2 17 20 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 February 17, 2020
in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones (joined at 5:32 p.m.), Res-
nick, Roussell, Shaw (joined at 5:31 p.m.), Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attor-
ney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Travel Dubuque Fiscal Year 2021
Budget.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Keith Rahe, President and CEO of Travel Dubuque introduced the Travel Dubuque
staff who were present and conducted a work session on Travel Dubuque’s Fiscal Year
20221 Budget. Topics included:
• Mission statement
• Staff, Executive Board and Advisory Board rosters
• 2019 year in numbers
• Visitor heat map for the top 10 metro areas
• Travel-related expenditures
• Hotel/Motel tax records and occupancy
• Updates, key efforts, and highlights for:
o leisure traveler key efforts and highlights
o marketing efforts – social and print media
o sales efforts (groups, meetings, reunions) key efforts and highlights
o sports & events key efforts and highlights
o guest services key efforts and highlights
o community engagement and partners
o inclusivity key efforts
• Looking ahead / What is happening with events and festivals
• Beyond the Game: Major League Baseball Event August 2020
• Fiscal Year 2021 Budget: income, expenses, marketing, operations, and facilities
There being no further business, motion by Jones to adjourn at 5:53 p.m. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2020
in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw,
Sprank; 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. Dubuque Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary Month (February 2020) was accepted by Mayor
Roy D. Buol.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Day (March 2, 2020) was accepted by Beth
McGorry, Director of Donor Relations for St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
3. Bruce Aune Day (March 2, 2020) was accepted by retiring news anchor Mr. Aune of
KCRG TV-9.
4. Irish American Month Proclamation (March 2020) was accepted by Bob Felderman
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Dubuque Division #2.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and
Work Groups of 1/28; City Council Proceedings of 2/4, 2/10; Civil Service Commission of
1/30; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 1/27; Historic Preservation Commission of
2/6; Housing Commission of 1/28; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/22;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment o f 1/23; Proof of Publi-
cation for City Council Proceedings of 1/13, 1/21; Proof of Publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/19. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Linda Lucy for property damage, Emily Treanor for prop-
erty replacement, United States Postal Service for property damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: United State Postal Service for property damage. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Denial of Claim by Patrick Konzen: Senior Counsel recommending City Council deny
a claim against the City by Patrick Konzen as reviewed by the Iowa Communities Assur-
ance Pool (ICAP). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and concurred
with denial. (See public input for request to reconsider.).
5. 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. 45-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer
to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accord-
ance with City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 45-20
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 Directo r-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.
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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 receip ts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. State of the City - Winter 2020: Mayor Roy D. Buol's State of the City article for
Winter 2020. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
7. Spring 2020 City Focus Magazine: City Manager providing a copy of the City of
Dubuque's City Focus Magazine for Spring 2020 highlighting public safety. Upon motion
the document was received and filed.
8. Adoption of the 2020 Edition of the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Pro-
gram (SUDAS): City Manager recommending adoption of the 2020 edition of the Iowa
Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Program (SUDAS) and adoption of the 2020
edition of the City’s Supplemental Specifications. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 46-20 Approving adoption of the 2020 Edition of
Iowa Statewide Urban Design and specifications Program for Public Works Improvements
(SUDAS) was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 46-20
APPROVING ADOPTION OF THE 2020 EDITION OF IOWA STATEWIDE URBAN DE-
SIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
Whereas, the Statewide Urban Design And Specifications Program (SUDAS) provides
statewide standards for urban public works improvements; and
Whereas, various cities and jurisdictions in the state of Iowa have been meeting, dis-
cussing, drafting and implementing SUDAS since the mid 1990’s to ensure uniformity and
continuity of urban design and specifications in cities throughout Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque City Council has deemed adoption and implementation
of SUDAS a Planned and Managed Growth Goal for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Engineering Department, with assistance from the City
Attorney’s Office, has reviewed the SUDAS specifications and prepared Supplemental
Specifications for public improvements; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the City’s best interest to adopt and imple-
ment SUDAS for public works improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Program is adopted as an
accepted form of contract for all public works improvements in the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
implement the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Program.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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9. Certified Local Government Report: City Manager recommending approval of the
2019 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
10. Rejection of Bids for Golf Course Irrigation Project: City Manager recommending
rejection of the bids received for Phase 3 of the Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Pro-
ject. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
11. Civil Service Commission - Certified List: Civil Service Commission submitting the
certified list for the position of Police Corporal. Upon motion the document was received,
filed, and made a Matter of Record.
January 30, 2020
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a promotional examination for
the position of Police Captain was administered on December 12, 2019. I hereby certify
that the individuals listed below have passed the examination process and any vacancy
for this position should be made from this list. This list is good for a period of two years
from the above date.
Police Corporal
1. Richard Fullmer, 2. Billy Dieujuste, 3. Wilkens Dieujuste, 4. Isaiah Hoff, 5. Abby
Ray, 6. Ryan Scherrman, 7. Joel Cross, 8. Clark Egdorf, ,9. Sam White, 10. Jordan
Waddick
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/Daniel White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
12. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Contract for Cottingham & Butler
Insurance Services, Inc. and Roshek Property, LLC: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of a resolution authorizing Contract 20-HQJP-019 by and among Cottingham &
Butler Insurance Services, Inc., Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority for the expansion of Cottingham & Butler’s operations
in Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 47-
20 Approving the Contract for State Business Financial Assistance by and among Cot-
tingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc., Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-20
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR STATE BUSINESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
BY AND AMONG COTTINGHAM & BUTLER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., ROSHEK
PROPERTY, LLC, THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE IOWA ECONOMIC DE-
VELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, Roshek Property, LLC is an Iowa limited liability company formed by Cot-
tingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. for the pur-
pose of acquiring and operating the Roshek Building at 700 Locu st Street in Dubuque,
Iowa; and
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Whereas, Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. and Roshek Property, LLC
have proposed making an Eight Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollar ($8,200,000.00)
investment in building improvements to the Roshek Building which will allow the creation
of sixteen (16) full-time jobs in the City; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has considered the proposal
and has determined that the proposed project will contribute to the local economy; and
Whereas, financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority is de-
signed to assist in the economic development efforts of local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested execution of an
Economic Development Assistance Contract in order to finalize incentives and document
associated terms for the tenant improvements of Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services,
Inc. and Roshek Property, LLC for the proposed project; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that approval by the City of Dubuque of Economic
Development Assistance Contract 20-HQJP-019 between and among Cottingham & But-
ler Insurance Services, Inc., Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto, is in the best inter-
est of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Economic Development Assistance Contract 20 -HQJP-019, is hereby
approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Manager is hereby
directed to submit the Economic Development Assistance Contract 20 -HQJP-019 to the
Iowa Economic Development Authority together with such other documents as may be
required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
13. Iowa Economic Development Authority Contract with Heartland Financial: City
Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing Contract 20-HQJP-018 be-
tween and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Dubuque Bank and Trust Company,
Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic Development Au-
thority for the expansion of Heartland’s operations in Dubuque. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 48-20 Approving the Contract for State
Business Financial Assistance by and among Heartland Financial USA, Dubuque Bank
and Trust Company, Roshek Property, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-20
APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR STATE BUSINESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
BY AND AMONG HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, ROSHEK PROPERTY, LLC, THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, AND THE IOWA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, Roshek Property, LLC is an Iowa limited liability company formed by Cot-
tingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. for the
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purpose of acquiring and operating the Roshek Building at 700 Locust Stree t in Dubuque,
Iowa; and
Whereas, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. operates a financial services company at 1301
Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which employs 438 full -time employees;
and
Whereas, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company is an Iowa bank and a subsidiary of
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.; and
Whereas, Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, and
Roshek Property, LLC have proposed making a Nine Million Dollar ($9,000,000.00) in-
vestment in the acquisition and redevelopment of the Roshek Building; and
Whereas, financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority is de-
signed to assist in the economic development efforts of local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has consider ed the proposal
and has determined that the proposed project will contribute to the local economy through
the creation of sixteen (16) full-time jobs in the City which qualify for the Iowa Economic
Development Authority Business Financial Assistance Program; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested execution of an
Economic Development Assistance Contract in order to finalize incentives and document
associated terms for the expansion of the operations of Heartland Financial USA, Inc .,
Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, and Roshek Property, LLC for the proposed project;
and
Whereas, the City Council finds that approval by the City of Dubuque of Economic
Development Assistance Contract 20-HQJP-018 between and among Heartland Finan-
cial USA, Inc., Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, Roshek Property, LLC, the City of
Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, a copy of which is attached
hereto, is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Economic Development Assistance Contract 20 -HQJP-018 is hereby
approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Manager is hereby
directed to submit Economic Development Assistance Contract 20-HQJP-018 to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority together with such other documents as may be re-
quired.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
14. Map of Estimated Population Migration - April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018: City Manager
providing a copy of the estimated population migration change for April 1, 2010 to July 1,
2018 from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency. Upon motion the document was re-
ceived and filed.
15. Accepting the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Historic Federal
Building Roof Restoration Project, as completed by Giese Roofing Company. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 49-20 Accepting the
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Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project and authorizing the payment to the
contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-20
ACCEPTING THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING ROOF RESTORATION PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Historic Federal Building Roof Res-
toration Project (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, Giese Roofing Com-
pany (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the
Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $231,420.00; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $219,849.00, leaving a balanc e of
$11,571.00; 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 Director of Budget and Finance is hereby directed to pay to the Con-
tractor the balance of the retainage of $11,571.00 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 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF HISTORIC FEDERAL
BUILDING ROOF RESTORATION PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project has been performed
in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost
of the completed work is $231,420.00.
Dated this 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
16. Accepting the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building Materials Removal
Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for
the Multicultural Family Center – Hazardous Building Materials Removal Project as com-
pleted by Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 50-20 Accepting the Multicultural Family Center Haz-
ardous Building Materials Removal Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-20
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ACCEPTING THE MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER HAZARDOUS BUILDING MA-
TERIALS REMOVAL PROJECT
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Multicultural Family Center Hazard-
ous Building Materials Removal project (the project) has been completed by the contrac-
tor, Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined
the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $29,950.00; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $28,452.50, leaving a balance of
$1,497.50; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Director of Budget and Finance is hereby directed to pay to the Con-
tractor the balance of the retainage of $1,497.50 as provided in Iow a 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 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF MULTICULTURAL
FAMILY CENTER HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS REMOVAL PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Multicultural Family Center Hazardous Building Materials Removal Pro-
ject has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Con-
tract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $29,950.00.
Dated this 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
17. Accepting the SW Arterial Military Road Reconstruction Project: City Manager rec-
ommending acceptance of the public improvement construction co ntract for the South-
west Arterial – Military Road Reconstruction Project as completed by Hoffman Construc-
tion Company. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
51-20 Accepting the Southwest Arterial - Military road Reconstruction Project Iowa DOT
Project No. HDP-2100(664)--7-31 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-20
ACCEPTING THE SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL - MILITARY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT IOWA DOT PROJECT NO. HDP-2100(664)--71-31
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Southwest Arterial - Military Road
Reconstruction Project, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Hoffman
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Construction Company (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and rec-
ommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $4,965,948.91; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $4,950,594.71, leaving a balance
of $15,354.20; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $15,354.20 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 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE SOUTHWEST
ARTERIAL - MILITARY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IOWA DOT PROJECT
NO. HDP-2100 (664)--71-31
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Southwest Arterial - Military Road Reconstruction Project, and it has
been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Imp rovement Contract, and
that the total cost of the completed work is $5,711,836.26.
Dated this 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 7th day of February 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
18. HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program: City Manager recommending
authorization of an application to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for the administration
of the HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 52-20 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an
application for the HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program and authorizing the
Director of Housing and community Development and the City Manager to approve the
application was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-20
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE HOME TEN-
ANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIREC-
TOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION
Whereas, the Iowa Finance Authority has published the availability of the HOME Ten-
ant-Based Rental Assistance program; and
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Whereas, the Dubuque Community School District reported the highest number of
identified homeless children starting the 2019-2020 school year; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to use HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assis-
tance to provide housing to homeless families with children in the Dubuque Community
School District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA THAT:
Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit an application to the
Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for the HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance program;
and
Section 2: The Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager
are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to IFA.
Section 3: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said appli-
cation and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agency in a timely fash-
ion and as required by the Iowa Finance Authority.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
19. Urban Revitalization Program Applications - December 20-31, 2019: City Manager
recommending approval of the Urban Revitalization Program Application for 2320 Jack-
son Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 53-
20 Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications subm itted by property owners in rec-
ognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved appli-
cations to the City Tax Assessor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-20
APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY
PROPERTY OWNERS IN RECOGNIZED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREAS AND AU-
THORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE APPROVED APPLICATIONS TO THE CITY
TAX ASSESSOR
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, the Urban Revitalization Act, permits cities
to abate property taxes for improvements made to properties in designated revitalization
areas; and
Whereas, the Urban Revitalization Act requires property owners to submit a written
application for abatement by February 1 of the assessment year for which the abatement
is first claimed, and further requires the City Council to approve all applications that meet
the requirements of the adopted Urban Revitalization Plan. Copies of the Urban Revitali-
zation applications are forwarded to the City Assessor for review by March 1 of each year;
and
Whereas, pursuant to the requirements of said Urban Revitalization Act, the following
Urban Revitalization Areas were established: Downtown, Radford Road, Kunkel & Asso-
ciates; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, as of February 1, 2020, received residential tax abate-
ment applications from the following property owners in the aforementioned urban revi-
talization districts eligible for 100% abatement for the time period indicated:
District – Address – Property Owner - Type of Property Exemption Period
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Downtown - 2320 Jackson - Dubuque’s True North Corp. - Residential-10-year
;and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Department has reviewed the
above-described applications, verified inspections of the properties, and determined the
applications and the improvements conform to all requirements of the City of Dubuque’s
Urban Revitalization Plans.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The above-described tax abatement applications meet the requirements of
the City of Dubuque’s Urban Revitalization Plans.
Section 2. The above-described tax abatement applications are hereby approved by
the City Council, subject to the review and approval of the City Assessor.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward the above- de-
scribed tax abatement applications to the City Assessor.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Tricon
General Construction for the Finance Department Construction Remodel Project; Utility
Service Contractors for the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project. 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 7-0.
1. Millwork District Parking Lot 1: City Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding procedure for the Millwork District Parking Lot 1 Project, and further recommends
that a public hearing be set for March 2, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 54-20 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for b ids was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 2020 in the
Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-20
MILLWORK DISTRICT PARKING LOT #1
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:
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The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Millwork
District Parking Lot #1 Project in the estimated amount $574,740.00, are hereby prelimi-
narily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 2nd day of March 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at
which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the 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 C ity 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.
The Millwork District Parking Lot #1 Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids
for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the
City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation,
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 5th day of March 2020. 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 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of March 2020, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved this the 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project Phase 2 - Bioretention Basin
Construction, Tree Removal and Native Vegetation Establishment Initiate Bids: City Man-
ager recommending initiation of the bidding procedure for the Eagle Point Park Environ-
mental Restoration Project – Phase 2) Bioretention Basin Construction, Tree Removal,
and Native Vegetation Establishment, give preliminary approval to the con struction plans
and specifications, and establish March 2, 2020 as the date of the public hearing. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 55-20 Preliminary ap-
proval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cos t; setting date of public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-20
EAGLE POINT PARK ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECT: PHASE 2) BIO-
RETENTION BASIN CONSTRUCTION, TREE REMOVAL, AND NATIVE VEGETATION
ESTABLISHMENT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
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SPECIFICATIONS, 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 Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project: Phase 2) Bioretention Basin
Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment in the estimated
amount $290,665.65, 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 2 nd day of March 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubu-
que, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearin g, any interested person
may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or
estimated cost of the Project.
Section 3. Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project: Phase 2) Bioretention
Basin Construction, Tree Removal, and Native Vegetation Establishment is hereby or-
dered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany
each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to
Bidders hereby approved.
Section 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 the Master Builders of Iowa Plan Room, The Construction Update Network
and posted on the City of Dubuque website at www.cityofdubuque.orq/bids. Publication
will occur not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing
bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 9th day of March 2020. Sealed Bids must be filed before 2:00
p.m. on March 9, 2020, in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall - First Floor, 50 West 13th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Sealed proposals will be opened, and Bids tabulated at 2:00 p.m.
on March 9, 2020 at City Hall - Conference Room B, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
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 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of March 2020, in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Public Housing Authority Five-Year Plan: City Manager recommending that the City
Council schedule a public hearing for March 23, 2020 on the Public Housing Authority 5 -
Year Plan (2020-2024). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Reso-
lution No. 56-20 Setting a public hearing on Public Housing Authority 5-Year Plan (2020-
2024) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on
March 23, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 56-20
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY 5-YEAR PLAN
(2020-2024)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has prepared a proposed Public Housing Authority 5 -
Year Plan (2020-2024), including an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing; and
Whereas, the City desires to hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed
5-Year Plan (2020-2021) addressing both rental assistance housing and non -housing
needs in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council will meet in the Historic Federal Building, Co uncil Cham-
bers, 2nd Floor, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at 6:30 p.m. on March 23, 2020 for
the purpose of holding a public hearing and taking action to approve the Public Housing
Authority 5-Year Plan (2020-2024).
Section 2. That City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such
public hearing and the City Council’s intent to review and take action on the Public Hous-
ing Authority 5-Year Plan (2020-2024).
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commission was made at this meeting.
1. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2020 (Expired term
of Norton). Applicant: Pat Norton, 920 Valentine Dr. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Nor-
ton the reminder of a 3-year term through July 1, 2020. Seconded by Shaw. Motion car-
ried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Property at 2319 Manson Road : Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Kristin and Steve Vaassen to
rezone property located at 2319 Manson Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning
District to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending denial. Motion by Cavanagh 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. Se-
conded by Resnick. Motion failed 5-2. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the docu-
ments and concur with the denial. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Applicants Kristin and Steve Vaassen spoke in support of their request stating that
noise and traffic issues cited by the neighboring properties will not be an issue. They
cordially dismissed themselves from the chambers for the remainder of the meeting. Plan-
ning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report.
Attorney Peter Arling, 1744 Creekwood Dr.; Marty McNamer, 1800 Manson Rd.; Bob
Hartig, 1804 Creekwood Dr.; Kevin Crayhan, 1600 Mason Rd.; Matt Horsfield, 1720
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Creekwood Dr.; Elizabeth Duccini, 1605 Manson Rd.; Larry Vogt, 1750 Creekwood Dr.;
Attorney Davin Curtis, on behalf of C3 Investments Trust / Christy McCoy, 1834
Creekwood Dr., spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing the lack of plan review
prior to the request; noise stemming from public events held in the renovated barn; in-
creased traffic and parking congestion involving Manson Rd. and Creekwood Dr.; litter;
drunk drivers; and the permanent nature of the zoning not congruous to the wooded,
residential neighborhood.
The City Council discussed additional issues that included the timeline of the project
from the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s conditional use permit to the Zoning Advisory
Commission’s review indicating that the structure was renovated for the purpose of an
event center without proper zoning in place first. City Attorney Brumwell responded to
questions from the City Council about when Council Members can or cannot review zon-
ing issues with property owners and neighbors.
2. Request to Rezone Property at 1865 Radford Road : Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Horizon Development Group to
rezone property located at 1865 Radford Road from LI Light Industrial Zoning District to
OC Office Commercial Zoning District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommend-
ing approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and that the require-
ment 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
Roussell. Developer Scott Kweiciniski of Horizon Development spoke in favor of the re-
zoning and provided financing details. Planning Services Laura Carstens provided a staff
report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 7-20 Amend-
ing Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1865 Radford Road from LI Light
Industrial District to OC Office Commercial District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried
7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 7-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF OR-
DINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1865 RADFORD ROAD FROM LI LIGHT IN-
DUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO OC OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from LI Light
Industrial District to OC Office Commercial District, to wit:
Lot 2-1 Wolff Place No. 2, 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.
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 21st day of February 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Vacate Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement over Silvia Property in Timber-Hyrst Estates
#5: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating a Sanitary Sewer
Utility Easement across Part of Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates #5 owned by Lori E. and
Brian A. Silvia, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to re-
ceive and file the documents a adopt Resolution No. 57-20 Disposing of property by va-
cating City interest in a sanitary sewer utility easement over and across Lot 64 in Timber-
Hyrst Estates #5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 57-20
DISPOSING OF PROPERTY BY VACATING CITY INTEREST IN A SANITARY SEWER
UTILITY EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS LOT 64 IN TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES # 5,
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 39 -20, dated the 4th day of February
2020, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in a sanitary sewer utility easement on
real property, legally described as:
Lot 64 in Timber-Hyrst Estates # 5, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof (the Property); and
Whereas, an Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility was platted over a portion of said L ot
64 on the Final Plat of Timber Hyrst Estates # 5 and was accepted by the City of Dubuque
according to Instrument No. 2017-00004751 and recorded in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder; and
Whereas, the Property Owners are planning to construct a si ngle-family dwelling
across the common property line between Lots 63 and 64 in Timber -Hyrst Estates # 5;
and
Whereas, said proposed dwelling location encroaches on said easement and a public
sanitary sewer main on said Lot 64; and
Whereas, the Property Owners have relocated the public sanitary sewer main in order
to accommodate the proposed home location; and
Whereas, the Property Owners have granted an Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility
to the City of Dubuque for the relocated public sanitary sewer main p er Instrument No.
2019-00016156 recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will own and maintain the relocated public sanitary
sewer utility according to the Sanitary Sewer Construction Agreement between Propert y
Owner and City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is now responsible for vacating the former sanitary
sewer utility easement area through said Lot 64; and
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Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on the 17th day of February 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that City interest in the sanitary
sewer utility easement at the Property as shown on the attached Exhibit A should be
vacated and doing so 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 THAT:
Section 1. The City hereby vacates all interest in the sanitary sewer utility easement
located at the Property as shown on the attached Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge over Catfish Creek to
Edval Lane: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the North Cascade Road Recon-
struction Project Phase 1 - Bridge over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 58-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1 - Bridge Over Catfish
Creek to Edval Lane - Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100(669)--SG-31. Seconded
by Cavanagh. Responding to questions from the City Council, Assistant City Engineer
Bob Schiesl stated that the vertical alignment of North Cascade Road won’t change but
the road elevation will near the creek and at Creekwood Drive. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 58-20
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE NORTH CASCADE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PHASE 1 – BRIDGE OVER CATFISH CREEK TO EDVAL LANE IOWA DOT PROJECT
NO. STBG-SWAP-2100 (669)--SG-31
That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 from the bridge over Catfish Creek
to Edval Lane, Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (669)--SG-31, in the estimated
amount $2,588,000, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted, and approved this this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Viking USA, LLC River Cruises Riverfront Docking Agreement: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Riverfront Docking Agreement with
Viking USA, LLC, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 59-20 Approving Riverfront
Docking Agreement with Viking USA, LLC for the design and construction of an expanded
docking facility along the Port of Dubuque Riverfront. Seconded by Resnick. Nino Erba,
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180 W. 5th Street, stated that he was concerned about boats docking along the Riverwalk
blocking the view of the river and questioned if local businesses and hotels were con-
sulted. Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl stated that only boats of 400 ft. or more can
use the dock when not occupied by a Viking vessel. City Manager Van Milligen said that
the logistics of fee collection will be figured through Travel Dubuque and the City’s Leisure
Services Department similar to that of the Dubuque Marina. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-20
APPROVING RIVERFRONT DOCKING AGREEMENT WITH VIKING USA, LLC FOR
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANDED DOCKING FACILITY
ALONG THE PORT OF DUBUQUE RIVERFRONT
Whereas, based on the forecasted increase in excursion boat traffic on the Mississippi
River, the City wishes to expand the existing riverfront docking facility to accommodate
large excursion boats in the Port of Dubuque; and
Whereas, Viking River Cruises (Viking USA, LLC) proposed to launch river cruise op-
erations on the Mississippi River in June 2022; and
Whereas, Viking River Cruises and the City wish to establish a commitment for the
Port of Dubuque to become a destination port on Viking River Cruises Mississippi River
cruise itinerary; and
Whereas, part of the said commitment, the city in a cooperative partnership with Viking
River Cruises have developed a proposed Docking Agreement which would allow Viking
River Cruises to retain exclusive docking rights and dedicated use of the landing facility
when the cruise vessel is moored at Port; and
Whereas, in return for said exclusive docking rights, Viking River Cruises has agreed
to participate in the cost to design and construct an expanded docking facility along the
Port of Dubuque riverfront; and
Whereas, Viking River Cruises has also agreed to participate in the cost for the annual
operations and maintenance expenses of the docking facility.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The said Riverfront Docking Agreement with Viking USA, LLC and the as-
sociated proposed expansion of the Port of Dubuque Riverfront Docking facilities is
hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Manager be authorized and directed to execute two copies of said
Riverfront Docking Agreement with Viking USA, LLC, and the associated proposed ex-
pansion of the Port of Dubuque Riverfront Docking facilities.
Passed, adopted, and approved this this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Amending the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area Plan: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended Radford Road Urban Revi-
talization Plan, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Shaw to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 60-20 Approving the adoption of an
Amended Urban Revitalization Plan for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area. Se-
conded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 60-20
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
FOR THE RADFORD ROAD URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA
Whereas, on December 3, 2018 the City approved an Urban Revitalization Plan (the
Plan) for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area; and
Whereas, on February 4, 2020 the City Council set a public hearing for the review and
approval of an amendment to the Plan; and
Whereas, the City ordered the Clerk to publish notice of a public hearing on the Plan
to be held on February 17, 2020 on the proposed adoption of the amended Plan; and
Whereas, the City has held the required public hearing, and proposes adoption of the
Plan as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
The Amended 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 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Public Hearing for Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for Fiscal
Year 2021: City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Resolution
Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars. City Assessor Troy Patzner provided a brief
presentation. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 61-20 Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Maximum Property Tax Dollars for the af-
fected Tax Levy total. Seconded by Jones. City Assessor Troy Patzner provided a slide
presentation on the property tax cycle. Motion carried 7-0.
Fountain of Youth Executive Director Caprice Jones, 1497 Central Avenue, Board
Representative Shirley Templeton-Vaughn and clients Brooklyn Williams and Yolanda,
spoke in support of funding for the Fountain of Youth.
Ryan [Shernack], 408 W. 5th Street, asked that tax dollars not be used for continued
traffic/security cameras citing the use of facial recognition and cameras in other countries
suppresses democratic efforts.
Four Mounds Foundation Executive Director Jill Courtney requested that the Council
continue support of the Four Mounds HEART Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-20
APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS FOR
THE AFFECTED TAX LEVY TOTAL
Whereas, pursuant to State of Iowa SF634, the City of Dubuque is required to hold a
public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 city maximum property tax dol-
lars for the affected levy total; and
Whereas, the City Council have considered the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 city maxi-
mum property tax dollars for the affected levy total; and
Whereas, a notice concerning the proposed city maximum property tax dollars was
published as required and posted on city web site and/or social media accounts if app li-
cable; and
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Whereas, a public hearing concerning the proposed city maximum property tax dollars
was held on February 17, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The maximum property tax dollars for the affected tax levies for Fiscal Year
2021 shall not exceed the following total:
Total maximum levy for affected property tax levies $26,675,374
Section 2. The maximum property tax dollars requested in the total maximum levy for
Fiscal Year 2021 represents an increase of greater than 102% from the maximum prop-
erty tax dollars requested for Fiscal Year 2020.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Patrick Konzen, 3145 Windsor Avenue, was given permission to speak about his claim
against the City (Consent Item #4). Mr. Konzen outlined his issues and the timeline and
asked for reconsideration. City Manager Van Milligen provided information on the agen-
cies and staff that have reviewed his claim to date.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Fundraising and Naming Request for Mathias Ham Historic Site: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of the fundraising and naming recognition request submitted by
Dubuque County Historical Society for the Mathias Ham Historic Site. Motion by Jones to
receive and file and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 1-6A-3 - City Council Meeting Start Time:
Pursuant to City Council direction, City Attorney is providing an ordinance amending the
start time of City Council meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered
and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 8-20 Amending
City of Dubuque code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City
Council, Article A Rules and Procedures, Section 1-6A-3 Types of Meetings. Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 8-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 1 ADMINISTRA-
TION, CHAPTER 6 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, ARTICLE A RULES AND PROCE-
DURE, SECTION 1-6A-3 TYPES OF MEETINGS
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 1-6A-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
1-6A-3: TYPES OF MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the Council must be held on the first and
third Mondays of each month. However, when the first or third Monday falls upon any of
the following City holidays, such meeting must be held on the next succeeding day:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Unless otherwise indicated in the notice of meeting, regular meetings will commence
at six-thirty (6:30) P.M.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect March 1, 2020.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 21st day of February 2020.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Table Mound Mobile Home Park: City Council to set a meeting date for discussion
of Table Mound Mobile Home Park situation. Restated motion by Shaw to receive and file
and refer to staff. Lengthy City Council discussion included asking staff to research op-
tions the City may or may not have for assisting and sending a letter supporting proposed
legislation to local legislators. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Consideration of a City Election/Referendum on the Bond Issuance for the Five
Flags Civic Center and Theater and Ballot Language: City Manager providing an infor-
mation packet for the City Council's consideration of a City Election/Referendum on the
Bond Issuance for the Five Flags Civic Center and Theater and ballot language. Motion
by Resnick to receive and file and adopt Resolution No. 62-20 Calling for a special City
election. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-20
RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and
issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate pur-
pose project as hereinafter described; and
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Whereas, Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, provides that before the Council
may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it
shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accord-
ance with the provisions of such statute; and
Whereas, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor
any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the
registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of
election hereinafter provided; and
Whereas, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English
language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of Iowa, and is published in the City
and of general circulation therein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 8th day
of September 2020, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of
the City the following questions, to-wit:
"SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DE-
CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIP-
PING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND
PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATER, INCLUDING AC-
CESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?”
Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall
be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be
prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections.
Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type author-
ized by the Code of Iowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in
substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public
measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures
shall be printed upon one ballot.
Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be a p-
pointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date
of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in
the office of the Clerk of the City.
Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, Iowa, being the County Commissioner
of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph
Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by
Section 618.3 of the Code of Iowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein,
the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the
date of the election.
Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all
such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper
and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to coop-
erate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters
to make said election legal and valid.
Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in
the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the
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"written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to
be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Presentation of the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Recommendation : City
Manager presenting the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget recommendation. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file. Seconded by Cavanagh. City Manager Van Milligen provided a slide
presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021 recommended budget. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the death of Nancy Pregler, spouse to former City
of Dubuque Mayor Walt Pregler.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:13
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk