3 15 21 City Council Proceedings OfficialCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8
and 117.2), streamed live on the City's website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and
streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell,
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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Red Cross Everyday Heroes Award Recognition for Bill Gansen and Daniel "Joe"
Mayne: Stephen Geisz, Incoming Chair of the Red Cross Eastern Iowa Board of
Directors, made a presentation recognizing Bill Gansen and Daniel "Joe" Mayne, of the
Public Works Department, as American Red Cross Everyday Heroes Award recipients.
City Staff presented a video from the American Red Cross.
2. Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Award Recognition for Bev Wagner:
Sarah Subbert, Chair of the Iowa Association of Naturalist's Awards Committee, made a
presentation recognizing Environmental Educator Bev Wagner for receiving the Bohumil
Shimek Environmental Educator Award: For Outstanding Efforts by an Environmental
Educator.
3. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 3/1; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Commission of 11/24, 1/5 and 1/26; Cable TV Commission of 1/8; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 2/22; Housing Commission of 2/23; Human Rights
Commission of 2/8; Library Board of Trustees of 1/28; Library Board of Trustees Council
Update #207 of 2/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/3; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 2/1 and 2/15; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ending 1/31. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: John Peiffer for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: John Peiffer for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 66-21 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 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-21
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
attached 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:
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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 requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with
approved budget appropriations.
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 disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15t" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Royal Oaks Development Corporation:
City Manager recommended approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with Royal Oaks
Development Corporation for the subject property. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 67-21 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Royal Oaks Development Corporation
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-21
APPROVING A PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ROYAL OAKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Whereas, Royal Oaks Development Corporation, 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:
Lot 1 of the North 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 12, T.88N.R.2E of the 5t" P.M.,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, Royal Oaks Development Corporation 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.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Pre -annexation Agreement by and between Royal Oaks Development
Corporation and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Final Plat of Table Mound Acres: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended that
the City Council approve the Final Plat of Table Mound Acres subject to waiving the lot
frontage requirement for Lot 1 and Lot 2. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 68-21 Approving the Final Plat of Table Mound Acres in
Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-21
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF TABLE MOUND ACRES
IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Table Mound Acres in
Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City's 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
Whereas, said Final Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory
Commission and its approval has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Final Plat of Table Mound Acres in Dubuque County, Iowa is
hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat of Survey.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15t" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Proposed Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award for 1043-1053 Main Street: City
Manager recommended approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Award to JTM
Properties, LLC in the maximum amount of $40,000 for Fagade and Planning & Design
Grants to create two second floor apartment units and rehabilitate the first -floor
commercial space at 1043-1053 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 69-21 Approving a Grant Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and JTM Properties, L.L.C. for the Redevelopment of 1043-1053 Main
Street was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-21
APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND JTM PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 1043-1053 MAIN
STREET
Whereas, JTM Properties, L.L.C. is the owner of the building at 1043-1053 Main Street
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "Development Property") legally described as:
The North One-half of Lot 43 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa according to the
United States Commissioners' Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa;
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and
The Southerly half of Lot 43 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
United States Commissioners' Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa
; and
Whereas, JTM Properties, L.L.C. has applied to the City of Dubuque Economic
Development Department (the "City") for a Downtown Housing Incentive Grant, a Fagade
Grant, and a Planning & Design Grant (the "Grants") for the rehabilitation of the
Development Property (the "Project"); and
Whereas, the Project is eligible for the Grants; and
Whereas, City and JTM Properties, L.L.C. has tentatively entered into a Grant
Agreement for the Development Property (the "Grant Agreement"), a copy of which is
attached hereto; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Grant
Agreement for redevelopment of the Development Property by JTM Properties, L.L.C.,
according to the terms and conditions set out in the Grant 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 Grant Agreement between the City of Dubuque and JTM
Properties, L.L.C. is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Grant
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 Grant Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15t" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. U.S. DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant: City Manager
recommended approval of a resolution in support of the U.S. DOT Infrastructure for
Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant submission. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 70-21 Expressing the willingness of the City of
Dubuque to apply for and participate in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA)
Transportation Grant was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-21
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE TO
APPLY FOR AND PARTICIPATE IN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REBUILDING
AMERICA (INFRA) TRANSPORTATION GRANT
Whereas, the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America, or INFRA Discretionary Grant
program, provides a unique opportunity for localities to invest in road, rail, transit, and port
projects that promise to achieve national objectives; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque understands INFRA Funds are available through an
application as an investment in surface transportation projects with a focus on rural areas;
and
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Whereas, the City of Dubuque seeks and supports an application to INFRA for grant
funds to enhance and expand upon the physical and operational capabilities of marine
freight terminals in Dubuque, Iowa.; and
Whereas, the Gavilon facility (located at the Port of Dubuque) provide transfer to and
from barges on the Upper Mississippi River. Served by road and rail, these terminals
handle grains (primarily corn and soybeans), fertilizers (in both dry and liquid forms),
cottonseed and other feed products, steel reinforcing bars, steel coils, various project -
type cargoes, and de-icing salt.
Whereas, the proposed project will: increase port storage capacity, as well as
add/upgrade track and railcar loading equipment. These improvements will provide
regional shippers with more opportunities to connect with domestic and international
transportation systems and associated worldwide markets. The project will serve as a
catalyst for economic development in Iowa.; and
Whereas, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the
general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project.; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility,
work with Gavilon on maintenance of this project, and participation in funding of the
project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. State of Iowa Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement Grant Application: City Manager
recommended approval of a grant application and funding request to the State of Iowa
Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlement grant program. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
10. Dubuque County Mowing to Monarchs Grant Approved: City Manager transmitted
information that the City of Dubuque was awarded a Mowing to Monarchs grant in the
amount of $2,500 from Dubuque County. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
11. Letter of Support for Four Mounds for Grant from Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic
Preservation: City Manager transmitted correspondence to the Johanna Favrot Fund for
Historic Preservation Grant Review Committee in support of Four Mounds as a potential
grant recipient. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
12. Keeping National Service National: 2021 -A White Paper on How to Make National
Service Accessible to Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Rural Populations
(AmeriCorps): City Manager transmitted information on Keeping National Service
National: 2021 - A White Paper on How to Make National Service Accessible to Black,
Indigenous, People of Color and Rural Populations from Volunteer Iowa (Iowa
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Commission on Volunteer Service) to Corporation for National and Community Service.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13. Mathias Ham House Historic Structures Report: City Manager transmitted the
Dubuque County Historical Society Mathias Ham House Historic Structures Report.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Millwork District Parking Lot 1 (12th Street and Elm Street) Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract CIP 3602250: City Manager recommended
acceptance of the construction contract for the Millwork District Parking Lot 1 Project, as
completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, in the final contract amount of
$478,984.71 and authorize payment of the contract amount to Eastern Iowa Excavating
& Concrete, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 71-21 Accepting the Millwork District Parking Lot #1 Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-21
ACCEPTING THE MILLWORK DISTRICT PARKING LOT #1 PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Millwork District Parking Lot #1
Project, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Eastern Iowa Excavating &
Concrete, LLC, (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 $478,984.71;
WHEREAS, the Contractor has previously been paid $455,035.47, leaving a balance
of $23,949.24; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $23,949.24 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 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
15. Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project CIP #3401654, Project #4X0007: City
Manager recommended acceptance of the construction contract for the Lower Bee
Branch Security Network Project, as completed by Utility Service Contractors, in the final
contract amount of $255,915.25, which is 1.35% lower than the bid amount of
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$259,414.00. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
72-21 Accepting the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-21
ACCEPTING THE LOWER BEE BRANCH SECURITY NETWORK PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE
CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Lower Bee Branch Security Network
Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Utility Service Contractors,
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 $255,915.25;
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $243,119.49, leaving a balance of
$12,795.76; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $12,795.76 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
16. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2: City Manager recommended that the
award for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Curb Ramp Project 2 be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made
a Matter of Record.
17. Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration - Phase 3 Project: City Manager
recommended that the award for the Asbury Road Fiber Optic Collaboration — Phase 3
Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
18. Abstract of Votes: City Clerk transmitted the Abstract of Votes for the March 2,
2021 Ward 1 Special Election as certified by the Dubuque County Auditor. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
19. Five Flags Pyrotechnics Permit: City Manager recommended approval of a
Pyrotechnics Permit submitted by the Five Flags Center for March 26 and 27, 2021. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics 2020: City Manager transmitted the
Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics 2020 report. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
21. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommended approval of annual
liquor, beer, and wine license applications as submitted. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 73-21 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. 73-21
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
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 THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Chopper's
601 Rhomberg Ave.
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Dubuque Mining Co.
555 J.F. Kennedy
Rd.
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Eagles Club
1175 Century Dr.
Class C Liquor Sunda
Easy Street
30 Main St.
Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
Sunda
Four Mounds Inn &
Conference Center
4900 Peru Rd.
Class C Native Wine
(Outdoor) (Sunday)
Gold Standard Athletics
555 J.F. Kennedy
Rd.
Class B Beer
Hammerheads Bar &
Billiards
2095 Kerper Blvd.
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
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Hartig Drug Company #8
1600 University Ave.
Class E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer Sunda
Hoff 's
285 Main St.
Class C Liquor Sunda
Hops & Rye
1108 Locust St.
Class C Liquor Outdoor
Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh
Express #2
2435 NW Arterial
Class E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer Sunda
Phoenix Theatres
555 J.F. Kennedy
Rd.
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
1091 Main St.
Class C Liquor Sunda
The Clubhouse
2364 Washington St.
Class C Liquor
The Vault Restaurant and
Cocktail Lounge
342 Main St.
Class C Liquor
New
BustinAxe Throwing Range
576 Central Ave.
Special Class C Liquor
Sunda
Gino's East Of Dubuque
333 E 10th Street
Suite 110
Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
Sunda
McAleece Park and
Recreation Complex
1801 Admiral
Sheehy Dr.
Class B Beer (Outdoor)
Sunda
Port of Dubuque Marina
450 E 3rd St.
Class B Beer (Outdoor)
Sunda
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Grant of Easement to T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P.: City Manager
recommended the City Council set a public hearing for April 5, 2021 for the granting of a
private embankment easement across City -owned property along the Northwest Arterial
as part of the Grand River Medical Group site development project on Westmark Drive.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 74-21 Intent to
dispose of City interest by Grant of Embankment Easement to T.S.D. Building
Partnership, L.L.P. across Part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 5, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-21
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST BY GRANT OF
EMBANKMENT EASEMENT TO T.S.D. BUILDING PARTNERSHIP, L.L.P. ACROSS
PART OF LOT 1 OF WESTMARK, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Whereas, T.S.D. Building Partnership, L.L.P. has requested a "Grant of Embankment
Easement" across Part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of Dubuque, Iowa, for a private parking
lot embankment; and
Whereas, Buesing and Associates Inc. has prepared and submitted to the City Council
an exhibit showing the easement area for the proposed private parking lot embankment
across Part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to grant an embankment easement to
T.S.D. Building Partnership L.L.P. across Part of Lot 1 of Westmark, City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the attached Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a public hearing on the intent to dispose of City interest by Grant of
Embankment Easement to T.S.D. Building Partnership L.L.P. across Part of Lot 1 of
Westmark, City of Dubuque, Iowa, is hereby set for the 5th day of April 2021, at the Historic
Federal Building (and/or by virtual means), 350 W. 611 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, beginning
at 6:30 p.m., and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
notice of public hearing on the intent to dispose of said interest to be published in the
manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3: City Manager recommended initiation of the
public bidding procedure for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3, and further
recommended that a public hearing be set for April 5, 2021. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 75-21 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 bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on April 5, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-21
2021 ASPHALT OVERLAY RAMP PROJECT 3
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 BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3 in the estimated amount of $173,757.00 are hereby
preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 5th day of April 2021, at 6.30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 W. 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against
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the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person
may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or
estimated cost of the Project.
2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 3 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 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.citvofdubuque.org/bids and which
notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before
the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 8t" day of April 2021. 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 19t" day of April 2021, in the Historic Federal Building Council
Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6t" Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $49,200,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021AB: City Manager recommended that a public
hearing be set for April 5, 2021, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $49,200,000
in General Obligation Bonds. $40,535,000 of the proceeds is intended to provide funds
to refund nine previously issued bond series that are now callable to realize estimated
interest savings of $3,098,099. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 76-21 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(for essential corporate purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof;
Resolution No. 77-21 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not
to exceed $950,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the City of Dubuque,
State of Iowa (for essential corporate urban renewal purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof; Resolution No. 78-21 Fixing date for a meeting on the
proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the
City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof (GCP-2); Resolution No. 79-21 Fixing date for a meeting on
the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of
the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof (GCP-3); and Resolution No. 80-21 Fixing date for a
meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General
Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa (for general corporate
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purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof were adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 5, 2021.
Resolution No. 76-21
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $46,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed
$46,250,000, as authorized by Section 384.25, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of
providing funds to pay costs of carrying out essential corporate purpose project(s) as
hereinafter described; and
Whereas, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the
provisions of the Code, and to publish a notice of the proposal to issue such bonds and
of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the
issuance of the Bonds and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or
property owner of the City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That this Council meet via electronic means at 6:30 P.M., on the 5th day of April,
2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed
$46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, the proceeds
of which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening,
extending, grading, and draining of the right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues,
alleys and public grounds; the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of any street
improvements; the acquisition, installation, and repair of sidewalks, storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, water service lines, street lighting, and traffic control devices, and the
acquisition of any real estate needed for any of the foregoing purposes; the
rehabilitation and improvement of City parks and the acquisition, repair and replacement
of facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in City parks; equipping the
fire department; and refunding or refinancing outstanding indebtedness of the City,
including General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A, General Obligation Bonds, Series
2012B, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012C, General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012D, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E, Taxable General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012F, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H,
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014B, and Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2014C.
To the extent any of the projects or activities described in this resolution may be
reasonably construed to be included in more than one classification under Division III of
Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the Council hereby elects the "essential corporate
purpose" classification and procedure with respect to each such project or activity,
pursuant to Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa.
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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 language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The
publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the
date of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
(To be published between March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021)
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$46,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND
THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of April, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., at which
meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$46,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, to provide
funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading, and draining of the
right-of-way of streets, highways, avenues, alleys and public grounds; the construction,
reconstruction, and repairing of any street improvements; the acquisition, installation,
and repair of sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water service lines, street
lighting, and traffic control devices, and the acquisition of any real estate needed for any
of the foregoing purposes; the rehabilitation and improvement of City parks and the
acquisition, repair and replacement of facilities, equipment and improvements
commonly found in City parks; equipping the fire department; and refunding or
refinancing outstanding indebtedness of the City, including General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012A, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, Taxable General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012C, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012D, General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2012E, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F, General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H, General Obligation Bonds, Series
2014B, and Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014C.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council
will be conducted electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the
meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or
participate in the meeting by the following method:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/noin/337661181
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 337-661-181
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the meeting for any updates to the
manner in which the public may access the meeting.
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At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have
been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment
thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19t" day of March, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Resolution No. 77-21
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $950,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA (FOR ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE URBAN RENEWAL PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, by Resolution No. 90-17 adopted March 6, 2017 this Council found and
determined that certain areas located within the City are eligible and should be
designated as an urban renewal area under Iowa law, and approved and adopted the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District Urban Renewal Plan Area (the "Area" or "Urban Renewal
Area"), which Plan, as subsequently amended, is on file in the office of the Recorder of
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, to the amount of not to
exceed $950,000, as authorized by Sections 384.25 and 403.12, of the Code of Iowa,
for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out essential corporate urban
renewal purpose project(s) as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, before bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the procedural
requirements of Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of
the proposal to issue such bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That this Council meet via electronic means at 6:30 P.M., on the 5t" day of April,
2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed
$950,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, for essential corporate urban
renewal purposes, the proceeds of which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the
costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects
under the authority of Chapter 403 and the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, such as those costs associated
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with the construction, renovation, remodeling, improvement, equipping and repairing of
parking garages and ramps.
To the extent any of the projects or activities described in this resolution may be
reasonably construed to be included in more than one classification under Division III of
Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the Council hereby elects the "essential corporate
purpose" classification and procedure with respect to each such project or activity,
pursuant to Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa.
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 language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The
publication to be not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
(To be published between March 16 and March 23, 2021)
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $950,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS OF THE
CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE URBAN RENEWAL PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of April, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., at which
meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$950,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, for essential corporate urban
renewal purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the planning,
undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects under the authority of Chapter
403 and the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District, such as those costs associated with the construction,
renovation, remodeling, improvement, equipping and repairing of parking garages and
ramps.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Sections 384.24(3)(q), 384.25 and 403.12 of the Code of Iowa.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council
will be conducted electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the
meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or
participate in the meeting by the following method:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/noin/337661181
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 337-661-181
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Please check the posted agenda in advance of the meeting for any updates to the
manner in which the public may access the meeting.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have
been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment
thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
as provided by Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19th day of March, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Resolution No. 78-21
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES),
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $700,000,
as authorized by Section 384.26, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds
to pay costs of carrying out general corporate purpose project(s) as hereinafter
described; and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000-1 and
Whereas, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of the proposal to
issue such Bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA-
That this Council meet via electronic means at 6:30 P.M., on the 5t" day of April,
2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, the proceeds of
which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of the reconstruction,
expansion of and improvements to the Riverfront docking facility; and the acquisition,
improvement, and equipping of the fire station and facilities and shall bear interest at a
rate not exceeding the maximum specified in the attached notice.
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 language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The
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publication to be not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
(To be published between March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021)
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 51h day of April, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., at which
meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at
a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to
provide funds to pay the costs of the reconstruction, expansion of and improvements to
the Riverfront docking facility; and the acquisition, improvement, and equipping of the
fire station and facilities.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council
will be conducted electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the
meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or
participate in the meeting by the following method:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/noin/337661181
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 337-661-181
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the meeting for any updates to the
manner in which the public may access the meeting.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have
been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment
thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19th day of March, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Resolution No. 79-21
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $700,000,
as authorized by Section 384.26, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds
to pay costs of carrying out general corporate purpose project(s) as hereinafter
described; and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
Whereas, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of the proposal to
issue such Bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That this Council meet via electronic means at 6:30 P.M., on the 5t" day of April,
2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, the proceeds of
which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of construction, renovation,
remodeling, improvement, equipping and repairing of Town Clock Plaza; acquisition and
implementation of computer equipment including financial and utility billing software;
and the acquisition and equipping of a light duty minibus and shall bear interest at a rate
not exceeding the maximum specified in the attached notice.
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 language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The
publication to be not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
(To be published between March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021)
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5t" day of April, 2021, at 6:30 P.M., at which
meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at
a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to
provide funds to pay the costs of construction, renovation, remodeling, improvement,
equipping and repairing of Town Clock Plaza; acquisition and implementation of
computer equipment including financial and utility billing software; and the acquisition
and equipping of a light duty minibus.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council
will be conducted electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the
meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or
participate in the meeting by the following method:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/noin/337661181
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 337-661-181
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the meeting for any updates to the
manner in which the public may access the meeting.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have
been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment
thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19t" day of March, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Resolution No. 80-21
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE
PURPOSES), AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
OR
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, State of
Iowa, should issue General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $600,000,
as authorized by Section 384.26, of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds
to pay costs of carrying out general corporate purpose project(s) as hereinafter
described; and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
Whereas, before the Bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, and to publish a notice of the proposal to
issue such Bonds and the right to petition for an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
That this Council meet via electronic means at 6:30 P.M., on the 5t" day of April,
2021, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed
$600,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, the proceeds of
which bonds will be used to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition and
equipping of a heavy duty fixed route bus and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding
the maximum specified in the attached notice.
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 language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The
publication to be not less than ten clear days nor more than twenty days before the date
of the public meeting on the issuance of the Bonds.
The notice of the proposed action to issue bonds shall be in substantially the
following form:
(To be published between March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021)
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
(FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE
HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 5t" day of April, 2021, at 6.30 P.M., at which
meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$600,000 General Obligation Bonds, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at
a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Bonds to be issued to
provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition and equipping of a heavy duty fixed
route bus.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
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Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting of the City Council
will be conducted electronically, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8, as holding the
meeting in person is impossible or impractical. Interested persons may attend or
participate in the meeting by the following method:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/noin/337661181
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 337-661-181
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the meeting for any updates to the
manner in which the public may access the meeting.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any
resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have
been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment
thereof, take additional action for the issuance of the Bonds or will abandon the
proposal to issue said Bonds.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19t" day of March, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Resolution for the Proposed North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal
Area: City Manager recommended City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview
Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a
public hearing on the proposed plan for April 19, 2021. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 81-21 Authorizing and directing the City Manager
to prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview
Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area and setting the date for a public hearing and
consultation on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 19,
2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-21
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE NORTH GRANDVIEW
ESTATES HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL AREA AND SETTING THE DATE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND
RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
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Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, after public notice and hearing
as prescribed by law and pursuant to Resolution No. 28-21 passed and approved on the
1st day of February, 2021, adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the "Urban Renewal Plan")
for an urban renewal area known as the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban
Renewal Area (the "Urban Renewal Project Area"); and
Whereas, Attachment D to the Urban Renewal Project Area contains an error in the
legal description; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before urban renewal authority may
be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the area in
question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so designating such
area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of
the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the area referred to herein as the North Grandview Estates Housing
Urban Renewal Area, as generally described in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" to this
Resolution and to be included in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, is an economic development area as defined
by Iowa Code Chapter 403 and is appropriate for an urban renewal project.
Section 2. That the development of the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban
Renewal Area is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and
development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local community
objectives.
Section 3. That the development of this area will provide new opportunities for quality
housing and job creation in the community.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Urban
Renewal Plan for the North Grandview Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area, and to
begin the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the
adoption of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the North Grandview
Estates Housing Urban Renewal Area to be held on the 19t" day of April, 2021, at 6:30
p.m. in the form attached hereto. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the
areas covered by the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and the general scope of the urban
renewal activities planned for such areas and said notice shall be published in a
newspaper having general circulation within the City not less than four days nor more
than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing
shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 6. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, the notice of public hearing, a
notice of consultation, and, to the extent the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative
development and funding options for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community
School District Board of Education and Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, as the
affected taxing entities.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 151" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.1: City Manager
recommended City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for April 19, 2021. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 82-21 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process on
the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 19, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-21
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING DATES FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSULTATION PROCESS ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan" or "Urban Renewal Plan") for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the "District") in order to
provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of the
foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, City staff has recommended that the Plan be further amended to remove
property from Subarea B of the District; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before a Plan may be modified, the
City Council must follow the notification, consultation, and public hearing process set forth
therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District to include in such Plan any appropriate project activities and details,
and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation process required
by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 2. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District on April 19, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. in the form attached hereto. The
notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by the Plan and the
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general scope of the urban renewal activities planned for such areas, and said notice
shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation within the City not less than
four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice
of public hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of said
Plan, the notice of public hearing, a notice of consultation, and, to the extent the Plan
includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative
development and funding options for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community
School District and the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing
entities.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 151" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2021.2: City Manager
recommended City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for April 19, 2021. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 83-21 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and setting dates for the public hearing and consultation process on
the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 19, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-21
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING DATES FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSULTATION PROCESS ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan" or "Urban Renewal Plan") for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the "District") in order to
provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of the
foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, City staff has recommended that the Plan be amended to add additional
project details; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before a Plan may be modified, the
City Council must follow the notification, consultation, and public hearing process set forth
therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District to include in such Plan any appropriate project activities and details,
and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation process required
by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 2. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District on April 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the form attached hereto. The
notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by the Plan and the
general scope of the urban renewal activities planned for such areas, and said notice
shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation within the City not less than
four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting. A copy of the notice
of public hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the affected taxing entities.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of said
Plan, the notice of public hearing, a notice of consultation, and, to the extent the Plan
includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative
development and funding options for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community
School District and the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing
entities.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15t" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
[Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will meet virtually through
GoToMeeting. The official agenda will be posted on Friday prior to the meeting and will
contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be
accessed at https://citvofdubugue.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk(a)-cityofdubug ue.org.]
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants
were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term
of Tigges). Applicant: Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
2. Housing Commission: One 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of
Wall). Applicant: Jeff Lenhart, 670 Harvard St.
3. Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant
term of Allen) and One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Regan).
Applicants: Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St.; Taylor Merfeld, 1016 Rhomberg Ave.; Nichole
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Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa
Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/4 females/2 openings.
Ms. Anderson spoke in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through
February 15, 2024 (Expiring term of Woodyard). Applicant: Julie Woodyard, 2015
Washington Street. Motion by Roussell to appoint Ms. Woodyard to the 3-Year term
through February 15, 2024. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board: One, 3-Year term
through January 1, 2024. Applicant: Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. (Qualifies as a
Landlord). Motion by Roussell to appoint Mr. Hoffmann to the 3-Year term through
January 1, 2024. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2026 (Expiring
term of McCoy). Applicant: Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St. This commission is subject to
the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 5 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2
females/1 opening. Motion by Resnick to appoint Mr. McCoy to the 5-Year term through
March 25, 2026. Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 305-307 East 22nd Street: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to request City Council approval of the disposal of City -owned
real property located at 305-307 East 22nd Street to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for
the purchase price of $4,171, and City Manager recommended approval. Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 84-21 Disposing
of City interest in real property located at 305-307 East 22nd Street, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Sprank. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-21
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305-307 EAST
22ND STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 57-21, dated March 1, 2021, declared its
intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 305-307 East 22nd Street,
legally described as:
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 in Kemps Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to
easements of record
(the Property); and
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Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on March 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t"
Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the purchase
agreement for the sale to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. according to the terms and
conditions set out in the purchase 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. The purchase agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and
Affordable Housing Network, Inc. for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is
hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a
Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City's interest in the Property to Affordable
Housing Network, Inc.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special
Warranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney's Office, together with a certified copy
of the Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 2243 Central Avenue: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a Purchase Agreement and Special
Warranty Deed for the sale of City -owned real property located at 2243 Central Avenue
to Tyler and Michelle Ede for $160,000, and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 85-21
Disposing of City interest in real property located at 2243 Central Avenue, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Farber. Staff stated that no online public input had been
received for this item. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-21
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2243 CENTRAL
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 58-21, dated March 1, 2021, declared its
intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 2243 Central Avenue, legally
described as:
Lot 6 in Tivoli Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof,
(the Property); and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on March 15, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6tn
Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the purchase
agreement for the sale to Tyler and Michelle Ede according to the terms and conditions
set out in the purchase 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. The purchase agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Tyler
and Michelle Ede for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a
Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City's interest in the Property to Tyler and Michelle
Ede.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special
Warranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney's Office, together with a certified copy
of the Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15t" day of March 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Proceedings to Hold the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the
suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of a not to exceed
$24,000,000 in General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, the proceeds
of which will be used to refund the Stormwater Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series
2015B, dated June 19, 2015 and amended September 8, 2017. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 86-21 Instituting proceedings to
take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
the issuance of not to exceed $24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation
Refunding Capital Loan Notes. Seconded by Roussell. Responding to a question from
the City Council, Director of Finance and Budget Jennifer Larson stated that the interest
rate from the Iowa Finance Authority will remain at 1.43%. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-21
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR
THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $24,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed
$24,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes for
the purpose of paying costs of the settlement, adjustment, renewing, or extension of any
part or all of the legal indebtedness of a city, whether evidenced by bonds, warrants, or
judgments, or the funding or refunding of the same, including the Stormwater Revenue
Capital Loan Notes, Series 2015B, dated June 19, 2015, and amended September 8,
2017, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property
owners as to said proposal and, accordingly the following action is now considered to
be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and takes additional
action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and issuance in the
manner required by law of not to exceed $24,000,000 General Obligation Annual
Appropriation Refunding Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligation thereof for the
foregoing purpose.
Section 2. That this Council does hereby consent to the terms and conditions of the
SRF Loan Program, which terms and conditions and the disclosures provided with
respect thereto are hereby acknowledged, accepted and approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15t" day of March, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, public input was
made available through GoToMeeting chat function, City Council and City Clerk email
accounts, and the City of Dubuque's Facebook Live page. Staff stated that no online
public input was received.
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1. Four Mounds Foundation Request for Work Session: City Manager requested the
City Council schedule a work session for Monday, April 19, 2021, at 5.00 p.m. on Four
Mounds Foundation and their work. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the
documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Roussell. No
schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0.
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Council Member Resnick reported on witnessing community compliance with public
health mitigation efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested that City
Council and City staff may want to have future discussions on setting goals to achieve on
mitigation efforts.
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the National League of Cities
Congressional City Congress virtually. Ms. Roussell reported that the conference
provided an opportunity to learn from city and federal leaders across the country.
Council Member Sprank reported on volunteering for the Dubuque Area Labor
Harvest's food giveaway this past Saturday, where the organization gave away 275 boxes
of food. Mr. Sprank thanked City staff for their assistance with traffic flow during the event
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and expressed interest in learning more about food scarcity in the community as part of
the City Council's goals and priorities.
Mayor Buol stated that City staff is beginning to explore the possibilities for in -person
City Council meetings. Mayor Buol stated that this will be an ongoing process and will
consider multiple factors, including any community impacts from travel over spring break.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 7:28
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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