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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2019) was accepted by Sr. Mary
Lechtenburg, OSF and Sr. Joy Peterson, PVBM.
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 #12
be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
of 12/21; City Council Proceedings of 12/17; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of
12/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/20; Park and Recreation Commission of
12/11; Zoning Board of Adjustments of 12/20; Proof of publication f or City Council Pro-
ceedings of 11/26; Proof of publication for City Council Proceeding of 12/3; Proof of pub-
lication List of Claims and Revenues for Month Ending 11/30. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for property damage and Jesse
Drolema for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and re-
ferred 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: Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for property damage; and Jesse Drolema for vehicle
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
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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. 1-19 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make certain pay-
ments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City pro-
cedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1-19
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
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 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Landover Corporation - Development Agreement: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization Area Designation between the
City of Dubuque and Landover Corporation, which requires the acceptance of Housing
Choice Vouchers in all units developed at 1895 Radford Road. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-19 Approving a Development Agree-
ment by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Landover Corporation, providing for
the issuance of Urban Revitalization Area Designation for the Development of 1895 Rad-
ford Road was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2-19
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND LANDOVER CORPORATION. PROVIDING FOR THE ISSU-
ANCE OF URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA DESIGNATION FOR THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF 1895 RADFORD ROAD
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement, for development of the Property at 1895 Radford Road by Landover Corpo-
ration. 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
Landover Corporation, a copy of which is attached hereto, 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 7th day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Adopt Radford Road Revitalization Plan and Designate Area : City Manager recom-
mending approving the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan for the Radford Road
Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Res-
olution No. 3-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the Radford
Road Urban Revitalization Area was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 3-19
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE
RADFORD ROAD URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque (the City), Iowa on October 1, 2018
City Council approved Resolution No. 292-18, a resolution of finding that the designation
of the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary to encourage needed hous-
ing and residential development providing safe, affordable housing for the residents of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the property meets the criteria for Urban Revitalization as
defined in Section 404.1(5) of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, on November 5, 2018 the City reviewed a proposed Urban Revitalization
Plan (the Plan) for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area, and scheduled, by Res-
olution No, 333-18, a public hearing to be held on December 3, 2018 on the proposed
adoption of the Plan; and
Whereas, on November 13, 2018, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
reviewed the plan and provided comment to City Council at the public hearing; and
Whereas, the City ordered the Clerk to publish notice of a public hearing on the Plan
to be held on December 3, 2018 on the proposed adoption of the Plan; and
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Whereas the City Clerk published the notice of public hearing on November 23, 2018;
and
Whereas owners of record were notified by ordinary mail at least thirty days prior to
the public hearing; and
Whereas, the City has held the required public hearing after the required 30 -day review
period, and has not received a valid petition requesting a second public hearing with in
thirty days after the public hearing held on December 3, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The Urban Revitalization Plan for Lot 1 Wolff Place No 2 in the County of Dubuque,
City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, known as the Radford
Road Urban Revitalization Area is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC -Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and Cohen -Esrey
Development Group, LLC to develop affordable family housing at 2887 and 2901 Central
Avenue (the former Holy Ghost School). Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 4-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC providing for the is-
suance of Urban Revitalization Designation for the redevelopment of 2887 and 2901 Cen-
tral Avenue was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 4-19
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND COHEN-ESREY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC. PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA DESIGNATION FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF 2887 AND 2901 CENTRAL AVENUE
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement, for development of the Property at 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue by Cohen-
Esrey Development Group, 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
Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, 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 7th day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Cohen-Esrey Request for City Support for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Applica-
tion: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting the Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit Program application by Cohen-Esrey to the Iowa Finance Authority
for the redevelopment of the former Holy Ghost School and Convent at 2887 and 2901
Central Avenue into affordable family housing. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 5-19 Supporting Cohen-Esrey Application for Low-Income
Housing Tax Credit for Central Avenue Historic Residences was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 5-19
SUPPORTING COHEN-ESREY APPLICATION FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT FOR CENTRAL AVENUE HISTORIC RESIDENCES
Whereas Ordinance 11-16 of April 18, 2016, designated the Paragon Square Urban
Revitalization Area as defined in Section 404 of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, the Developer Cohen-Esrey requested City support for the Tax Credit appli-
cation to the State of Iowa to redevelop 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue; and
Whereas, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application by Cohen-Esrey to the State
of Iowa is consistent with the development of affordable, housing described in the Para-
gon Square Urban Revitalization Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council supports the development of affordable housing located at
2887 and 2901 Central Avenue and;
Section 2. The proposed development for Central Avenue Historic Residences is lo-
cated within the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area and eligible for a 10 -year
100% tax abatement from the value added by the improvements, estimated at $10,622
per year.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th Day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Horizon Development Group, Inc. - Development Agreement: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization Area Designation be-
tween the City of Dubuque and Horizon Development Group, Inc. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 6-19 Approving a Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Horizon Development Group,
Inc. providing for the issuance of Urban Revitalization Area designation for the develop-
ment of 1225 Alta Vista was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-19
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND HORIZON DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA DESIGNATION FOR THE DE-
VELOPMENT OF 1225 ALTA VISTA
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Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement, for development of the Property at 1225 Alta Vista by Horizon Development
Group, Inc. 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
Horizon Development Group, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, 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 a ctions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
10. Adopt Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager recommending
adoption of a resolution approving the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan for the Nativity
Road Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 7-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-19
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE NA-
TIVITY ROAD URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque (the City), Iowa on October 1, 2018
City Council approved Resolution No. 291-18, a resolution of finding that the designation
of the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan is ne cessary to encourage needed housing
and residential development providing safe, affordable housing for the residents of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and the property meets the criteria for Urban Revitalization as
defined in Section 404.1(5) of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, on November 5, 2018 the City reviewed a proposed Urban Revitalization
Plan (the Plan) for the Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area, and scheduled, by Res-
olution No, 332-18, a public hearing to be held on December 3, 2018 on the proposed
adoption of the Plan; and
Whereas, on November 13, 2018, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
reviewed the plan and provided comment to City Council at the public hearing; and
Whereas, the City ordered the Clerk to publish notice of a public hearing on the Plan
to be held on December 3, 2018 on the proposed adoption of the Plan; and
Whereas the City Clerk published the notice of public hearing on November 23, 2018;
and
Whereas owners of record were notified by ordinary mail at least thirty days prior to
the public hearing; and
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Whereas, the City has held the required public hearing after the required 30 -day review
period, and has not received a valid petition requesting a second public hearing with in
thirty days after the public hearing held on December 3, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The Urban Revitalization Plan for Church of the Nativity Pl in the County of Dubuque,
City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, known as the Nativity Road
Urban Revitalization Area is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
11. Letter to State Legislators -2019 Legislative Priorities: City Manager submitting let-
ter to State Legislators requesting support in creating strategic initiatives around mental
health, childcare, quality affordable housing, job training, workforce development, job cre-
ation and do all this looking through an equity lens. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
12. Correspondence from Representative Charles Isenhart: Representative Charles
Isenhart requesting that his letter of August 18, 2018 regarding strategic planning priori-
ties be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Motion by Shaw to receive
and file and make a Matter of Record. Seconded by Resnick. Referencing items No. 2
and No. 9 respectively within Rep. Isenhart’s letter, Shaw favored and sought Council
support for the Syringe Service/Needle Exchange Program and a multi-jurisdictional
Brain/Mental Health working group. Motion carried 7-0.
13. Westside Water System Improvements Contracts A, B, and C Acceptance and
Release of Retainage: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction con-
tracts and release of retainage for the Westside Water System Improvements Contract
A: English Mill Road / North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B: English
Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C: Highway 20 Water Main Extension Projects as
completed by Portzen Construction, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 8-19 Accepting the Westside Water System Improvements,
Contract A – English Mill Road / North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B
– English Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C – Highway 20 Water Main Extension,
Project and Authorizing Final Payments to the Contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-19
ACCEPTING THE WESTSIDE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT A –
ENGLISH MILL ROAD & NORTH CASCADE ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION; CON-
TRACT B – ENGLISH MILL PUMPING FACILITY; AND CONTRACT C – HIGHWAY 20
WATER MAIN EXTENSION, PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENTS TO
THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Westside Water System Improve-
ments Contract A – English Mill Road & North Cascade Road Water Main Extension;
Contract B – English Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C – Highway 20 Water Main
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Extension (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Portzen Construction Inc.
(Contractor), the Water Department Manager has examined the work and recommends
that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for Contract A is $1,122,044.14; Contract B is
$968,738.15; and Contract C is $456,617.36; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid on: Contact A in the amount of
$1,065,941.93, leaving a balance of $56,102.21; Contract B in the amount of
$879,395.05, leaving a balance of $89,343.10; and Contract C in the amount of
$399,638.74 leaving a balance of $56,978.62; 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:
Section 1. The recommendation of the Water Department Manager 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 final payment and retainage for Contract A of $56,102.21; Contrac t B of $89,343.10;
and Contract C of $56,978.62 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 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
WATER DEPARTMENT MANAGER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF
THE WESTSIDE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT A – ENGLISH MILL
ROAD & NORTH CASCADE ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION; CONTRACT B –
ENGLISH MILL PUMPING FACILITY; AND CONTRACT C – HIGHWAY 20 WATER
MAIN EXTENSION, PROJECT
The undersigned Water Department Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
certifies that she has inspected the Westside Water System Improvements:
Contract A – English Mill Road & North Cascade Road Water Main Extension Project,
and that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Im-
provement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work including all change
orders and adjustments is $1,122,044.14.
Contract B – English Mill Pumping Facility, 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 adjustment s is $968,738.15.
Contract C – Highway 20 Water Main Extension, and that said Project has been per-
formed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the
total cost of the completed work including all change orders and adjustme nts is
$456,617.36.
Dated this 3rd day of January 2019.
/s/Denise Blakeley Ihrig, P.E., Water Department Manager
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 3rd day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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14. DollarWise Innovation Grant Application: City Manager recommending authoriza-
tion to submit an application to the United States Conference of Mayors for a DollarWise
Innovation Grant. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 9-19 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to the United States Conference
of Mayors for their DollarWise Innovation Grant and authorizing the Director of Housing
and Community Development and the City Manager to approve the application was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 9-19
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FOR THEIR DOLLARWISE INNOVATION
GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION
Whereas, The United States Conference of Mayors has published the availability of
the DollarWise Innovation grant for member cities; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to use the $10,000 DollarWise Innovation
grant to increase outreach for the Gaining Opportunities Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit an application
to The United States Conference of Mayors for the DollarWise Innovation grant; and
Section 2: That the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City
Manager are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to The United
States Conference of Mayors.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
15. Iowa Great Places Contract: City Manager recommending approval of a contract
with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to provide an Iowa Great Places grant for
restoration of the Mathias Ham House Campus. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed and approved.
16. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
certified list for Fire Promotional positions of Medical Officer, Fire Captain, EMS Supervi-
sor, Fire Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Chief along with the certified list for the position
of Scale Operator. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter
of Record.
December 21, 2018
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, examinations for the positions of
Medical Officer, EMS Supervisor, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Assistant Fire Chief
were given on November 13 and 14, 2018. We hereby certify that the ind ividuals listed
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below have passed these written examinations and the vacancy for these positions
should be made from this list and that this list is good for two (2) years from above date .
Medical Officer
1. Jeffrey Pregler, 2. Scott Brachman
Fire Captain
1. Kyle Burke, 2. David Beaves, 3. Martin Fitzpatrick
EMS Supervisor
1. Samuel Janecke
Fire Lieutenant
1. Ryan Kieffer, 2. Kyle Mueller, 3. Samuel Janecke, 4. David Beaves, 5. Rob Klaren, 6.
Brian McAuliffe, 7. Douglas Merkes, 8. Jami Boss, 9. Adam Feyen, 10. Ryan Neuhaus,
11. Todd Sieverding, 12. Corey LuGrain
Assistant Fire Chief
1. Joshua Knepper, 2. Charles Blasen, 3. Derek Paulson, 4. David Grass
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White
Dan White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
December 21, 2018
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position
of Scale Operator was administered on December 6, 2018. We hereby certify that the
individuals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this
position should be made from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from
above date.
Scale Operator
1. Forrest Trausch, 2. Angella Manders, 3. Thomas Swift, III, 4. Kimberly Glaser, 5.
Adam Yakich, 6. Judy Schwers, 7. Nick Connolly, 8. Patrick Maas, 9. Kara Koopmann,
10. Gary Belflower, 11. Stacey Duve, 12. Justin Licht, 13, Denise Ronek, 14. Kimberly
Betsinger, 15. Derek Collum, 16. Steve Thiltgen, 17. Timothy Konzen, 18. Jodi Neuses,
19. Jeffrey White, 20. Randy Hefel, 21. Nathan Mohr, 22. Kathleen Thor, 23. Jason
Bickal, 24. Will Davis, 25. Ann Skemp, 26. Cletus Urbain
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Dan White
Dan White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
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17. Environmental Review Determination for Hillcrest Family Services: City Manager
recommending approval of an environmental review determination for Hillcrest Support-
ive Housing Program relative to the Continuum of Care funding award. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Amending Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements - Wells
Fargo: City Manager Recommending approval of a resolution to align with current prac-
tices of Wells Fargo as the City’s Bond Paying Agent. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 10-19 Amending Paying Agent; Bond Registrar
and Transfer Agent Agreements was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-19
AMENDING PAYING AGENT; BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREE-
MENTS
Whereas, this Council previously approved Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis,
Minnesota as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent (the “Agent”) for bonds
issued by the City; and
Whereas, Paying Agent; Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements ("Agre e-
ments") were prepared and entered into between the City and the Agent in connection
with each series of bonds described in Exhibit A; and
Whereas, the Agreements for bonds issued prior to 2018 provide that the Issuer shall
cause to be deposited with the Agent in immediately available funds such amount as is
required to make payments of principal and interest to the registered holders of the out-
standing bonds at least three business days prior to each payment date; and
Whereas, the City has elected to have debt service payments withdrawn from its ac-
count via ACH debit, which under the Agent’s current practices occurs one business day
prior to the payment date; and
Whereas, the Agreements for bonds issued prior to 2018 provide that the Agent will
pay interest and principal to each registered holder one business day before each pay-
ment date; and
Whereas, the Agent has requested that the City amend the prior Agreements in order
to reflect current practices as to the timing of when funds are deposited and availab le for
the Agent to make payments to the registered holders of the bonds and when such reg-
istered holders are paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
1. That Section 5(a) of the Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis,
Minnesota for the bonds described in Exhibit A attached hereto, are hereby amended to
provide as follows:
a) On or before each payment date the Issuer will cause to be deposited with the
Agent in immediately available funds such amount as is required to make such pay-
ment.
2. That Section 5(b) of the Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. of Minneapolis,
Minnesota for the bonds described in Exhibit A attached hereto, is hereby amended to
provide as follows:
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a) On each payment date, the Agent will pay interest and, upon presentation and
surrender of the matured or called Obligations, will pay principal to each registered
owner of the Obligations as of the record date by mailing a check to each such
owner or by any other method agreed upon between the Agent and the Owner. In
any case where the date of maturity of interest on or principal of the Obligations or
the date fixed for redemption of any Obligations shall be a Sunday or a legal holiday
or a day on which banking institutions are authorized by law to close, then payment
of interest or principal may be made on the succeeding business day with the same
force and effect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed for redemption.
3. Except as amended herein, all of the other terms and conditions of the Agreements
are in all respects ratified, confirmed and approved and shall remain in full effect.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
19. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Molony Foundation: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with the Donald, James and Mary Kathleen
Molony Foundation for the subject property. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 11-19 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Donald, James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-19
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA AND THE DONALD, JAMES AND MARY KATHLEEN MOLONY FOUN-
DATION
Whereas, The Donald, James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation, the owner of
the following 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:
SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 36, T88N, R2E the 5th P.M. in Dubuque County,
Iowa.
Whereas, The Donald, James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation has entered into
a Pre-annexation Agreement with the City of Dubuque a copy of which is attached hereto
governing 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.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Pre-annexation Agreement by and between The Donald, James and
Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
20. Consultant Selection for Comiskey Park Engagement, Design, Construction Man-
agement, and Grant Administration Services: City Manager recommending approval of
the selection of Saiki Design as the consultant to provide the Comiskey Park Engage-
ment, Design, Construction Management and Grant Administration. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received, filed and approved.
21. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement for Albert Weidenbacher : City At-
torney recommending approval of a Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement with
Leisure Services seasonal employee Albert Weidenbacher. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
22. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5 Subdivi-
sion: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the de-
velopers, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, have recently completed in Timber-
Hyrst Estates No. 5. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 12-19 Accepting Public Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-19
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES NO. 5 IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 435-16, certain public improvements including street
paving with curb, storm sewer and catch basins, roadway culverts, san itary sewer, wa-
termain, public sidewalk, and street lighting were installed by the developer of Timber -
Hyrst Estates No. 5 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has exam-
ined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in
accordance with the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City
specifications, and has recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said
public improvements in Timber Hyrst Estates No. 5 be and the same is hereby accepted.
Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be
provided by the owners, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, for a period of two (2)
years from the date of this resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
23. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over Tracy Property in
Tamarack Park: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for
Water Main Utility from William C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the
William D. Tracy Revocable Trust for property located in Tamarack Park. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 13-19 Accepting a Grant of
Easement for Water Main Utility Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 2 Of Lot 2, Except-
ing Therefrom Lot A of Lot 2 of Lot 2, in the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, T88N, R2E
of the 5th P.M., In Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-18
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR WATER MAIN UTILITY THROUGH,
OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 2 OF LOT 2, EXCEPTING THEREFROM LOT A
OF LOT 2 OF LOT 2, IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, T88N, R2E
OF THE 5TH P.M., IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, William C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the William D.
Tracy Revocable Trust dated December 15, 2016, have executed a Grant of Easement
for Water Main Utility through, over and across Part of Lot 2 of Lot 2, excepting therefrom
Lot A of Lot 2 of Lot 2, in the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of S ection 14, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th Principal Meridian, Dubuque County, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts,
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across
Part of Lot 2 of Lot 2, excepting therefrom Lot A of Lot 2 of Lot 2, in the Southeast Quarter
(SE ¼) of Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th Prin cipal Meridian,
Dubuque County, Iowa as shown on the Grant of Easement for Water Main, from William
C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the William D. Tracy Revocable
Trust dated December 15, 2016, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
24. Establishing Fair Market Value for Right of Way Property Acquisition at Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and Radford Road: City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution
which establishes and sets the Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) for the
Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 14-19 Establishing the
Fair Market Value of Real Property for the Pennsylvania Avenue & Radford Road Inter-
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section Improvements Project, Directing Good Faith Negotiations for the Fee Title Acqui-
sition of Property and Authorizing the Commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings,
if Necessary, to Acquire Property was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-19
ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PENN-
SYLVANIA AVENUE & RADFORD ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PRO-
JECT, DIRECTING GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE FEE TITLE ACQUISI-
TION OF PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF EMINENT DO-
MAIN PROCEEDINGS, IF NECESSARY, TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) has caused to be made appraisals of the proper-
ties described below for the Pennsylvania Avenue & Radford Road Intersection Improve-
ments Project and the appraised values for the properties are listed below; and
Whereas, the legal description of each of the properties to be acqu ired, the owners
and the appraised valuation of each of the properties is listed below; and
PROPERTY OWNER(S) JUST COMPEN-
SATION VALUE
Part of Lot 2-1-1-1, Block 1, Northrange
Industrial Park, as shown on Exhibit A
attached; and Part of Lot 2-1, Northrange
Sub. #1, as shown on Exhibit A attached
Widmeier Holdings
LLC and Widmeier
Investments LLC
$34,000.00
Part of Lot 1-2-1-1, Block 2, Northrange
Industrial Park, as shown on Exhibit A
attached
James A.
Christensen
$51,000.00
Part of Lot 1, Mcfadden Farm Place #2, as
show on Exhibit A attached
McFadden Family
Partnership
$1,200.00
Whereas, Iowa law requires that the City make a good faith effort to negotiate with the
owners regarding the purchase before proceeding with condemnation; and
Whereas, the City may not make an offer to purchase a property which is less than the
Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) established for the property; and
Whereas, the City Council now desires to establish the Just Compensation Valuation
(Fair Market Value) for each of the properties; and
Whereas, the City wishes to acquire the properties, by fee title acquisition, listed for
the Pennsylvania Avenue & Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project by negoti-
ation or eminent domain proceedings, if necessary.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) of each of the prop-
erties listed above is hereby established to be the amount of its appraised value as listed
above.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to enter into good faith negotiations for the
free title acquisition for each of the above properties, and, if necessary, commence emi-
nent domain proceedings to acquire the properties.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
25. Signed Contract(s): Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc., for Eagle Point Park Envi-
ronmental Restoration; RDG Planning & Design for the Central Avenue Corridor
Streetscape Master Plan; Teska Associates for implementation of the 2017 Comprehen-
sive Plan and the Washington Neighborhood Marke t Analysis. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed.
26. Business License Refunds: Request from Kwik Stop 16th St. #300 for a refund of
the Liquor License No. LE0002454 located at 1215 East 16th Street due to downsizing of
liquor license to beer and wine only; Beecher Liquor located at 2013 Central Ave. due to
business name change and reorganization. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
27. 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. 15-19 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-19
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 submiss ion of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Big 10 Mart 2100 J.F. Kennedy Rd. Class E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday)
Brazen Open Kitchen Bar 955 Washington St.
Suite #101
Class C Liquor (Catering)
(Outdoor) (Sunday)
Dubuque Golf & Country
Club
1800 Randall Pl. Class C Liquor, Class B Wine
(Outdoor) (Sunday)
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Hy-Vee #2 2395 NW Arterial Class E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday)
Sam's Club #4973 4400 Asbury Rd. Class E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday)
United Automobile Workers,
Local #94
3450 Central Ave. Class B Beer (Sunday)
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Dupaco Community Credit Union Development Agreement: City Manager recom-
mending that the City Council set a public hearing for January 22, 2019, on a proposed
Development Agreement between and among Dupaco Voices, LLC, Dupaco Community
Credit Union and the City of Dubuque providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations for development of property at 1000 Jackson
Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 16-19
Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on a
proposed Development Agreement between and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Dupaco Voices, LLC and Dupaco Community Credit Union, including the issuance of Ur-
ban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, and providing for the p ublication of
notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on January 22, 2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-19
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ON A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AND AMONG THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, DUPACO VOICES, LLC AND
DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN
RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, City, Dupaco Voices, LLC and Dupaco Community Credit Union have en-
tered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, for the
rehabilitation of property located at 1000 Jackson Street, a copy of which Development
Agreement is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubu-
que, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter-
ests of the City to approve the Development Agreem ent with Dupaco Voices, LLC and
Dupaco Community Credit Union; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City Council authorize Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code of
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Iowa and enter into the Development Agreement for the purpose of carrying out the re-
habilitation of property located at 1000 Jackson Street; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of
the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meet-
ing the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or prop-
erty owner of the City to such proposed action.
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 a notice to be
published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the Ci ty's
intent to approve the Development Agreement and authorize Urban Renewal Tax Incre-
ment Revenue obligations, to be held on the 22nd day of January, 2019, at 6:00 o'clock
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St., Dubu-
que, Iowa.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of approving the Development Agreement with Dupaco Voices, LLC
and Dupaco Community Credit Union. and authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue obligations, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain
of the special financing activities described in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of eco-
nomic developments grants to Dupaco Voices, LLC pursuant to the Development Agree-
ment. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations
to be issued will be approximately $2,000,000.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publica-
tion to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said
meeting on the issuance of said obligations.
Section 4. The notice of the public hearing and the proposed action to issue said obli-
gations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Stormwater Capital Loan Notes
(SRF Program): City Manager recommending that the City Council set February 18, 2019
for a public hearing on the proposition of selling not to exceed $18,000,000 in Stormwater
Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) for the Upper
Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and Midtown Transfer and Catfish Creek
Watershed Pervious Alley Construction Sponsorship Project. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 17-19 Fixing date for a meeting on the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$18,000,000 Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of
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Dubuque, State of Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted set-
ting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 19, 2019 in the
Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-19
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DIS-
BURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa should provide for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
the issuance of Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, in the
amount of not to exceed $18,000,000, as authorized by Section 384.84A of the Code of
Iowa, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out projects
as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, the City has applied for a loan through the Iowa Water Pollution Control
Works Financing Program pursuant to which the Iowa Finance Authority has agreed to
purchase the City's Notes and has requested that such Notes be issued as a single Note
in a denomination equal to the total amount of the issue as authorized by Chapter 384 of
the Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Note shall be payable solely
and only out of the Net Revenues of the Stormwater Management Utility System and shall
be a first lien on the future Net Revenues of the Utility; and shall not be general obligations
of the City or payable in any manner by taxation and the City shall be in no manner liable
by reason of the failure of the Net Revenues to be sufficient for the payment of the Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and Note; and
Whereas, before the Loan and Disbursement Agreement may be authorized and
Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes may be issued to evidence
the obligation of the City thereunder, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the
Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal to issue such not es
and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for
the authorization of the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Notes and to receive oral
and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to such action,
and the right to petition for an election thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this City Council meet in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., on the 18th day of February, 2019, for the
purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $18,000,000 Stormwater Management Util-
ity Revenue Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City thereunder, the
proceeds of which will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of acquisition, construc-
tion, reconstruction, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part
of the Stormwater Management Utility, including land acquisition, engineering and con-
struction of the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project, part of Phase 7 of the
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Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, also known as the Upper Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project and water restoration project costs related to the Midtown
Transfer and Catfish Creek Watershed Pervious Alley Construction Project. The Notes
shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum spe cified in the attached notice.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English lan-
guage, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City . The
publication to be not less than thirty days before the date of the public meeting on the
issuance of the Notes.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action to issue the notes shall be in substantially
the [provided] following form:
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project - SRF Environmental Review: Proof of Publi-
cation on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Roosevelt Street Water
Tower Project Environmental Review, and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 18-19
Approval of Environmental Review as provided by SRF’s Department of Natural Re-
sources for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project. Seconded by Larson. Merrill Craw-
ford, 2110 Jonathon Lane, spoke in favor of the project and thanked the council for ad-
dressing the water runoff issue that has been plaguing his and his neighbors’ houses .
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-19
APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AS PROVIDED BY SRF’S DEPART-
MENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE ROOSEVELT STREET WATER TOWER
PROJECT
Whereas, public notification of the hearing was advertised on November 23, 2018, a
minimum of 30 days prior to the public hearing per SRF IDNR requirements; and
Whereas, the environmental review documents as provided by SRF’s Department of
Natural Resources for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower project, were available for public
viewing; and
Whereas, a public hearing was held on the 7th day of January, 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 appeared and heard for or against the proposed
environmental review of said Project; and
Whereas, a discussion was held on the environmental impacts of said project; and
Whereas, a transcript of the public hearing and a summary of public comments will be
available for public review.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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That the environmental review as provided by SRF’s Department of Natural Resources
for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower project, is hereby approved and staff is directed to
submit the required executed documentation to SRF, Iowa Department of Natural Re-
sources.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 9 - Amending Residential Parking Permit Dis-
trict H: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an amend-
ment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, that
amends Residential Parking Permit District H, by adding Keystone Drive, both sides, from
Phyllrich Drive to its westerly terminus and changes the parking restriction to 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. on school days only, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordi-
nance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meet-
ing at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Shaw. Rob Bott, 1718 Sharon
Drive, spoke in favor of the amendment and hoped it would resolve issues such has tres-
passing and trash in yards. Responding to questions from Mr. Bott and the City Council,
City Engineering Gus Psihoyos stated that the amendment can be modified in the future
and that his department will notify the School District about the effective date for informing
students. Mr. Bott will contact staff directly with other questions related to permitting. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 1-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Park-
ing, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9 -14-321.740 Residential
Parking Permit District H. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHI-
CLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 14 PARKING, DIVISION 7 RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT PROGRAM, SECTION 9-14-321.740 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DIS-
TRICT H
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-14-321.740 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinance is hereby
amended to read as follows:
9-14-321.740: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT H:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit district desig-
nated as residential parking permit district H:
Hansel Drive, between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
Keymont Drive from Key Way Drive to its westerly terminus.
Phyllrich Drive from Keystone Drive to Keymont Drive
Vizaleea Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Keystone Drive.
Keystone Drive from Phyllrich to its westerly terminus.
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B. No vehicles shall park curbside in Residential Parking Permit District H during the
hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. to three o'clock (3:00) p.m., on school days only, with-
out displaying a valid parking permit issued by the City.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 11 th day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project: Proof of Publication on notice
of public hearing to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and the City Manag er recom-
mending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Res-
olution No. 19-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project . Seconded by Larson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-19
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE UPPER BEE BRANCH CREEK RAILROAD CULVERTS
PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project, in the estimated amount
$30,208,431.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and esti-
mated cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project, and the City Man-
ager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the document and
adopt Resolution No. 20-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and esti-
mated cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project . Seconded by Del
Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-19
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING - ROOF RESTORATION
PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project, in the estimated am ount $275,000.00,
are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 7th day of January 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Zoning Advisory Commission Voting
Quorum (Second Reading): Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
amending ordinance the Unified Development Code (Zoning Ordinance) sections 16 -9-1
(J)(5), 16-9-5-2(B), 16-9-6-2(B), and 16-9-6-3 to modify voting requirements for the Zon-
ing Advisory Commission. Motion by Jones for second reading of a proposed ordinance
amending Title 16 Unified Development Code of the City Code of Ordinances, by amend-
ing Section 16-9-1(J)(5), Section 16-9-5-2(B), Section 16-9-6-2(B) and Section 16-9-6-3
to remove the requirement for a minimum of four affirmative votes by the Zoning Advisory
Commission for a recommendation of approval for rezonings and text amendments. Se-
conded by Resnick. Council Member Del Toro reiterated his concerns from the first read-
ing and cited only two previous zoning instances that would warrant the change. Motion
carried 4-3 with Rios, Shaw and Del Toro voting nay.
2. Small Cell Aesthetic Guidelines: City Manager recommending approval of the Small
Cell Design Guidelines and ordinance prior to a Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)-imposed deadline of January 14, 2019, for having such guidelines in writing. Mo-
tion 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
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Cable TV Division Manager Craig Nowack, stated that
other cities were researched for comparable guidelines and that it was a collaboration
among affected departments. He added that the guidelines can be modified after the re-
quired approval date of January 14, 2019. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 3-19 Requiring
the City Manager to develop, with the approval of the City Council, written guidelines to
establish general procedures and standards, consistent with all applicable Federal and
State laws, for the siting, construction, installation, collocation, modification, relocation,
operation and removal of small cell wireless technology within the City’s right-of-way and
on City property. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3-19
REQUIRING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, WRITTEN GUIDELINES TO ESTABLISH GENERAL PROCEDURES
AND STANDARDS, CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE
LAWS, FOR THE SITING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, COLLOCATION, MOD-
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IFICATION, RELOCATION, OPERATION AND REMOVAL OF SMALL CELL WIRE-
LESS TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ON CITY PROP-
ERTY
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 11 Rights-Of-Way is amended by
adding the following new Chapter 7:
Chapter 7
SMALL CELL AESTHETIC GUIDELINES
11-7-1: SMALL CELL AESTHETIC GUIDELINES PROGRAM ESTABLISHED:
The city manager shall develop, with the approval of the city council, written guidelines
to establish general procedures and standards, consistent with all applicable federal and
state laws, for the siting, construction, installation, collocation, modification, relocation,
operation and removal of small cell wireless technology within the city’s righ t of way and
on city property.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 11 th day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Renaming of Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive: City Manager recommending
City Council approval to rename Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive. Motion by Lar-
son 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. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinan ce No. 4-19 Renaming
Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 4-19
RENAMING NORTHVIEW DRIVE TO MIRACLE LEAGUE DRIVE
Whereas, The Miracle League of Dubuque (Miracle League) has entered into a Field
Development Agreement with the City to construct special recreational facilities known as
the Miracle League Complex on which individuals with special needs compete and play
within Veterans Memorial Park; and
Whereas, Miracle League has requested that Northview Drive be renamed to Miracle
League Drive; and
Whereas, there are currently two Northview Drives located in the city of Dubuque and
the proposed street renaming will remove a street name duplication; and
Whereas, no dwellings or commercial establishments will be affected by the street
name change; and
Whereas, Iowa Code §592.7 requires municipalities seeking to change a street name
do so by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The street originally named Northview Drive be and is hereby renamed Mir-
acle League Drive as shown on the Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That every reference in the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque, to the
Northview Drive impacted by this change be interpreted to refer to Miracle League Drive.
Section 3. That appropriate records of the City, including all maps which are part of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, shall be adjusted accordingly to reflect the name change.
Section 4. The proper officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby author-
ized, empowered, and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute and deliver
all documents and instruments as may be necessary to carry out the intent and accom-
plish the purposes of this Ordinance in accordance with its terms.
Section 5. Upon approval of this Ordinance, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to forward a certified copy of this ordinance to the Dubuque County Recorder,
Dubuque County Auditor, and Dubuque County Assessor. The City Clerk is hereby further
authorized and directed to forward a copy of this ordinance to the U.S. Post Office -Ad-
dress Programs Office, U.S. Post Office Technical Sales and Services, Police De part-
ment, and Fire Department.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of January 2019.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper on the 1 1th day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. Operation New View Community Action Agency Funding: City Manager recom-
mending approval to provide funding assistance to Operation New View Community Ac-
tion Agency. Motion by Shaw to receive and file and approve. Seconded by Resnick.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Council
Member Shaw, both ONV Board Members, outlined what solutions and future funding
options are being sought by the ONV Board. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Establishing Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager recommending
adoption of an ordinance designating the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area. Mo-
tion 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. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitali-
zation Areas, by Adopting a New Section 15 Radford Road, Establishing the Radford
Road Urban Revitalization Area, and Establishing Requirements for Qualifyin g Property
Owners. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 5-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE AND
TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION
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15 RADFORD ROAD, ESTABLISHING THE RADFORD ROAD URBAN REVITALIZA-
TION AREA, AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY
OWNERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby amended
by adding the following:
3-2-15: Radford Road
The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the Radford Road Urban Re-
vitalization Area in accordance with the code of Iowa:
Lot 1 Wolff Place No 2 in the County of Dubuque, IA City of Dubuque, City of Dubu-
que, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Section 2. The Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan is hereby adopted and ap-
proved and the properties within said described area shall be subject to the provisions of
said plan.
Section 3. That the Radford Road 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 Ordi-
nance 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 peti-
tion 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
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper on the 11th day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Landover Corporation Requests City Support for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Application: City Manager Recommending Supporting Landover Corporation Application
for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road Housing Development. Motion by
Shaw to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolutio n No. 21-19 Supporting Land-
over Corporation Application for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road Hous-
ing Development. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council,
Landover President, Richard Silva stated that approximately 90% of the units will be af-
fordable housing with the remaining 10% at market rate, approximately 5 units will be
three-bedroom with the remaining units two- to three-bedroom. Mr. Silva expects the pro-
ject to be pet friendly. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-19
SUPPORTING LANDOVER CORPORATION APPLICATION FOR LOW-INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR RADFORD ROAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Whereas Ordinance 5-19 of January 7, 2019, designated the Radford Road Revitali-
zation Area as defined in Section 404 of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, the Developer Landover Corporation requested City support for the Tax
Credit application to the State of Iowa to develop 1895 Radford Road; and
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Whereas, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application by Landover Corporation to
the State of Iowa is consistent with the development of affordable, housing described in
the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council supports the development of affordable housing located at
1895 Radford Road.
Section 2. The proposed development for Radford Road Housing Development is lo-
cated within the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area and eligible for a 10 -year 100%
tax abatement from the value added by the improvements, estimated at $76,000 per year.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th Day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Establish Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area : City Manager recommend-
ing adoption of an ordinance establishing the Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization
Area. 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 meetin gs
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Shaw. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 6-19 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitali-
zation Areas, by Adopting a New Section 14 Nativity Place, Establishing the Nativity Ur-
ban Revitalization Area, and Establishing Requirements for Qualifying Property Owners.
Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 6-19
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE AND
TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION
14 NATIVITY PLACE, ESTABLISHING THE NATIVITY ROAD URBAN REVITALIZA-
TION AREA, AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY
OWNERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby amended
by adding the following:
3-2-14: Nativity Place
The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the Nativity Road Urban Revi-
talization 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 approved
and the properties within said described area shall be subject to the provisions of said
plan.
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Section 3. That 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 Ordi-
nance on or after January 7, 2018, provided that the City Clerk prior to that date has
received no valid petition requesting a second public hearing, and in the event such peti-
tion 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
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 11 th day of January 2019.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Horizon Development Group, Inc Requests City Support for Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Application: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting
the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program application to the Iowa Finance Authority
by Horizon Development Group, Inc. for the Nativity Senior Housing Project at 1225 Alta
Vista. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-
19 Supporting Horizon Development Group, Inc., Application for Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit for Nativity Senior Housing Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-19
SUPPORTING HORIZON DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC APPLICATION FOR LOW-IN-
COME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR NATIVITY SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
Whereas Ordinance 6-19 of January 7, 2019, designated the Nativity Road Revitaliza-
tion Area as defined in Section 404 of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, the Developer Horizon Development Group, Inc requested City support for
the Tax Credit application to the State of Iowa to develop 1225 Alta Vista; and
Whereas, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application by Horizon Development
Group, Inc to the State of Iowa is consistent with the development of affordable, housing
described in the Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council supports the development of affordable housing located at
1225 Alta Vista.
Section 2. The proposed development for Nativity Senior Housing Development is lo-
cated within the Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area and eligible for a 10 -year 100%
tax abatement from the value added by the improvements, estimated at $72,279 per year.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th Day of January, 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commission : City
Council to review and determine any changes to Mayor and Council Member appoint-
ments and representation on various boards and commissions. Restated motion by Res-
nick to receive and file the documents and approve the changes as discussed. Seconded
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by Larson. Following discussion, Council Member Rios will replace Council Member Lar-
son on the Dubuque Initiatives Board. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the death of firefighter Lt. Eric Hosette and injury
to firefighter Adam Cain at a recent silo fire in Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Jones expressed condo-
lences to the family on behalf of the City Council and the Dubuque Fire Department. Ad-
ditionally, the Special Olympics begins Monday, January 14, with an opening ceremony
on the Riverwalk.
Council Member Resnick thanked the City Council and staff for their support and work
on the Operation New View funding item. Mr. Resnick expressed gratitude to the four
counties’ governing bodies for their assistance, and recognized ONV Board President
Steve Drahozal, who was in attendance, for his work.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk