10 18 21 City Council Proceedings Official
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 18, 2021, in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Lights On After School Day (October 28, 2021) was accepted by Beth McGorry on
behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Boards and Commissions Recognition Day (October 18, 2021) was accepted by City
Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder on behalf of the City Clerk's Office.
3. Gentleman Day (October 19, 2021) was accepted by Bethany Jacoby on behalf of
Waypoint Services.
4. Trick-or-Treat Night (October 31, 2021) was accepted by Mayor Buol on behalf of
the City of Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolution s, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 10/4; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 10/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 9/23; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 9/7 and 9/20; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ended 8/31. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jennifer Ney for personal injury; Michelle Spear for
vehicle damage; Mary Summers for property 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: Jennifer Ney for personal injury; Michelle Spear for vehicle damage;
Mary Summers for property 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. 347-21 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. 347-21
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 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 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 receip ts and
disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Fiscal Year 2021 State of Iowa Annual Financial Rep ort: City Manager
recommended approval to file the Fiscal Year 2021 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report
with the State of Iowa Auditor. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
6. Final Plat of Rolling Hills Farm No. 2: Zoning Advisory Commission recommended
approval of the Final Plat of Rolling Hills Farm No. 2 subject to waiving the lot frontage
requirement for Lot 1. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 348-21 Approving the Final Plat of Rolling Hills Farm Subdivision Plat 2,
Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 348-21
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF ROLLING HILLS FARM SUBDIVISION PLAT 2,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Rolling Hills Farm
Subdivision Plat 2, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2 -mile extraterritorial
jurisdiction; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and
its approval has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat 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 Rolling Hills Farm Subdivision Plat 2, 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 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Final Plat of Stone Quarry Subdivision Plat 4 : Zoning Advisory Commission
recommended approval of the Final Plat of Stone Quarry Subdivision Plat 4 subject to
waiving the street frontage requirements for both lots. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No.349-21 Approving the Final Plat of Stone Quarry
Subdivision Plat 4, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 349-21
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF STONE QUARRY SUBDIVISION PLAT 4,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Stone Quarry
Subdivision Plat 4, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2 -mile extraterritorial
jurisdiction; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and
its approval has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat 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 Stone Quarry Subdivision Plat 4, Dubuque County,
Iowa is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby aut horized and
directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat of
Survey.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Pre-Annexation Agreement - LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura M. DeMaio: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura M.
DeMaio, property owner, for property located at 10338 Key West Drive in Dubuque
County, in conjunction with their request to connect to City water. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 350-21 Approving a Pre-
Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura
M. Demaio was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 350-21
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND LTD RANCH, LLC, LAURA M. DEMAIO
Whereas, LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura M. DeMaio, the owner of the following described
property located at 10338 Key West Drive 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 Feedstore Place, Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the Plat recorded as
Instrument #2017-14823, records of Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura M. DeMaio 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 LTD Ranch, LLC, Laura M.
DeMaio and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Isidore and Dayna Haverland: City Manager
recommended approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Isidore and Dayna
Haverland, property owners, for property located at 8315 Hidden Valley Road in Dubuque
County, as part of approving the Final Plat. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 351-21 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Isidore and Dayna Haverland was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 351-21
APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ISIDORE AND DAYNA HAVERLAND
Whereas, Isidore and Dayna Haverland, the owner of the following described property
located at 8315 Hidden Valley Road in Dubuque County, Iowa (the Prope rty) 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 15 of Spring Valley Heights Subdivision No. 1 in Section Twenty -Four (24),
Township Eighty-Eight North (T88N), Range Two East (R2E) of the Fifth Principal
Meridian Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, Isidore and Dayna Haverland 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 Isidore and Dayna
Haverland and the City of Dubuque is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. City of Sageville Notice of Application for Annexation: Correspondence from the
City of Sageville, Iowa regarding a public hearing scheduled for November 1, 2021, on an
application for annexation. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred
to the City Manager.
11. Esri Article on the City of Dubuque's use of Geographic Information System (GIS)
for Broadband Investment: City Manager transmitted an article from Esri on the City of
Dubuque's use of Geographic Information System (GIS) for broadband investment. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
12. Acceptance of Public Improvements for South Heacock Road Cul -De-Sac from
Walter Development, LLC: City Manager recommended acceptance of the public
improvements that the developer, Walter Development, LLC, has recently completed on
South Heacock Road in Dubuque Industrial Center West. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 352-21 Accepting Public Improvements on
South Heacock Road, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 352-21
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON SOUTH HEACOCK ROAD, IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to a development agreement with Walter Development, LLC dated
April 6, 2020, certain public improvements including street paving with longitudinal
subdrain and concrete curb and gutter, accessible sidewalk ramps, concrete sidewalks,
a paved cul-de-sac, storm sewers and catch basins, street lighting, and fiber optic conduit
were installed by the Walter Development, LLC on South Heacock Road; and
Whereas, the public improvements have been completed and the City Manager has
examined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed
in accordance with the plans approved by the City and in conformance with City
specifications, and has recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said
public improvements on South Heacock Road, be and the same is hereby accepted.
Section 2. Per the development agreement, the City assumes ownership and
maintenance of the public improvements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
13. Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021: City Manager recommended acceptance of
the construction contract for the Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021, as completed by
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc., in the final contract amount of $59,756.48,
which is an increase of 11.9% over the original contract amount of $53,377.50. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 353 -21 Accepting the
Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021 and authorizing the payment to the contractor was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 353-21
ACCEPTING THE DILLON STREET DRAIN TILE PROJECT 2021 AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021,
(the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Drew Cook & Sons Excavating
Company, 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 $59,756.48; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $56,768.66, leaving a balance of
$2,987.82; 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 $2,987.82 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE DILLON STREET
DRAIN TILE PROJECT 2021
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, here by certifies that he
has inspected the Dillon Street Drain Tile Project 2021has been performed in compliance
with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed
work is $68,719.95.
Dated this 8th day of October 2021.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 8th day of October 2021.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
14. Application for Redevelopment Subrecipient Planning Grant at 3400 Jackson
Street: City Manager recommended approval to apply for a Brownfields Planning Grant
from East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) in order to create a vision for the
former Flexsteel Industries site at 3400 Jackson Street. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
15. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Three Amigos, LLC for a Project at 898 Jackson Street: City Manager recommended
approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Three Amigos, LLC for the rehabilitation of property at 898 Jackson
Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 354-21
Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Three Amigos, LLC was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 354-21
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THREE AMIGOS, LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque and Three Amigos, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability
company entered into that certain Development Agreement dated April 15, 2019 with
respect to the matters specified therein or the property at 898 Jackson St reet in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the parties desire to modify the Development Agreement as set out in the
First Amendment to Development Agreement attached hereto; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the First Amendment to Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The First Amendment to Development Agreement is hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
16. Acceptance of Warranty Deed from Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. Property: City
Manager recommended approval of a Resolution accepting the Warranty Deed f or 880
and 898 Central Avenue from Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 355-21 Accepting the Deed to
Real Estate owned by Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. in Dubuque County, Iowa was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 355-21
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO REAL ESTATE OWNED BY HENDRICKS FEED & SEED
CO., INC. IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. was the owner of the following real property
(the Real Estate):
City Lot 279, 280, 280A, 281, 282, 326, 327, 328 and the North 26.2 feet of
City Lot 325, according to the United States Commissioners Map of the Town
of Dubuque, Iowa
; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an Offer to Buy Real Estate and
Acceptance to purchase the Real Estate from Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc., subject
to the approval by the City Council; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance; and
Whereas, all the terms and conditions of the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptanc e
have been completed and Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc. has delivered a Warranty
Deed to the City for the Real Estate, a copy of which is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the Warranty Deed to the Real Estate from
Hendricks Feed & Seed Co., Inc.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
17. Fiscal Year 2022 Contracted Service Agreement: Four Mounds HEART: City
Manager recommended approval of a contracted services agreement for Fiscal Year
2022 with Four Mounds HEART for $10,000 to provide hands -on training and education
for youth performing housing rehabilita tion services, particularly in low-moderate income
areas, or for low-moderate income housing. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 356-21 Authorizing Execution of FY22 Contracted Services
Agreement with Four Mounds Heart Program was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 356-21
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY22 CONTRACTED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FOUR MOUNDS HEART PROGRAM
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Four Mounds HEART Program (Agency)
desire to enter into an agreement where the Agency provides youth education and hands-
on training while promoting neighborhood revitalization and earning a high school
diploma; and
Whereas, the Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and
conditions set forth within the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Contracted Services Agreement with Four Mounds HEART
Program be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
18. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care
Program Renewal Application – Fiscal Year 2023: City Manager recommended approval
to submit a renewal pre-application to the Iowa Balance of State and then a renewal
application to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the
Continuum of Care Special Needs Assistance Program (CoC SNAP) grant for Fiscal Year
2023. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 357 -21
Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the Co ntinuum of Care Grant and
authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager
to approve the application was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 357-21
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE
CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE
APPLICATION
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published the
availability of the Continuum of Care grant for the Collaborative Applicants including the
Iowa Balance of the Continuum of Care; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will publish the
availability of the Continuum of Care grant for the Project Applicants including the City of
Dubuque Phoenix housing Project; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has administered the Continuum of Care grant since
2007; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to continue administering the Continuum of
Care grant to assist homeless, disable persons with permanent supportive housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit a pre -application
to the Iowa the Balance of State and an application to HUD for the Continuum of Care
program grant.
Section 2 That the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City
Manager are hereby authorized to approve the pre -application and application that is
submitted to the Iowa Balance of State and HUD.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said
application and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agency in a timely
fashion and as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve lopment.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
19. Letter of Support for University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
Proposal: City Manager provided a copy of a letter of support on behalf of the City of
Dubuque in support of the University of Dubuque's Fulbright Scholar -In-Residence (S-I-
R) proposal. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
20. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommended approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 358-21 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 ; and Resolution No. 359-21 Approving
applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 358-21
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, provisionally
approved, and/or 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 O rdinances.
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,
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1355 Associates Dr.
Europa Haus Restaurant & Bierstube, 1301 Rhomberg Ave.
Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 2515-1 NW Arterial
Huhot Mongolian Grill, 555 J.F. Kennedy Rd. #685
Jumpers Sports Bar & Grill, 2600 Dodge St. Suite C
Kwik Stop 858, 3340 J.F. Kennedy Rd.
Loras College - Athletic and Wellness Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway
Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 W. 11th St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 359-21
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES /
NICOTINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
Business Name, Business Address
PitStop CarryOut, 1735 Central Ave.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of October 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Iowa
Greyhound Association: City Manager recommended the City Council set a public hearing
for November 1, 2021, to approve the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Iowa Greyhound Association that modifies the end date of the
lease from December 31, 2025 to July 31, 2022. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 360-21 Intent to dispose of an interest in real
property by Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Iowa Greyhound Association
was adopted, setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
November 1, 2021, in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 360-21
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY SECOND
AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA GREYHOUND ASSOCIATION
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns certain property currently leased to
the Iowa Greyhound Association; and
Whereas, City and IGA desire to amend the existing Lease Agreement, as amended;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque believes it is in the best interests of
the City of Dubuque to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of the
City’s interest in the foregoing-described real property pursuant to the Second
Amendment to the Lease Agreement between City and Iowa Greyhound Association, a
copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 13th and Central Ave.,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution
and a Notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code § 364.7 of a public hearing on
the City's intent to dispose of the foregoing-described real property, to be held on the 1st
day of November, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal
Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Setting a Public Hearing at a Special City Council Meeting on November 22, 2021,
on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, and Setzer
Properties DBQ, LLC providing for the Sale of City-owned Real Estate to Setzer
Properties DBQ, LLC Pursuant to the Development Agreement : City Manager
recommended City Council set a public hearing at a special City Council meeting on
November 22, 2021, on a proposed Developme nt Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque and Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC providing for the sale of city -owned real estate
to Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 361-21 (1) Approving the minimum requirements, competitive criteria, and
offering procedures for the development and the sale of certain real property and
improvements in The Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal District; (2)
Determining that the offer to purchase submitted by Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC satisfies
the offering requirements with respect to the real property and improvements and
declaring the intent of the City Council to approve the sale to Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC
in the event that no competing proposals are su bmitted; and (3) Soliciting competing
proposals was adopted setting a public hearing for a special meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on November 22, 2021 in the Historic Federal Building.
OFFICIAL NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 361-21
(1) APPROVING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRITERIA, AND
OFFERING PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE SALE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
WEST URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT; (2) DETERMINING THAT THE OFFER TO
PURCHASE SUBMITTED BY SETZER PROPERTIES DBQ, LLC SATISFIES THE
OFFERING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE REAL PROPERTY AND
IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
APPROVE THE SALE TO SETZER PROPERTIES DBQ, LLC IN THE EVENT THAT NO
COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED; AND (3) SOLICITING COMPETING
PROPOSALS
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, did on September 20, 2021 adopt an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center West
Urban Renewal District ("the Plan") for the Urban Renewal Area described therein; and
Whereas, the Plan provides, among other things, for the disposition of properties for
private development purposes as a proposed economic development action; and
Whereas, Setzer Properties DBQ, LLC ("Developer") has submitted t o the City a
proposal in the form of an offer to purchase (the "Development Agreement") for the
purchase of certain City-owned real property hereinafter described ("the Property"), which
Development Agreement proposes the Developer will undertake the const ruction of a
building to be located north of Innovation Drive in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as described
therein, which Property is the real estate consisting of approximately 34.265 acres shown
on Exhibit A, and which Development Agreement requests that t his Property be made
available for sale as rapidly as possible; and
Whereas, to establish reasonably competitive bidding procedures for the disposition of
the Property in accordance with the statutory requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 403,
specifically, Section 403.8, and to assure that the City extends a full and fair opportunity
to all developers interested in submitting a proposal, a summary of submission
requirements and minimum requirements and competitive criteria for the Property offering
is included herein; and
Whereas, said Developer has signed a Development Agreement with the City, currently
on file at the Office of the City Clerk; and
Whereas, to recognize both the firm proposal for sale of the Property and
improvements already received by the City in the form of the Development Agreement,
as described above, and to give full and fair opportunity to other developers interested in
submitting a proposal for the sale and development of the Property, this Council should
by this Resolution:
1) Set the fair market value of the Property for uses in accordance with the Plan;
2) Approve the minimum requirements and competitive criteria included herein;
3) Approve as to form the Development Agreement;
4) Set a date for receipt of competing proposals and th e opening thereof;
5) Declare that the proposal submitted by Developer satisfies the minimum
requirements of the offering, and that in the event no other qualified proposal is timely
submitted, that the City Council intends to accept such proposal and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Development Agreement;
6) Approve and direct publication of a notice to advise any other person of the
opportunity to compete for sale of the Property on the terms and conditions set forth
herein; and
7) Declare that in the event another qualified proposal is timely submitted and
accepted, another and future notice will be published on the intent of the City to
enter into the resulting contract, as required by law;
and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City and the Plan to
act as expeditiously as possible to sell the Property as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Property shown on Exhibit A shall be offered for sale in accordance
with the terms and conditions contained in this Resolution.
Section 2. That it is hereby determined that to qualify for consideration for selection,
any person must submit a proposal which meets these minimum requirements:
1) Contains an agreement to purchase the Property, shown on Exhibit A, at not less
than fair market value, which for the purposes of this resolution is hereby determined
to be $5,139,750.00 and $4838.00 for required easements for a total purchase price of
$5,144,588.00;
2) States the number of square feet of commercial/industrial space that will be
created in the proposal's project;
3) Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of the City Council the experience of the
principals and key staff who are directly engaged in the performance of contract
obligations in carrying out projects of similar scale and character; and
4) Meets, at a minimum, the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement
submitted by the Developer including an agreement to construct not less than Two
Hundred Fifteen Thousand (215,000) square feet of floor space along with the
necessary site work, machinery, and equipment at an estimated cost of approximately
Twenty-Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($22,500,000);
(1) Developer shall construct at its sole expense the sanitary sewer as generally
shown on Development Agreement Exhibit I;
(2) Developer shall install at its sole expense a 16” water main as generally shown
on Development Agreement Exhibit K;
(3) Developer shall grant to City a right of way and public utility easement over
the cul-de-sac area as shown on Development Agreement Exhibit J;
(4) Developer shall provide for the lease of the property to a tenant with 135 full-
time employees as of the date of the Agreement and with the intent to create at least
ten (10) full-time employees in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by not later than January
1, 2024.
Section 3. That the Development Agreement by and between the City and the
Developer be and is hereby approved as to form for the purposes hereinafter stated.
Section 4. That for the purpose of defining the offering of the Property for sale, said
Development Agreement shall be deemed to be illustrative of the terms acceptable to the
City with respect to:
1) Timely completion of the construction project;
2) Construction of minimum improvements;
3) Developer and City obligations; and
4) General terms and conditions.
Section 5. That the Development Agreement submitted by the Developer satisfies
the requirements of this offering and, if no other qualified proposals are timely submitted,
that the City Council intends to accept and approve the Development Agreement.
Section 6. That it is hereby determined that the Developer possesses the
qualifications, financial resources and legal ability necessary to purchase the Property
shown on Exhibit A and to construct, manage and operate the site in the manner proposed
by this offering in accordance with the Plan.
Section 7. That the City Clerk shall receive and retain for public examination the
attached Development Agreement submitted by the Developer and, in the event no other
qualified proposals are timely submitted, shall resubmit the Development Agreement to
the City Council for final approval and execution upon expiration of the notice herei nafter
prescribed.
Section 8. That the action of the City Council be considered to be and does hereby
constitute notice to all concerned of the intention of this Council, in the event that no other
qualified proposals are timely submitted, to accept the proposal of the Developer to
purchase the Property shown on Exhibit A and to approve the Development Agreement
by and between City and Developer.
Section 9. That the official notice of this offering and of the intent of the City, in the
event no other qualified proposals are timely submitted, to approve the Development
Agreement, shall be a true copy of this Resolution, but without the attachments referred
to herein.
Section 10. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to secure immediate
publication of said official notice in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper having a general
circulation in the community, by publication of the text of this Resolution on or before the
22nd day of October, 2021.
Section 11. That written proposals for the sale of the Property shown on Exhibit A will
be received by the City Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m., November 22, 2021, in the Office
of the City Clerk, located on the first floor at City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
52001. Each proposal will be opened at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa
on November 22, 2021. Said proposals will then be presented to the City Council at 6:30
p.m., November 22, 2021, at a meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers, Historic
Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 12. That the method of offering the Property for sale as set forth herein is in
substantial conformance with the provisions of Iowa Code Section 403.8, requiring
reasonable competitive bidding procedures as are hereby prescribed and "fair value."
Section 13. That the required documents for the submission of a proposal shall be in
substantial conformity with the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 14. That the City Clerk is hereby nominated and appointed as the agent of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, to receive proposals for the sale of the Property on that date and
according to the procedure hereinabove specified for receipt of such proposals and to
proceed at such time to formally acknowledge receipt of each of such proposal by noting
the receipt of same in the Minutes of the Council; that the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to make preliminary analysis of each such proposal for
compliance with the minimum requirements established by this Council hereinabove. For
each proposal that satisfies these requirements, the City Council shall judge the strength
of the proposal by the competitive criteria established hereinabove. The City Council shall
then make the final evaluation and selection of the proposals.
Section 15. If, and only if, competing proposals are received and determined by the
Council to meet the minimum requirements described herein, the Developer shall be
allowed to amend its proposal in response thereto and to deliver same to the City
Manager, by no later than a date determined by the City Council. In such event, the
Council shall schedule a subsequent meeting to be held by the City Manager at which
there shall be a bid-off conducted by the City Manager. During such bid-off, each
competing bidder shall bid against the other, starting with the second proposal received
and continuing until each bidder shall decline to improve its proposal to acquire and
redevelop the Property shown on Exhibit A in response to the last bid of the other bidder
or bidders. The period to be allowed for such bid-off shall be determined by the City
Manager. The rules of such bid-off shall be as determined by the City Manager at or
before such bid-off period and shall be absolute.
Section 16. That in the event another qualified proposal is timely submitted and
accepted by the City, another and further notice shall be published of the intent of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, to enter into the resulting agreement, as required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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.
i. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2024 (Expired
term of Parks) Applicant: Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St.
ii. Civil Service Commission (MAYOR APPOINTMENT): One, 4-Year term through
April 6, 2025 (Expired term of White) Applicant: Daniel White, 2919 Elm St. This
commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 3 Commissioners total;
currently 1 male/1 female/ 1 opening
iii. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024
(Vacant term of Becker) Applicant: Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St.
iv. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2023 (Vacant term of
Serna) One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2024 (Expired term of Esser) Applicants:
Matthew P. Esser, 90 Main St.; Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.; Blake Scharpf, 1319
Forest Ln.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Amend the Westmark Planned Unit Development (PUD): Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval to amend the
Westmark Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow drive-through pick-up windows for
pharmacies for the property located at 4025 Westmark Drive, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommended approval. 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. Seconded by Jones. Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont provided
a staff report. Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that
PUD amendments only amend the properties specified in the legal description of the
ordinance, and that the Engineering Department’s traffic study concluded that no
improvements are currently required. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 34-21
Amending Title 16 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by rescinding Ordinance 41-91 which provides regulations for a PUD Planned
Unit Development District with a PC Planned Commercial Designation for the Westmark
Corporate Center and adopting amended PUD Ordinance to allow Drive -Through
Pharmacies when associated with permitted principal and accessory uses. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 34-21
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RESCINDING ORDINANCE 41-91 WHICH
PROVIDES REGULATIONS FOR A PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
WITH A PC PLANNED COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION FOR THE WESTMARK
CORPORATE CENTER AND ADOPTING AMENDED PUD ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
DRIVE-THROUGH PHARMACIES WHEN ASSOCIATED WITH PERMITTED
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY USES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, is hereby amended by rescinding Ordinance 41-91 for the hereinafter
described property which provides regulations for a Planned Unit Develo pment District
with a PC Planned Commercial District designation for Westmark Corporate Center, and
now being amended to allow drive -through pharmacies when associated with permitted
principal and accessory uses, to wit:
Lot 1 Westmark, Lot 1-2 Westmark, Lot 1-3 Westmark, Lot 2-3 Westmark, Lot 2
Westmark No. 2, Lot 1 Westmark No. 3, Lot 3 Westmark No 2, all in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. Attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance is the original Conceptual
Development Plan and Landscape Pla n, per Ordinance 41-91, for the Westmark
Corporate Center PUD marked Exhibit A. It is recognized that minor shifts or modifications
to the general plan layout may be necessary and compatible with the need to acquire
workable street patterns, grades, and usable building sites. The general plan layout,
including the relationship of land uses to the general plan framework and the development
requirements shall be used as the implementation guide.
Section 3. Westmark Corporate Center PUD Development Regulations
A. Use Regulations:
The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above -
described PC Planned Commercial District:
1. Principal permitted uses:
The following uses are permitted in the Westmark Corporate Center PUD:
a. General Office
b. Medical Office/Clinic
c. Dental/Medical Lab
d. Indoor Restaurant, within primary office building only
e. Drive-up automated Bank Teller
f. Business Services, excluding janitorial services, carpet and upholstery
cleaning, painting and decorating, sign painting, and swimming pool maintenance
g. Banks/Savings and Loans/Credit Unions
h. Office Supply
i. Indoor Recreation Facilities
j. Printing/Publishing
k. Parking Structures
l. Group Day Care Center
2. Accessory Uses:
The accessory uses shall be limited to any use customarily incidental and
subordinate to the principal use. Outdoor storage shall not be permitted.
3. All operations and activities associated with permitted principal and
accessory uses shall be conducted or maintained within completely enclosed
buildings except:
a. Off-street parking
b. Employee recreation facilities
c. Drive-up bank facilities
d. Group day care center outdoor recreation space
e. Open air restaurant seating
f. Drive-through pharmacies
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations
The development of land in the Westmark Corporate Center PUD shall be
regulated as follows:
1. All structures shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the front property line
adjoining Pennsylvania Avenue, a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front
property line adjoining the right-of-way easement which adjoins the Northwest
Arterial and a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the front property lines adjoining any
interior street.
2. No building or structure built north of a line drawn along the east -west interior
street, as shown on the conceptual development plan map, and exten ding directly
eastward to the property line shall exceed forty (40) feet in height; no building or
structure on the remainder of the property shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height.
C. Parking Requirements
1. The off-street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses allowed in
the herein described PC Planned Commercial District shall be one (1) space for
each three hundred fifty (350) square feet of floor area, with the exception of any
public restaurant, which will provide one (1) space for every four (4) permanent seats
plus one (1) space for each employee on the ma ximum shift. Floor area will not
include underground parking structures.
2. The construction of off-street parking spaces may be phased in proportion to
the percentage of total building floor area constructed at any one time. Ground area
set aside for future parking, or driveways or for parking provided in excess of the
minimum required number of parking spaces shall not reduce the minimum required
area for open space.
3. All parking, maneuvering and driveway areas shall be surfaced with a minimum
of either an eight (8) inch rolled stone base and two and one -half (2-1/2) inch
asphaltic concrete mat or a six (6) inch Portland cement concrete pavement. Proper
drainage of storm water shall be provided. All parking spaces shall be delineated on
the surfacing material by painted stripes or other permanent means . Widths and
length of parking spaces. shall be governed by applicable provisions of City of
Dubuque ordinances enforced at the time of development of the lot.
4. The number, size, design, and location of parking spaces designated for
handicapped (minimum 2% of total) and compact car parking (maximum 30% of
total) shall be according to local, state or federal requirements in effect at the time
of development.
5. The location of driveway intersections with public streets shall be established
by the City of Dubuque.
6. No on-street maneuvering of service vehicles for the purpose of loading or
unloading will be allowed on any public street or cul- de-sac.
D. Pedestrian Area
1. Permanent hard surfaced walkways shall be installed and maintained for the
purposes of pedestrian movement between all parking areas and functioning
entrances and exits of the buildings.
2. These interior walkways shall connect office park campus buildings throughout
the development site as per a Pedestrian Access Plan required as part of the
submission of the final site development plan.
E. Site Lighting
1. Exterior illumination of the site shall be limited to the illumination of:
a. Parking areas and driveways
b. Pedestrian walkway surfaces and entrances to building
c. Building exterior
2. All exterior lighting shall be designed, installed, and maintained so as not to
cause direct glare or to shine into adjacent lots and streets. No light source shall
provide illumination onto adjacent lots, buildings, or streets in excess of six-tenths
(0.6) foot candle. All exterior lighting luminaires shall be designed and installed to
shield light from the luminaire at angles above seventy-two (72) degrees from
vertical.
3. Fixtures mounted on a building shall not be positioned higher than the roof line
of the building.
4. Post or pole mounted free-standing fixtures shall not be higher than thirty (30)
feet above the ground.
F. Utility Location
1. All electrical, telephone, television cable, and other similar utility lines serving
buildings and other site features shall be located underground.
2. All free-standing electrical transformers, switching gear, relay boxes, meters,
air conditioning units, heat pumps, and other similar mechanical equipment shall be
located in positions which are shielded from view from adjoining public streets.
Constructed fencing or walls and plant materials may be used to visually screen
such mechanical equipment.
G. Trash Collection Areas
1. All trash collection areas shall be visually screened from view. The screening
shall be a completely opaque fence, wall, or other feature not exceeding a height of
ten feet measured from the ground level outside the line of the screen . Screen
structures built on sloping grades shall be stepped, so that their top line shall be
horizontal. Exposed materials used to construct the opaque screen shall be similar
in appearance to materials used for exterior building walls. Colors of the screen shall
match those of the building. All exterior entrances to a screened trash area shall be
provided with a gate or door of similar design to that of the screen . Gates or doors
facing a street frontage, or the Northwest Arterial shall be closed at all times other
than when a vehicle or personnel are using the entrance for access to and from the
screened area.
2. If a ten (10) foot high screen fails to shield the exterior trash collection area
from view from points inside or outside of the property, evergreen plantings may be
required. Evergreen plant materials shall be selected and designed so that they will
screen the area from all off- site visibility within five (5) years. In such cases, if initial
plantings are of six (6) foot height or greater, the requirements for other opaque
screening shall be omitted.
H. Open Space Development/Landscaping
1. No less than thirty-five (35) percent of the total development site shall be
maintained as open space. Open space shall be defined as that part of the site not
devoted to buildings, structures, parking or loading areas, driveways, or any
principal or accessory uses.
2. A Landscape Plan for the entire development site shall be required as part of
submission of the Final Site Development Plan. The Landscape Plan shall consist
of landscaping standards for site design, plantings, and erosion control, as set forth
in Attachment A of this ordinance.
3. In open space areas, the installation of required planting materials may be
phased in direct proportion to the phasing of building construction.
4. Entry landscaping shall be installed adjoining Pennsylvania Avenue in
accordance with the Landscape Plan.
5. The area between the paved public street and the right -of-way line shall be
planted and maintained by the lot owner.
6. All parking areas shall be screened from public right-of-way in accordance with
the Landscape Plan.
7. All exposed soil areas remaining after the construction of building and vehicle
related features shall be planted with a permanent ground cover to prevent erosion.
All other disturbed land which is not under construction shall be seeded with
appropriate temporary ground cover in order to reduce erosion, siltation, and dust.
I. Storm Water Management
1. The area of watersheds after development shall remain the same as pre-
development watersheds, or as directed by the Public Works Department of the City
of Dubuque.
2. The developer of each lot shall be responsible for providing surface or
subsurface conveyance(s) of storm water from the lot to existing storm sewers or to
the flowline of open drainageways outside the lot in a means that is satisfactory to
the Public Works Department of the City of Dubuque.
J. Site Signage
1. The provisions of the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code apply to the
construction and maintenance of signs, unless further regulated by this section.
2. No off-premise signs shall be allowed in this planned district.
3. On-Premise Signs
a. Allowable content.
Signs, messages, and graphics shall be limited to the following contents:
1) Development Sign
- Identification of this planned district
- Identification of up to three (3) primary tenants
2) Primary Sign
- Identification of company name
- Identification of company products or services generic name only
- Street address
- Graphic symbol or logo identified with the company
3) Secondary Sign
- Directional messages necessary for the safe and efficient flow of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the lot
- Identification of visitor entrances to the building, shipping, and receiving
docks, and other delivery points
- Identification of assigned parking spaces and handicapped accessibility
- Temporary announcements of pending or new construction
- Commemorative messages
b. Maximum number of signs
1) The number of Development Signs shall not exceed two (2) at 100 square
feet in area per sign or one (1) at 200 square feet in area for each street
entrance to this planned district.
2) The number of Primary Signs shall not exceed two (2) for each building,
only one (1) of which shall be free-standing unless otherwise restricted.
3) No maximum number of Secondary Signs is established.
c. Maximum area of sign panel
1) No Development Sign shall exceed 200 square feet in area, or 100
square feet if two (2) signs/entrance are used.
2) If a Primary Sign is building mounted, its total area shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of wall parallel and/or closest to street frontage, or forty (40)
square feet, whichever is less; however, if a Primary Sign is building mounted
with the Northwest Arterial as the governing street frontage, the maximum area
shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet.
3) If the Primary Sign is free-standing, its maximum area shall not exceed
eighty (80) square feet unless otherwise restricted; however, no free- standing
Primary Sign shall be allowed along the Northwest Arterial frontage.
4) No maximum cumulative area is established for Secondary Signs;
however, no single permanent Secondary Sign shall exceed six (6) square feet
in area.
5) The area of double-faced free-standing signs shall only count one face
for area determination.
d. Allowable structural types
1) Development Signs shall be free-standing only.
2) Primary and Secondary Signs may be mounted on exterior walls of
buildings or may be free- standing. No signs shall be mounted on roofs or
above any eave or parapet of a building. All building mounted signs shall be
flush mounted on the wall and no projections beyond one (1) foo t shall be
allowed. The determination of area of signs composed of separate elements
shall be the area of a rectangle that completely encloses all such elements
and/or corporate identification devices.
e. Sign locations on lots
1) Development Signs shall by located anywhere on the lot at any street
entrance to the office park development; however, no sign shall be erected
within the public right-of-way or 10’ visibility triangle as required by Section 3.5
of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
2) Primary Signs may be located only in the area enclosed by the street
right-of-way line, the line formed by the street façade of the building and the
side lot lines.
3) Secondary Signs may be located anywhere on the lot and on any building
façade.
4) No signs may project in space over a street right -of-way line or onto
another lot.
f. Height regulations
1) Free-standing Development Signs and their supporting structure(s) shall
not be higher than ten (10) feet above adjacent ground level.
2) Building mounted Primary Signs shall be installed below the eave or
parapet. Free-standing Primary Signs and their supporting structures shall not
be higher than twenty-five (25) feet above adjacent ground level.
3) Free-standing Secondary Signs and their supporting structure(s) shall not
be higher than five (5) feet above adjacent ground level. Building mounted
secondary signs shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the ground level
at the building.
g. Lighting
1) Development Signs may be illuminated only by means of indirect lighting
whereby all light sources and devices are shielded from view by opaque or
translucent materials or by internal illumination.
2) Primary Signs may be illuminated by means of indirect lighting whereby
all light sources and devices are shielded from view by opaque or translucent
materials or by internal illumination.
3) Secondary Signs shall not be illuminated.
h. Motion
1) No signs may include any device or means, mechanical, electrical, or
natural, which shall cause any motion of the sign panel or any part thereof. No
flashing lights or changing colors shall be allowed.
K. Time Limitation
Approval of the conceptual development plan shall be valid for a period of three
(3) years, provided that after the first year, if no final site development plan has been
filed, the Commission or Council may require the resubmission of a conceptual
development plan. If constructed in phases, a final site development plan shall be
submitted for each phase. An extension of the time limitation may be granted by the
City Council upon a showing of good cause.
L. Ordinance History
1. 41-91: Establishment of the Dubuque Corporate Center (al so known as
Westmark Corporate Center) Planned Unit Development
M. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PC Planned Commercial District
shall include in the transfer or lease agreement, a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of
this district.
N. Site Development Plan Review
Final site development plan(s) shall be submitted in a ccordance with Section 13
of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and be approved by
the Zoning Advisory Commission at a public meeting. The Zoning Advisory
Commission must approve a final site development plan within thirty (30) days of
the public meeting if the plan conforms with the condition s of the approved
conceptual development plan. The failure of the Zoning Advisory Commission to act
within this 30-day period shall constitute approval of the final site development plan
unless the applicant requests or agrees to an extension of this review period.
Changes in the final site development plan that are consistent with the purpose and
intent of the Unified Development Code and the approved conceptual development
plan may be approved by the Zoning Advisory Commission. No building permits
shall be issued, or no construction may take place except in substantial
conformance with such plan.
O. Recording
A copy of this PUD Ordinance shall be recorded, at the expense of the City of
Dubuque, with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the
conditions accepted as part of this reclassification approval. This ordinance shall
be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and assigns.
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the
Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 5. The foregoing amendment shall take effect immediately upon publication
as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 22nd day of October, 2021.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Request to Rezone Property at 684 Kane Street: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider City Council approval of a request from Joe Behan to rezone
property located at 684 Kane Street from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-3 Moderate
Density Multi-Family Residential to build a three-unit townhouse, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommended denial of the request. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file
the documents and concur with the denial. Seconded by Sprank. Planning Services
Manager Wally Wernimont provided a staff report. Rose Theoni, 580 Primrose Ct., spoke
in opposition to the request and submitted a petition signed by area residents. Chris
Theoni, 580 Primrose Ct.; Ron Vogt, 668 Kane St.; Becky Krause, 686 Kane St.; Rich
Neuses, 505 Primrose St.; Kyle Christina, 565 Primrose Ct.; and Mark Kelleher, 585
Primrose Ct., all spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. City Council Members
thanked the residents for providing input and spoke in opposition to rezoning the property
to R-3. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Hearing for the Water Service Connection Charge Assessment - 1951 W.
32nd Street: City Manager requested the City Council establish the Final Schedule of
Assessments at $6,989.36 for the water service connection charge for 1951 W. 32nd
Street. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 362-
21 Approval of the Final Schedule of Assessments for 1951 W. 32nd Street . Seconded
by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 362-21
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 1951 W. 32ND
STREET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the final schedule of Assessments for 1951 W. 32nd Street for Water Service
Connection Charge in the amount of $6,989,36 are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 18th day of October, 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Molly Grover, President and CEO of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke
in support of Action Item No. 2, stating that the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
provided feedback on the proposed ordinance based on its potential business impact.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque County Land and Water Legacy Conservation Bond Referendum
Presentation: Correspondence from Art Roche, Chair of the Dubuque County Land and
Water Legacy, regarding the Dubuque County Land and Water Legacy conservation bond
referendum on the City/School Election ballot on November 2, 2021. Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the information and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Farber.
Brian Preston, Executive Director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, made a
presentation. Topics included: County Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Plan 2020; Master Plan; Recommendations for the allocation of referendum funds; and
Examples of projects in Long Range Plan. Responding to questions from the City Council,
Mr. Preston stated that all proposed projects that would be funded through the bond are
subject to the public hearing process, so residents would have adequate opportunities to
provide input. Art Roche spoke virtually and thanked Mr. Preston for the presentation.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Incorporate Ren t Abatement and Escrow
Accounts: City Manager recommended the City Council adopt an Ordinance to allow for
all remedies allowed by the State of Iowa for correcting code violations in rental properties.
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.
Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger responded to questions
from the City Council regarding the ordinance’s applicability to manufactured homes, Iowa
Code’s definition of essential services, and the ordinance’s scope of enforcement. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 36-21 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14 -1J- 2 International
Property Maintenance Code Amendments. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 36-21
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 14 BUILDING AND
DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES, ARTICLE J PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 14-1J-2 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 14-1J-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
14-1J-2: INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDMENTS:
The following additions, deletions, modifications, or amendments of the
International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, adopted in section 14 -1J-1
of this article to read as follows:
. . . .
Section 103.5. Fees. Amended to read:
103.5. Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the housing
and community development department will be established by the city council.
Any unpaid penalty, fine, fee or interest shall constitute a l ien on the real
property and may be collected in the same manner as a property tax. The City
shall send a notice of intent to file a lien to the owner of the housing by first
class mail to such owner’s personal or business mailing address.
. . . .
Section 106.5. Abatement of Violation. Amended to read:
106.5. Abatement of Violation, Escrow Established.
A. Abatement of Violation. The imposition of the penalties herein
described shall not preclude legal action by the City to restrain, correct or
abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or
premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the
building, structure or premises.
B. Escrow System Established.
1. Pursuant to the authority granted in Iowa Code 364.17, the City
hereby creates an escrow system for the deposit of rent which will be
applied to the costs of correcting violations of the codes applicable to
residential rental housing in the City of Dubuque.
2. No rent shall be recoverable by the owner or lessor of any dwelling
which does not comply with the codes applicable to residential rental
housing in the City of Dubuque until such time as the dwelling does
comply with the applicable codes.
3. If other methods have failed, the code official may contract to have
work done as necessary to remedy violations of the applicable codes at
a residential rental property, the cost of which shall be assessed to the
owner or lessor and constitute a lien on the property; or be paid using the
funds deposited into the escrow system for the cost of correcting
violations.
4. Escrow Order and Payment Requirement:
a. An escrow order will be sent by U.S. Mail and certified mail to the
owner or lessor, the first lienholder, and the tenant and will be posted
at the address.
b. Upon receipt of an escrow order, tenants shall pay their rent to
the city which will hold the funds in escrow towards repairs. When rent
is placed in escrow the owner or lessor may not recover rent from the
tenant.
c. The effective date of the escrow order is fourteen (14) days from
the date of the order.
d. A first lienholder may submit proof of an “Assignment of Rents”
to the City. The City will adjust the escrow order to limit escrow
collection of rents to the amount above the amount of the monthly
mortgage payment due to the first lienholder.
e. The owner, lessor, or first lienholder may appeal an escrow order
to the Housing Appeals and Mediation Board.
f. If, at hearing the Housing Appeals and Mediation Board adjusts
or overturns the escrow order the funds shall be released to the owner
or lessor and shall be payable within fourteen (14) days.
5. An escrow order shall be stayed pending an appeal by an owner or
lessor.
6. The City shall develop a policy outlining the parame ters and
procedures for initiation of an escrow order which shall be on file with the
Inspection and Construction Service Division and available to the public
for review.
14-1J-3: RENTAL LICENSES:
. . . .
J. Suspension And Revocation Of Rental License:
1. Causes: The City Manager may, for good cause, suspend or revoke a rental
license for a rental unit, and in the case of a multi -family dwelling, suspend the
license as to one or more rental units for a period not to exceed one year for any
of the following:
a. Conviction, judgment, plea of guilty, or finding of guilt of the licensee for
violation of any provision of the Property Maintenance Code;
b. Misrepresentation by the licensee of any material fact in the application
for a rental license;
c. Refusal by the licensee to permit inspection of the licensed rental unit(s)
by authorized City personnel;
d. Nonpayment of the fee for renewal of the rental license;
e. Failure to attend the Successful Rental Property Management Class;
f. Failure to perform a required criminal background check on an applicant
for tenancy after July 1, 2011; or
g. Failure of a priority category to comply with an inspection schedule or pay
inspection fees. Tenants will be relocated from the rental unit at the priority
category's expense.
2. Opportunity To Appeal: Prior to any suspension or revocation under this
subsection, the City Manager must give notice in writing to the property owner,
manager, or licensed real estate professional and provide for an opportunity to
appeal.
3. Period Of Revocation Or Suspension: During the period of revocation or
suspension, a unit for which the rental license was suspended or revoked may
not be relicensed.
4. Notice To Licensee: The City Manager shall cause to be issued to the
licensee a notice that the license is suspended or revoked, setting forth the
reason(s) therefor. The notice shall be sent by certified United States mail to the
licensee at the address on file with the City Manager.
5. Appeal: The licensee may appeal the decision of t he City Manager to the
Housing Board of Appeals. An appeal must be filed, in writing, within twenty (20)
days from the date of the notice of suspension or revocation.
6. Notice To Tenant: Upon suspension or revocation the City Manager must
give written notice of the suspension or revocation of the license to each tenant,
requiring the tenant to vacate the premises within a time frame determined by the
City Manager if determined necessary. Any tenant who fails to vacate the
premises after such time shall be subject to penalties under title 1, chapter 4 of
this Code.
7. Relocation Of Tenants: If suspension or revocation of a rental license is the
responsibility of the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional, as determined by the City Mana ger, then any displaced tenants
shall be relocated at the property owner, manager, or licensed real estate
professional's expense and the City Manager is authorized to assess the rental
property for any costs incurred by the City.
. . . .
L. RENT ABATEMENT:
1. The code official may order rent abated when the code official determines
that the owner or lessor has, after issuance of a notice of violation of this chapter:
a. Failed to provide an essential service (water, sewer, electricity, heat);
b. Failed to remedy a condition that poses a substantial risk to the health or
safety of the tenant; or
c. Rented a dwelling unit without a rental license including renting under
suspension or revocation.
2. A rent abatement order means that the owner or lessor may not recover rent
from the tenant. Rent shall be abated until the condition for which rent abatement
was ordered has, in the judgment of the code official, been remedied.
3. The code official shall provide a copy of the rent abatement order to the
owner or lessor at the address on the rental permit and to the tenant by U.S. mail
and by posting the entrance door to dwelling unit. Notice of termination of the rent
abatement order will be given in the same manner.
4. Rent abatement shall be stayed upon filing of an appeal by the owner or
lessor.
5. The City shall develop a policy outlining the parameters and procedures for
initiation of rent abatement which shall be on file with the Inspection and
Construction Services Division and available to the public for review.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of October, 2021.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 22nd day of October, 2021.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Lead & Healthy Home Program Grant Agreement: City Manager recommended City
Council authorization of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for the use of $4,275,680.92 to administer the Lead and Healthy
Homes Program. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 363-21 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement and any further documents required for the execution of the Lead and Healthy
Homes Grant Award of $1,000,000. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to a question from
the City Council, Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger stated that
additional programs are utilized to help eliminate lead in Dubuque homes. City Manager
Van Milligen stated that child lead poisoning is decreasing in the city. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 363-21
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT AND ANY FURTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE EXECUTION
OF THE LEAD AND HEALHTY HOMES GRANT AWARD OF $1,000,000
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published a
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Lead and Healthy Homes Program; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque applied for the grant opportunity in July 2021 in the
amount of $4,275,680.92; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded
$4,275,680.92 to the City of Dubuque to administer the Lead and Healthy Homes
Program, and entered into negotiations for an agreement; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes acceptance of the Lead and Healthy Homes
Program funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist
approximately 106 units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized accept the $4,275,680.92 Lead and Healthy
Homes funds and approve the agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Section 2: That the City Manager and the Housing & Community Development Director
are hereby authorized and directed to execute any further documents to ensure the grant
program regulations stipulated in the agreement are met .
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Dubuque Fire Department Accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation
International of the Center for Public Safety Excellence: City Manager advised that on
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on
Fire Accreditation International voted to designate the Dubuque Fire Department as an
accredited agency. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information. Seconded by
Jones. Fire Chief Rick Steines spoke about the accreditation process and responded to
questions from the City Council regarding future objectives of the department. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Dubuque Fire Department Public Information Brochure: City Manager provided a
copy of the Dubuque Fire Department public information brochure. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the document. Seconded by Sprank. City Manager Van Milligen stated
that the brochure will be mailed out with all resident utility bills in the next billing cycle.
Motion carried 7-0.
6. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation : City Manager
recommended approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for funding four projects from the Sustainable Dubuque Community
Grant Program at a total funding amount of $9,200. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and approve the recommendations. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported on attending the renewable natural gas ribbon
cutting and the recent volunteer efforts of Dubuque Trees Forever.
Council Member Sprank reported on attending the sister city photo exhibit hosted by
Travel Dubuque’s Sister City Committee.
Council Member Resnick also reported on attending the renewable natural gas ribbon
cutting.
Council Member Jones reported on the general election occurring on November 2nd,
2021.
Mayor Buol reported on attending the sister city photo exhibit and spoke about his
previous travel experiences to Dubuque’s sister cities.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk