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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 18, 2011 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol (Via Telephone), Mayor Pro-tem Braig, Council Members Connors,
Jones, Lynch, Resnick, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Council Member Voetberg
Mayor Pro-Tem Braig read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to
act upon such business that may properly come before the City Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. Thomas Young of Westminster Presbyterian
Church.
PROCLAMATIONS
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day (January 29, 2011) was accepted by
Becky Jenkins, Special Projects Coordinator, Operation: New View, 1473 Central Avenue.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Connors requested (#6) Dubuque Levee and Floodwall
Certification – PAL Progress Report #5 be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 12/7;
City Council of 1/3; Community Development Advisory Commission of 12/15; Historic
Preservation Commission Education Task Force of 1/5; Human Rights Commission of 12/9
and 12/13; Mechanical Board of 12/9; Park and Recreation Commission of 12/14; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 1/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/16
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 20 and 21, 2010 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended November 30, 2010
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Christa Welu Trust for property damage; Pusateri’s Restaurant for
property damage; Janet V. Grew for personal injury; Katie Schaefer for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Walter Joniec for
vehicle damage; Janet Grew for personal injury; Pusateri’s Restaurant for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Asbury and IA 32 Traffic Signal / Grading Project: City Manager recommending acceptance
of the Asbury and IA 32 Traffic Signal / Grading Project as completed by McDermott
Excavating in the final contract amount of $365,630.85. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 7-11 Accepting the Asbury and IA 32 Traffic Signal /
Grading Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor was
adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Kniest Street Park Property Acquisitions: City
Manager recommending approval to begin the process of acquiring three properties for the
Kniest Street Park to be constructed as part of the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
North Grandview Avenue and Rosedale Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Repair Project:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the North Grandview
Avenue and Rosedale Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Repair Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 8-11 Accepting the North Grandview
Avenue and Rosedale Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Repair Project and authorizing
payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Dubuque Levee and Floodwall Certification – PAL Progress Report #5: City Manager
recommending approval of the transmittal of the City of Dubuque's Provisionally Accredited
Levee (PAL) Progress Report #5 to FEMA for certification of the Dubuque levee and floodwall
system along the Mississippi River. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from Council
Public Works Director Don Vogt stated that the removal of trees has yet to be resolved. Motion
carried 6-0.
Westside Court – Plat of Survey: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
the plat of survey of Westside Court as requested by Arthofer Properties, LLC. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 9-11 Approving the Plat of Survey
of Lot 1 of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Arthofer’s Skyline Addition was adopted.
Actuarial Valuation of Post Employment Benefit Plans: City Manager recommending
approval of the selection of the SilverStone Group to conduct the GASB-45 actuarial valuation
of post employment benefit plans. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Mutual Indemnification Agreement with Clarke University: City Manager recommending
approval of a Mutual Indemnification Agreement with Clarke University to allow utilization of
facilities without having to obtain certificates of insurance for each usage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Dog Park Update: City Manager providing current information regarding the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) property at Dodge and Locust Streets for use as a dog
park. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
IBM Smarter Cities Challenge Application: City Manager recommending approval of the
submission of an application to participate in the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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State of Iowa Direct Financial Assistance Contract for Peninsula Gaming, LLC: City
Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa Department of Economic
Development (IDED) for Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of
Peninsula Gaming, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 10-11 Approving an Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance Contract by and among the
Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Peninsula Gaming,
LLC, was adopted.
Dubuque County Property in Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal District: City
Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the County of Dubuque to include a
portion of the Seippel Road property under the County’s jurisdiction in the Dubuque Industrial
Center Urban Renewal District. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 11-11 Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
Dubuque County, Iowa to amend the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal District to
include certain property located in Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
RISE Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a RISE
Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the construction of road west
from Highway 61 to access lots in the Dubuque Regional Airport Industrial Park. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 12-11 Endorsing the submission of
a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the construction of road west from Highway 61 to access lots in the
Dubuque Regional Airport Industrial Park, was adopted.
Citizen Communication: Communication from Sandra Amberg regarding fluoride. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
The Ten Smartest Cities on the Planet: Copy of Fast Company Magazine article “The Ten
Smartest Cities on the Planet” slideshow. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Iowa Natural Heritage: Copy of article entitled “A Model for Conservation” from the Iowa
Natural Heritage Magazine regarding Dana Livingston and the program Future Talk, which is
based out of the Multicultural Family Center. Upon motion the document was received and
filed.
Connected World Magazine: Copy of Connected World Magazine article featuring Mayor
Roy Buol and the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Stipulation of Settlement – Property Tax Appeal: City Attorney recommending approval of
the Stipulation of Settlement for the Thermo Fischer Scientific, Inc., 2555 Kerper Boulevard,
2010 property tax protest. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Clark of Dubuque / HIBA Petroleum Settlement Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the Settlement Agreement Assessing Penalties and the Order Accepting
Acknowledgement / Settlement Agreement for a second offense alcohol compliance violation
for Clark of Dubuque / HIBA Petroleum, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
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Mindframe Multi Media LLC – Settlement for Alcohol Violation: City Manager recommending
approval of the Settlement Agreement Assessing Penalties and the Order Accepting
Acknowledgement / Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for
Mindframe Multi Media LLC. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Dubuque Main Street Program Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a
Program Agreement between Dubuque Main Street, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Department of Economic Development. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 13-11 of Support and financial commitment for the Main Street Program in
Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Signed Contracts: (1) Design Service Agreement with IIW to oversee the repair of a section
of the concrete floodwall at the City’s Purina Drive barge terminal; (2) Telegraph Herald
advertising agreement. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Liquor License Transfer: Request of Lana Kaye LuGrain to permanently transfer Choppers
Ten Pin Tap liquor license from 500 Rhomberg to 601 Rhomberg. Upon motion the document
was received, filed, and approved.
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 14-11 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Pizza Hut #4691 and #4690 and
a Class “C” Beer Permit to El Paisano Grocery, Clark of Dubuque and Awn Stop Mart; and
Resolution No. 15-11 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Taiko
Japanese Restaurant and Mario’s Italian Restaurant; a Special Class “C” Liquor License to
Café Manna Java West, and a Class “WBN” Native Wine License to Engraved Gift Collection
and Steve’s Ace Home and Garden were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Expansion of Faley Properties, LLC and Faley Enterprises, Inc. (IWI): City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for February 7, 2011 to consider approval of the
disposition of Dubuque Industrial Center West property to Faley Properties, LLC and Faley
Enterprises, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a 65,000 square foot office/distribution center.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 16-11 Intent to
dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating
thereto with Faley Properties, LLC and Faley Enterprises, Inc., and providing for the
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on February 7, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
Plastic Center, Inc. – Development Agreement: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for February 7, 2011 to consider entering into a Development Agreement with
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Plastic Center, Inc. for the purpose of redeveloping properties located at 426 West 5 Street
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and 951, 955 and 957 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 17-11 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Plastic
Center, Inc., and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 7, 2011 in the Historic Federal
Building.
North Cascade Road Bridge Construction Project: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding process for the North Cascade Road Bridge Project and that a public
hearing be set for February 7, 2011 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 18-11 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the North Cascade Road
Bridge Project was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.
on February 7, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for March 1, 2011 to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2012 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 19-11 Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2012 (Program Year
2011) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan was adopted setting
a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 2011 in the Historic
Federal Building.
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for March 7, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 20-11 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain areas adjacent
to the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District meet the definition of an
Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said
areas is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2011 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for March 7, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District to include the South Bluff Street Subarea. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 21-11 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain areas
adjacent to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District meet the definition of a blighted
area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said area is necessary in the
interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission: City Attorney recommending that the
membership of the Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission be increased from eleven
members to thirteen members (two representatives of the City Council and eleven at-large
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members) and that five at-large members be appointed for terms ending February 1, 2014.
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 Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 1-11 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions; Chapter 10 Sister City
Relationships Advisory Commission; Section 2-10-5 Membership by increasing the
membership to thirteen members, and Section 2-10-6 Terms providing that five members are
appointed for terms ending February 1, 2014. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through February 15,
2014 (Term of Michalski). Applicant: Ann Michalski, 1520 Altura Drive. Ms Michalski spoke in
support of her reappointment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Housing Code Appeals Board: One 3-year term through January 11, 2014 (Term of Young).
Applicant: David Young, 1572 Central Avenue. Motion by Connors to appoint David Young to
the Housing Code Appeals Board for a 3-year term through January 11, 2014. Seconded by
Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission:Setting 11 Initial Terms: Three 1-year terms
through February 1, 2012; Three 2-year terms through February 1, 2013; and Five 3-year
terms through February 1, 2014. Applicants: Sheila Castaneda, 1014 Dunham Drive; Michael
Coty, 125 Bluff Street; Larissa Filimonenko, 2260 Samantha Drive; Jeffrey Jochum, 3750
Aerostar Drive; Richard Landis, 2390 Clarke Crest Drive; Pat McNamara, 1041 Shady Oaks
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Drive; William McIntee, 1339 Belmont Street; Eric Miller, 1290 W. 5 Street, #1; Betty Phillips,
3047 Kane Court; Louise Thurn, 3037 Kaufmann Avenue; and Annalee Ward, 2758 Tiffany
Court.
Motion by Jones to appoint Richard Landis to the Sister City Relationships Advisory
Commission for one 3-year term through February 1, 2014. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones to appoint the remaining applicants by lottery. Seconded by Connors.
Mayor Pro-Tem Braig and Council Member Lynch drew the lottery with the following results:
Sheila Castaneda, Larissa Filimonenko, Eric Miller, and Annalee Ward were appointed to 3-
year terms through February 1, 2014; Michael Coty, Betty Phillips, and Louise Thurn were
appointed to 2-year terms through February 1, 2013; and Jeffrey Jochum, Pat McNamara, and
William McIntee were appointed to 1-year terms through February 1, 2012. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Amend ID Institutional District – University of Dubuque: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request from the University of Dubuque to amend the ID
Institutional District to allow construction of three residence halls on the south campus west of
University Park Drive and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by
Lynch 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
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it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. James Steiner, Vice President of
Finance and Auxiliary Services for the University of Dubuque, reviewed the project to date.
Assistant City Planner Kyle Kritz provided a staff report. Responding to questions from City
Council, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos further described the underground storm water detention
technology planned for this project and stated that he did not foresee any issues with it. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 2-11 Amending Title
16 of the Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by providing for the approval of an
amended Campus Development Plan for the University of Dubuque to allow construction of
three (3) residence halls on the south campus west of University Park Drive. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Request to Amend ID Institutional District – University of Dubuque: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request from the University of Dubuque to amend the ID
Institutional District to allow construction of a Performing Arts Center at the corner of Bennett,
McCormick and Grace Streets and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. James Steiner, Vice
President of Finance and Auxiliary Services for the University of Dubuque, reviewed the
project to date. Assistant City Planner Kyle Kritz provided a staff report. Responding to
question from City Council, Mr. Steiner stated that in an effort to prevent parking congestion,
campus events would be scheduled in the new facility only during the daytime hours of the
school year with the large, community events scheduled at night, on weekends, or during the
summer months when students are away. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 3-11 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by providing
for the approval of an amended Campus Development Plan for the University of Dubuque ID
Institutional District to allow construction of a Performing Arts Center and associated parking
lot at the corner of Bennett, McCormick and Grace Streets. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
6-0.
Request to Rezone – 2981 Central Avenue: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider a request from Adam Johnson / Pegasus Properties to rezone property at 2981
Central Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Connors 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
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be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Developer Adam Johnson of Pegasus Properties, 211 4
Street, Galena, IL, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Assistant City Planner Kyle
Kritz provided a staff report.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4-11 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2981 Central Avenue from R-1 Single-
Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 6-0.
Release of Easements – Lot 1 of Yiannias Place: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from Brian Kane, representing Key City Investment Company,
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for the release of easements in Yiannias Place in the City of Dubuque and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 22-11 Disposing of City interest in Easement “B” and Easement “D” in Lot 1
and Lot 1A of Yiannias Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Amendments to the Housing Code (First Reading on January 3, 2011): Communication from
John Herrig requesting a sit down work session with the City Council or an appearance before
the City Council to be heard in reference to the Action Item – Amendments to the Housing
Code, as proposed. 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 Resnick.
Council Member Resnick read Mr. Herrig’s communication into the Record. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5-11 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation, and Environment,
Chapter 6 Housing Regulations, Section 6-6-7 Licenses and Inspections requiring a property
owner, manager, or licensed real estate professional to participate in the crime free multi-
housing program as a condition of a license issuance or renewal for a rental dwelling operating
license; and Ordinance No. 6-11 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation, and Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations by adopting a
new Section 6-6-11 Priority Category; amending Chapter 6 Housing Regulations by adopting a
new Section 6-6-12 Procedure for Hearing Appeal of Priority Category Status; and amending
Chapter 6 Housing Regulations by adopting a new Section 6-6-13 Inspection of Properties
Owned by Priority Category. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Extension of Southwest Arterial Moratorium (First Reading on January 3, 2011): 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 Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 7-11 Amending the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Title 14 (Buildings and Development) and
by amending Title 16 (Unified Development Code) extending the development moratorium for
the Southwest Arterial Corridor to July 1, 2012. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
Solar Thermal Licensing, Permitting and Inspections (First Reading on January 3, 2011):
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 8-11 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development by adding Chapter 13
Solar Thermal Licenses which requires a license in order to perform work on solar thermal
systems; and Ordinance No. 9-11 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14
Building and Development by adding Chapter 14 Solar Thermal Systems requiring permits and
inspections for work performed on solar thermal systems and setting forth the standards for
solar thermal systems. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
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Operation: New View Board of Directors: Communication from Tom Stovall, Operation: New
View Community Action Agency, requesting the appointment of an additional City
representative to serve on the Operation: New View Board of Directors. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and appoint Council Member Jones as the additional
representative. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
USS Dubuque (LPD-8) Ship’s Bell: City Manager recommending approval to request the
USS Dubuque’s ship bell be loaned to the City of Dubuque when the ship is decommissioned
and designation of a representative to attend the decommissioning ceremony. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and designate Mayor Buol and former Mayor Walt Pregler as
representatives to attend the decommissioning ceremony. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 6-0.
Port of Dubuque Marina: City Manager recommending approval of the selection of “Port of
Dubuque Marina” as the name for the new Ice Harbor marina. Motion by Connors to receive
and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried
6-0.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract for Caradco Project: City Manager
recommending approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with the
Iowa Department of Economic Development for the Caradco Building Project. Motion by
Connors to receive and file documents and adopt Resolution No. 23-11 Authorizing the
execution of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Disaster Recovery
Fund Contract between the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the City of
Dubuque on behalf of the Caradco Building Project. Seconded by Jones. Responding to
questions from City Council, Assistant Economic Development Director Aaron DeJong clarified
the issues in the revised contract, which was distributed to Council post agenda. Motion
carried 6-0.
First Amendment to the Guarantee Agreement – Roshek Building Project: City Manager
recommending approval of a request by Dubuque Initiatives (DI) to approve a First
Amendment to the Guarantee Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Bank &
Trust allowing for a Line of Credit to be included under the $25 million guarantee for the
Roshek Building project. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 24-11 Approving Guaranty Agreement and First Amendment to the Guaranty
Agreement, each between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Bank & Trust Company.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Bus Logos / Icons: City Manager requesting City Council input regarding the logos and
icons for The Jule. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and select option #2
with preference given to the silhouette design for the door if it can be accomplished. Seconded
by Resnick. Candace Eudaley of East Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA) provided a
slide presentation and described the logo/icon options. Motion carried 6-0.
Amendments to Loan Agreements with the Iowa Finance Authority: City Manager
recommending approval of amendments of the loan and disbursement agreements with the
Iowa Finance Authority concerning the $8,676,000 SRF loan issued on February 12, 2010 and
the $1,037,000 SRF loan issued on October 18, 2007. Motion by Connors to receive and file
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the documents and adopt Resolution No. 25-11 Approving and authorizing amendments to
Loan and Disbursement Agreements by and between the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa
Finance Authority. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Connors stated she believes it is important for Council Members to stay abreast of new
technologies and invited Council to attend a local conference regarding low-impact
development and storm water management coming up in February. She will forward the
conference information.
Jones reported on the success of the Special Olympics event, which took place in Dubuque
last week.
Resnick stated that he asks questions regarding Council materials as an effort to better
inform the public.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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