11 18 19 City Council Proceedings Official _Special and Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on November 18, 2019
in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol (via telephone); Chairperson Jones; Council Members Del Toro,
Resnick, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Rios
Chairperson Jones called the meeting to order and stated that this is a special session
of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on Sustainable
Dubuque.
WORK SESSION
SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE
Dubuque’s Path Forward to Improved Air Quality 2019
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell introduced presenters Dave Lyons,
Sustainable Innovations Consultant from the Greater Dubuque Development Corpora-
tion; Chandra Ravada, Director of Transportation, Planning and Transit Services for East
Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA); and Mary Rose Co rrigan, City of Dubuque
Public Health Specialist. Topics included:
• Emission baseline inventory 2008
• Ozone design values 1999-2010, 1999-2018 Stockton, Clinton & Coggon Moni-
tors
• Programs and projects implemented from 2008-2018
• Comparison of pollutants from 2008-2014
• Comparison of emission contributor from 2008-2014
• Comparison of emission reduction in Dubuque & Scott Counties 2008-2014
• Comparison of emissions by sources between Dubuque & Scott Counties 2008 -
2014
• Emissions inventory from 2008-2018
• Potosi Monitor Raw Data from 2008-2018
• Future initiatives: US 52/SW Arterial Project; East/West Corridor Improvements;
STREETS Signal project; Climate Action Plan Update; Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Project; Water and Resource Recovery
Center (W&RRC) RNG Expansion Phase 2
o Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient & Effective Traffic Systems
(STREETS)
o University Avenue Overlap section
o Long-term projects after 2020
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The presenters responded to questions from the City Council related to how particu-
lates are calculated, and the effect of national wildfires and local road conditions have on
air quality.
There being no further business, motion by Shaw to adjourn at 5:53 p.m. Seconded by
Del Toro. Motion carried 6-0.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2019
in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol (via telephone); Chairperson Jones; Council Members Del Toro,
Resnick, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Rios
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. Standout Community Organization Pursuing Equity (S.C.O.P.E.) Award - Multicul-
tural Family Center: Operation New View Board Member Laura Roussell and previous
S.C.O.P.E. recipient presented the Thomas Determan S.C.O.P.E. Award to the Multicul-
tural Family Center. The award was accepted by MFC Director Jacqueline Hunter.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Small Business Saturday (November 23, 2019): Was accepted by Chairperson Ric
Jones on behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Del Toro. Council Member Shaw requested Item No.
17 be held for separate discussion. Marvin Ney requested Item No. 18 be held for sepa-
rate discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission and Working
Groups of 10/22; City Council proceedings of 11/4, 11/12; Historic Preservation Commis-
sion of 9/25; Housing Commission of 10/22, 11/14; Historic Preservation Commission of
9/25; Human Rights Commission of 9/9, 9/26; Library Board of Trustees of 9/6; Transit
Advisory Board of 10/24; Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/6; Zoning Board of Adjust-
ment of 10/24; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/21. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 396-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make cer-
tain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with
City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 396-19
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / 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
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-
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks
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 statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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3. Abstracts of Votes: City Clerk transmitting the Abstracts of Votes for the November
5, 2019 General Election as certified by the Dubuque County Auditor. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
4. Dubuque Jaycees 2020 Fireworks Request: Correspondence from Thomas Parsley,
General Manager for Radio Dubuque, in partnership with the Dubuque Jaycees, request-
ing approval to conduct a fireworks display on Friday, July 3, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne St. and Lime St. in conjunction with the
closure of indicated streets and A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a special event request.
A rain date of July 4, 2020 is also requested. Upon motion the document was received,
filed and approved.
5. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program Agreement with Dubuque Com-
munity School District: City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2019 -
2020 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Agreement between the City of Dubu-
que Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
6. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Dubuque Community Schools: City
Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 School Resource Of ficer
(SRO) Agreement with the Dubuque Community School District and recommends ac-
ceptance of the School District’s financial support retroactive to the start of the 2019/2020
school year. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Awarding the Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project: City Manager recom-
mending adoption of a resolution authorizing award of the construction contract for the
Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project CIP# 7202792 to Tricon General Con-
struction. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 397-
19 Awarding public improvement contract for the Ice Harbor Flood Gate Abutment Repair
Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 397-19
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE ICE HARBOR FLOOD
GATE ABUTMENT REPAIR PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Ice Harbor
Flood Gate Abutment Repair Project pursuant to Resolution No. 361 -19 and Notice to
Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa websit e and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 8th day of October 2019; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 5th day of November
2019 and it has been determined that Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa
with a bid in the amount of $73,000.00 is the lowest responsive, resp onsible bidder for
the project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
A Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Tricon General
Construction, Inc., and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improve-
ment Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
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Passed, adopted, and approved this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Recording the Award of the City Hall Sidewalk Heating Boilers and Sensor System
Project: City Manager recommending that the award for the City Hall Sidewalk Heating
Boilers and Sensor System Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Coun-
cil. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
9. Accepting the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 1): City Manager
recommending adoption of the resolution to accept the improvements and authorize the
final payment for the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 1) project to Top
Grade Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Re solution
No. 398-19 Accepting the Tamarack Park Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Project and
authorizing final payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 398-19
ACCEPTING THE TAMARACK PARK WATER MAIN EXTENSION (PHASE 1) PRO-
JECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Water Main Extension to Tamarack
Park (Phase 1) Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Top Grade
Excavating, Inc. (Contractor), the Water Department Manager has examined the work
and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the City has made partial payment in the amount of $423,839.08; and
Whereas, the final contract payment amount including retainage of $25,163.57 is due
in full; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the Water Department
Manager 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 Water Department Manager is approve d, and
the Project is hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the final payment $25,163.57 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
WATER DEPARTMENT MANAGER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF,
THE TAMARACK PARK WATER MAIN EXTENSION (PHASE 1) PROJECT
The undersigned Water Department Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
certifies that she has inspected the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park (Phase 1)
Project:
And that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work including all change
orders and adjustments is $449,002.65.
Dated this 18th day of November 2019.
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/s/Denise Blakeley Ihrig, P.E., Water Department Manager
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 18th day of November 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
10. Acceptance of Dubuque Industrial Center West - McFadden Farm Grading Phase
I Project: City Manager recommending adoption of the resolution providing acceptance
of the construction contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center West-McFadden Farm
Grading Phase I to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 399-19 Accepting the DICW - McFad-
den Farm Grading Phase I Project and authorizing the payment of the c ontract amount
to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 399-19
ACCEPTING THE DICW - MCFADDEN FARM GRADING PHASE I PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRAC-
TOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center West
(DICW) - McFadden Farm Grading Phase I Project (the Project) has been completed by
the Contractor, Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa (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 Improvement Contract and that the City
Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $452,714.60; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $430,078.87, leaving a balance of
$22,635.73; 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:
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
Dubuque Industrial Center West Land Sales CIP appropriations for the contract amount
of $452,714.60 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa
Code.
Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $22,635.73 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 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE DICW - MCFAD-
DEN FARM GRADING PHASE I PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) - McFadden Farm Grading
Phase I Project, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the
Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is
$590,873.33.
Dated this 8th of November 2019.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 8th day of November 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement from PTC, LLC for Property at 18th and
Elm Streets: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Pub-
lic Sanitary Sewer Utility from PTC LLC for property at 1800 Elm Street. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 400-19 Accepting a Grant of
Easement for the public sanitary sewer through, over and across part of Lot 171A in East
Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 400-19
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER THROUGH,
OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 171A IN EAST DUBUQUE ADDITION, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, PTC LLC and the City of Dubuque have executed an agreement setting forth
terms for the construction, maintenance, and replacement of a proposed public sanitary
sewer utility located in Part of Lot 171A in East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, PTC LLC has executed a Grant of Easement for Public Sanitary Sewer
through, over and across Part of Lot 171A in East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubu-
que, Dubuque County, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts,
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Public Sanitary Sewer through, over and
across Part of Lot 171A in East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from PTC
LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. North Cascade Road Right-of-Way Dedication Plat from Property Owners Steger
and Tjarks: City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approv-
ing the Acquisition Plats that will provide the additional right -of-way needed for the North
Cascade Road Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 401-19 Approving the Acquisition Plats of Lot A of the Southeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of
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the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa and Lot 1-1-A and Lot 1-1-B of the Southeast Quar-
ter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County,
Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 401-19
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLATS OF LOT A OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34,
T89N, R2E OF THE 5TH P.M., DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA AND LOT 1-1-A AND LOT
1-1-B OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SEC-
TION 34, T89N, R2E OF THE 5TH P.M., DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated February 18, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer-
ing Department describing Lot A of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa;
and
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
an Acquisition Plat dated February 18, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer-
ing Department describing Lot 1-1-A and Lot 1-1-B of the Southeast Quarter of the South-
west Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Lot A of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa is designated
as Project Parcel 10 on said Acquisition Plat dated February 18, 2019 prepared by The
City of Dubuque Engineering Department; and
Whereas, Lot 1-1-A and Lot 1-1-B of the Southeast Quarter of the South west Quarter
of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa are designated as Pro-
ject Parcel 11-A and 11-B, respectively, on said Acquisition Plat dated February 18, 2019
prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department; and
Whereas, said plats conform to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and
Whereas, upon said plats appear Lot A and Lot 1 -1-A and Lot 1-1-B, which John F.
Steger, Karla J. Steger, Heyo H. Tjarks, and Camilla Tjarks, by said plat have dedicated
to the public forever.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The plats dated February 18, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi-
neering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same
are hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized
and directed to execute said plats and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The dedication of Lot A of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County,
Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same
is hereby accepted.
Section 3. The dedication of Lot 1-1-A and Lot 1-1-B of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa, for
Right of Way purposes, as they appear on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same is
hereby accepted.
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Section 4. The City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plats
and certified copies of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
13. Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments : City Man-
ager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem prop-
erty charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for
collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 402-19 Authorizing the City of collect delinquent problem property charges
in accordance with 14-1J1 International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or
Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-19
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROBLEM PROPERTY
CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 14-1J1 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTE-
NANCE CODE SECTION 106.5 AND/OR SECTION 109.5 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered hazardous or
unsanitary premises if problem properties are allowed to deteriorate accordi ng to 14-1J1;
and
Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is “palpably
and indisputably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health,
safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement
of such; and
Whereas, delinquent problem property charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to
the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same ma nner as general
property taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the persons listed on the attached Problem Property Assessment
Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem property charges.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the
County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached
Problem Property Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem prop-
erty charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall
be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels
of property set opposite the names of the owners.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
Vacant and Abandoned Building / Problem Properties
Location; Description; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category
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2555 Central Ave.; Lots 1-4 & 2-1-5 Kiene & Altman’s Sub.; Property Investments
Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013314026; $275.88; Relocation of
Tehants from 2555 Central Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L H Lang’s Add. N 65' Lot 11 2134 -2146 Central Ave.; Property
Investments Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1024207008; $473 .00; Relo-
cation of tenant from 2136 Central Ave.
2134 Central Ave.; L H Lang’s Add. N 65' Lot 11 2134 -2146 Central Ave.; Property
Investments Group LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1024207008; $168.00; Relo-
cation of tenant from 2138 Central Ave.
2565 Central Ave.; Lots 1-2 & 1-3 Kiene & Altman’s Sub.; Property Investments Group
LLC, 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013314025; $193.00; Relocation of tenant from
2565 Central Ave.
2800 Washington St.; Lot 109 & S 1/2 of Lot 108 Glendale Add. #2; McStac Properties,
LLC, 206 Saunders St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1013159013; $1,224.96; Relocation of ten-
ants from 2800 Washington St.
2205 Francis St.; Lot 1-21 Tivoli Add.; Helgerson, Nick A & Sondra J. Revocable Living
Trust, 1139 Bennettville Rd., Zwingle IA 52079; 1024128028; $69.52; Relocation of ten-
ant from 2203 Francis St.
14. Finance Department Modified Staffing Change: City Manager recommending ap-
proval to modify the staffing request change approved by City Council on October 21,
2019 to request a full-time Budget/Financial Analyst. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
15. Request for Assistant Housing and Community Development Director: City Man-
ager recommending the addition of a Full-Time Assistant Housing and Community De-
velopment Director to be implemented in the current fiscal year. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed and approved.
16. Transitioning the Lead and Healthy Homes Inspector to a Permanent Position: City
Manager recommending transitioning one Lead and Healthy Homes Inspector position to
a permanent FTE position that will span funding sources necessary to hold continuity to
both grant funded positions and the general housing code en forcement team. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Integrated Parking Service (IPS) Smart Parking Pilot: City Manager recommending
approval to enter into an agreement with IPS Group, Inc. to implement a 60 -day smart
parking pilot with the option to extend an additional 30 days. Motion by Shaw to table.
Seconded by Del Toro. Mr. Shaw expressed his concerns with incomplete information
within the scope of project area of the contract and was concerned that more efficient
enforcement would create a heightened number of citations. Motion failed 4-2 with Shaw
and Del Toro voting nay.
Motion by Shaw to receive and file and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Del Toro. Council Member Shaw reiterated his concerns. Transportation Services Man-
ager Renee Tyler responded to questions from the City Council stating that with this being
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a pilot project, data is still being analyzed so the scope of project details such as place-
ment, timing and number of meters are being discussed. Motion carried 5-1 with Shaw
voting nay.
18. Paramount Ambulance Request: Correspondence from Marvin Ney of Paramount
Ambulance requesting a change in the City's policy to include privately-owned emergency
services the use of Opticon, the City’s Emergency Traffic Signal Pre-Emption. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and refer to the City Manager. Seconded by
Shaw. Marvin Ney of Paramount Ambulance Service, 5070 Wolff Rd, reiterated his re-
quest stating that the matter is a public safety issue and that use of the system should be
allowed through the Mutual Aid Agreement. Responding to questions from the City Coun-
cil, City Manager Van Milligen stated that, if referred to him, he and City staff will enter
discussions and review of the Mutual Aid Agreement, discuss fees and exemptions if the
private service were called upon by the City. Motion carried 6-0. [Also see Public Input
section].
19. Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Sen-
ior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, inform-
ing the City of programming changes on or about December 15, 2019. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
20. Signed Contract: Hillcrest Family Services agreement for holiday display in Murphy
Park. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
21. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds : Robin-
son Brothers Environmental, Inc. for the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building
Materials Removal Project; Temperley Excavating, Inc. for the Bowling and Beyond Site
Foundation Removal Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
22. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder – Big 10 Mart: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Road. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder – Neighbors Tap: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for Neighbors Tap, 1899 Rockdale Road. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
24. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 403-19 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
Permits was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 403-19
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 applica nts pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Big 10 Mart Car
Wash
1875 John F. Kennedy Rd. Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
Blu Room 600 Central Ave. Class C Liquor License (Sunday)
Grand Harbor
Resort & Water Park
350 Bell St. Class B Liquor (Catering) (Out-
door) (Sunday)
Hotel Julien Dubu-
que
200 Main St. Class B Liquor (Catering) (Out-
door) (Sunday)
Kwik Stop 16th St
#300
1215 E 16th St. Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
Kwik Stop #848 3201 Central Ave. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Native Wine (Sunday)
Skinny Maginny's 345 Main St. Class C Liquor, Class B Native
Wine (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Target Store T-0086 3500 Dodge St. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Wine (Sunday)
New
Beecher Liquor 1691 Asbury Rd. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Brazen Open
Kitchen Bar 12-4
East 10th St. Between
Jackson and Washington
Streets, including the
Caradco Bldg. courtyard
Special Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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25. Dubuque Racing Association Depreciation and Improvement Fund Expenditure
Request: City Manager recommending approval of a request from Dubuque Racing As-
sociation President Jesus Aviles is requesting approval to spend from the Depreciation
and Improvement Fund to replace the concrete near the main valet canopy at the Q Ca-
sino. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Lower Bee Branch Creek Security Network Project: City Manager recommending
preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and construc-
tion estimate; establishing the date of the publ ic hearing; and authorizing the City Clerk
to advertise for bids for the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project. It is further rec-
ommended that a public hearing be set for December 2, 2019. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 404-19 Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of the public hearing on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertise-
ment for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on December 2, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 404-19
LOWER BEE BRANCH SECURITY NETWORK 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 Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project in the estimated amount of $303,265.00
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 2nd day of December, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th 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 Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid
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shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders
hereby approved.
Section 4. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be
published in on a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation and posted on
the City of Dubuque website at www.cityofdubuque.org/bids and 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 19th day of December, 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 6th day of January 2020, in the Historic Federal Building Council Cham-
bers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
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.
1. Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board: One, 3-Year term through August 1,
2021 (Vacant At-Large term of Luchsinger). Applicant: Russell Bickle, 933 White St.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through Febru-
ary 15, 2020 (Vacant At-Large term of Pinnola). Applicant: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washing-
ton St. Ms. Dalton spoke in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography.
Appointments were made to the following Commissions.
3. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant At-Large
term of Schwendinger). Applicants: Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington St. as additional ap-
plicant; Suzanne Stroud, 234 East 14th St. While at the podium, Ms. Dalton spoke in
support of her appointment to this commission. Upon roll-call vote of 6-0, Ms. Stroud was
appointed the remainder of a 3-year term through August 17, 2022.
4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022
(Vacant term of Wright). Applicant: John Krayer, 6510 Wellington Ln. Motion by Shaw to
appoint Mr. Krayer to the remainder of a 3-year term through July 1, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 900 Seippel Road: Proof of publication on notice of public hear-
ing to approve a request from Joe Delaney to rezone property at 900 Seippel Road from
AG Agricultural Zoning District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale Zoning District,
and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Shaw to re-
ceive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be con-
sidered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at whi ch
it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Del Toro. Assistant Planner Wally Werni-
mont provided a staff report. Responding to questions from Ann McClain, 255 Bradley
15
St., developer Joe Delaney stated that the property would be used for storage units a s
outlined in his original 2008 plan. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Shaw for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 49-19 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code by reclas-
sifying hereinafter described property from AG Agricultural District to CS Commercial Ser-
vice and Wholesale District. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 49-19
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY FROM AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE
AND WHOLESALE DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from
AG Agricultural District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District, to wit:
Lot 2 Seippel Road Commercial Park #4, 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 18th day of November 2019.
/s/Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 22 nd day of November
2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Adoption: Proof of publi-
cation on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an Amended and Restated Ur-
ban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, and the City Man-
ager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the document s and
adopt Resolution No. 405-19 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 405-19
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, by Resolution 63-19 on February 18, 2019 the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan (the "Amended and Restated Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Dis-
trict (the "District"); and
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Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective for the Amended and Restated Plan
is to provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objec-
tives and remediate blighting conditions, and to address these objectives, additional pro-
jects are being added as described in the Amended and Restated Plan; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in
accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recom-
mended changes to the Amended and Restated Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has
held a public hearing on the proposed Amended and Restated Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District, on file in the City Clerk's Office and made reference to herein, is
hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and di-
rected to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Merge, LLC Development Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of public hear-
ing to consider approval of a Development Agreement between Merge, LLC and the City
of Dubuque providing for the sale of City-owned real estate in Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District to Merge, LLC and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Rev-
enue Grant obligations. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 406-19 Approving disposal of an interest in real property owned by the
City of Dubuque by sale through a Development Agreement with Merge, LLC. Seconded
by Shaw. Motion carried 6-0.
Brent Dahlstrom of Merge Urban Development Group, 604 Clay Street, Cedar Rapids;
David Lyons, Sustainable Innovation Consultant, and Kristin Dietzel, Vice President of
Workforce Solutions for the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, 900 Jackson
Street; and Wally Wernimont, Assistant Planner for the City of Dubuque , provided verbal
and slide presentations of the project. Topics included a description of Opportunity Zones,
design review requirements, overlay with Port of Dubuque Master Plan and Imagine
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan, the history and need for rental units, and the relationship
to workforce recruitment and retention. The presenters, City Manager Van Milligen, and
David Lyons responded to questions during public input from Sam Feehan, 1055 Kelly
Lane; Michael Tilp, 2559 Elm Street; Nino Erba, 36 W. 4 th Street; Derek Duehr, 3395
Ventura Ct.; John Wegmann, 1710 Jackson Street; Hilary Dalton, 1629 Washington
Street; Mary Sand, 880 Goethe Street; and Brad Cavanagh, 565 Fenelon Place. Topics
of discussion included average rent rates, property tax percentage calculations; clarifica-
tion on the acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers, assuring the use of local labor, de-
scription of Opportunity Zones, pet-friendly options, and smart/green design features.
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RESOLUTION NO. 406-19
APPROVING DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE BY SALE THROUGH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MERGE, LLC
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, did on March 18, 2019 adopt an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District (“the Plan”) for the Urban Renewal Area described therein; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is interested in stimulating reinvestment in the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District; and
Whereas, the Plan provides, among other things, for the d isposition of properties for
private development purposes; and
Whereas, Merge, LLC has submitted to the City a proposal in the form of an offer to
purchase (the “Development Agreement”) for the purchase of certain City -owned real
property hereinafter described (“the Property”), which Development Agreement proposes
Merge, LLC will undertake the construction of a building located at the corner of Ice Har-
bor Drive and East 5th Street as described therein, which Property is the real estate con-
sisting of approximately 1.22 acres shown on Exhibit A, and which Development Agree-
ment requests that this Property be made available for sale as rapidly as possible; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 authorizes cities to dispose of property in further-
ance of an urban renewal project and to take other actions as may be necessary to carry
out the purposes of said Chapter, and the Plan similarly authorizes the City to dispose of
property; and
Whereas, in compliance with Iowa Code Section 403.8, and to the extent required by
law, Iowa Code Section 364.7, the City Council has set forth its proposal to dispose of its
interests in the Property and the City Clerk published a notice on October 10, 2019 as
required by law soliciting competitive proposals for the Property; and
Whereas, as of 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 2019, the City Clerk received no compet-
itive proposals for the Property; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Development Agreement proposed by Merge, LLC and the sale of the Prop-
erty as provided in the Development Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Council finds that the transfer of the Property will promote the purposes
of the urban renewal law, Iowa Code Ch. 403 in the City and, together with the other
consideration provided for in the Agreement, that these benefits constitute fair value for
the City’s disposal of interests in the Property under Iowa Code Section 403.8.
Section 2. The Development Agreement between the City and Merge, LLC including
the sale of the Property as provided therein, is hereby approved.
Section 3. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute said Development Agree-
ment on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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4. Establishment of the Dubuque Urban Revitalization District : Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan,
and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the Resolution 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. Motion carried 6 -0. Res-
olution No. 407-19 Rescinding resolutions creating certain Urban Revitalization Plans and
adopting a new Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan was adopted.
Assistant Planner Wally Wernimont provided a verbal presentation describing the his-
tory, purpose, and eligibility of Urban Revitalization Districts in Dubuque and how they
relate to property improvement opportunities for property owners.
Mr. Wernimont and City Assessor Troy Patzner responded to questions from the City
Council and during public input from Charles Beinborn, 2615 Hillcrest Road; Kathy
Brimeyer, 2226 Jackson Street; Mary Sand 880 Goethe Street; David Hockenberry, 1015
W. 3rd Street; and John Wegmann, 1710 Jackson Street. Topics of discussion included
the difference in tax abatement between residential and commercial properties; timely
increases to income qualification; improvement project qualifications; construction re-
quirements; completion timelines; other grant/funding opportunities; building permit pro-
cess; the difference between urban revitalization, TIF and urban renewal districts; and the
tax abatement and re-assessment process.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50-19 Amend-
ing Ordinance No. 6-19 which amended City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances title 3, Rev-
enue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas by adopting a new Section 3 -2-14
Establishing the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area and establishing requirements for
qualifying property owners; Ordinance No. 51-19 Repealing Ordinance No. 12-2006
which established the Garfield Place II Urban Revitalization Plan ; and Ordinance No. 52-
19 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation,
Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas, by Repealing Sections 3-2-2 through and including 3-2-9
and Section 3-2-12 and adopting a new Section 3-2-2 Establishing the Dubuque Revital-
ization Area and requirements for qualifying property owners. Seconded by Shaw. Motion
carried 6-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 50-19
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6-19 WHICH AMENDED CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZ ATION
AREAS BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 3-2-14 ESTABLISHING THE ALTA VISTA
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR
QUALIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Whereas, Ordinance No. 6-19 amended City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3,
Chapter 2 by adopting Section 3-2-14 which designated Church of the Nativity Pl in the
County of Dubuque, IA City of Dubuque, City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat thereof, as an Urban Revitalization Area; and
Whereas, Ordinance No. 6-19 incorrectly referred to Nativity Road Urban Revitalization
Area and the Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Plan; and
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Whereas, Ordinance No. 6-19 should have referred to the Alta Vista Urban Revitaliza-
tion Area and the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council now desires to correct Ordinance No. 6 -19 as set forth
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, ORDINANCE NO. 6-19 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE NO. 6-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVE-
NUE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY ADOPT-
ING A NEW SECTION 3-2-14 ESTABLISHING THE ALTA VISTA URBAN RE-
VITALIZATION AREA AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALI-
FYING PROPERTY OWNERS
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby
amended by adding the following:
3-2-14: Alta Vista
The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the Alta Vista Urban
Revitalization Area in accordance with the Code of Iowa:
Church of the Nativity Pl in the County of Dubuque, IA City of Dubuque, City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Section 2. The Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan is hereby adopted and ap-
proved and the properties within said described area shall be subject to the pro-
visions of said plan.
Section 3. The Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan shall hereafter be on file in
the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
Ordinance on or after January 7, 2019 provided that the City Clerk prior to that
date has received no valid petition requesting a second public hearing, and in the
event such petition has been received, then this Ordinance shall be null and void.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
/s/Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald on the 22nd day of November 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-19
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS CREATING CERTAIN URBAN REVITALIZATION
PLANS AND ADOPTING A NEW DUBUQUE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has adopted certain resolutions set
out below creating the urban revitalization plans set out below; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City of
Dubuque to rescind those plans and adopt a new Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following resolutions are hereby rescinded:
Resolution No. - Urban Revitalization Area
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302-80 & 303-80 - Jackson Park Urban Revitalization Plan
371-80 - West Eleventh Street Urban Revitalization Plan
607-06, 608-06, & 132-08 - Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Plan
304-95 - Upper Main Urban Revitalization Plan
482-97 & 48-01 - Stout Place Urban Revitalization Plan
521-02 - Langworthy Urban Revitalization Plan
521-02 - Old Main Urban Revitalization Plan
521-02 - Cathedral Urban Revitalization Plan
158-16 - Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan
390-00, 205-02, 548-05, & 16-04 - Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Plan
20-06 - Mannasseh House Urban Revitalization Plan
133-08 - Salvia House Urban Revitalization Plan
Section 2. The Dubuque Urban Revitalization Plan is hereby adopted.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon the publication of Ordinance No. 52 -
19.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 51-19
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12-2006 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE GARFIELD
PLACE II URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
Whereas, Ordinance No. 12-2006 established the Garfield Place II Urban Revitaliza-
tion Area Plan (Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area Plan Amended a nd Restated
December 2005); and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that a new Dubuque Urban Revitalization
Plan will be adopted to replace the Garfield Place II Urban Revitalization Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 12-2006 is hereby repealed.
Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect upon the publication of Ordinance No. 52 -
19.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019.
/s/Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published official in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 20th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 52-19
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE
AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY REPEALING SEC-
TIONS 3-2-2 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 3-2-9 AND SECTION 3-2-12 AND ADOPT-
ING A NEW SECTION 3-2-2 ESTABLISHING THE DUBUQUE REVITALIZATION
AREA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2, is hereby
amended by repealing Sections 3-2-2 through 3-2-9 and Section 3-2-12 and the following
ordinances:
Urban Revitalization Area - Ordinance
Jackson Park - 74-80
West Eleventh Street - 15-81
Washington Street - 04-07, 34-08
Upper Main - 69-95
Stout Place - 12-98, 13-01
Langworthy - 87-02
Old Main - 87-02
Cathedral - 87-02
Paragon Square - 11-16
Garfield Place - 82-00, 38-02, 07-04
Garfield Place II - 12-06
Mannasseh House - 13-06
Salvia House - 35-18
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby
amended by adding the following new Sec. 3-2-2:
3-2-2: Dubuque Urban Revitalization Area
The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the Dub uque Urban Revitali-
zation Area in accordance with the code of Iowa:
Beginning at its point of origin at the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Kauf-
mann Avenue, then proceeding westerly along Kaufmann Avenue to its intersection
with Kane Street, then proceeding northwesterly along Kane Street to its intersec-
tion with Primrose Street, then proceeding northerly along Primrose Street to its
intersection with Burlington Avenue, then proceeding northwesterly along Burlington
Avenue to its intersection with National Street, then proceeding northeasterly along
National Street to its intersection with Davenport Street, then proceeding northwest-
erly along Davenport Street to its intersection with Stoltz Street, then proceeding
northeasterly along Stoltz Street to its intersection with Lemon Street, then proceed-
ing northwesterly along Lemon Street to its intersection with 32 nd Street, then pro-
ceeding northeasterly along 32nd Street to its intersection with Central Avenue/High-
way 52, then proceeding northwesterly along Central Avenue/Highway 52 to its in-
tersection with Aquin Street, then proceeding northeasterly along Aquin Street to its
intersection with Jackson Street, then proceeding southeasterly along Jackson
Street to its intersection with West 32nd Street, then proceeding northeasterly along
West 32nd Street until it becomes Peru Road, then proceeding northeasterly along
Peru Road to its intersection with Sheridan Road, then proceeding easterly then
southerly along Sheridan Road to its intersection with Davis Street, then proceeding
easterly along Davis Street to its intersection with Windsor Avenue, then proceeding
southerly along Windsor Avenue to its intersection with Hennepin Street, then pro-
ceeding easterly along Hennepin Street to its intersection with Stafford Street, then
proceeding southerly along Stafford Street to its intersection with Pleasant Street,
then proceeding easterly along Pleasant Street to its intersection with Viola Street,
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then proceeding northerly along Viola Street to its intersection w ith Eagle Street,
then proceeding easterly then southeasterly along Eagle Street to its intersection
with Thomas Place, then proceeding northeasterly along Thomas Place to its inter-
section with Ascension Street, then proceeding southeasterly along Ascensio n
Street to its intersection with Prescott Street, then proceeding northeasterly along
Prescott Street to its intersection with Roosevelt Street, then proceeding southeast-
erly along Roosevelt Street to its intersection with Lincoln Avenue, then proceeding
northeasterly then easterly along Lincoln Avenue to its intersection with the Iowa
Chicago and Eastern Railroad right of way, then proceeding southwesterly along
the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right of way to its intersection with the north
property line of the residential property at 2387 Garfield Avenue, then proceeding
southeasterly along the north property line of the residential property at 2387 Gar-
field Avenue to its intersection with Garfield Avenue, then proceeding northeasterly
along Garfield Avenue to its intersection with Hawthorne Street, then proceeding
southeasterly along Hawthorne Street to its intersection with the alley between Gar-
field Avenue and Kerper Boulevard, then proceeding southwesterly along the alley
between Garfield Avenue and Kerper Boulevard to its intersection with the north
property line of the residential property at 2675 Kerper Boulevard, then proceeding
southeasterly along the north property line of the residential property at 2675 Kerper
Boulevard to its intersection with Kerper Boulevard, then proceeding southwesterly
along Kerper Boulevard to its intersection with the south property line of the resi-
dential property at 2605 Kerper Boulevard, then proceeding northwesterly along the
south property lines of the residential properties at 2605 Kerper Boulevard, 2310
Garfield Avenue and 2336 Garfield Avenue to the intersection of the Iowa Chicago
and Eastern Railroad right-of-way, then proceeding southwesterly along the Iowa
Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with East 17th Street,
then proceeding westerly along East 17 th Street to its intersection with Elm Street,
then proceeding southerly along Elm Street to its intersection with East 14 th Street,
then proceeding easterly along East 14th Street to its intersection with the alley be-
tween Elm Street and Pine Street, then proceeding southerly along the alley be-
tween Elm Street and Pine Street to its intersection with East 12th Street, then pro-
ceeding westerly along East 12th Street to its intersection with the Elm Street Con-
nector, then proceeding southerly along the Elm Street Connector to its intersection
with East 11th Street, then proceeding westerly along East 11th Street to its intersec-
tion with White Street, then proceeding southerly along White Street to its intersec-
tion with the U.S. Highway 151/61 right-of-way, then proceeding southerly along the
U.S. Highway 151/61 right-of-way to its intersection with West 1st Street, then pro-
ceeding westerly along West 1st Street to its intersection with Locust Street, then
proceeding southerly along Locust Street to its intersection with Dodge Street, then
proceeding westerly along Dodge Street to its intersection with Grandview Avenue,
then proceeding northerly along Grandview Avenue to its intersection w ith Univer-
sity Avenue, then proceeding easterly along University Avenue to its intersection
with Walnut Street, then proceeding northerly along Walnut Street to its intersection
with Loras Boulevard, then proceeding westerly along Loras Boulevard to its in ter-
section with Wood Street, then proceeding northerly along Wood Street to its inter-
section with Rosedale Avenue, then proceeding northeasterly along Rosedale Ave-
nue to its intersection with West Locust Street, then proceeding easterly along West
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Locust Street to its intersection with Foye Street, then proceeding northerly along
Foye Street to its intersection with Merchants Lane, then proceeding westerly along
Merchants Lane to its intersection with Gold Street, then proceeding northerly along
Gold Street to its intersection with Clarke Drive, then proceeding easterly then
southerly along Clarke Drive to its intersection with Heeb Street, then proceeding
southerly along Heeb Street to its intersection with West 17th Street, then proceeding
easterly along West 17th Street to its intersection with Central Avenue, then pro-
ceeding northerly along Central Avenue to its point of origin at the southwest corner
of Central Avenue and Kaufmann Avenue.
Section 3. That the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Ch apter 2, Sections
3-2-10, 3-2-11, and 3-2-13 through 3-2-15 shall be renumbered as 3-2-3 through 3-2-7.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Ordi-
nance on or after December 20, 2019, provided that the City Clerk p rior to that date has
received no valid petition requesting a second public hearing.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of November 2019
/s/Ric W. Jones, Chairperson
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 20th day of December 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Molly Dietzel, 2651 Broadway, spoke in opposition to giving Paramount Ambulance
Service permission to use the City’s Opticon Emergency Traffic Signal Pre -Emption citing
her personal experiences and negative issues in other jurisdictions. Ms. Dietzel added
that the City Council should provide oversight on how the technology is used, and deny
the request and the authority [for Paramount] to use lights and sirens at all.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request Work Session on Imagine Dubuque Implementation Update : City Manager
recommending the City Council schedule a Work Session for Tuesday, February 4, 2020,
at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, regarding a recommended Collective Impact
framework for implementation of Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action, the City’s 2017
Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the
work session as recommended pending schedule conflicts. None were noted. Seconded
by Shaw. At the request of Council Member Del Toro, Council Member-Elect Laura Rous-
sell acknowledged her availability from the gallery. Motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business, Chairperson Jones declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk