2 15 16 City Council Proceedings Official_Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on February 15, 2016
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Rios; City Manager Van Milligen (joined at 5:30 p.m.), City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session with the Dubuque Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
WORK SESSION
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Keith Rahe, President and CEO of the Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bu-
reau introduced staff and provided a slide presentation on the activities and budget of
the CVB. Topics included:
• Mission statement
• Organizational chart
• Board of Directors membership
.Advisory Committee membership
• Staff and positions
.Awards
. Community branding; marketing radius, co-op, audience, top markets, web site re-
sults, travel guide information, group and meeting sales, familiarization tours
• Sports & events
. Media buy mediums
• Economic impact: by year, hotel/motel tax records/occupancy, group tour sales,
sales team meetings, conventions & meetings, sports & events,
• Quality of life: Cultural vibrancy, inclusivity, legislative priorities,
• Proposed budget
Mr. Rahe responded to questions from the City Council and specifically addressed
receiving input on new offerings, working with the YM -YWCA, military reunions and the
use of social media.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 15, 2016
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
Circles Award Presentation: Dubuque NAACP representative Miguel Jackson pre-
sented the Dubuque Circles Initiative with the Thom Determan SCOPE (Standout
Community Organization Pursuing Equity) Award which was accepted by Circles Coach
Ermina Soler.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Rotary of Dubuque 100th Anniversary (February 18, 2016) was accepted by Rotary
Members Steve Giesz and Craig Beytien;
Rare Disease Day (February 29, 2016) was accepted by Marla Cruise, local volun-
teer with the National Organization of Rare Disorders.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/8;
2/10; Community Development Advisory Commission of 1/20; Five Flags Civic Center
Advisory Commission of 1/25; Housing Commission of 1/26; Historic Preservation
Commission of 1/21; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/27; Library Board
of Trustees Council Update of 1/28; Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/3; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 1/28; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/19. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Rayanna Bockenstedt for vehicle damage; Eugene
Chappell for property damage; Dean Rampson for property damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
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3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Rayanna Bockenstedt for vehicle damage, Eugene Chappell for property
damage, and Dean Rampson for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
4. Dubuque National Service Partnership Award: City Manager transmitting infor-
mation about the Dubuque National Service Partnership's national recognition and
award from the Iowa Campus Compact. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
5. Water in Dubuque Brochure: City Manager transmitting a public information bro-
chure from the Water Department regarding Dubuque's water quality and quantity. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
6. 2016 Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommending adoption of the
2016 Federal Legislative Priorities. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
7. Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the Quarterly Investment
Report for December 21, 2015. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
8. Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the
2015 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report and recommending authoriza-
tion for the Mayor to sign the report. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
9. Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption Applications: City Manager recom-
mending approval of 15 applications for property tax exemption from the Urban Revitali-
zation Program for Calendar Year 2015. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 38-16 Approving property tax abatement applications submitted
by property owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the trans-
mittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 38-16
APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY
PROPERTY OWNERS IN RECOGNIZED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREAS AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE APPROVED APPLICATIONS TO THE
CITY TAX ASSESSOR
Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, the Urban Revitalization Act, permits cit-
ies to abate property taxes for improvements made to properties in designated revitali-
zation areas; and
Whereas, the Urban Revitalization Act requires property owners to submit a written
application for abatement by February 1 of the assessment year for which the abate-
ment is first claimed, and further requires the City Council to approve all applications
that meet the requirements of the adopted Urban Revitalization Plan and forward the
approved applications to the City Assessor for review by March 1 of each year; and
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Whereas, pursuant to the requirements of said Urban Revitalization Act, the following
Urban Revitalization Areas were established: Upper Main, Jackson Park, Washington
Neighborhood, West 11th Street, Upper Main, Cathedral, Old Main, and Kunkel & Asso-
ciates; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, as of February 1, 2015, received residential tax
abatement applications from the following property owners in the aforementioned urban
revitalization districts eligible for 10 year 100% abatement:
Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area, established March 2007
1840 Washington St., Debra J. Allen
2003 Washington St., Rickey Carner II
1318 Jackson St., Shane P. Hurley-Lenans & Alison G. Lerasseur
2059 Jackson St., Paul & Cindy Lesta
1623 Washington St., David Przybylski
1598 Washington St., Pavlo Ramirez
1466 Jackson St., Deanna Roberson
1667 Jackson St., Danielle Stowell
1208 Jackson St., Katherine Mary Tully
1922 White St., Gloria Valdez
West 11th Street Urban Revitalization Area, established March, 1981
1635 Catherine St., David & Bridget Stipanovich
1088 Walnut St., Merrick Investments
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, as of February 1, 2015, received commercial tax
abatement applications from the following property owners in the Washington Neigh-
borhood Urban Revitalization District eligible for 3 year 100% abatement;
Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area, established March 2007
1104 and 118 White St., Cheryl M. Rusk
1763 Central Ave., SAZS LLC DBA Stephen High
340 E. 12th St., JD&C, LLC; and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Department has reviewed the
above-described applications and inspected the properties, and have determined that
the applications and the improvements conform to all requirements of the City of Dubu-
que's Urban Revitalization Plans.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the above-described tax abatement applications meet the require-
ments of the City of Dubuque's Urban Revitalization Plans.
Section 2. That the above-described tax abatement applications are hereby approved
by the City Council, subject to the review and approval of the City Assessor.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward the above-
described tax abatement applications to the City Assessor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
10. Partners for Places Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval to
submit a Partners for Places Grant Application in partnership with the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
11. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval
of the Cable TV Commission's request for funding from the Public, Educational, and
Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities to reimburse the
City of Dubuque's Cable TV Division for synchronization equipment purchased for tran-
sitioning to high definition. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
12. Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project Grant: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of a resolution authorizing the City of Dubuque to submit an application for a
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Transportation Alternatives Program
Grant to assist with funding a proposed Hike/Bike Trail along Chavenelle Road from the
Northwest Arterial to Seippel Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 39-16 Authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) for Transportation Alternatives Pro-
gram (TAP) funding for the City of Dubuque Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail Project
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 39-16
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE DUBUQUE
METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (DMATS) FOR TRANSPOR-
TATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE CHAVENELLE ROAD HIKE/BIKE TRAIL PROJECT
Whereas, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) has allo-
cated DMATS Transportation Alternatives Program funds to be used on trail facilities;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has determined that improvements to this corridor will
make Chavenelle Road between the Northwest Arterial (IA 32) and Seippel Road a
complete street and provide a future connection for alternative transportation to the
Southwest Arterial; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is seeking the necessary funding for project imple-
mentation, and upon completion, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transpor-
tation, be responsible for adequately maintaining and operating the project for public
use during the project's useful life per the grant agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The City files this grant application for funds through the Transportation Al-
ternatives Program to fund the Chavenelle Road Hike/Bike Trail improvements.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby provides it written assurance that the com-
pleted project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with the
grant requirements.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of January, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
13. English Ridg, LLC - Development Agreement: City Manager recommending ap-
proval of an agreement with English Ridge, LLC for development of a housing subdivi-
sion. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 40-16
Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and English Ridge, LLC
for the Development of property in the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 40-16
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND
ENGLISH RIDGE, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE ENGLISH
RIDGE HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL AREA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 348-15, dated October 5, 2015, de-
clared its intent to establish the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the intent to es-
tablish the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area on November 2, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council, following the public hearing, by Resolution No. 380-15,
approved the English Ridge Housing Urban Renewal Area; and
Whereas, English Ridge, LLC is the owner of property in the English Ridge Housing
Urban Renewal Area (the Property); and
Whereas, the City Council and English Ridge, LLC desire to enter into the Develop-
ment Agreement attached hereto for the development of the Property; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agree-
ment is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque
and English Ridge, LLC is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Devel-
opment Agreement on behalf of the City and City Clerk is authorized and directed to at-
test to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary
to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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14. Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Amendments: City Man-
ager recommending approval of a resolution approving changes to the Housing Choice
Voucher/Section 8 Administrative Plan. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 41-16 Approving amendments to the Section 8 Administrative
Plan was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 41-16
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is designated as a Public Housing Authority; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque maintains a comprehensive Public Housing Agency
Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to amend said Public Housing Agency Plan;
and
Whereas, said amendments are approved by HUD, Resident Advisory Board and the
Housing Commission, the amendments must be approved by resolution of the City
Council for adoption and implementation; and
Whereas, the Housing Commission held a public meeting on January 26, 2016; and
Whereas, the Housing Commission voted to approve said amendments and recom-
mended approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Section 8 Administrative Plan is hereby amended to adopt the
changes to the Plan adjusting arrival time for applicants to attend briefings, attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That the Section 8 Administrative Plan is hereby amended to adopt the
changes to the Plan for processing interim reexaminations, attached hereto as Exhibit
B.
Section 3. That the Section 8 Administrative Plan is hereby amended to adopt the
changes to the Plan setting the minimum rent for this locality at $0.00 and removing
hardship exemptions, attached hereto as Exhibit C.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
15. Storybook Hill Children's Zoo Boosters - Request to Construct Pavilion: City
Manager recommending approval for the Storybook Hill Children's Zoo Boosters to con-
struct a second new open air pavilion on the ground they lease from the City at Franklin
D. Roosevelt Park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. Stone Cliff Winery License and Lease Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the renewal of the License Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for a section
of the Amphitheater and approval of a new Lease Agreement for their outdoor patio
pergola through December 31, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
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17. Award Timber Hyrst #4 North Line Sanitary Sewer Project: City Manager recom-
mending that the award for the Timber Hyrst Estates #4 Sanitary Sewer North Line Pro-
ject to Connolly Construction, Inc., be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
18. Timber Hyrst #4 South Line Sanitary Sewer Project Award: City Manager recom-
mending that the award for the Timber Hyrst Estates #4 Sanitary Sewer South Line Pro-
ject to Connolly Construction, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Coun-
cil. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
19. NW Arterial Fiber Optics - John F. Kennedy Road to US 52 Project Award: City
Manager recommending that the award for the Northwest Arterial Fiber Optics - JFK to
US 52 Project to Portzen Construction, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the
City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of
Record.
20. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 42-16 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and Li-
cense Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses
and Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 42-16
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted
and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap-
proved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewal
Big 10 Mart, 2100 J.F. Kennedy Rd., Class C beer, Class B Native Wine (Sunday)
Dubuque Mining Co., 555 JFK Rd Kennedy Mall Suite #600, Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
(Sunday)
Exxtreme Pub, From 1701 Central Ave., Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd, Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Hy -Vee Market Cafe #3, 400 Locust St., Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St., Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday)
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Oky Doky #8 Foods, 535 Hill St. Suite A, Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday)
The Clubhouse, 2364 Washington St., Class C Liquor
Town Clock Inn, 799 Town Clock Plaza, Class C Liquor
Wild Coyote Saloon, 1902 Central Ave., Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Permanent Transfer
Exxtreme Pub, From 1701 Central Ave. to 1700 Central Ave., Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS 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. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding process for the Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruc-
tion Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 7, 2016.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 43-16 Heeb
Street Retaining Wall Project - Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7,
2016 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-16
HEEB STREET RETAINING WALL PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Heeb
Street Retaining Wall Project in the estimated amount $242,543.45, are hereby prelimi-
narily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 7th day of March, 2016 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 plans and specifications, form of contract and es-
timated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the
attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper
having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published
not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At
the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
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The Heeb Street Retaining Wall Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids
for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im-
provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub-
lished 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 2:00 p.m. on the 10th day of March, 2016. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council
for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st day of March, 2016, in the Historic Federal Build-
ing Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. 2016 Bridge Repair Maintenance Project: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding procedure for the 2016 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project, and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 7, 2016. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 44-16 2016 Bridge Repairs and
Maintenance Project - Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of con-
tract, 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 March 7, 2016 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-16
2016 BRIDGE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2016
Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project in the estimated amount $175,700.00, 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 7th day of March, 2016 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 plans and specifications, form of contract and es-
timated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the
attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper
having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published
not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At
the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
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The 2016 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project is hereby ordered to be adver-
tised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im-
provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub-
lished 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 2:00 p.m. on the 10th day of March, 2016. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council
for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st day of March, 2016, in the Historic Federal Build-
ing Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions were made at this meeting.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission: Two, 3 -year terms through Feb-
ruary 15, 2019 (Expiring terms of Caldwell as LMI Area Representative and Hinke as At -
Large). Applicants: Theresa Caldwell, 1633 Elm St. (qualifies for LMI Area Representa-
tive); Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr. (qualifies for At -Large). Motion by Connors to
appoint Teresa Caldwell and Michelle Hinke to 3 -year terms through February 15, 2019
with the respective LMI Area and At -Large designations. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission: One, 3 -year term through Febru-
ary 1, 2019 (Expiring term of Thurn). Applicant: Louise Thurn, 3037 Kaufmann Ave. Mo-
tion by Connors to appoint Louise Thurn to a 3 -year term. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council on the following items.
1. Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Service Project: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to approve the construction plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost of the Dubuque City Hall Electrical Service Project and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 45-16 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Service Project. Seconded by Connors. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 45-16
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMAT-
ED COST FOR THE DUBUQUE CITY HALL - ELECTRICAL SERVICE PROJECT
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
Dubuque City Hall - Electrical Service Project, in the estimated amount $49,500.00, are
hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. FY 2016 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project: Proof of publi-
cation on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the construction plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -
Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 46-16 Approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the FY16 Sanitary
Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project. Seconded by Lynch. City Engineer
Gus Psihoyos responded to questions from the City Council regarding the economy and
longevity of the CIPP process. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 46-16
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMAT-
ED COST FOR THE FY16 SANITARY SEWER CURED -IN-PLACE PIPE (CIPP) LIN-
ING PROJECT
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
FY16 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project, in the estimated
amount $580,000.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Intent to Dispose of Property - Curtiss -McEvoy Streets Lot: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider the disposal of City -owned property at Curtiss and
McEvoy Streets to Routely Construction, LLC, and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
47-16 Disposing of an interest in real property by Deed to Routely Construction, LLC.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-16
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY DEED TO ROUTLEY CON-
STRUCTION, LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property
(the Property):
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Lot 1 of Bonson & Stewart Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, City and Routley Construction, LLC have entered into an Agreement pur-
suant to which City will convey the Property to Routley Construction, LLC; and
Whereas, on February 15, 2016, the City Council pursuant to notice published as re-
quired by law held a public hearing on its intent to dispose of the foregoing interest in
the Property and overruled all objections thereto; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to approve the
disposition of the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim
Deed disposing of all of the City's right, title and interest in the Property to Routley Con-
struction, LLC.
Section 2. The City Attorney is authorized to take such further action as is necessary
to finalize the sale of the Property.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. Intent to Dispose of Property - 2008 Foye Street: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval to dispose of City -owned property at 2008 Foye
Street to David and Ellen Rath and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 48-16 Dispos-
ing of City Interest in real property located at 2008 Foye Street, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa. Seconded by Lynch. City Manager Van Milligen responded to questions from the
City Council regarding the use of the International Building Code and International
Property Maintenance Code as they apply or might have applied in this case. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-16
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2008 FOYE
STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 34-16, dated February 1, 2016, de-
clared its intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 2008 Foye Street,
legally described as:
East 24 feet of Lot 22 in Cox's Addition to Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded plat thereof. (the Property); and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
disposition on February 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Offer to Buy
and Contract Agreement for the sale to David and Ellen Rath according to the terms
and conditions set out in the Offer to Buy and Contract Agreement is in the public inter-
est of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA;
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Section 1. The Offer to Buy and Contract Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and David and Ellen Rath for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto,
is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a
Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City's interest in the Property to David and Ellen
Rath.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special
Warranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney's Office, together with a certified
copy of the Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC): Mark Seckman, Vice Presi-
dent of National Marketing for GDDC, made a brief verbal presentation about the new
economic development project, RIE Coatings locating to the Dubuque Industrial Center
Mr. Seckman addressed the history of planning the project, applicable incentives; the
success of public/private partnerships in Dubuque and thanked the Council and staff for
their support and foresight with regard to business expansion in the Dubuque Industrial
Center.
2. Historic Preservation Commission - Old Jail Sign: Historic Preservation Commis-
sion recommending approval of the redesign and monument materials without an elec-
tronic message center for a new limestone sign at the Old Jail Museum Office of Veter-
an's Affairs and further recommends conditions should the Council feel an electronic
message center component is needed. Restated Motion by Connors to receive and file
the documents and approve the Historic Preservation Commission recommendation
with the electronic message center conditions. Seconded by Lynch. Planning Services
Manager Laura Carstens responded to questions and provided a staff report on the de-
sign of the sign and clarified the electronic component conditions. Motion carried 5-2
with Resnick and Del Toro voting nay.
3. Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report 2015: City Manager transmitting the Port of
Dubuque Marina Annual Report for 2015. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the infor-
mation. Seconded by Rios. Recreation Manager Dan Kroger and Facilities Supervisor
Ben Alden with the Leisure Services Department provided a report on the usage, mar-
keting, and economic impact of the marina and convenience store. Motion carried 7-0.
4. General Obligation Bonds Series 2016ABC Directing Advertisement of Sale: City
Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the
$2,830,000 General Obligation Settlement Bonds, Series 2016A; $11,505,000 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B; $4,155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Se-
ries 2016C, and approval of the electronic bidding procedures, and awarding the Bonds
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to the best bidder. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Res-
olution No. 49-16 Directing the advertisement for sale of $2,830,000 (dollar amount sub-
ject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A, and approving electronic bid-
ding procedures and Official Statement; Resolution No. 50-16 Directing the advertise-
ment for sale of $11,505,000 (dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Re-
funding Bonds Series 2016B, and approving the electronic bidding procedures and Offi-
cial Statement; and Resolution No. 51-16 Directing the advertisement for sale of
$4,155,000 (dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Bonds Series 2016C,
and approving the electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-16
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $2,830,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT
SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016A, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of settlement of any part or all of
the legal indebtedness of a city, whether evidenced by bonds, warrants, or judgments,
or the funding or refunding of the same, whether or not such indebtedness was created
for a purpose for which general obligation bonds might have been issued in the original
instance, an essential corporate purpose, and it is deemed necessary and advisable
that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 be author-
ized for said purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose; and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors,
LLC, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared outlining the
details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and In-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents
thereof to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic
Internet communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official State-
ment are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain
the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by
interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A, of City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, in the amount of $2,830,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change), to be issued
as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 4, 2016, be offered
for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
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Section 3. That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meet-
ing be and the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions,
corrections or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond coun-
sel and the City's Financial Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized
to be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
Section 4. That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at
least once, the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than
twenty days before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the "Telegraph
Herald", a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the
county in which the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is
given pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on
the 7th day of March, 2016, at 6:30 P.M., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon
bids for said Bonds, which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at
11:00 A.M. on said date.
Passed and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 50-16
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $11,505,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT
SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2016B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL
STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of settlement, adjustment, re-
newing, or extension of any part or all of the legal indebtedness of a city, whether evi-
denced by bonds, warrants, or judgments, or the funding or refunding of the same,
whether or not such indebtedness was created for a purpose for which general obliga-
tion bonds might have been issued in the original instance, an essential corporate pur-
pose, and it is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $15,555,000 be authorized for said purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose; and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors,
LLC, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared outlining the
details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents
thereof to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic
internet communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
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Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official State-
ment are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain
the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by
interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B, of City of Dubu-
que, State of Iowa, in the amount of $11,505,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change), to
be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 4, 2016, be
offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3. That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meet-
ing be and the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions,
corrections or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond coun-
sel and the City's Financial Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized
to be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
Section 4. That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at
least once, the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than
twenty days before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the "Telegraph
Herald", a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the
county in which the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is
given pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on
the 7th day of March, 2016, at 6:30 P.M., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon
bids for said Bonds, which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at
11:00 A.M. on said date.
Passed and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 51-16
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $4,155,000 (DOLLAR AMOUNT
SUBJECT TO CHANGE) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2016C, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of:
a) the opening, widening, extending, grading, and draining of the right-of-way of
streets, highways, avenues, alleys and public grounds;
b) the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, and equip-
ping of works and facilities useful for the collection, treatment, and disposal of
sewage and industrial waste in a sanitary manner and for the collection and dis-
posal of surface waters and streams;
c) the reconstruction, extension and improvement of an airport owned or operated
by the city;
d) the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, and equipping
of waterworks, water mains, and extensions, and real and personal property,
useful for providing potable water to residents of a city, essential corporate pur-
poses, and it is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds,
to the amount of Not to Exceed $15,555,000 be authorized for said purposes;
and
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Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of
Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized
to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purposes; and
Whereas, the City is in need of funds to pay costs of improvement and equipping of
the Federal Building and Ham House, general corporate purposes, and it is deemed
necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed
$505,000 be authorized for said purposes; and
Whereas, the Issuer has a population of more than 5,000 but not more than 75,000,
and the Bonds for these purposes do not exceed $700,000; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.26 of the Code of
Iowa, the Council of the City has held public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of Bonds for general corporate purposes in the
amounts as above set forth, and, no petition for referendum having been received, the
Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such
purposes; and
Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors,
LLC, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared outlining the
details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating
and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and In-
ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents
thereof to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic
Internet communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the
Parity Competitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official State-
ment are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain
the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by
interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale.
Section 2. That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C, of City of Dubuque, State
of Iowa, in the amount of $4,155,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change), to be issued
as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 4, 2016, be offered
for sale pursuant to the published advertisement.
Section 3. That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meet-
ing be and the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions,
corrections or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond coun-
sel and the City's Financial Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized
to be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale.
Section 4. That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at
least once, the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than
twenty days before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the "Telegraph
Herald", a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the
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county in which the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is
given pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on
the 7th day of March, 2016, at 6:30 P.M., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon
bids for said Bonds, which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at
11:00 A.M. on said date.
Passed and approved this 15th day of February, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award: City Manager transmitting information
on the City receiving the Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award from the North
American Salt Institute. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents. Seconded
by Resnick. Public Works Director Don Vogt read highlights of the award from the doc-
umentation and thanked Street Maintenance Supervisor John Klosterman who was pre-
sent. City Council thanked and congratulated staff. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Insurance Services Office Rating: The City Manager transmitting information about
the City of Dubuque's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating related to the City's fire
protection ability being upgraded to Class 2. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Resnick. City Council thanked and congratulated staff. Motion
carried 7-0.
7. Amended Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Recommendation: City Manager recommend-
ing the position of Training and Workforce Development Coordinator be added to the list
of frozen positions for Fiscal Year 2017. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the docu-
ments. Seconded by Rios. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manag-
er Van Milligen made the distinction between the number of full-time equivalent employ-
ees and the total number of active employees. The City Council thanked Andre Les -
sears for his work with the City. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Key West Drive Water Main Extension: City Manager recommending approval of a
water main extension along Key West Drive ahead of the previous Fiscal Year 2017
schedule. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the rec-
ommendation. Seconded by Jones. City Manager Van Milligen and Water Department
Manager Bob Green responded to questions from the City Council regarding the timing
of the project, the cost comparisons related to private connections now or later, and the
water quality in that area. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Del Toro asked for and received Council concurrence for an agenda
item to discuss moving the Public Input section forward in the agenda. Council Member
Lynch asked staff to provide history on public input from the last year. Staff will prepare
the item for a future agenda.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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The City Council met in a non-public meeting to discuss Collective Bargaining pursu-
ant to Chapter 20.17(3) Code of Iowa.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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