8 1 11 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on August 1, 2011 in the Historic Fed-
eral Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, As-
sistant City Manager Steinhauser, (City Manager Van Milligen joined at 5:23 p.m., and City At-
torney Lindahl joined at 5:20 p.m.).
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct a
work session on the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative.
WORK SESSION
GREEN AND HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an overview of the work session and
introduced staff and partner representatives. A slide presentation was presented by Ms. Corri-
gan, Eric Dregne (Dubuque 2.0), Lindsey Harms (Green and Health Homes Initiatives), David
Lyons (IBM /Smarter Sustainable Dubuque), and Kim Glaser and Bob Boge (Housing and
Community Development). Highlights included:
• Relationship of GHHI to the Sustainable Dubuque Goals
Environmental /Ecological Integrity: healthy air, clean water, native plants & ani-
mals
Economic Prosperity: regional economy, smart energy use, resource manage-
ment, community design
Social /Cultural Vibrancy: green buildings, healthy local foods, community
knowledge, reasonable mobility
• What is the Green & Healthy Home Initiative?
- Weatherization, energy efficiency, health, safety /education
• Current 16 Green and Health Homes Initiatives national sites
L i Dubuque is the only city under 100,000 population in the program
• Collaborative Partners: community -based organizations and private- sector business
• Funding Sources: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Devel-
opment Block Grant, Iowa Department of Health, Department of Education, and the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
• Innovations and Collaborations
• LEAN - Principled Training
• Home Advocate Vision and First Pilot Home Review
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Kevin S. Firnstahl
Acting City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The City Council met in special session at 6:30 p.m. on August 1, 2011 in the Historic Fed-
eral Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to conduct
such business that may properly come before the Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation was provided by Chaplain Maria Wiblin of Hillcrest Family Services.
PROCLAMATIONS
Responsible Gaming Education Week (August 1 -5, 2011) was accepted by Todd Moyer of
the Diamond Jo Casino and Brian Southwood of Mystique Casino; United Way Campaign
Time was accepted by Judy Wolf, United Way Campaign Co- Chair.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 7/18; Electrical Code Board of
5/23; Housing Commission of 5/24; Human Rights Commission of 5/9; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 7/20; Safe Community Advisory Committee of 7/13
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of 6/28
Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of 7/5 and 7/6
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims /Suits: Benjamin Heiderscheit for vehicle damage; Abby and Marty
Kluesner for vehicle damage; Cole Schiel for personal injury. 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 Ser-
vices of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Benjamin Heiderscheit for
vehicle damage; Mark Jennings for vehicle damage; Marty Kluesner for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
U.S. Mayor Magazine: City Manager transmitting two articles from US Mayor Magazine enti-
tled "Mayors Explore Opportunities for Cities to Work Smarter Using Technology," and "Hou-
ston, Evanston Win 2011 Mayors Climate Protection Awards," which mention Dubuque and
Mayor Roy Boul. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project — Contract No. 2 — Doors, Frames and
Hardware: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Ren-
ovation Project, Contract No. 2 — Doors, Frames and Hardware (supply materials only), as
completed by Doors, Inc., in the final contract amount of $95,791.00. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 236A -11 Accepting the Carnegie -Stout Pub-
lic Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 2 — Doors, Frames and Hardware (supply only)
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 236A -11
ACCEPTING THE CARNEGIE -STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT, CON-
TRACT NO. 2 — DOORS, FRAMES AND HARDWARE (SUPPLY ONLY) AND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renova-
tion Project, Contract No. 2 — Doors, Frames and Hardware (Supply Only) has been completed
and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has
been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City
Engineer recommends that the Project 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 from the General
Obligation Bonds (TIF Abated), Library Renovation General Funds, Library Fund - Raising (cash
and pledges), Curtis Collection Sale, and Heade Painting Sale appropriations for the contract
amount of $95,791.00 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa
Code Chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa
Code Chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE CARNEGIE -STOUT
PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 2 — DOORS, FRAMES AND
HARDWARE (SUPPLY ONLY)
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has
inspected the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 2 — Doors,
Frames and Hardware (Supply Only), that the Project has been performed in compliance with
the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is
$95,791.00.
Dated this 21st day of July, 2011.
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 25th day of July, 2011.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project Contract No. 5 — Acoustical Tile Ceilings:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Pro-
ject, Contract No. 5 — Acoustical Tile Ceilings, as completed by Artisan, in the final contract
amount of $102,627.74. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
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No. 237 -11 Accepting the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 5 —
Acoustical Tile Ceilings and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 237 -11
ACCEPTING THE CARNEGIE -STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT, CON-
TRACT NO. 5 — ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF
THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renova-
tion Project, Contract No. 5 — Acoustical Tile Ceilings has been completed and the City Engi-
neer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed
according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recom-
mends that the Project 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 from the General
Obligation Bonds (TIF Abated), Library Renovation General Funds, Library Fund - Raising (cash
and pledges), Curtis Collection Sale, and Heade Painting Sale appropriations for the contract
amount of $102,627.74 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa
Code Chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa
Code Chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE CARNEGIE -STOUT
PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 5 — ACOUSTICAL TILE
CEILINGS.
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has
inspected the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project, Contract No. 5 — Acoustical
Tile Ceilings, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $102,627.74.
Dated this 21st day of July, 2011.
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 25th day of July, 2011.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Zoning Advisory Commission: Communication from Jeff Stiles submitting his resignation
from the Zoning Advisory Commission. Upon motion the document was received, filed and the
resignation accepted.
Indiana Subdivision — Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed: City Manager recommending ac-
ceptance of the Quit Claim Deed for the storm water detention facility in Indiana Subdivision.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 238 -11 Accepting a
conveyance of property in Indiana Subdivision to the City of Dubuque for storm water detention
facilities was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 238 -11
ACCEPTING A CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY IN INDIANA SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE FOR STORM WATER DETENTION FACILITIES
Whereas, KZ Investments, LLC pursuant to Resolution No. 341 -05 approving the Final Plat
of Indiana Subdivision, which KZ Investments, LLC agreed to construct storm water detention
facilities in compliance with improvement plans approved by the City Engineer; and
Whereas, KZ Investments, LLC has constructed said improvements on Lot A of Indiana
Subdivision; and
Whereas, KZ Investments, LLC has executed a conveyance of said Lot A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts and
consents to the Quit Claim Deed from KZ Investments, LLC, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on
behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
MWH Americas, Inc. / MidAmerica Energy Company: City Manager recommending approval
of the execution of the City's License Agreement for the soil boring and monitoring well instal-
lations on City right -of -way for the continued environmental assessment of the former Peoples
Natural Gas site. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 239-
11 Authorizing License Agreement for site assessment between the City of Dubuque and
Theile Geotech, Inc., to conduct soil borings and install monitoring wells on public right -of -way
in the area of 925 Kerper Boulevard was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 239 -11
AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SITE ASSESSMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE AND THIELE GEOTECH, INC. TO CONDUCT SOIL BORINGS AND IN-
STALL MONITORING WELLS ON PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE AREA OF 925
KERPER BOULEVARD
Whereas, MWH Americas, Inc. (MWH), on behalf of MidAmerican Energy Company, has
requested permission from the City of Dubuque to conduct eight soil borings and to install two
monitoring wells on City right -of -way east of 925 Kerper Boulevard in Dubuque, Iowa, for the
purpose of evaluating impacted groundwater that may be associated with the former Peoples
Natural Gas (PGN) site; and
Whereas, the License Agreement for Site Assessment has been prepared outlining the re-
sponsibilities of MHW in the installation of monitor wells and in the performance of soil borings
on public right -of -way; and
Whereas, the performance of the activities of MWH will be at no cost or expense to the City,
and all work will be performed by MWH, or its employees, agents or subcontractors; and
Whereas, it is the desire of the City Council to approve said License Agreement for Site As-
sessment for the installation of monitoring wells and soil borings in the public right -of -way as
requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. The License Agreement for Site Assessment be and the same is hereby ap-
proved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute said License Agreement
for and on behalf of the City Council.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Request for Proposal — Public Safety Software: City Manager recommending approval of
the release of a Request for Proposal for public safety software for Dubuque County and City
of Dubuque emergency operations. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Dubuque County Iowa State University Extension: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque County
Iowa State University Extension for operating costs for recreation programs as part of the
Neighborhood Recreation Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Four Mounds Foundation: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation for operating
costs for the Day Camp Program as part of the summer Neighborhood Recreation Program.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Hills and Dales Senior Programs: City Manager recom-
mending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Hills and Dales for operating costs
for the Lifetime Center to provide educational, recreational and social programs to senior citi-
zens at 3505 Stoneman Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Northeast Iowa School of Music: City Manager recom-
mending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Northeast Iowa School of Mu-
sic for operating costs for providing music lessons for nine children as part of the summer Up-
town Recreation Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Opening Doors for Emergency and Transitional Housing:
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Opening
Doors for operating costs for operational costs for Teresa Shelter, an emergency shelter for 28
women and children, and Maria House, a transitional facility the houses up to 18 women and
children. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement — Project Concern, Inc., Information and Referral and Child
Care Referral: City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Project Concern, Inc. to help provide financial counseling and medical services information and
referral services, and child care resource and referral services to low- and moderate - income
residents of the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap-
proved.
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Purchase of Service Agreement — Washington Neighborhood Tool Library: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Washington Tool Library
to provide lending free tools and equipment for low and moderate income persons. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
First Half of 2011 Weed /Junk/Garbage Assessments: City Manager recommending the levy
of special assessments for the first half of the 2011 Weed /Junk/Garbage Enforcement Pro-
gram in the total amount of $1,565, which is being levied against 14 separate parcels of prop-
erty. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 240 -11 Adopting
the Schedule of Assessments for first half of 2011 and directing the Acting City Clerk to certify
the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 240 -11
ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FIRST HALF OF 2011 AND DI-
RECTING THE ACTING CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
TO THE COUNTY TREASURER AND TO PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the Schedule of Assessments attached hereto for weed /grass
cutting and junk/garbage removal tax assessments which Schedule of Assessments was filed
in the office of the City Clerk on the 26th day of July, 2011, the said Schedule of Assessments
be and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
That there be, and is herby assessed and levied as a lien upon the real property, the re-
spective sums indicated.
That the Acting City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify said schedule to the County
Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certification once each week
for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code § 362.3, the first publication of
which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of filing of the final schedule. On or be-
fore the date of the second publication of the notice, the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of
said notice to property owners whose property is subject to assessment, as provided and di-
rected in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the Utility Billing Office,
City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the date of the
first publication of the notice of the filing of the Schedule of Assessments with the County
Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid assessments are payable at the County Treasurer's Office,
Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, and charges shall be col-
lected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of the
property set opposite the name of the property owner.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Schedule of Assessments
1st Half of 2011
Weed /Grass /Garbage /Junk Liens
Tanzanite, 591;Wells Fargo Bank NA, CIO Pennymac Corp, PO Box 30597, Los Angeles
CA 90030; 1002479029; Lot 1 -4 Emerald Acres # 4;weeds /grass;$77.50
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Tanzanite, 601;Spiros & Eugenia Nasiopoulos, 601 Tanzanite Dr Dubuque IA
52001;1002479016;Lot 1 -1 Emerald Acres # 4;Weeds /grass;$77.50
Vizaleea, 1713;Kellie Kaiser, 1713 Vizaleea, Dubuque IA 52002;1021457012;Lot 2 Blk 7
Key Knolls Sub; Weeds /grass;$95.00
West 3rd, 1815;Corey Bonner, 1815 W 3rd St., Dubuque IA 52001;1026252022;Lots 13,
13A, 14 & 14A all in Hodges Sub # 2;Weeds /grass;$95.00
Smart Planning Consortium Update: City Manager transmitting an update on the June 22
and July 13, 2011 Smart Planning Consortium meetings on the Dubuque County Regional
Smart Plan for Council review and feedback. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Management Measures: City Man-
ager recommending approval of a letter to be sent to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) regarding the City's efforts to implement the required floodplain management
measures for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
Salt Handling Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a salt handling contract
with Gavilon Grain, LLC, d /b /a Peavey Company for the 2011 -2012 season at $5.00 per ton.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Morton Salt, Inc. Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a one -year (through
May 31, 2012) salt storage and handling agreement with representatives of Morton Salt, Inc.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. — State of Iowa Direct Financial Assistance: City Manager recom-
mending approval of a contract with the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)
for Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., for
a corporate headquarters located in Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 241 -11 Approving an Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance contract
by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 241 -11
APPROVING AN IOWA VALUES FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT BY AND
AMONG THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Whereas, the Flexsteel Industries, Inc. application was approved by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development on April 21, 2011; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Economic Development has prepared and submitted for
City Council approval a contract relating to Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance benefits for
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part
hereof; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed contract is acceptable and necessary to
the growth and development of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That the Iowa Department of Economic Development Iowa Values Fund Financial
Assistance contract, Number 11- IVF /TC -70, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract on be-
half of the City of Dubuque and forward the executed copy to the Iowa Department of Econom-
ic Development for their approval.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa: Communication from David Runyon, Executive Director
of Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, thanking the City Council for its support and budget as-
sistance. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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. 242 -11 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer /Liquor License to Shannon's Bar & Grill,
Torero, and Eagle Club (1 -Day Outdoor Sale); and a Special Class "C" Liquor License (5 -Day
Special Event) to the Dubuque Jaycees was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 242 -11
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses have been submitted to this 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 State Laws and all City Ordinances relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Liquor License.
Shannon' Bar & Grill
Torero, LLC
DBQ Eagle's Club
CLASS "C" BEER /LIQUOR LICENSE
Shannon's Bar & Grill +(Sunday Sale)
Torero +(Sunday Sale)
Eagle Club (1 Day Outdoor Sale)
521 E. 22nd St.
285 Main St.
1175 Century Dr.
SPECIAL CLASS "C" LIQUOR (5 -DAY SPECIAL EVENT)
Dubuque Jaycee Dubuque Jaycees Alliant Amphitheater
Passed, approved and adopted thisl st day of August, 2011
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch 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. Se-
conded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Pump Room Roof Replacement Project: City Manager recommending approval of the pre-
liminary specifications for the Pump Room Roof Replacement Project, and initiation of the bid-
ding process and that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011. Upon motion the documents
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were received and filed and Resolution No. 243 -11 Preliminary approval of the specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on the specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 2001 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION No. 243 -11
PUMP ROOM ROOF REPLACEMENT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ES-
TIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction cost to
replace the pump room roof in an estimated amount of $121,000.00 are hereby preliminarily
approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 15th day of August, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or
against the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of
such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objec-
tions to the proposed specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
The Pump Room Roof Replacement project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall con-
form to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the improvements herein provided,
by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four but
not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 10:00 a.m. on the 23rd day
of August. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m. and will be submitted
to the City Council for final action at the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the 6th day of Septem-
ber, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (Second Floor), 350 West 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Green Industrial Supply Development Agreement and Land Sale: City Manager recom-
mending that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011, on the disposition of approximately
24.506 acres of property in Dubuque Industrial Center West to Green Industrial Supply, Inc.,
and Green Industrial Properties, LLC for the purpose of constructing a 140,000 square -foot of-
fice /distribution and light manufacturing facility pursuant to a development agreement with the
City and the use of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 244 -11 Resolution of Intent to dispose
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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 Incre-
ment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto
with Green Industrial Supply, Inc., and Green Industrial Properties, LLC 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 August 15, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 244 -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 RE-
LATING THERETO WITH GREEN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC. AND GREEN INDUSTRIAL
PROPERTIES, LLC AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property (the
Property); Lot 3 of Dubuque Industrial Center North First Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, City and Green Industrial Supply, Inc. and Green Industrial Properties, LLC have
entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, a copy of
which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 13th and Central Avenue, Dubu-
que, Iowa, pursuant to which City will convey the Property to Green Industrial Supply, Inc. and
Green Industrial Properties, LLC as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of
the City to approve the Development Agreement, including the conveyance of the Property to
Green Industrial Supply, Inc. and Green Industrial Properties, LLC; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to
enter into the Development Agreement relating thereto for the purpose of carrying out an Ur-
ban Renewal Plan as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa re-
quires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the
meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the
City Council shall receive oral and /or written objections from any resident or property owner of
said City to such proposed action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the foregoing- described
Property by Deed to Green Industrial Supply, Inc. and Green Industrial Properties, LLC.
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 Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the
City's intent to dispose of the foregoing- described Property, to be held on the 15th day of Au-
gust, 2011, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. The City Council will also meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the
execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Green Industrial Supply, Inc.
and Green Industrial Properties, LLC the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry
out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, consisting of the funding of eco-
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nomic developments grants to Green Industrial Supply, Inc. and Green Industrial Properties,
LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement under the terms and conditions of said Urban
Renewal Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obliga-
tions will be approximately $1,770,000.
Section 4. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a no-
tice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least
once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than
four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said
obligations.
Section 5. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in sub-
stantially the form attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Paragon Square — Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes: City Manager recom-
mending that a public hearing be set for August 15, 2011, on the sale of Tax Increment Financ-
ing Bonds up to $350,000 to assist in the renovation of the former Holy Ghost School and
Convent buildings. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
245 -11 Fixing the date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed
$350,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 245 -11
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSU-
ANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE
NOTES OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa should
issue Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes to the amount of not to exceed $350,000,
as authorized by Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds to pay
costs of carrying out a project as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, Section 403.9 sets forth the procedural action required to be taken before
said Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes may be issued, and it is therefore neces-
sary that the action hereinafter described be taken and that the Clerk publish a notice of the
proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action
thereon and to receive oral and /or written objections from any resident or property owner of
said City to such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on the 15th day of August, 2011, for the purpose of tak-
ing action on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $350,000 Urban Renewal Tax Incre-
ment Revenue Notes, the proceeds of which will be used to provide funds to pay costs of aid-
ing in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal project activities under the
authority of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa and the Urban Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost
Urban Renewal District, including those costs associated with the funding of economic devel-
opment grants to Paragon Square, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, under the terms of
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a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Paragon Square, LLC, as the
same may be amended from time to time, and the funding of related reserves and payment of
capitalized interest and the costs of issuance of the Notes.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be
made of a notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to
be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of said public meet-
ing on the issuance of said obligations.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action to issue said Urban Renewal Tax Incre-
ment Revenue Notes shall be in substantially the [provided] form.
Passed and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Dubuque Regional Airport — Conservation Easement: City Manager recommending a public
hearing be set for August 15, 2011 to dispose of an interest in City property as set forth in the
Declaration of Conservation Covenants and Restriction Conservation Easement on the speci-
fied property at the Dubuque Regional Airport. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 246 -11 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubu-
que real estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa, on the proposed disposition of City -owned property in the form of a Declaration of
Conservation Covenants and Restrictions 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 August 15,
2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 246 -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 DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN
THE FORM OF A DECLARATION OF CONSERVATION COVENANTS AND RE-
STRICTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the real property described in the
attached Declaration of Conservation Covenants and Restrictions; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to
restrict the use of the property described in the Declaration of Conservation Covenants and
Restrictions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of an interest in the foregoing- described
Property as described in the attached Declaration of Conservation Covenants and Restrictions.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a no-
tice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's
intent to dispose of the foregoing- described Property, to be held on the 15th day of August, 2011,
at 6:30 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of
a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at
least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less
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than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of
said obligations.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph - Herald Newspaper the 5th day of August, 2011.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the fol-
lowing Boards /Commissions: Housing Commission: Three 3 -year terms through August 17,
2014 (Expiring terms of Eudaley, Rogaskie, and Ronek). Applicants: Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood
Street; Patricia Rogaskie, 1502 % Maple Street; Regine Ronek, 2282 White Street. Ms.
Eudaley spoke in support of her appointment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Coun-
cil.
Redistricting Plan for City Wards and Precincts (Tabled from July 18, 2011). Proof of Publi-
cation on notice of public hearing to review and approve the 2011 redistricting Plan for City
Wards and Precincts and the Precinct Agreement with Dubuque County, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Jones to remove from the table and reopen the public
hearing. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, approve the agreement and that the re-
quirement 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 Braig.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 38 -11 Amending Title
16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by repealing
Chapter 8, Elections, and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8, Elections, establishing
boundaries for four (4) wards and twenty (20) precincts. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-
0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 38 -11
AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEAL-
ING CHAPTER 8, ELECTIONS, WARDS AND PRECINCTS, AND ADOPTING IN LIEU
THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER 8, ELECTIONS, WARDS AND PRECINCTS, ESTABLISHING
BOUNDARIES FOR FOUR (4) WARDS AND TWENTY (20) PRECINCTS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 8 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed.
Section 2. A new Chapter 8 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, attached hereto
and incorporated herein, is hereby adopted.
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
/s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 5th day of August, 2011.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
ARTICLE 1: IN GENERAL
Section 1 -8 -1. Definitions and rules of construction
For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions
and rules or construction shall be applied.
Points of the compass are approximate unless otherwise stated.
All names, boundaries, lines, features and fixtures are to be construed as they existed on
the effective date of this chapter.
Annexed territory means territory annexed to the City after the effective date of this chapter.
City includes all territory within the corporate limits of the City of Dubuque and all annexed
territories.
Commissioner of elections means the County Auditor of Dubuque County.
Corporate limits mean the corporate limits of the city on the effective date of this chapter.
Street or similar language means the centerline of the right -of -way and a straight extension
of that centerline.
Section 1 -8 -2. Correction of errors.
(a) Correction of errors. If this chapter fails to place any part of the city within a precinct
or ward established by this chapter, the Commissioner of Elections shall assign the
omitted area to an adjacent precinct or ward within the same legislative district. If this
chapter places any of the city in more than one precinct or ward established by this
chapter, the Commissioner of Elections shall assign that territory to an adjacent precinct
or ward within the proper legislative district. The Commissioner of Elections may also
correct obvious clerical errors in this chapter.
(b) Annexation of territory: When territory is annexed to the city, the City Council may at-
tached all or any part of the annexed territory to any established precinct or precincts,
which are contiguous to the annexed territory; however, this subsection shall not prohib-
it establishment of one or more new precincts in the annexed territory.
ARTICLE 2. PRECINCTS
Section 1 -8 -3: City divided into 20 precincts.
The City is hereby divided into 20 precincts as described in this Article.
Section 1 -8 -4: Precinct 1
The 1st Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque and Dubuque County
bounded by a line beginning at the point that the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 52/61/151
intersects South Grandview Avenue, thence southerly along the southbound lane of U.S.
Highway 52/61/151 until it intersects the boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence easterly
along the boundary of the city of Dubuque until it intersects the boundary of Mosalem Town-
ship, thence southerly along the boundary of Mosalem Township until it intersects the bounda-
ry of the city of Dubuque, thence southwesterly and then northerly along the boundary of the
city of Dubuque until its intersects North Cascade Road, thence easterly along North Cascade
Road until it intersects Cedar Cross Road, thence southeasterly along Cedar Cross Road until
it intersects Fremont Avenue, thence northeasterly along Fremont Avenue until it intersects the
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Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, thence southeasterly along the Chicago Central and Pa-
cific Railroad until it intersects Rockdale Road, thence northerly along Rockdale Road until it
intersects Southern Avenue, thence northerly along Southern Avenue until it intersects Arrow-
head Drive, thence westerly along Arrowhead Drive until it intersects Wallis Place, thence
easterly along Wallis Place until it intersects Indian Ridge, thence northerly along Indian Ridge
until it intersects the northwest bound lane of South Grandview Avenue, thence easterly along
the northwest bound lane of South Grandview Avenue to the point of origin at the intersection
of South Grandview Avenue and the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 52/61/151.
Section 1 -8 -5: Precinct 2
The 2nd Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that the northwest bound lane of South Grandview Avenue intersects Indi-
an Ridge, thence southerly and westerly along the boundary of Precinct 1 until it intersects the
boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence northwesterly along the boundary of the city of Dubu-
que until it intersects the boundary of Census Block 1026, Tract 101.04, thence northerly
along the boundary of Census Block 1026, Tract 101.04 until it intersects the eastbound lane
of Dodge Street, thence easterly along the eastbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects
the northbound lane of the Northwest Arterial, thence northerly along the northbound lane of
the Northwest Arterial until it intersects the westbound lane of Dodge Street, thence easterly
along the westbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects Century Drive, thence southerly
along Century Drive until it intersects the eastbound lane of Dodge Street, thence easterly
along the eastbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects the eastbound Fremont Avenue off -
ramp, thence easterly along the eastbound Fremont Avenue off -ramp until it intersects the
south bound lane of South Grandview Avenue, thence southerly along the southbound lane of
South Grandview Avenue until it intersects Henderson Street, thence northeasterly along Hen-
derson Street until it intersects the northbound lane of South Grandview Avenue, thence
southerly along the northbound lane of South Grandview Avenue until it intersects State Street,
thence southerly along State Street until it intersects the southbound lane of South Grandview
Avenue, thence southerly along the southbound lane of South Grandview Avenue until it inter-
sects Adeline Street, thence easterly along Adeline Street until it intersects the northbound
lane of South Grandview Avenue, thence southerly along the northbound lane of South
Grandview Avenue to the point of origin at the intersection of the northwest bound lane of
South Grandview Avenue and Indian Ridge.
Section 1 -8 -6: Precinct 3
The 3rd Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the intersection of Steger Lane and the eastbound lane of Dodge Street, thence
westerly along the eastbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects Century Drive, thence nor-
therly along Century Drive until it intersects Sylvan Drive, thence northerly along Sylvan Drive
until it intersects Pennsylvania Avenue, thence westerly along Pennsylvania Avenue until it in-
tersects the southbound lane of the Northwest Arterial, thence northerly along the southbound
lane of the Northwest Arterial until it intersects the north fork of Catfish Creek, thence easterly
along the north fork of Catfish Creek until it intersects Keyway Drive, thence northerly along
Keyway Drive until it intersects Hillcrest Road, thence easterly along Hillcrest Road until it in-
tersects John F. Kennedy Road, thence southerly along John F. Kennedy Road until it inter-
sects Pennsylvania Avenue, thence easterly along Pennsylvania Avenue until it intersects
Drexel Avenue, thence southerly along Drexel Avenue until it intersects Van Buren Street,
thence northwesterly along Van Buren Street until it intersects the Catfish Creek North Branch,
thence southerly along the Catfish Creek North Branch until it intersects an unnamed road,
thence southeasterly along the unnamed road until it intersects University Avenue, thence
southwesterly along University Avenue until it intersects the north fork of Catfish Creek, thence
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southeasterly along the north fork of Catfish Creek until it intersects the westbound lane of
Dodge Street, thence easterly along the westbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects
Steger Lane thence southerly along Steger Lane to the point of origin at the intersection of the
eastbound lane of Dodge Street and Steger Lane.
Section 1 -8 -7: Precinct 4
The 4th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque and Dubuque County
bounded by a line beginning at the point that the boundary of the city of Dubuque intersects
North Cascade Road, thence southwesterly along North Cascade Road until it intersects the
south boundary of Dubuque Township, thence westerly along the south boundary of Dubuque
Township until it intersects the boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence westerly, southerly,
easterly and northerly along the boundary of the city of Dubuque until it intersects the south
boundary of Center Township, thence westerly along the south boundary of Center Township
until it intersects the boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence northerly along the boundary of
the city of Dubuque until it intersects the east boundary of Center Township, thence northerly
along the east boundary of Center Township until it intersects the boundary of the city of
Dubuque, thence northerly then easterly along the boundary of the city of Dubuque until it in-
tersects Asbury Road east of Radford Road, thence easterly along Asbury Road until it inter-
sects the southbound lane of the Northwest Arterial, thence southerly along the southbound
lane of the Northwest Arterial until it intersects Pennsylvania Avenue, thence easterly along
Pennsylvania Avenue until it intersects Sylvan Road, thence southerly along Sylvan Road until
it intersects Century Drive, thence southerly along Century Drive until it insects the boundary of
Precinct 2, thence westerly then southeasterly along the boundary of Precinct 2 until it inter-
sects the boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence southeasterly along the boundary of the city
of Dubuque to the point of origin at the intersection of the boundary of the city of Dubuque and
North Cascade Road.
Section 1 -8 -8: Precinct 5
The 5th Precinct is described as that portion of city of Dubuque bounded by a line beginning
at the point that the Northwest Arterial intersects John F. Kennedy Road, thence northerly
along John F. Kennedy Road until it intersects the northern boundary of the city of Dubuque,
thence westerly then southerly along the northern boundary of the city of Dubuque until it inter-
sects Asbury Road, thence easterly along Asbury Road until it intersects the southbound lane
of the Northwest Arterial, thence southerly along the southbound lane of the Northwest Arterial
until it intersects the north fork of Catfish Creek, thence easterly along the north fork of Catfish
Creek until it intersects Keyway Drive, thence northerly along Keyway Drive until it intersects
Hillcrest Road, thence easterly along Hillcrest Road until it intersects John F. Kennedy Road,
thence northerly along John F. Kennedy Road until it intersects Kaufmann Avenue, thence
westerly along Kaufmann Avenue until it intersects Bonson Road, thence northerly along
Bonson Road until it intersects Megan Street, thence easterly along Megan Street until it inter-
sects Sunset Park Circle, thence northeasterly along Sunset Park Circle until it intersects John
F. Kennedy Road, thence northerly along John F. Kennedy Road to the point of origin at the
intersection of the Northwest Arterial and John F. Kennedy Road.
Section 1 -8 -9: Precinct 6
The 6th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Central Avenue intersects the northern boundary of the city of Dubu-
que, thence westerly along the northern boundary of the city of Dubuque until it intersects the
boundary of Precinct 5, thence southerly along the boundary of Precinct 5 until it intersects
Kaufmann Avenue, thence easterly along Kaufmann Avenue until it intersects Carter Road,
thence northerly along Carter Road until it intersects West 32nd Street, thence easterly along
West 32nd Street until it intersects Central Avenue, thence northwesterly along Central Ave-
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nue to the point of origin at the intersection of Central Avenue and the boundary of the city of
Dubuque.
Section 1 -8 -10: Precinct 7
The 7th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Kaufmann Avenue intersects John F. Kennedy Road, thence southerly
along John F. Kennedy Road until it intersects Pennsylvania Avenue, thence easterly along
Pennsylvania Avenue until it intersects Bristol Drive, thence northerly along Bristol Drive until it
intersects St. Anne Drive, thence easterly along St. Anne Drive until it intersects Flora Park
Road, thence northerly along Flora Park Road until it intersects Wilbricht Lane, thence easterly
along Wilbricht Lane until it intersects Asbury Road, thence northwesterly along Asbury Road
until it intersects Chaney Road, thence northerly along Chaney Road until it intersects Kauf-
mann Avenue, thence westerly along Kaufmann Avenue to the point of origin at the intersec-
tion of Kaufmann Avenue and John F. Kennedy Road.
Section 1 -8 -11: Precinct 8
The 8th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that North Grandview Avenue intersects West 32nd Street, thence westerly
along West 32nd Street until it intersects Carter Road, thence southerly along Carter Road un-
til it intersects Kaufmann Avenue, thence easterly along Kaufmann Avenue until it intersects
Chaney Road, thence southerly along Chaney Road until it intersects Asbury Road, thence
southeasterly along Asbury Road until it intersects Rosedale Avenue, thence easterly along
Rosedale Avenue until it intersects Avoca Street, thence northerly along Avoca Street until it
intersects North Grandview Avenue, thence northerly along North Grandview Avenue to the
point of origin at the intersection of North Grandview Avenue and West 32nd Street.
Section 1 -8 -12: Precinct 9
The 9th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Hempstead Street intersects Kaufmann Avenue, thence westerly
along Kaufmann Avenue until it intersects North Grandview Avenue, thence southerly along
North Grandview Avenue until it intersects Loras Boulevard, thence easterly along Loras
Boulevard until it intersects Cox Street, thence northerly along Cox Street until it intersects
Kirkwood Street, thence northeasterly along Kirkwood Street until it intersects West Locust
Street, thence easterly along West Locust Street until it intersects Foye Street, thence norther-
ly along Foye Street until it intersects Lowell Street, thence westerly along Lowell Street until it
intersects Hempstead Street, thence northerly along Hempstead Street to the point of origin at
the intersection of Hempstead Street and Kaufmann Avenue.
Section 1 -8 -13: Precinct 10
The 10th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at a point that North Grandview Avenue intersects Loras Boulevard, thence northerly
and westerly along North Grandview Avenue until it intersects Rosedale Avenue, thence west-
erly along Rosedale Avenue until it intersects Asbury Road, thence northwesterly along Asbury
Road until it intersects Wilbricht Lane, thence westerly along Wilbricht Lane until it intersects
Flora Park Road, thence southerly along Flora Park Road until it intersects St. Anne Drive,
thence westerly along St. Anne Drive until it intersects Bristol Drive, thence southerly along
Bristol Drive until it intersects Pennsylvania Avenue, thence easterly along Pennsylvania Ave-
nue until it intersects Drexel Avenue, thence southerly along Drexel Avenue until it intersects
Van Buren Street, thence northwesterly along Van Buren Street until it intersects the Catfish
Creek North Branch, thence southerly along the Catfish Creek North Branch until it intersects
the unnamed road, thence southeasterly along the unnamed road until it intersects University
Avenue, thence southwesterly along University Avenue until it intersects the north fork of Cat-
fish Creek, thence southeasterly along the north fork of Catfish Creek until it intersects the
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westbound lane of Dodge Street, thence easterly along the westbound lane of Dodge Street
until it intersects Steger Lane, thence southerly along Steger Lane until it intersects the east-
bound lane of Dodge Street, thence easterly along the eastbound lane of Dodge Street until it
intersects Gandolfo Street, thence northerly along Gandolfo Street until it intersects St. Joseph
Street, thence easterly along St. Joseph Street until it intersects South Algona Street, thence
northerly along South Algona Street until it intersects North Algona Street, thence northerly
along North Algona Street until it intersects Loras Boulevard, thence northeasterly along Loras
Boulevard to the point of origin at the intersection of Loras Boulevard and North Grandview
Avenue.
Section 1 -8 -14: Precinct 11
The 11th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Central Avenue intersects Kaufmann Avenue, thence westerly along
Kaufmann Avenue until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 9, thence westerly along the
boundary of Precinct 9 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 8, thence northerly along the
boundary of Precinct 8 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 6, thence easterly along the
boundary of Precinct 6 until it intersects Lemon Street, thence southerly along Lemon Street
until it intersects West 30th Street, thence easterly along West 30th Street until it intersects
Central Avenue, thence southerly along Central Avenue to the point of origin at the intersection
of Central Avenue and Kaufmann Avenue.
Section 1 -8 -15: Precinct 12
The 12th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the intersection of 32nd Street and Central Avenue, thence northerly along Central
Avenue until it intersects the boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence northeasterly along the
boundary of the city of Dubuque until it intersects the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad,
thence southeasterly along the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad until it intersects the east-
ern boundary of Census Block 1006, Tract 101.03, thence southerly along the eastern bounda-
ry of Census Block 1006, Tract 101.03 until it intersects Roosevelt Road, thence southerly
along Roosevelt Road until it intersects Prescott Street, thence southwesterly along Prescott
Street until it intersects Ascension Street, thence northwesterly along Ascension Street until it
intersects Thomas Place, thence southwesterly along Thomas Place until it intersects Eagle
Street, thence northwesterly and then westerly along Eagle Street until it intersects Viola
Street, thence southerly along Viola Street until it intersects Pleasant Street, thence westerly
along Pleasant Street until it intersects Stafford Street, thence northerly along Stafford Street
until it intersects Hennepin Street, thence westerly then northerly along Hennepin Street until it
intersects Windsor Avenue, thence northerly along Windsor Avenue until it intersects Davis
Street, thence westerly along Davis Street until it intersects Sheridan Road, thence northwest-
erly along Sheridan Road until it intersects Peru Road, thence southwesterly along Peru Road
until it intersects Louella Lane, thence northerly then southwesterly along Louella Lane until it
intersects the Heritage Trail, thence southerly along the Heritage Trail until it intersects 32nd
Street, thence westerly along 32nd Street to the point of origin at the intersection of 32nd
Street and Central Avenue.
Section 1 -8 -16: Precinct 13
The 13th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Queen Street intersects East 24th Street, thence southwesterly along
East 24th Street until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 11, thence northerly along the
boundary of Precinct 11 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 6, thence easterly along the
boundary of Precinct 6 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 12, thence easterly then
southerly along the boundary of Precinct 12 until it intersects Lawther Street, thence westerly
along Lawther Street until it intersects Balke Street, thence southeasterly along Balke Street
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until it intersects Strauss Street, thence southwesterly along Strauss Street until it intersects
Brunswick Street, thence southeasterly along Brunswick Street until it intersects Clinton Street,
thence westerly along Clinton Street until it intersects the extension of Marquette Place, thence
southerly along Marquette Place until it intersects Queen Street, thence southerly along Queen
Street to the point of origin at the intersection of Queen Street and East 24th Street.
Section 1 -8 -17: Precinct 14
The 14th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that East 18th Street intersects Central Avenue, thence northerly along
Central Avenue until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 13, thence easterly then northerly
along the boundary of Precinct 13 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 12, thence south-
erly then easterly along the boundary of Precinct 12 until it intersects Thomas Place, thence
southerly along Thomas Place until it intersects Farley Street, thence easterly along Farley
Street until it intersects High Bluff Street, thence southerly along High Bluff Street until it inter-
sects Stafford Street, thence easterly along Stafford Street until it intersects Garfield Avenue,
thence southwesterly along Garfield Avenue until it intersects the public alley one block east of
Elm Street, thence southerly along the public alley one block east of Elm Street until it inter-
sects East 18th Street, thence westerly along East 18th Street to the point of origin at the in-
tersection of East 18th Street and Central Avenue.
Section 1 -8 -18: Precinct 15
The 15th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque and Dubuque County
bounded by a line beginning at the point that East 16th Street intersects the Iowa, Chicago and
Eastern Railroad, thence northerly along the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad until it inter-
sects East 18th Street, thence southwesterly along East 18th Street until it intersects the
boundary of Precinct 14, thence northerly along the boundary of Precinct 14 until it intersects
the boundary of Precinct 12, thence northeasterly along the boundary of Precinct 12 until it in-
tersects the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad, thence northwesterly along the Iowa, Chica-
go and Eastern Railroad until it intersects boundary of Dubuque Township, thence easterly
along the boundary of Dubuque Township until it intersects the boundary of Julien Township,
thence easterly along the boundary of Julien Township until it intersects the boundary of the
State of Iowa, thence southerly along the boundary of the State of Iowa until it intersects the
boundary of the city of Dubuque, thence southerly along the boundary of the city of Dubuque
until it intersects the eastbound lane of U. S. Highway 61/151, thence westerly along the east-
bound lane of U. S. Highway 61/151 until it intersects Chaplin Schmidt Drive, thence westerly
along Chaplin Schmidt Drive until it intersects the boundary of Census Block 1025, Tract 1,
thence westerly along the boundary of Census Block 1025,Tract 1 until it intersects East 16th
Street, thence westerly along East 16th Street to the point of origin at the intersection of East
16th Street and the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad.
Section 1 -8 -19: Precinct 16
The 16th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Dodge Street intersects the eastern boundary of the city of Dubuque,
thence northerly along the boundary of the city of Dubuque until it intersects the boundary of
Precinct 15, thence westerly along the boundary of Precinct 15 until it intersects East 18th
Street, thence westerly along East 18th Street until it intersects Central Avenue, thence south-
erly along Central Avenue until it intersects Loras Boulevard, thence westerly along Loras
Boulevard until it intersects Bluff Street, thence southerly along Bluff Street until it intersects
West 11th Street, thence easterly along West 11th Street until it intersects Locust Street,
thence southerly along Locust Street until it intersects West 10th Street, thence westerly along
West 10th Street until it intersects Bluff Street, thence southerly along Bluff Street until it inter-
sects Jones Street, thence easterly along Jones Street until it intersects Bissel Lane, thence
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easterly along the boundary of Census Blocks 2037, 1105, 1137 and 1107, all in Tract 1 until it
intersects Main Street, thence southerly along Main Street until it intersects Jones Street,
thence easterly along Jones Street until it intersects Terminal Street, thence southerly along
Terminal Street until it intersects Dodge Street, thence easterly along Dodge Street to the point
of origin at the intersection of Dodge Street and the eastern boundary of the city of Dubuque.
Section 1 -8 -20: Precinct 17
The 17th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Central Avenue intersects Loras Boulevard, thence westerly along
Loras Boulevard until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 9, thence northerly along the
boundary of Precinct 9 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 11, thence easterly along the
boundary of Precinct 11 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 14, thence southerly along
the boundary of Precinct 14 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 16, thence southerly
along the boundary of Precinct 16 to the point of origin at the intersection of Central Avenue
and Loras Boulevard.
Section 1 -8 -21: Precinct 18
The 18th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at the point that Locust Street intersects the westbound lane of Dodge Street, thence
northerly along Locust Street until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 16, thence northerly
along the boundary of Precinct 16 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 17, thence south-
westerly along the boundary of Precinct 17 until it intersects Cox Street, thence southerly along
Cox Street until it intersects Chestnut Street, thence easterly along Chestnut Street until it in-
tersects Walnut Street, thence southerly along Walnut Street until it intersects Rose Street,
thence westerly along Rose Street until it intersects Race Street, thence southerly along Race
Street until it intersects West 11th Street, thence westerly along West 11th Street until it inter-
sects Wilson Street, thence southerly along Wilson Street until it intersects University Avenue,
thence westerly along University Avenue until it intersects Alpine Street, thence southerly
along Alpine Street until it intersects West 5th Street, thence easterly along West 5th Street
until it intersects Winona Street, thence southerly along Winona Street until it intersects West
3rd Street, thence easterly along West 3rd Street until it intersects Hill Street, thence southerly
along Hill Street until it intersects the westbound lane of Dodge Street, thence easterly along
the westbound lane of Dodge Street to the point of origin at the intersection of the westbound
lane of Dodge Street and Locust Street.
Section 1 -8 -22: Precinct 19
The 19th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at a point that the eastbound lane of Dodge Street intersects Bryant Street, thence
westerly along the eastbound lane of Dodge Street until it intersects the eastbound Fremont
Avenue off -ramp, thence westerly along the eastbound Fremont Avenue off -ramp until it inter-
sects the eastbound lane of Dodge Street, thence westerly along the eastbound lane of Dodge
Street until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 10, thence northerly along the boundary of
Precinct 10 until it intersects Loras Boulevard, thence easterly along Loras Boulevard until it
intersects the boundary of Precinct 18, thence southerly along the boundary of Precinct 18 to
the point of origin at the intersection of Bryant Street and the eastbound lane of Dodge Street.
Section 1 -8 -23: Precinct 20
The 20th Precinct is described as that portion of the city of Dubuque bounded by a line be-
ginning at a point where the southbound lane of South Grandview Avenue intersects the east-
bound Fremont Avenue off -ramp, thence southerly along the southbound lane of South
Grandview Avenue until it intersects Henderson Street, thence northeasterly along Henderson
Street until it intersects the northbound lane of South Grandview Avenue, thence southerly
along the northbound lane of South Grandview Avenue until it intersects State Street, thence
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southerly along State Street until it intersects the southbound lane of South Grandview Ave-
nue, thence southerly along the southbound lane of South Grandview Avenue until it intersects
Adeline Street, thence easterly along Adeline Street until it intersects the northbound lane of
South Grandview Avenue, thence southerly along the northbound lane of South Grandview
Avenue until it intersects the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 52/61/151, thence southerly
along the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 52/61/151 until it intersects the boundary of the
city of Dubuque, thence easterly then northerly along the boundary of the city of Dubuque until
it intersects the boundary of Precinct 16, thence westerly along the boundary of Precinct 16
until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 18, thence southerly then westerly along the bound-
ary of Precinct 18 until it intersects the boundary of Precinct 19, thence westerly along the
boundary of Precinct 19 to the point of origin at the intersection of the southbound lane of
South Grandview Avenue and the eastbound Fremont Avenue off -ramp.
ARTICLE III: WARDS
Section 1 -8 -24: City Divided into Four Wards
The city is hereby divided into four (4) Wards as described in this article.
Section 1 -8 -25: Ward 1
The 1st Ward is comprised of Precincts 1 through 5.
Section 1 -8 -26: Ward 2
The 2nd ward is comprised of Precincts 6 throughl0.
Section 1 -8 -27: Ward 3
The 3rd Ward is comprised of Precincts 11 through 15.
Section 1 -8 -28: Ward 4
The 4th Ward is comprised of Precincts 16 through 20.
Lake Ridge Economic Development District: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider the approval of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development
District that would include property along Lake Ridge Drive near Cedar Cross Road and the
City Manager recommending approval.
Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Commission recommending approval of
the proposed Lake Ridge Urban Renewal Plan and stating that it is consistent with the 2008
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 247 -11 Ap-
proving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District. Second-
ed by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 247 -11
APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE LAKE RIDGE ECONOMIC DEVEL-
OPMENT DISTRICT.
Whereas, on June 20, 2011, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized the
preparation of an Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan ") for the Lake Ridge Economic Development
District (the "District "); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in adopting this Plan is to provide oppor-
tunities for development and investment in the District; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Plan and has
found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the development of
the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to the City Council; and
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Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in ac-
cordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections or recommended
changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has held a
public hearing on the proposed Plan after public notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Economic Development District,
attached hereto and made reference to herein, be approved.
Section 2. This Council finds that a feasible method exists for the location of any families
who will be displaced from the District into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations
within their means and without undue hardship to such families. The Council further finds that
the urban renewal plan conforms to the general plan of the municipality as a whole.
Section 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and di-
rected to file a certified copy of the Resolution and Plan in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project 17th — 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets), and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 248 -11 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Green Alley permeable Pavers Project (17th -18th, between Jackson & Washington
Streets); Resolution No. 249 -11 Resolution with respect to the adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity proposed for the Green ally Permeable Pavers Project (17th -18th, between Jackson
& Washington Streets); and Resolution No. 250 -11 Approving the Schedule of Assessments
and estimate of total cost for the Green Alley permeable Pavers Project (17th -18th, between
Jackson & Washington Streets). Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from City
Council, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that the completed green alley projects fared well
during July 27th rain storm. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 248 -11
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST FOR THE GREEN ALLEY PERMEABLE PAVERS PROJECT (17TH — 18TH, BE-
TWEEN JACKSON & WASHINGTON STREETS)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th — 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets) in the
estimated amount $185,242.17, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 249 -11
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSI-
TY PROPOSED FOR THE GREEN ALLEY PERMEABLE PAVERS PROJECT (17TH —
18TH, BETWEEN JACKSON & WASHINGTON STREETS)
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a Resolution of Necessity for the Green Alley Per-
meable Pavers Project (17th — 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets) and has given
notice of the public hearing thereon as required by law; and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to all objections and is pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity described above is hereby adopted, without
amendment, and all objections filed or made having been duly considered are overruled.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 250 -11
APPROVING SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND ESTIMATE OF TOTAL COST FOR
THE GREEN ALLEY PERMEABLE PAVERS PROJECT (17TH — 18TH, BETWEEN
JACKSON & WASHINGTON STREETS)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the attached plat, schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost for the Green Al-
ley Permeable Pavers Project (17th — 18th, between Jackson & Washington Streets) are here-
by approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ALLEY BETWEEN JACKSON AND WASHINGTON STREETS FROM 17TH to 18TH PRE-
LIMINARY SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS; DATE: JULY
12, 2011
The following schedule is hereby determined to show each lot proposed to be assessed for
the improvement shown in the title together with the amount proposed to be assessed against
each lot and the valuations shown opposite each lot are hereby fixed as the true valuations of
such lots by the City Council of the City of Dubuque.
PROPERTY OWNER NAME; LOT DESCRIPTION; PARCEL NUMBER; MAILING AD-
DRESS; STREET ADDRESS; NET ASSESSED VALUATION; VALUATION; WITH IM-
PROVEMENT; NET PAVING IMPROVEMENT COST; NET PAVING IMPROVEMENT DEFI-
CIENCY; TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COST; WATER SERVICE PRIVATE LATERAL
COST; TOTAL NET ASSESSMENT
Vorwald, Jean M.; S 31'02" Lot 36 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -009; 1710 Jackson St.;
1710 Jackson St.; $85,000.00; $85,877.17; $877.17; $0.00; $877.17; ; $877.17
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Vorwald, Jean M.; S1/2 Of Lot 35 & N 20' Of Lot 36 East Dubuque Add Legal 1720 -1722;
10 -24- 263 -008; 1720 Jackson St.; 1720 Jackson St.; $51,100.00; $52,382.02; $1,282.02;
$0.00; $1,282.02; $0.00; $1,282.02
Hagensten, Joseph G.; N1/2 Lot 35 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -007; 1732 Jackson St.;
1732 Jackson St.; $35,500.00; $36,219.73; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73
Mihalakis, Elizabeth A. & Michael M.; S1/2 Lot 34 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -006; 1756
Jackson St.; 1756 Jackson St.; $60,300.00; $61,019.73; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $0.00;
$719.73
Mihalakis, Elizabeth A. & Michael M.; N1/2 Lot 34 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -005; 1760
Jackson St.; 1760 Jackson St.; $47,600.00; $48,319.73; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $0.00;
$719.73
Pluym, Ronald D.; S1/2 Lot 33 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -004; 1616 Lincoln Ave.; 1768
Jackson St.; $45,500.00; $46,219.73; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73
Wiemerslage, Annette; N1/2 Lot 33 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -003; 1776 Jackson St.;
1776 Jackson St.; $48,100.00; $48,819.73; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73
Nicolalde, Daisy Y.; S1/2 Lot 32 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -002; 2525 Date St. #602;
1786 Jackson St.; $16,500.00; $18,370.88; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $1,151.15; $1,870.88
Crippes, Mary M.; N1/2 Of Lot 32 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -001; 1796 Jackson St.;
1796 Jackson St.; $38,100.00; $39,970.88; $719.73; $0.00; $719.73; $1,151.15; $1,870.88
Knockel, Frank & Rachel; Lot 87 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -023; 1715 Washington St.;
1715 Washington St.; $58,000.00; $59,439.46; $1,439.46; $0.00; $1,439.46; $0.00; $1,439.46
Trausch, Forrest R.; Lot 1 -1 -88 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -022; P.O. Box 4; 1725
Washington St.; $33,500.00; $35,141.49; $490.34; $0.00; $490.34; $1,151.15; $1,641.49
Trausch, Forrest R.; Lot - 2 -1 -88 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -021; P.O. Box 4; 1731
Washington St.; $32,500.00; $32,939.15; $439.15; $0.00; $439.15; $0.00; $439.15
Trausch, Forrest R.; Lot 2 -88 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -020; P.O. Box 4; 1737 Wash-
ington St.; $32,000.00; $33,657.21; $506.06; $0.00; $506.06; $1,151.15; $1,657.21
Wagner, Sharon M.; East Dubuque Add S. 23' 7" - S. 1/2 Lot 89; 10 -24- 263 -019; 1741
Washington St.; 1741 Washington St.; $38,200.00; $38,862.94; $662.94; $0.00; $662.94;
$0.00; $662.94
City Of Dubuque; N 2' S1/2 Of 89 & N1/2 Of Lot 89 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -018; 50
W. 13th Street; 1753 Washington St.; $42,300.00; $43,075.96; $775.96; $0.00; $775.96;
$0.00; $775.96
Clark, Keith Karlton; W1/2 Of Lot 90 & W1/2 Of Lot 91 East Dubuque Add; 10 -24- 263 -010;
206 East 18th ; 260 East 18th St.; $76,400.00; $79,278.91; $2,878.91; $0.00; $2,878.91;
$0.00; $2,878.91
Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC - License and Power Purchase Agreement: Proof of publica-
tion on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a 25 -year License and Power Purchase
Agreement with Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC to install solar panels on the Public Works facility
on Kerper Court and provide electricity to the facility, and the City Manager recommending ap-
proval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 251 -11
Approval of a License and Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC an Iowa Limited Liability Company. Seconded by Jones. Si-
erra Club Member Charles Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Terrace, stated that this project will
contribute to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas by the year 2030. Responding to questions
from City Council, Eagle Point Energy - 1 Manager Barry Shear stated that due to its simple
design, the system could be maintained long -term by a variety of contractors, they have com-
pleted five similar projects, and that no investment is required by the City. Eagle Point Energy
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Member Mark Henning stated that the amount of CO2 offset is based on a national average
and that the solar panels themselves provide energy savings by shading the roof. Motion car-
ried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 251 -11
APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AND POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND EAGLE POINT ENERGY — 1, LLC AN IOWA LIMITED LI-
ABILITY COMPANY
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the real property legally described
as follows:
Roof space above the land commonly known as the western side of the roof lo-
cated at 925 Kerper Court, Dubuque, Iowa, legally described as Lot 2 of 2 of
Kerper Industrial Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, Eagle Point Energy — 1, LLC. desires to license a part of the property to install so-
lar panels at the facility; and
Whereas, City and Eagle Point Energy — 1, LLC. have negotiated a License and Power Pur-
chase Agreement, which among other things, provides for a term through September 1, 2026;
and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to ap-
prove the License and Power Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque approves the License and Power Purchase Agreement with
Eagle Point Energy — 1, LLC and the City Manager is authorized to execute said lease on behalf
of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Sale of Property — 1052 Rush Street: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to con-
sider the sale of a City -owned vacant lot at 1052 Rush Street to Routley Construction for
$5,000 for participation in the East Central Intergovernmental Association plan for the Iowa
Department of Economic Development Single - Family New Production Round #2 Program, and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the docu-
ments and adopt Resolution No. 252 -11 Disposing of an interest in City -owned property to
Routley Construction. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 252 -11
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO ROUTLEY CONSTRUCTION
(1052 Rush Street)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property (the
Property); Lot 171 Union Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (1052 Rush Street); and
Whereas, East - Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is the sponsor of the Single
Family New Production Program (SFNP) (Sponsor); and
Whereas, City has tentatively agreed to sell the Property to Routley Construction, subject to
the approval of a Development Agreement between City and Routley by the City Council which
Development Agreement will include the following conditions:
Sale price $5,000 due at closing
Single family home valued at $100,000 shall be constructed within 12 months of closing
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Contractor shall participate in the SFNP Program sponsored by East Central Intergovern-
mental Agency and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to
approve the sale of the Property to Routley Construction.
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 approves the disposition of the City's in-
terest in the foregoing described Property to Routley Construction subject to the conditions de-
scribed herein.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Sale of Property — 1895 Wood Street: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider the sale of a City -owned vacant lot at 1895 Wood Street to Routley Construction for
$1.00 for participation in the East Central Intergovernmental Association plan for the Iowa De-
partment of Economic Development Single - Family New Production Round #2 Program, and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the docu-
ments and adopt Resolution No. 253 -11 Disposing of an interest in City -owned property to
Routely Construction. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 253 -11
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO ROUTLEY CONSTRUCTION
(1894 Wood Street)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property (the
Property); Lot 51 Rosedale Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (1895 Wood Street) ; and
Whereas, East - Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is the sponsor of the Single
Family New Production Program (SFNP) (Sponsor); and
Whereas, City has tentatively agreed to sell the Property to Routley Construction, subject to
the approval of a Development Agreement between City and Routley by the City Council which
Development Agreement will include the following conditions:
Sale price $1.00 due at closing
Single family home valued at $100,000 shall be constructed within 12 months of closing
Contractor shall participate in the SFNP Program sponsored by East Central Intergovern-
mental Agency and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to
approve the sale of the Property to Routley Construction.
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 approves the disposition of the City's in-
terest in the foregoing described Property to Routley Construction subject to the conditions de-
scribed herein.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
Fiscal Year 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan: City Manager recommending approval of
the City of Dubuque's update of the Fiscal Year 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal
of the Fiscal Year 2011 REAP grant applications for land acquisition for the E.B. Lyons Inter-
pretive Center and Mines of Spain; the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route; and appointment
of a City Council representative (currently Council Member Joyce Connors) to the REAP
Committee. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents , approve the recommendation,
appoint Council Member Joyce Connors as the Council representative, and adopt Resolution
No. 254 -11 Authorizing REAP Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain; and Resolution No.
255 -11 Authorizing REAP Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Bee
Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 254 -11
AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-
SOURCES FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR E.B. LYONS INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND
MINES OF SPAIN
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Comprehensive Plan that includes an
objective for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
REAP funds for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain.
Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides
its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended
use in accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 255 -11
AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-
SOURCES FOR BEE BRANCH CREEK TRAIL — MRT ROUTE
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Comprehensive Plan that includes
goals for development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Tri -State Trail Plan that includes the
Bee Branch Creek Trail as a High Priority project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
REAP funds for the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route.
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Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides
its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended
use in accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District — Tax Increment Financing: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of the creation of the tax increment financing district for the Holy Ghost Urban
Renewal District. Adoption of the proposed tax increment ordinance is needed to establish the
use of tax increment financing to the district. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments 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 suspend-
ed. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 39 -11 Providing that
general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Holy
Ghost Urban Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by
and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Com-
munity School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of prin-
cipal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or
to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District
Redevelopment Project. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 39 -11
PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH
YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HOLY GHOST URBAN RENEWAL
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, BY
AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER TAXING DIS-
TRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED
OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOLY GHOST
URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, after public notice and hearing as
prescribed by law and pursuant to Resolution No. 234 -11 adopted on July 18, 2011, adopted
an Urban Renewal Plan for an urban renewal area known as the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal
District (the "Project Area "), which Project Area includes the lots and parcels described in said
Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, expenditures and indebtedness are anticipated to be incurred in the future to fi-
nance urban renewal project activities carried out in furtherance of the foregoing Urban Re-
newal Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to provide for the division of revenue from taxation in the
Project Area in accordance with the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, as
amended; and
Whereas, the following enactment is necessary to accomplish the objectives described in
the premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
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Section 1: For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
(a) Project Area shall mean that portion of the City of Dubuque, Iowa described in the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Holy Ghost Urban Renewal District approved by Resolution No. 234 -11
on July 18, 2011, which Project Area includes the lots and parcels located within the area now
legally described as follows:
Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1 of Paragon Square in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
and also including public right -of -way of Central Avenue abutting thereto.
(b) Urban Renewal Plan shall mean the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area approved
in Resolution No. 234 -11 on July 18, 2011.
Section 2: The taxes levied on the taxable property in the Project Area, legally described in
Section 1 hereof, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubu-
que, Dubuque Community School District, and all other taxing districts from and after the effec-
tive date of this Ordinance shall be divided as hereinafter in this Ordinance provided.
Section 3: That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate at which the tax is
levied each year by or for each of the taxing districts taxing property in the Project Area upon
the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property in the Project Area, as shown on
the assessment roll as of January 1 of the calendar year preceding the first calendar year in
which the City of Dubuque certifies to the County Auditor the amount of loans, advances, in-
debtedness, or bonds payable from the division of property tax revenue described herein
(which certification is directed to be made during the 2011 calendar year), shall be allocated to
and when collected be paid into the fund for the respective taxing district as taxes by or for
said taxing district into which all other property taxes are paid. The taxes so determined shall
be referred herein as the "base period taxes" for such Project Area.
Section 4: That portion of the taxes each year in excess of the base period taxes for the
Project Area, determined as provided in Section 3 of this Ordinance, shall be allocated to and
when collected be paid into a special tax increment fund hereby established by the City of
Dubuque to pay the principal of and interest on loans, monies advanced to, or indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed or otherwise, including bonds issued under authority of
Section 403.9 or Section 403.12 of the Code of Iowa, incurred by the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
finance or refinance, in whole or in part, urban renewal projects undertaken within the Project
Area pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan, except that taxes for the regular and voter -
approved physical plant and equipment levy of a school district imposed pursuant to Section
298.2, but only to the extent authorized in Section 403.19(2), and taxes for the payment of
bonds and interest of each taxing district shall be collected against all taxable property within
the Project Area without any limitation as hereinabove provided.
Section 5: Unless or until the total assessed valuation of the taxable property in the Project
Area exceeds the total assessed value of the taxable property in said area as shown by the
assessment roll referred to in Section 3 of this Ordinance, all of the taxes levied and collected
upon the taxable property in the Project Area shall be paid into the funds for the respective tax-
ing districts as taxes by or for the taxing districts in the same manner as all other property tax-
es.
Section 6: At such time as the loans, monies advanced, bonds and interest thereon and in-
debtedness of the City of Dubuque referred to in Section 4 hereof have been paid, all monies
thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property in the Project Area shall be paid into
the funds for the respective taxing districts in the same manner as taxes on all other property.
Section 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordi-
nance are hereby repealed. The provisions of this Ordinance are intended and shall be con-
strued so as to fully implement the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, as
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amended, with respect to the division of taxes from property within the Project Area as de-
scribed above. In the event that any provision of this Ordinance shall be determined to be con-
trary to law, it shall not affect other provisions or application of this Ordinance which shall at all
times be construed to fully invoke the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa with
reference to the Project Area and the territory contained therein.
Section 8: This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication
as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 1st day of August, 2011
/s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 1st day of August, 2011.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Read second time: August, 1, 2011
Read third time: August, 1, 2011
Passed and approved: August, 1, 2011
Published: August, 5, 2011
Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A and Taxable General Obligation Bonds Se-
ries 2011 B: City Manager advising that the sale of $6,330,000 General Obligation Bonds, Se-
ries 2011A; and $1,590,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011B took place on
Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The results were distributed. Motion by Connors to re-
ceive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 256 -11 Directing sale of General Obli-
gation Bonds, Series 2011A; and Resolution No. 257 -11 Directing sale of Taxable General Ob-
ligation Bonds, Series 2011 B. Seconded by Jones. PFM Senior Managing Consultant Tionna
Pooler provided a summary of the bond sale. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 256 -11
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF general obligation bondS, SERIES 2011A
Whereas, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public sale for
the Bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be the following:
general obligation bondS, SERIES 2011A:
Bidder: Morgan Keegan Co., Inc. of Memphis, TN
the terms of said bid being:
Principal Amount: $6,330,000
Purchase Price: $6,411,248.85
Net Interest Cost: $$2,498,433.34
True Interest Cost: 3,304549%
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubuque,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the Bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the best
and most favorable bid received and, said Bonds are hereby awarded based on said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract for
the sale of said Bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to exe-
cute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the Bonds heretofore given and all acts of the Clerk
done in furtherance of the sale of said Bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 257 -11
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF TAXABLE general obligation bondS, SERIES 2011B
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public sale for
the Bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be the following:
TAXABLE general obligation bondS, SERIES 2011B:
Bidder: D.A. Davidson & Co., Inc. of Denver, CO
the terms of said bid being:
Principal Amount: $1,590,000
Purchase Price: $1,585,175.25
Net Interest Cost: $502,956.00
True Interest Cost: $3,586259%
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubuque,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the Bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the best
and most favorable bid received and, said Bonds are hereby awarded based on said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract for
the sale of said Bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to exe-
cute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the Bonds heretofore given and all acts of the Clerk
done in furtherance of the sale of said Bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Water and Resource Recovery Center — Cogeneration Project: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of the April 2011 Water and Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration Facilities
report submitted by Strand Associates, Inc., approval to submit the plan to the Iowa Depart-
ment of Natural Resources for possible low- interest loan funding through the State Revolving
Fund, and approval to complete the design services for bidding of the cogeneration in the fall
of 2011. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Financial Assistance Program: City Manager recommend-
ing establishing a cost - sharing financial assistance program to qualified property owners for
the City's Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Responding to ques-
tions from City Council, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that the benefits of this new pro-
gram will impact the whole of the community. Motion carried 7 -0.
Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. 1: City Manager recommending an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development
Block Grant Program to reflect a $217,086 decrease in the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) entitlement allocation for Fiscal Year 2012. Motion by Connors to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 258 -11 Approving a Fiscal Year 2012 (Program
Year 2011) Annual Action Plan — Amendment No. 1 for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7 -0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 258 -11
APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2012 (PROGRAM YEAR 2011) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN -
AMENDMENT 1 FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque approved a Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan on March 9,
2011 by Resolution No. 91 -2011; and
Whereas, the City now desires to amend said Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Plan to reflect the
decreased Fiscal Year 2012 CDBG allocation as per the attached Exhibit A; and
Whereas, said amendment is a substantial amendment as provided in the City's Citizen Par-
ticipation Plan and therefore must be approved by resolution of the City Council after a public
hearing by the Community Development Advisory Commission; and
Whereas, the City advertised a 30 day public comment period beginning June 17, 2011; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed
amendment at a public hearing on July 20, 2011, and has voted to approve said amendment
and to recommend approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2011) Amendment
1 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program hereto attached as Exhibits A
is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this
resolution and Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Grant Writing Assistance: City Manager recommending approval of a five -month contract
with the Ferguson Group for $12,500 to assist with strategic planning, preparation and applica-
tion of federal grant applications, and $25,714 to extend the contract of the current Manage-
ment Intern until June 30, 2012, to provide grant writing assistance and America's River III
campaign assistance. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
JELD -WEN, Inc., Development Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a De-
velopment Agreement with JELD -WEN, Inc. to facilitate job creation at their facility located at
250 East 8th Street. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 259 -11 Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
JELD -WEN, Inc. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 259 -11
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND JELD -WEN, INC.
Whereas JELD -WEN, Inc. is the owner of the property and the manufacturing facility at 250
East 8th Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is encouraging JELD -WEN, Inc. to create new jobs in
the community and improvements need to be made to the Property to facilitate JELD -WEN,
Inc.'s growth; and
Whereas, it is the determination of this Council that approval of the Development Agreement
with JELD -WEN, Inc., according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development
Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and JELD-
WEN, Inc. is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, the attached Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and JELD -WEN, Inc.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, all necessary documents n connection with the Development
Agreement and to disburse funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Devel-
opment Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2011.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
City Council Members expressed gratitude to City staff for their remarkable job during the
rain storm on July 27 and to the citizens who are volunteering during the clean up.
PUBLIC INPUT
Representative Chuck Isenhart, 1665 Kaufmann Avenue, spoke about how inspired he is by
the great energy projects taking place in Dubuque and the impact of the recent storm on his
district.
Joseph Jacobsmeier 1343 Loras Boulevard, spoke about the problems he is experiencing
with and the dangers he is witnessing with skateboarders in the street and expressed the need
for a single -use skateboard park in the City
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
Acting City Clerk
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