
tional residents or affiliates.
2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in
the above-described ID Institutional District.
a. Located entirely within a principal building, bookstores, or bars seating not
more than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and located not closer than two
hundred feet (200’) from the nearest Residential or Office Residential District.
b. All uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in conjunction
with which such accessory uses operated or maintained, but not to include com-
mercial use outside the principal building.
3. No conditional uses shall be allowed.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations
Development of land in the ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows:
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The proposed Welcome Center addition shall be constructed in substantial conform-
ance with the attached amended campus development plan, a copy of which is on file
with the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department.
C. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in this ID Institutional District shall be
established in conformance with Section 5-22 of the Unified Development Code and
the following standards:
1. The storm water control shall be designed and built in accordance with City
Regulations subject to review and approval by the City of D ubuque Engineering
Department.
2. That appropriate erosion and sediment control will be installed prior to com-
mencement of any land disturbing activity related to the subject project, including all
required state and city permits related to erosion control.
3. New outdoor lighting shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
4. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Article 13 of the Unified De-
velopment Code.
5. All utilities, including telephone and cable television, shall be installed under-
ground.
6. Final site plans shall be submitted in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the
Unified Development Code.
D. Parking Requirements
The off-street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses for the herein
described ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows.
Any significant expansion or reduction in the number of off -street parking spaces
must be reviewed by Planning Services staff for compliance with the adopted Institu-
tional District regulations.
E. Sign Regulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are allowed in the ID Institu-
tional District as established in Article 15 of the Unified Development Code.
F. Additional Standards
That all previously approved campus development plans are hereby amended to
allow for the attached campus development plan.
G. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership of property in this ID Institutional District requires rezoning of
the property to an appropriate zoning district.
H. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the Cit y Council in accord-
ance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Article 9 of the Unified Development
Code.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 24th day of May 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Steeple Square, LLC (SS Event Center, LLC) Request to Vacate Alley between
Jackson and White Streets (from E. 15th to E. 16th Streets): Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider a request from Steeple Square LLC (SS Event Center, LLC)
to vacate the public alley between Jackson and White Streets from E. 15 th to E. 16th
Streets, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 189-19 Vacating the alley between Jackson
St. and White St. from E. Sixteenth St. to E. Fifteenth St., described as City Lot 484 -A in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 190-19 Disposing of City Interest in City
Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-19
VACATING THE ALLEY BETWEEN JACKSON ST. AND WHITE ST., FROM E. SIX-
TEENTH ST. TO E. FIFTEENTH ST., DESCRIBED AS CITY LOT 484-A, IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, SS Event Center, LLC has requested the vacating of the Alley between Jack-
son St. and White St., from E. Sixteenth St. to E. Fifteenth St.; and
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
a plat dated February 5, 2019, p repared by Buesing and Associates, Inc., describing the
proposed vacated alley right of way, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing,
published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 10th day of May 2019, the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa met on the 20th day of May, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 W est 6th Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
to consider the request to vacate; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or written to the request to vacate; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has determined that the pro-
posed vacated Alley between Jackson St. and White St., from E. Sixteenth St. to E. Fif-
teenth St., described as City Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described as City Lot 484 -A, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, be and the same is hereby vacated.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 190-19
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN CITY LOT 484-A, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing,
published in the Telegraph Herald, a newsp aper of general circulation published in the
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City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 10th day of May, 2019, the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa met on the 20th day of May, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
to consider the proposal for the sale of real estate described as:
City Lot 484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or written to the proposal to sell such real estate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the conveyance of City of Dubuque real property described as City Lot
484-A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to SS Event Center, LLC be and the same is hereby
approved. Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to deliver said deed of con-
veyance to SS Event Center, LLC.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Re-
corder and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Funds) Construction
Loan Application for Roosevelt Water Tower: Proof of publication on notice of public hear-
ing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings for the issuance of a not-to-exceed
$4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes State Revolving Funds, the proceeds of
which will be used to fund the construction of the Roosevelt Water Tower project. And the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 191-19 Instituting Proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not -to-exceed
$4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-
0.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-19
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORI-
ZATION OF A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $4,400,000 WATER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the authoriza-
tion of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City and the Iowa Fi-
nance Authority, and the issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority of not to exceed
$4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City
under said Loan and Disbursement Agreement, for the purpose of paying costs of acqui-
sition, construction, reconstruction, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and
equipping all or part of the Municipal Water Utilit y, including those costs associated with
the Roosevelt Street water tower and water distribution improvements project and the
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Eagle Point water treatment plant and water distribution improvements project; and re-
funding the Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2017,
dated September 22, 2017, and has considered the extent of objections received from
residents or property owners as to said proposal and, accordingly the following action is
now considered to be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and takes additional
action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the
City and the Iowa Finance Authority, and the issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority in
the manner required by law of not to exceed $4,400,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan
Notes for the foregoing purpose.
Section 2. That this Council does hereby consent to the terms and conditions of the
DWSRF Loan Program, which terms and conditions and the disclosures provided with
respect thereto are hereby acknowledged, accepted and approved.
Section 3. That the Clerk, with the assistance of the City Attorney and bond counsel,
is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the preparation of such documents and
proceedings as shall be necessary to authorize the City's participation in the DWSRF
Loan Program, to select a suitable date for final Council authorization of the required Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and issuance of the Note to evidence the City's obligations
thereunder, and to take such other actions as the Clerk shall deem necessary to permit
the completion of a loan on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to this Council.
Section 4. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that Water fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for
capital expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above loan agreement.
The amounts so advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Loan Agreement
not later than eighteen months after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or
eighteen months after the property is placed in service. Such advancements shall not
exceed the loan amount authorized in this Resolution unless the same are for preliminary
expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is adopted.
Passed and approved this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Marquette Hall - Development Agreement for 2222 Queen Street: Proof of publica-
tion on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement be-
tween the City of Dubuque and Marquette Hall, LLC for the redevelopment of the former
Sacred Heart Parish School located at 2222 Queen Street, and the City Manager recom-
mending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Res-
olution No. 192-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Marquette Hall, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations for the redevelopment of 2222 Queen Street . Se-
conded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-19
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APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND MARQUETTE HALL, LLC PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE RE-
DEVELOPMENT OF 2222 QUEEN STREET
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 163-19, dated May 6, 2019, declared its
intent to enter into a Development Agreement with Marquette Hall, LLC for the redevel-
opment of 2222 Queen Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on May 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic
Federal building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement, for redevelopment of the Property by Marquette Hall, LLC according to the
terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement is in the public interest of the
City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and
Marquette Hall, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of urban
renewal tax increment revenue obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Develop-
ment Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ACTION ITEMS
1. Five Flags Civic Center Phase 2A Consultant Services Agreement : City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement with Convention, Sports and Leisure Interna-
tional (CSL) to complete additional work on potential design options for the Five Flags
Civic Center. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recom-
mendation. Seconded by Larson. City Council had discussion around the need for an
additional study or not, establishing a cap on project costs, projecting a specific timeline
for a bond referendum and ballot language, and final decision on design option. Motion
carried 4-3 with Rios, Shaw and Del Toro voting nay.
2. Proceedings to Amend the 2009 Sewer Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Fund
Loan) for a Rate Reset (Refinancing) - West 32nd Street Stormwater Detention Basin Pro-
ject: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City Sewer Revenue
State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement entered into as of January 14, 2009. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 193-19 Approving
and authorizing an Amendment to the Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and be-
tween the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing
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for the reissuance of $971,000 in outstanding principal amount of the Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Note, Series 2009. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO: 193-19
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AND DISBURSE-
MENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE IOWA
FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE REIS-
SUANCE OF $971,000 IN OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE SEWER
REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTE, SERIES 2009
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (hereinafter the "Issuer") previously issued its Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2009, dated January 14, 2009, in the amount of
$2,000,000 (of which $153,000 was not drawn) (hereinafter the "Notes") outstanding after
June 1, 2019 in the amount of $971,000, pursuant to a Loan and Disbursement Agree-
ment between the Issuer, the Iowa Finance Authority, the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated of like date (the "Agreement"), for the pur-
pose of defraying the costs of the Project (as defined in the resolution authorizing issu-
ance of the same (hereinafter the "Resolution")); and
Whereas, the Iowa Finance Authority, as Original Purchaser and current holder of the
Notes, has authorized a reduction in the interest rate on the Notes to 1.75% effective
June 1, 2019; and
Whereas, an Amendment to the Loan and Disbursement Agreement (hereinafter the
"Amendment") has been prepared to reflect said interest rate reduction, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
Whereas, pursuant to IRS regulations adoption of the Amendment constitutes a reis-
suance of the Notes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IN THE COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the Resolution is hereby amended to reflect the interest rate reduction
to 1.75% per annum on the outstanding principal amount from and after June 1, 2019 for
the remainder of the life of the Notes, payable in accordance with the debt service sched-
ule attached to the Amendment, and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the Amendment in substantially the form attached to this Resolution is
hereby authorized to be executed and issued on behalf of the Issuer by the Mayor a nd
attested by the City Clerk.
Section 3. That the Director of Finance & Budget is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver a Supplemental Tax Certificate regarding the uses of proceeds and the system,
and otherwise approving the tax covenants made by the City with respect to the Note at
the time of the issuance thereof.
Section 4. Except as amended herein, all of the other terms and conditions of the Res-
olution and Agreement are in all respects ratified, confirmed and approved and shall re-
main in full effect.
Passed and approved this 20th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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3. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of Tax-Exempt General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2019A, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, Tax -Exempt
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, Taxable General Obligation Refund-
ing Bonds, Series 2019D; Approval of the Preliminary Official Statement; and Approval of
Electronic Bidding Procedures: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested
proceedings for approving the advertisement for sale, preliminary Official Statement, and
electronic bidding procedures for the $2,295,000 Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019A, $860,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, $4,435,000
Tax-Exempt General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, and $5,215,000 Taxa-
ble General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019D. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents, approve the (2) Statements, and adopt Resolution No. 194-19 Direct-
ing the Advertisement for Sale of $2,295,000* (Subject to adjustment per Terms of Offer-
ing) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A, and approving electronic bidding proce-
dures and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement ; Resolution No. 195-19 Directing
the Advertisement for Sale of $860,000* (Subject to adjustment per Terms of Offering)
Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, and approving electronic bidding pro-
cedures and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement; Resolution No. 196-19 Direct-
ing the Advertisement for Sale of $4,435,000* (Subject to adjustment per Terms of Offer-
ing) General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, and approving electronic bid-
ding procedures and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement ; and Resolution No.
197-19 Directing the Advertisement for Sale of $5,215,000* (Subject to adjustment per
Terms of Offering) Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019D, and ap-
proving electronic bidding procedures and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement .
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-19
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $2,295,000* (SUBJECT TO AD-
JUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2019A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND DISTRIBU-
TION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of equipping the fire department,
including the acquisition and equipping of a Quick Response Pumper, essential corporate
purpose(s), and it is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to
the amount of not to exceed $10,045,000 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, the City is in need of funds to pay costs of the reconstruction, improvement
and equipping of city fire stations; and for the Midtown Transfer Relocation project, in-
cluding improvement and construction of vehicle pull-in and passenger waiting areas,
signage, cameras, seating and shelters, general corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed
necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed
$700,000 be authorized for said purpose(s); and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
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Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.26 of the Code of
Iowa, the Council of the City has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of Bonds for general corporate purpose(s) in the
amounts as above set forth, and, no petition for referendum having been received, the
Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for suc h
purpose(s); and
Whereas, the City is in need of funds to pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking
and carrying out of urban renewal projects under the authority of Chapter 403 and the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Dist rict, such as those
costs associated with the Multi-cultural Family Center addition remodel, essential corpo-
rate urban renewal purpose(s), and it is deemed necessary and advisable that General
Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $1,690,000 be authorized for said pur-
pose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 and 403.12 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 no petition for referendum
having been received, the Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issu-
ance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with Disclosure Counsel and the City’s Municipal Advisor, In-
dependent Public Advisors, LLC, 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 evalua ting
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement
are hereby found and determined to provide r easonable security and to maintain the in-
tegrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by inter-
ested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A, of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, in the amount of $2,295,000* (Subject to Adjustment per Terms of Offering), to
be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated June 20, 2019, be
offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3. 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, correc-
tions or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond counsel,
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.
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Section 4. 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 Her-
ald, 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 3rd day of June, 2019, 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 10:00
A.M. on said date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Passed and approved this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 195-19
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $860,000* (SUBJECT TO AD-
JUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) TAX ABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2019B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the City is in need of funds to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction,
improvement, and equipping of various city buildings, including for energy efficiency im-
provements; the reconstruction, improvement and equipping of the Five Flags Center
Arena; and the construction, improvement and equipping of a skate park, general corpo-
rate purpose(s), and it is deemed necessary and advisable that Taxable General Obliga-
tion Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $700,000 be authorized for said purpose(s);
and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.26 of the Code of
Iowa, the Council of the City has held public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of Bonds for general corporate purpose(s) in the
amounts as above set forth, and, no petition for referendum having been received, the
Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such
purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with Disclosure Counsel and the City’s Municipal Advisor, In-
dependent Public Advisors, LLC, the City has caused an Official Statement to be pre-
pared 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.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
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Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement
are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the in-
tegrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by inter-
ested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, of City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa, in the amount of $860,000* (Subject to Adjustment Per Terms of Offering),
to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated June 20, 2019,
be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3. 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, correc-
tions or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond counsel,
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 3rd day of June,
2019, 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 Officia ls at 10:00 A.M. on said date.
The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Passed and approved this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 196-19
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $4,435,000* (SUBJECT TO AD-
JUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2019C, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of costs of refunding or refinancing
certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including General Obligation Bonds, Series
2012D, dated June 28, 2012, essential corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed necessary
and advisable that General Obligation Refunding Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed
$10,045,000 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 Disclosure Counsel and the City’s Municipal Advisor, In-
dependent Public Advisors, the City has caused an Official Statement to be prepared
outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
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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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement
are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the in-
tegrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by inter-
ested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2 That General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, of City of Dubu-
que, State of Iowa, in the amount of $4,435,000* (Subject to Adjustment Per Terms of
Offering), to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated June
20, 2019, be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3 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, correc-
tions or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond counsel,
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.
Section 4. 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 Her-
ald, 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 3rd day of June, 2019, 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 10:00
a.m. on said date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Passed and approved this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 197-19
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $5,215,000* (SUBJECT TO AD-
JUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION RE-
FUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019D, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PRO-
CEDURES AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the City is in need of funds to pay costs of costs of refunding or refinancing
certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Taxable General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012C, dated June 28, 2012, essential corporate purpose(s), and it is
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deemed necessary and advisable that Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, to
the amount of not to exceed $10,045,000 be authorized for said purpose(s); and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, the Council of the City has held public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds and the Council is therefore now au-
thorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and
Whereas, in conjunction with Disclosure Counsel and the City’s Municipal Advisor, In-
dependent Public Advisors, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement
are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the in-
tegrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by inter-
ested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2019D, of City
of Dubuque, State of Iowa, in the amount of $5,215,000* (Subject to Adjustment per
Terms of Offering), to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be
dated June 20, 2019, be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3 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, correc-
tions or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond counsel,
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.
Section 4. 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 Her-
ald, 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 3rd day of June, 2019, 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 10:00
a.m. on said date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form:
Passed and approved this 20th day of May, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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4. Request for Work Session - Partnerships with Rental Property Owners and Renters:
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for June 3,
2019, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers regarding partnerships and continued work
in the community with rental property owners and renters. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. No
schedule conflicts were stated. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request for Work Session - Big Life, Small City Campaign: Greater Dubuque De-
velopment Corporation requesting that the City Council set a work session for Monday,
June 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on GDDC's Big Life, Small City campaign.
Restated motion by Resnick to have staff consider an alternate date for this work session
and Action Item #7 Request for Work Session on Chaplain Schmitt Island Task Force.
With several schedule conflicts, there would be no quorum for this date. Seconded by
Rios. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request for Work Session - Found Mounds Foundation: City Manager recommend-
ing that the City Council schedule a Work Session for Monday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers for the Four Mounds Foundation to present their upcoming plans
as well as recent accomplishments. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and set the work session as scheduled. Seconded by Larson. Council Member Jones
indicated that he may be called for jury duty during this time frame. Motion carried 7 -0.
7. Request to Schedule Work Session - Chaplain Schmitt Island Task Force: Schmitt
Island Task Force requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
June 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to provide an update on the efforts of the
Schmitt Island Task Force. As part of the motion on Action Item #5, this item was returned
to staff for an alternate date.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Larson encouraged everyone to attend the Marshall Islands Consti-
tution Day event from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Flora Park on May 25.
There being no further business upon motion, the City Council adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk