11 7 16 City Council Proceedings Official_RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on November 7, 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 Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1. American Water Works Association - Iowa 2016 Outstanding Service Award: Amer-
ican Water Works Association - Iowa Section Board of Directors Chairperson Roy Hese-
mann presented the AWWA-IA Outstanding Service Award to Water Plant Manager Bob
Green.
2. American Planning Association's Iowa Chapter Best Practice Award for Architectural
Guidelines: Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens presented the American Plan-
ning Association's Iowa Chapter (APA -IA) Best Practice Award to the City of Dubuque for
its Architectural Guidelines.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2016) was accepted by Kelly Meyers, Regional
Fundraising Advisory, Amperage Marketing & Fundraising, 3280 St. Anne Drive, Dubu-
que.
2. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day (November 17, 2016) was accepted by Diane
Oglesby Rambousek, President, Michael W. Oglesby Foundation, PO Box 777, Dubuque.
3. Hospice Month (November 2016) was accepted by Lavonne Noel, Executive Direc-
tor, Hospice of Dubuque, 2255 JFK Road, Dubuque.
4. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2016) was accepted by
Teresa Shelter resident Alexxis.
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.
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 10/17, 10/24, 10/27;
Civil Service Commission of 10/25; Historic Preservation Commission of 10/20; Invest-
ment Oversight Advisory Commission of 10/26; Library Board of Trustees Update #154
of 10/27; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 10/19; Mechanical and Plumbing
Board of 10/20; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 9/29; Transit Advisory
Board of 10/6; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/3, 10/10, 10/17,
10/24; Proof of Publication on Notice of Delinquent Utility Accounts of 10/21; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues Month Ending 9/30/16. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: CenturyLink for property damage; CenturyLink for prop-
erty damage; Thomas Klinkhammer for vehicle damage; Saul Moreno for vehicle dam-
age; Linda Stark for property damage; John Stewart for vehicle damage; and Joan Tully
for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the
City Attorney.
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: CenturyLink for property damage; Thomas Klinkhammer for vehicle dam-
age; Saul Moreno for vehicle damage; Linda Stark for property damage; John Stewart for
vehicle damage; and Joan Tully for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
4. Don Vogt Receives Outstanding Professional Achievement Award: City Manager
transmitting information on the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) pre-
senting retired Public Works Director Don Vogt with the 2016 Outstanding Professional
Achievement Award. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
5. Southwest Arterial Brochure: City Manager transmitting the City of Dubuque public
information brochure for the Southwest Arterial / U.S. Highway 52. Upon motion the doc-
ument was received and filed.
6. C.H.A.N.G.E. Brochure: City Manager transmitting a copy of the public information
C.H.A.N.G.E brochure (Comprehensive Housing Activities for Neighborhood Growth &
Enrichment) from the Housing and Community Development Department. Upon motion
the document was received and filed.
7. Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer - Applewood IV Senior Housing: City Manager
recommending Acceptance of the Grant of Storm Sewer Easement from Dubuque Senior
Housing IV, LLC through, over and across part of Lot 1 of Lange Estate in the City of
Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 366-
16 Accepting a Grant of Easement for storm sewer through, over and across part of Lot
1 of Lange Estate, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 366-16
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER THROUGH, OVER AND
ACROSS PART OF LOT 1 OF LANGE ESTATE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Dubuque Senior Housing IV, LLC has executed a Permanent Easement for
Storm Sewer through, over and across Part of Lot 1 of Lange Estate in the City of Dubu-
que, Dubuque County, Iowa.
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 Grant of Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer through, over and
across Part of Lot 1 of Lange Estate in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa as
shown on the Grant of Easement for Storm Sewer Utility, a copy of which is attached
hereto, from Dubuque Senior Housing IV, LLC.
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.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and easement with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. Dubuque Industrial Center South Verena Court Entrance Road Project Acceptance:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract
for the Dubuque Industrial Center South, Verena Court Project, as completed by Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 367-16 Accepting the Dubuque Industrial Center South - Verena
Court Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-16
ACCEPTING THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH — VERENA COURT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center South,
Verena Court Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, McDermott
Excavating (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that
the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $204,500.24; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $194,275.23, leaving a balance of
$10,225.01; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $10,225.01 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
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retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 71h day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE DUBUQUE IN-
DUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH — VERENA COURT PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Dubuque Industrial Center South, Verena Court Project has been per-
formed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the
total cost of the completed work is $231,085.27.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Key West Drive Watermain Extension Project Acceptance: City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the Key West
Drive Water Main Extension Project, as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 368-16 Accepting the
Key West Drive Water Main Extension Project and authorizing the payment to the con-
tractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-16
ACCEPTING THE KEY WEST DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT AND AU-
THORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Key West Drive Water Main Exten-
sion (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Top Grade Excavating, Inc.
(Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project
be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $689,730.15; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $655,243.64, leaving a balance of
$34,486.51; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $34,486.51 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE KEY WEST
DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Key West Drive Water Main Extension Project, and that said Project
has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract,
and that the total cost of the completed work is $719,961.38.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC,
10. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1- Year 3 Acceptance: City Manager recommend-
ing acceptance of the construction contract and the establishment of the Final Schedule
of Assessments for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project as completed by
Portzen Construction. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolu-
tion No. 369-16 Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 - Year 3 and authorizing
the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No. 370-16 Adopt-
ing the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 - Year 3
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-16
ACCEPTING THE SRF GREEN ALLEY PROJECT - BID SET 1 YEAR 3 AND AUTHOR-
IZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set
1 Year 3 (the Project) 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 Pro-
ject be accepted; and
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
SRF Green Alley Project fund for the contract amount of $1,178,663.52 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 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE SRF GREEN AL-
LEY PROJECT - BID SET 1 YEAR 3
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby certifies that he
has inspected the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 1 Year 3, 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 $1,296,529.88.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of November, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 370-16
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SRF GREEN ALLEY
PROJECT - BID SET 1 YEAR 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the attached
sheet(s), Page 1 to Page 6 inclusive is hereby approved for the SRF Green Alley Project
- Bid Set 1 Year 3.
There is hereby assessed and levied as a special tax against and upon each of the
benefited properties, the respective sums indicated. The amounts shown in said Final
Schedule of Assessments as deficiencies are found to be proper and levied conditionally
against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the Final
Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 384.63. Said assess-
ments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special benefits
conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of same.
The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify the Final Schedule of Assessments
to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certifica-
tion 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 of Assessments. On or before the date of the second publica-
tion 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 in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the office of the City
Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at any time within 30 days after
the date of the first notice of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Thereafter, unpaid as-
sessments of $500.00 or more are payable in 15 annual installments at the County Treas-
urer's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa and will
draw annual interest at three percent (3%) computed to December 1 next following the
due dates of the respective installments as provided in Section 384.65 of the Code of
Iowa. Each installment will be delinquent from October 1 following its due date on July 1
of each year. However, when the last day of September is a Saturday or Sunday, that
amount shall be delinquent from the second business day of October. Delinquent install-
ments will draw the same delinquent interest as ordinary taxes. Property owners may
elect to pay any annual installments semi-annually in advance.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FINAL SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2016
The following schedule is hereby determined to show each lot proposed to be as-
sessed 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.
PARCEL NUMBER; PROPERTY OWNER NAME; LOT DESCRIPTION; STREET
ADDRESS; NET ASSESSED VALUATION; VALUATION WITH IMPROVEMENT; NET
PAVING IMPROVEMENT COST; TOTAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT COST; WATER
SERVICE PRIVATE COST; TOTAL NET ASSESSMENT; PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSESSMENT
ALLEY BETWEEN E. 16th St., E. 17th St. from White St. and Jackson St.
1024267001; Tri -Corner Properties, LLC; N 1/5 city Lot 485; 1690 White St; $89,040;
$90,282.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024267002; Faith Investment Group LLC; N 1/2 NM 1/5 Of City Lot 485; 1672 White
St; $47,430; $48,051.12; $621.12; $621.12; $920.00; $1,541.12; $621.12
1024267003; Palmer, Judith D; S 1/2 of the N.M. 1/5 of city Lot 485; 1670 White St;
$50,180; $50,801.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024267004; Freiburger, William F; M 1/5 of city Lot 485; 1660 White St; $81,970;
$83,212.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024267005; Nottingham Properties LLC; N 22'4"-N 40' -SM 1/5 of city Lot 485; 1628
White St; $46,050; $46,591.78; $541.78; $541.78; $541.78; $541.78
1024267006; Nottingham Properties LLC; S 17'8"-N 40' -SM 1/5 of city Lot 485; 1620
White St; $44,320; $44,748.72; $428.72; $428.72; $428.72; $428.72
1024267007; Radius Church Inc; S 1/5 & S 11.2' of SM 1/5 & Lots A, B, & C all of city
Lot 485; 1600 White St; $216,470; $217,994.90; $1,524.90; $1,524.90; $1,524.90;
$1,524.90
1024267008; Mid-America Property Management LLC; N 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1697
Jackson St; $83,220; $84,462.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024267009; Ray, Richard M & Judy L; N 1/2 -NM 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1675 Jackson
St; $51,960; $52,581.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024267010; Danielle M. Stowell; S 1/2 - NM 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1667 Jackson St;
$50,800; $51,421.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024267011; Welter, Wayne J; M 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1657 Jackson St; $64,910;
$66,152.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024267012; Erin L. & Robert K. Daughters; Lot 1 of SM 1/5 city Lot 492; 1631 Jackson
St; $98,270; $98,927.51; $657.51; $657.51; $657.51; $657.51
1024267013; Welter, Wayne J; Lot 2 of SM 1/5 city Lot 492; 1629 Jackson St; $58,300;
$58,884.73; $584.73; $584.73; $584.73; $584.73
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1024267014; Summers, Felon M - City Housing; N 25'2" - S 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1605
Jackson St; $56,660; $57,271.42; $611.42; $611.42; $611.42; $611.42
1024267015; Currier, Glenda F; S 26' - S 1/5 of city Lot 492; 1603 Jackson St; $65,660;
$66,290.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83
ALLEY BETWEEN E. 18th St. to E. 19th St. from White St. to Jackson St.
1024257001; Kaesbauer, Catherine A, Erner, Constance M & John; N 1/2 - N 1/5 - city
Lot 487; 124 E 19th St; $32,910; $33,531.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257002; Federal National Mortgage Association; S 1/2-N 1/5 of city Lot 487; 1882
White St; $35,650; $36,271.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257003; Mid-America Property Management LLC; NM 1/5 of city Lot 487 1876-
1878 White; 1876 White St; $111,190; $112,432.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24;
$1,242.24
1024257004; Mid-America Property management LLC; N 1/2-M 1/5 city Lot 487; 1852
White St; $41,830; $42,451.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257005; Ehrlich, Kevin L; S 1/2 M 1/5 city Lot 487; 1850 White St; $53,410;
$54,031.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257006; Ehrlich, Kevin L; N 1/2 SM 1/5 city Lot 487; 1848 White St; $45,290;
$45,911.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257007; Ehrlich, Kevin L; S 1/2 SM 1/5 city Lot 487; 1824 White St; $46,900;
$47,521.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257008; Lakeside Investments LLC; S 1/5 city Lot 487; 1814 White St; $96,010;
$97,252.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $460.00; $1,702.24; $1,242.24
1024257009; T & M Investment Properties LLC; Lot 2 of N 1/5 of city Lot 490; 1889
Jackson St; $44,973; $45,463.10; $490.10; $490.10; $490.10; $490.10
1024257010; T & M Investment Properties LLC; Lot 1 of N 1/5 of city Lot 490; 1885
Jackson St; $42,000; $42,775.68; $775.68; $775.68; $775.68; $775.68
1024257011; Mid-America Property Management LLC; NM 1/5 city Lot 490; 1877
Jackson St; $46,210; $47,452.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024257012; Community Housing Initiatives; N 1/2 M 1/5 city Lot 490; 1849 Jackson
St; $12,750; $13,371.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257013; Klauer, Robert F; Lot 2 -SM 1/5 of city Lot 490 & S1/2 M 1/5 of city Lot
490; 1845 Jackson St; $64,870; $65,591.33; $721.33; $721.33; $721.33; $721.33
1024257014; Harold Avenarius; Lot 1-1 OF SM 1/5 of city Lot 490; 1831 Jackson St;
$32,130; $32,692.89; $562.89; $562.89; $950.00; $1,512.89; $562.89
1024257015; Michael J & Amber Vanhorn Jr; Lot 2 -1 -SM 1/5 of city Lot 490; 1829
Jackson St; $31,500; $32,083.03; $583.03; $583.03; $583.03; $583.03
1024257016; Bay, Susan M & Gary E; N 1/2 S 1/5 of city Lot 490; 1815 Jackson St;
$50,280; $50,901.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024257017; Bay, Gary E & Susan M; S 1/2 S 1/5 city Lot 490; 1805 Jackson St;
$63,220; $63,841.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
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ALLEY BETWEEN E. 19th St. to E. 20th St. from White St. to Jackson St.
1024254001; Jaeger, Jeffrey J D/B/A J -Four Investment Co; S 112"- N 1/5 city Lot 488
& N 3/4 - NM 1/5 city Lot 488; 1998 White St; $70,520; $71,480.80; $960.80; $960.80;
$644.00; $1,604.80; $960.80
1024254002; Jaeger, Jeffrey J D/B/A J -Four Investment Co; N 1/2 M 1/5 of city Lot
488 & S 1/4 NM 1/5 of city Lot 488; 1960 White St; $50,980; $51,601.12; $621.12;
$621.12; $552.00; $1,173.12; $621.12
1024254003; Jaeger, Jeffrey J D/B/A J -Four Investment Co; S 3/4 M 1/5 of city Lot 488
1950-1952 White; 1950 White St; $54,360; $55,291.68; $931.68; $931.68; $931.68;
$931.68
1024254004; Jones, Darrell F; N 23'7" N 49'7" of SM 1/5 of city Lot 488; 1936 White
St; $62,840; $63,415.02; $575.02; $575.02; $460.00; $1,035.02; $575.02
1024254005; Valdez, Gloria; S 26' N 49'7" SM 1/5 of city Lot 488; 1922 White St;
$26,430; $27,060.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83
1024254006; MK Properties LLC; S 1.5' SM 1/5 & the N 28.2' S 1/5 of city Lot 488
1906-1908 White; 1906 White St; $55,700; $56,420.60; $720.60; $720.60; $983.25;
$1,703.85; $720.60
1024254007; MCSTAC Properties LLC; S 23' of the S 1/5 of city Lot 488; 1902 White
St; $108,350; $108,842.61; $492.61; $492.61; $492.61; $492.61
1024254008; Davis, Kevin C & Lenora L; S 52'5" N 2/5 of city Lot 489; 1997 Jackson
St; $79,920; $81,191.36; $1,271.36; $1,271.36; $1,271.36; $1,271.36
1024254009; McMahon Real Estate Rentals LLC; N 48.2' of M 1/5 of city Lot 489; 1949
Jackson St; $83,090; $84,259.45; $1,169.45; $1,169.45; $460.00; $1,629.45; $1,169.45
1024254010; Brandel, Brian; SM 1/5 & S 3' M 1/5 of city Lot 489 1913-1917 Jackson;
1913 Jackson St; $192,808; $194,123.03; $1,315.03; $1,315.03; $1,315.03; $1,315.03
1024254011; Winger Construction LC; Lot 2 of S 1/5 of city Lot 489; 1905 Jackson St;
$29,070; $29,847.13; $777.13; $777.13; $777.13; $777.13
1024254012; McMahon Real Est Rentals LLC; Lot 1 of S 1/5 of city Lot 489; 1903
Jackson St; $61,120; $61,580.26; $460.26; $460.26; $950.00; $1,410.26; $460.26
ALLEY BETWEEN E. 20th St. to E. 21st St. from White St. to Jackson St.
1024213001; Lakeside Investments LLC; W 1/2 -Lot 43 & S 28'-W 1/2 -Lot 42 L H Lang -
worthy's Add; 2062 White St; $34,650; $37,050.78; $2,400.78; $2,400.78; $2,400.78;
$2,400.78
1024213002; Leon, Gonzalo & Martha Jaramillo Rodriquez; N 32'-W 1/2 -Lot 44 L H
Langworthy's Add; 2050 White St; $47,020; $47,796.40; $776.40; $776.40; $776.40;
$776.40
1024213003; JRK Properties LLC; S 32'-W 1/2 -Lot 44 L H Langworthy's Add 2044-
2044 1/2 White; 2044 White St; $48,610; $49,386.40; $776.40; $776.40; $776.40;
$776.40
1024213004; Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; N 30' -Lot 7 Steiner's Add;
Jackson St; $4,210; $4,937.88; $727.88; $727.88; $727.88; $727.88
1024213005; Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; S 20' -Lot 7 Steiner's Add;
Jackson St; $2,420; $2,905.25; $485.25; $485.25; $485.25; $485.25
1024213006; Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; Lot 8 Steiner's Add; Jackson
St; $7,150; $8,363.13; $1,213.13; $1,213.13; $1,213.13; $1,213.13
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1024213007; Beversdorf, Ronald C & Sandra Jean; N 30'-9 Steiners Add 2018-2018
1/2 White; 2018 White St; $74,500; $75,227.88; $727.88; $727.88; $727.88; $727.88
1024213008; Trierweiler, Dennis R & Sara S; S 20' -Lot 9 & N 24' -Lot 10 Steiner's Add;
2010 White St; $60,980; $62,047.55; $1,067.55; $1,067.55; $1,067.55; $1,067.55
1024213009; All In One Properties LLC; S 26' -Lot 10 Steiner's Add; 2002 White St;
$85,739; $86,369.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83; $630.83
1 02421 301 0; Joshua D. Weiland; Lot 3 & Lot 2-2 Of E 1/2 -Lots 42 & 43 L H Langwor-
thy's Add; 2073 Jackson St; $44,770; $45,253.34; $483.34; $483.34; $483.34; $483.34
1 02421 301 1; Terris, Joyce M; N 25' -Lot 1-2-E 1 /2 -Lots 42 & 43 L H Langworthy's Add;
2063 Jackson St; $34,740; $35,255.41; $515.41; $515.41; $515.41; $515.41
1 02421 301 2; Terris, Joyce M; S 25' -Lot 1-2-"E 1/2 -Lot 42 & E 1/2 -Lot 43" L H Lang -
worthy's Add; 2061 Jackson St; $36,490; $37,062.68; $572.68; $572.68; $572.68;
$572.68
1 02421 301 3; Paul J. & Cindy M. Lester; Lot 1 - E 1/2 Lot 42 & E 1/2 Lot 43 L H Lang -
worthy's Add; 2059 Jackson St; $20,810; $21,588.84; $778.84; $778.84; $460.00;
$1,238.84;$778.84
1 02421 301 4; Elizabeth A. Brune; N 18'5"-N 50'-E 1/2 -Lot 44 L H Langworthy's Add;
2053 Jackson St; $47,140; $47,561.95; $421.95; $421.95; $421.95; $421.95
1 02421 301 5; Schmit, Richard J; S 31'7"-N 50'-E 1/2 -Lot 44 L H Langworthy's Add;
2045 Jackson St; $79,960; $80,683.41; $723.41; $723.41; $723.41; $723.41
1 02421 301 6; Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; S 14'-E 1/2 -Lot 44 L H Lang -
worthy's Add & N 26' -Lot 14 Steiner's Add; Jackson St; $5,120; $6,036.29; $916.29;
$916.29; $916.29; $916.29
1 02421 301 7; Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; S 24' -Lot 14 Steiner's Add;
Jackson St; $2,900; $3,449.77; $549.77; $549.77; $549.77; $549.77
1 02421 301 8; Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church; Lots 11, 12 & 13 Steiner's Add;
2005 Jackson St; $283,610; $287,046.08; $3,436.08; $3,436.08; $3,436.08; $3,436.08
ALLEY BETWEEN E. 21St St. to E. 22nd St. from White St. to Jackson St.
1024208001; Dubuque Savings & Loan Assoc; Faha Place & W 1/2 -Lot 35 & N 1/2-W
1/2 -Lot 36 L H Langworthy's Add; 2196 White St; $254,300; $257,155.87; $2,855.87;
$2,855.87; $2,855.87; $2,855.87
1024208002; Firstar Bank Iowa N A; N 1 /2-W 1 /2 -Lot 37 L H Langworthy's Add 2140-
2140 1/2 White; 2140 White St; $9,920; $10,637.18; $717.18; $717.18; $717.18; $717.18
1024208003; CCRC Properties LLC; S 1/2-W 1/2 -Lot 37 L H Langworthy's Add 2138-
2138 1/2 White; 2138 White St; $83,660; $84,379.43; $719.43; $719.43; $719.43;
$719.43
1024208004; French Market Estates LC; N 1/2-W 1/2 -Lot 38 L H Langworthy's Add
2136-2136 1/2 White; 2136 White St; $58,200; $58,921.79; $721.79; $721.79; $721.79;
$721.79
1024208005; Mid America Property Management LLC; SW 1/2 -Lot 38 L H Langwor-
thy's Add; 2134 White St; $53,760; $54,483.93; $723.93; $723.93; $723.93; $723.93
1024208006; Mid-America Property Management LLC; Lot 2-N 58'-W 1/2 -Lot 39 L H
Langworthy's Add; 2132 White St; $45,630; $46,140.59; $510.59; $510.59; $510.59;
$510.59
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1024208009; Stockel, Craig & Elaine; S 6'-W 1/2 -Lot 39 & N 22'- W 1/2 -Lot 40 L H
Langworthy's Add; 2124 White St; $33,600; $34,240.75; $640.75; $640.75; $640.75;
$640.75
1024208010; Stockel, Craig & Elaine; S 42'-W 1/2 -Lot 40 & N 18'- W 1/2 -Lot 41 L H
Langworthy's Add; 2100 White St; $163,632; $165,010.45; $1,378.45; $1,378.45;
$1,378.45; $1,378.45
1024208011; Stockel, Craig & Elaine; N 37-S 46'-W 1 /2 -Lot 41 L H Langworthy's Add;
2100 White St; $103,410; $104,267.47; $857.47; $857.47; $857.47; $857.47
1024208012; McCurdy, Robert L & Jerome D; E 12' -Lot 35 L H Langworthy's Add
2167-2167 1/2 Jackson; 2167 Jackson St; $57,400; $58,829.01; $1,429.01; $1,429.01;
$1,429.01;$1,429.01
1024208013; Gray, Randall W & Holly L; NE 1/4 -Lot 36 L H Langworthy's Add; 2165
Jackson St; $74,430; $75,144.50; $714.50; $714.50; $714.50; $714.50
1024208014; Severns, Edward Patrick & Rebecca Jane; SE 1 /4 -Lot 36 L H Langwor-
thy's Add; 2163 Jackson St; $74,310; $75,024.50; $714.50; $714.50; $714.50; $714.50
1024208015; Community Housing Initiatives Inc; N 27.4'-E 1/2 -Lot 37 L H Langwor-
thy's Add; 2139 Jackson St; $91,810; $92,421.79; $611.79; $611.79; $611.79; $611.79
1024208016; Valdez, Gloria; Lot 2-S 36'6"-E 1/2 -Lot 37 L H Langworthy's Add; 2137
Jackson St; $34,440; $34,831.19; $391.19; $391.19; $391.19; $391.19
1024208017; Brokus, Karen R; Lot 1-S 36'6"-E 1 /2 -Lot 37 L H Langworthy's Add; 2135
Jackson St; $34,210; $34,636.85; $426.85; $426.85; $426.85; $426.85
1024208018; Hayes, Casie L & Schumacher, Joey L; N 38'6"-E 1/2 -Lot 38 L H Lang -
worthy's Add; 2131 Jackson St; $64,320; $65,183.24; $863.24; $863.24; $863.24;
$863.24
1024208019; Kennedy, Karolyn A; S 25 1/2'-E 1/2 of Lot 38 L H Langs Add; 2123
Jackson St; $59,810; $60,382.61; $572.61; $572.61; $460.00; $1,032.61; $572.61
1024208026; Mid-America Property Management LLC; Lots 1-1 & 2-1 both of N 58'w
1/2 of Lot 39 LH Langworthy's Add (2128/2130 White); 2128 White St; $48,160;
$48,968.22; $808.22; $808.22; $808.22; $808.22
1024208020; Severns, Rebecca J & Edward P; Lot 2-E 1/2 of Lot 39 & N 54' of the E
1/2 of Lot 40 L H Langs Add; 2113 Jackson St; $37,970; $38,466.78; $496.78; $496.78;
$496.78; $496.78
1024208021; Severns, Rebecca J & Edward P; Lot 2-1 of "Sub of E 1/2-39 & N 54'-E
1/2-40" L H Langworthy's Add; 2111 Jackson St; $35,440; $35,859.10; $419.10; $419.10;
$419.10; $419.10
1024208022; Henkel, Gary T & Constance J; Lot 2-1-1-1 & Lot 2-1-1 of "Sub of E 1/2-
39 & N 54'-E 1/2 -40" L H Langs; 2109 Jackson St; $114,810; $115,932.02; $1,122.02;
$1,122.02; $1,122.02; $1,122.02
1024208023; Olep, Erik J; Lot 1-1-1-1 of "Sub of N 54'- E 1/2-40 & E 1/2-39 L H Lang -
worthy's Add; 2107 Jackson St; $53,360; $53,986.42; $626.42; $626.42; $626.42;
$626.42
1024208024; Olep, Erik J; N 10.9'-N 55.9'-E 1/2 -Lot 41 & S10' -E 1/2 -Lot 40 L H Lang -
worthy's Add; Jackson St; $4,790; $5,265.75; $475.75; $475.75; $475.75; $475.75
1024208025; Stockel, Craig & Elaine; S 45'-N 55'9"-E 1/2 -Lot 41 L H Langworthy's
Add; Jackson St; $16,565; $17,589.08; $1,024.08; $1,024.08; $1,024.08; $1,024.08
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ALLEY BETWEEN E. 18th St. to E. 19th St. from Jackson St. to Washington St.
1024258016; Armstrong, Michael D & Marcy Lynn; Lot 1-94, 2-94, 2-95, & 1-1-95 East
Dubuque Add; 1845 Washington St; $182,344; $184,388.58; $2,044.58; $2,044.58;
$2,044.58; $2,044.58
1024258003; Dickey, David A & Kathy M; Lot 1-28 in East Dubuque Add; 1866 Jackson
St; $107,290; $107,913.79; $623.79; $623.79; $920.00; $1,543.79; $623.79
1024258012; City of Dubuque Iowa City Hall; N 1/2 of Lot 93 East Dubuque Add;
Washington St; $7,500; $8,121.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024258013; City of Dubuque Iowa City Hall; S 1/2 of Lot 93 East Dubuque Add;
Washington St; $7,500; $8,121.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12; $621.12
1024258014; City of Dubuque Iowa City Hall; Lot 92 East Dubuque Add; Washington
St; $10,100; $11,342.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024258015; Martelle, Barbara J & Charles L; Lots 1-27, 2-2-27, 1 & 2 of 2-28 & 1-2-
27 All in East Dubuque Add; 1882 Jackson St; $121,889; $123,764.49; $1,875.49;
$1,875.49; $1,875.49; $1,875.49
1024258004; Birch, Annette M; Lot 1-29 In East Dubuque Add; 1848 Jackson St;
$42,980; $43,615.19; $635.19; $635.19; $635.19; $635.19
1024258005; Bailey, James P; Lot 2-29 East Dub Add; 1846 Jackson St; $53,600;
$54,212.39; $612.39; $612.39; $612.39; $612.39
1024258006; Miles, John D & Lisa M; Lot 30 East Dub Add; 1830 Jackson St; $63,950;
$65,192.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24; $1,242.24
1024258008; Cub Properties Inc; Lot 96 & 2-1-95 East Dubuque Add; 260 E 19TH ST;
$122,405; $124,103.40; $1,698.40; $1,698.40; $1,698.40; $1,698.40
1024258018; Bartolotta, Joseph J & Laurie L; Sly 26'6" of Lot 31 East Dubuque Add;
1800 Jackson St; $92,660; $93,266.56; $606.56; $606.56; $606.56; $606.56
1024258017; MVP Dubuque LLC; N 25' of Lot 31 in East Dubuque Add; 1814 Jackson
St; $61,690; $62,296.56; $606.56; $606.56; $606.56; $606.56
11. Delinquent Bush, Brush and Vegetation Collection Accounts (Leisure Services):
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Assessment Schedule for bushes /
brush / vegetation enforcement against the owner of private property at 2901 Olde Coun-
try Lane. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 371-
16 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2910 Olde Country Lane and directing the
City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish
notice thereof were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-16
ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2901 OLDE COUNTRY LANE
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESS-
MENTS 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
bushes / brush / vegetation removal tax assessments which Schedule of Assessments
was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 27th day of October, 2016 the said Schedule
of Assessments be and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
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That there be, and is hereby assessed and levied as a lien upon the real property, the
respective sum indicated.
That the 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 not be more than fifteen days from the date of filing of the final
schedule. On or before 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 as-
sessment, as provided and directed in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessment 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 Treas-
urer's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa and
charges shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the
respective parcels of the property set opposite the name of the property owner.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
City of Dubuque
Final Schedule of Assessments
Delinquent Bush, Brush and Vegetation Account
Parcel: 1015302002
Owner: Craig & Gretchen Nordenson, 2901 Olde Country Lane, Dubuque, IA 52001
Property Address; 2901 Olde Country Lane
Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 3 Highland
Total: $325.00
12. Delinquent Garbage Collection Charges (Housing Department): City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City to certify garbage collection
charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for
collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Res-
olution No. 372-16 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent garbage collection charges
in accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 372-16
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT GARBAGE COLLECTION
CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 6-6-3C2o; TITLE 6-6-4B3 & TITLE 6-6B
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered substandard if
any conditions exist to an extent that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety or wel-
fare of the public or the occupants thereof; and
Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is "palpably
and indisputably such" exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health,
safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement
of such; and
Whereas, delinquent garbage collection charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to
the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general
property taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section I. That the persons listed on the attached Garbage Assessment Schedule are
delinquent in the payment of garbage collection charges.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the
County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached
Garbage Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of garbage collection
charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be
collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of
property set opposite the names of the owners.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S Firnstahl, City Clerk
Schedule of Assessments
Delinquent Garbage Collection Charges
November 11, 2016
Location, Legal Description, Owner, Parcel #, Amount, Category
2401 Windsor, Lot 1 of the Sub of Lots 1 & 2-2; and Lot 1-2 both in Windsor Ave Sub,
JG Investments LLC; 9120 Long Tail Ln; Dubuque IA 52003, 1013453029, $124.00, gar-
bage
1266 Jackson, S 1/2 Lot 58 East Dubuque Add & N 1'6" - N 1/2 - Lot 59 East Dubuque
Add, Moonlit Beaches Investments LLC; 816 Vine St; Maquoketa IA 52060, 1024435006,
$100.00, garbage
2320 Jackson, Lot 65 L H Langworthy's Add, Cooper, Daniel L; 2320 Jackson St;
Dubuque IA 52001, 1013459006, $110.00, garbage
1555 Central, N 23.2' of M 1/5 of city Lot 451 1555-1555 1/2 Central Ave, Specht,
Timothy L; 8760 Kemp CT; Dubuque IA 52003, 1024403013, $80.00, garbage
2901 Jackson, E 85' of E 170' of Lot 346 Davis Farm Add 2901-2903-2905 Jackson,
Moore, Kenneth John A/K/A Kenneth J Moore; 803 Grant CT; Maquoketa IA 52060,
1013153020, $124.00, garbage
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25 W 15th, Lot 1 of Winner Place, Empress Enterprises LLC; 199 New Montgomery St
#706 San Francisco CA 94105, 1024403017, $355.00, garbage
2776 Central, W 170'- 284 Davis Farm Add, Robey, Delbert R; 2776 Central Ave;
Dubuque IA 52001, 1013308001, $65.00, garbage
1358 Locust, N 1/2 of M 1/5 of city Lot 476, Hodder, Walter W & Dorothy D; 1358
Locust St; Dubuque IA 52001, 1024410002, $165.00, garbage
1997 Jackson, S 52'5" N 2/5 of city Lot 489, Davis, Kevin C & Lenora L; 1997 Jackson
St; Dubuque IA 52001, 1024254008, $140.00, garbage
35 W 15th, E 1/2-S 88'-E 1/2-S 2/5 of city Lot 454 35-35 1/2 W 15th St, High Perfor-
mance Properties LLC; 8505 Southern Hills CT; Dubuque IA 52003, 1024403009, $75.00,
garbage
375 Dorgan, Lot 6 Dorgans Sub, Perry, Jodie L; 375 Dorgan PI; Dubuque IA 52001,
1024180026, $617.00, garbage
640 Alta Vista, Lot 38 Oxford Hgts Lot 2-39 & Lot 2-36 Oxford Hgts, Engelken, Thomas
A; 2022 Camelot Dr.; Allen TX 75013, 1025107013, $96.00, garbage
529 Pickett, Lot 2-1-E 65'-5, Lot 2-E 65'- 6, Lot 2-N 26'-E 65'-7 All In Henion & Bairds
Sub.; Also, Lot 1-1-4 In Yates & Pickett 529-535 Pickett, Nottingham Properties LLC; 485
Locust St; Dubuque IA 52001, 1024332022, $175.00, garbage
539 Pickett, Lot 1-1-E 65'-5, Lot 1-E 65'- 6, Lot 1-E 65'-N 26'-7, all in Henion & Bairds,
Nottingham Properties LLC, 485 Locust St, Dubuque IA 52001, 1024332021, $155.00,
garbage
2516 Queen, Lot 50 Staffords Add, Crooks, Anna K & Richard; 2516 Queen St; Dubu-
que IA 52001, 1 01 341 4001, $447.50, garbage
1293 Bluff, Lots 767 & 768A both in a Mc Daniels Sub 1293-1299 Bluff St, Tri -Corner
Properties LLC; 1008 Walnut St; Dubuque IA 52001, 1024340027, $155.00, garbage
308 Hill, Lot 1-3 Buettell & Langs 308 Hill & 993 W 3rd St, Kammiller, Fredrick J III Aka
Fredrick Joseph Kammiller Living Revocable Trust; 17470 Kammiller Ln; Durango IA
52039, 1025177013, $96.00, garbage
13. Special Assessment for Sidewalk Repair - 2749 Broadway Street: City Manager
recommending the levy of special assessment for the sidewalk repair at 2749 Broadway.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 373-16 Adopting
the Final Assessment Schedule for Sidewalk Replacement Assessment Project was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-16
ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR SIDEWALK REPLACE-
MENT ASSESSMENT PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
After full consideration, the Final Schedule of Assessments as shown on the attached
sheet(s), Page 1 to Page 2 inclusive; is hereby approved for the Sidewalk Replacement
Assessment Project.
There is hereby assessed and levied as a special tax against and upon each of the
benefited properties, the respective sums indicated. The amounts shown in said Final
Schedule of Assessments as deficiencies are found to be proper and levied conditionally
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against the respective properties benefited by the improvements as shown in the Final
Schedule of Assessments, subject to the provisions of Iowa Code § 364.12. Said assess-
ments against said lots are hereby declared to be in proportion to the special benefits
conferred and not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value of same.
The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify the Final Schedule of Assessments
to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certifica-
tion 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 of Assessments. On or before the date of the second publica-
tion 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 in Iowa Code § 384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the office of the City
Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa at any time within 30 days after
the date of the first notice of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Thereafter, unpaid as-
sessments are payable at the County Treasurer's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse,
720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa and will draw annual interest at three percent (3%)
computed to December 1 next following the due dates of the respective installments as
provided in Section 384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment will be delinquent from
October 1 following its due date on July 1 of each year. However, when the last day of
September is a Saturday or Sunday, that amount shall be delinquent from the second
business day of October. Unpaid balances will draw the same delinquent interest as or-
dinary taxes.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
City of Dubuque, Iowa
2016 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Final Assessment
Date: November 7, 2016
The following schedule is hereby determined to show each lot proposed to be as-
sessed 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 Address, City,
State, Zip, Street Address, Valuation with Improvement, Sidewalk Assessment, Ad-
ministrative Fee, Total Net Assessment
Willey Properties LLC; Lot 35 South Park Hill Add; 1013304005; 3060 Pennsylvania
Avenue; Dubuque, IA 52002; 2749 Broadway; $78,230.00; $800.00; $120.00; $920.00
14. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
Certified List for Fire Promotional positions of Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Marshal,
Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, EMS Supervisor and Medical Office; and the Recertified
List for the position of Utility Worker. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
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September 26, 2016
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, examinations for the positions of
Medical Officer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, EMS Supervisor, Assistant Fire Chief, and
Assistant Fire Marshal were given on August 30-31, 2016. We hereby certify that the
individuals listed below have passed these written examinations and the vacancy for
these positions should be made from this list and that this list is good for two (2) years
from above date.
Medical Officer
Dan Dietzel
Timothy Schmidt
Fire Lieutenant
Kyle Burke
Martin Fitzpatrick
Mark Weitz
Ed Lahey
Fire Captain
David McQuiggin
Ted George
Jeffrey Sanderfield
Nicholas Esch
Jerrod Atkinson
EMS Supervisor
Jeffrey Sanderfield
Assistant Fire Chief
Lawrence Ewert
Charles Blasen
Wayne Dow
Kevin Esser
Jeffrey Sanderfield
David Grass
Assistant Fire Marshal
No passing scores
Eligible Employee:
Michael Lynch for Fire Lieutenant
Respectfully submitted,
Dan White, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
15. Retitling of Forester Position: City Manager recommending approval of the elimi-
nation of one Forester position and the creation of one Urban Forester position in the
Leisure Services Department. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
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16. Acceptance of Deed for Property at 730 Cody Drive: City Manager recommending
approval of a resolution accepting the deed to property purchased from George E. and
Dorothy S. Roepsch located at 730 Cody Drive. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 374-16 Accepting the Deed to certain real Estate in
Dubuque County, Iowa from George E. Roepsch and Dorothy S. Roepsch was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-16
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
FROM GEORGE E. ROEPSCH AND DOROTHY S. ROEPSCH
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an Agreement on July 18, 2016 with
George E. Roepsch and Dorothy S. Roepsch, as amended by First Amendment dated
September 29, 2016, for the purchase of certain real property in Dubuque County, Iowa,
described as follows:
Lot 1 of Roepsch Place No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the terms of the Agreement have now been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby accepts the Deed from George E. Roepsch and
Dorothy S. Roepsch, a copy of which is attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record this Resolution and the
Deed with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
17. Property Tax Appeal Settlement for Nordstrom, Inc.: Senior Counsel recommend-
ing approval of the Stipulations of Settlement regarding property tax assessment appeals
filed by Nordstrom, Inc., for property at 5050 Chavenelle Road. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed and approved.
18. W.C. Stewart Construction v. Dubuque Regional Airport & City of Dubuque: City
Manager recommending approval of a resolution which authorizes the City Manager to
arrange for payment on the best terms and conditions possible in the case of W.C. Stew-
art Construction, Inc. v. Dubuque Regional Airport, Dubuque Regional Airport Commis-
sion, and the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 375-16 Authorizing the City Manager to pay the judgment against the City
for the benefit of W.C. Steward Construction, Inc. and negotiate the terms and conditions
of payment was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 375-16
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE JUDGMENT AGAINST THE CITY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF W.C. STEWART CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND NEGOTIATE
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
Whereas, a judgment, which is attached, was entered on October 5, 2016 against the
City of Dubuque for the benefit of W.C. Stewart Construction, Inc., and
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Whereas, the City needs to pay the judgment, and
Whereas, the City Council desires the City Manager arrange for payment of the judg-
ment with the best terms and conditions for the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to arrange
for payment of the judgment to W.C. Stewart Construction and negotiate the terms and
conditions of said payment.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
19. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement for Doug Brehm: City Attorney rec-
ommending approval of a Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement filed by Transit
employee Doug Brehm. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Amendments: City Manager recom-
mending City Council approval of changes to the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8
Chapter 4 Applications, Waiting List and Tenant Selection Administrative Plan. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 376-16 Approving amend-
ments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-16
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
(Chapter 4); 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 Coun-
cil for adoption and implementation; and
Whereas, the Housing Commission held a public meeting on September 27, 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 Chapter 4 is hereby amended to
adopt the changes to the Plan adjusting the Application Process, Waiting List Manage-
ment and Selection, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D Buol, Mayor
21. Delta Dental Plan Renewal: City Manager recommending approval of the Delta
Dental renewal rates for the plan year beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31,
2017. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
22. Iowa Department of Transportation Project Notice: Correspondence from the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) notifying the City of an upcoming bid letting for deck
joint repair on U.S. Hwy 61 at Peosta Channel in March 2017. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed.
23. Signed Contract(s): Four Mounds Foundation Winter Farmer's Market Lease of
1101 Central Avenue; Hillcrest Family Services Lease of Louis Murphy Park for holiday
light display; Unison Solutions, Inc. Biogas Technology Demonstration License for the
Water & Resource Recovery Center. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
24. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Eastern
Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Chavenelle Rd./NW Arterial Turn Lane Improve-
ments Local Road Detour; Temperley Excavating for the Heritage Trailhead Parking Lot
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
25. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder — Chocolaterie Stam
Dubuque: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement
Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Chocolaterie Stam Dubuque, 269 Main
Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
26. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 377-16 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 Liquor, Beer
and Wine Licenses and Permits; and Resolution No. 378-16 Approving applications for
retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-16
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 approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
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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:
Renewals
T
Aldi, Inc. #30
2160 Holliday Dr.
Class C Liquor, Class B Wine
(Sunday)
Jumpin' Jane's Indoor
Party & Play Center
4292 Dodge St.
Class B Beer (Sunday)
Target Store T-0086
3500 Dodge St.
Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
Yen Ching Restaurant
1 926 Main St.
1 Class C Liquor
New
Barrel House Dubuque
299 Main St.
Class C liquor (Sunday)
Adding a Privilege
Big 10 Mart
2100 JF Kennedy Rd.
Adding Carryout Wine
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 378-16
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO-
TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
Aragon Tap 1103 Iowa St.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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 Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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1. Southwest Arterial - Military Road Reconstruction Project Initiate: City Manager rec-
ommending initiation of the public bidding procedure through the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the Southwest Arterial — Military Road Reconstruction Project, and fur-
ther recommends that a public hearing be set for November 14, 2016. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 379-16 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on November 14, 2016 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 379-16
SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL - MILITARY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IOWA
DOT PROJECT NO. HDP -2100 (664)--71-31
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
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 South-
west Arterial - Military Road Reconstruction Project, Iowa DOT Project No. HDP -2100
(664)--71-31, in the estimated amount $7,078,100.00, 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 14th day of November 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place
of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or esti-
mated cost of the Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Jule Operations and Training Center Project Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Jule Operations and Training Center Pro-
ject, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for November 21, 2016. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 380-16 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 com-
mence at 6:00 p.m. on November 21, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building.
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RESOLUTION NO. 380-16
JULE OPERATIONS AND TRAINING CENTER 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 Jule
Operations and Training Center Project in the estimated amount $5,474,900 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 21st day of November, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place
of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or esti-
mated cost of the Project.
The Jule Operations and Training Center 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 published
in the Master Builders of Iowa Plan Room, The Construction Update Network and posted
on the City of Dubuque website at www.cityofdubuque.orq/bids and which notice shall be
published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing
bids before 4:00 p.m. on the 30th day of November, 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
6:00 p.m. on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the Historic Federal Building Council
Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Vacate Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Easement at 3225 and 3275 Pennsylvania
Avenue: City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for November
21, 2016 to vacate the storm and sanitary sewer easement across Lot 1 and Lot 2 of
Lange Estate in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 381-16 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in
a Storm and Sanitary Sewer Easement over and across Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lange Estate
(Originally platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, T89N,
R2E) in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing
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for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on November 21, 2016 in the Historic Federal
Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-16
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN A
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS LOT 1 AND LOT
2 OF LANGE ESTATE (ORIGINALLY PLATTED AS LOT 1-2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4
OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, T89N, R2E) IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, Applewood IV LLC is the current owner of Lot 2 of Lange Estates (a portion
of the property originally platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 22, T89N, R2E) in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, Dubuque Senior Housing IV LLC is the current owner of Lot 1 of Lange
Estates (a portion of the property originally platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, T89N, R2E) in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
and
Whereas, a storm and sanitary sewer easement was granted to the City in 1963 over
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lange Estates (Originally Platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, T89N, R2E) according to deed record Bk. 181 Pg. 503 in the
Dubuque County Recorder's Office; and
Whereas, the current property owners have granted new easements covering the ex-
isting locations of the water and storm sewer utilities across the properties; and
Whereas, the current owners are requesting that the City release the 1963 blanket
utility easement so that future development areas within the properties are not encum-
bered; and
Whereas, the City has no plans for any additional water or sewer main extensions in
this area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in the
storm and sanitary sewer easement across said Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lange Estates (Origi-
nally Platted as Lot 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, T89N, R2E)
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as shown on the attached Exhibit.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
notice of intent to dispose of said interest to be published in the manner as prescribed by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 71h day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
4. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area: City Manager recommending approval
of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that the Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe
Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hear-
ing on the proposed plan for December 5, 2016. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 382-16 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain
property in and near the South Pointe Subdivision is an Economic Development Area and
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that the development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and setting a date for hearing on a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for
said District was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m.
on December 5, 2016 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-16
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AND NEAR
THE SOUTH POINTE SUBDIVISION IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF
THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND SETTING A DATE FOR
HEARING ON A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has determined that the creation of
the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area will stimulate, through public involvement
and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as de-
fined by Iowa Code 403.17(12), as described in the Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that the area described in Attachment A to
this Resolution meets the definition of an economic development area as defined in Chap-
ter 403 "Urban Renewal" of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, a significant need for housing units exists in the community and local re-
sources are needed to advance the development; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before urban renewal authority may
be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the area in
question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so designating such
area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of
the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the proposed South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area, generally
described in Attachment A to this Resolution, is an economic development area as de-
fined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, appropriate for public improvements related to
housing and residential development, and is appropriate for an urban renewal project.
Section 2. That the development of the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area is
necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the com-
munity in accordance with sound planning and local community objectives.
Section 3. That the development of this area will provide new opportunities for quality
housing and job creation in the community.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Urban Re-
newal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area, to forward said Plan to
the City's Long Range Planning Commission for review and comment and to begin the
consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the
adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area
to be held on the 5th day of December, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building
in Dubuque, Iowa 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa and that said notice shall generally
identify the area covered by the Plan and the general scope of the Urban Renewal Plan
activities planned for such area.
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Section 6. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of said
Plan and notice of public hearing to the Dubuque Community School District and the
County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment was made to the following Board/Commission.
1. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019
(Expired term of Walsh). Applicant: John Walsh, 316 Spring Valley Rd. Motion by Lynch
to appoint Mr. Walsh to a 3 -year term through August 17, 2019. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett Street, and member of the Dubuque Landlord's Association,
addressed future changes the City Council might be considering to the Housing Choice
Voucher program and her concerns that they would limit the choice of landlords to partic-
ipate in the program or not. Ms. Gotz equated the choice to that of health care choices or
that of local grocers to participate in the SNAP program. She questioned the need for an
ordinance amendment since empty Section 8 housing exists.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Iowa Mission of Mercy Summary Report: Dr. Heyo Tjarks, DDS provided a verbal
report regarding the Iowa Mission of Mercy Clinic held on September 23 and 24, 2016 at
the Five Flags Center. Dr. Tjarks thanked the staff and volunteers who participated and
provided statistical information on the success of the event in terms of the number of
clients served and procedures completed. Motion by Jones to receive and file the infor-
mation. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
2. National Disaster Resiliency Grant Update: Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann,
Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash and City Engineer
Gus Psihoyos provided a status report on the HUD National Disaster Resiliency Compe-
tition Grant. Topics included introduction of support staff and partners; an explanation of
the purpose, time line and financial breakdown of the grant; infrastructure improvements
and schedule; and a description of the healthy homes repair types and rehabilitation ser-
vices, grant income guidelines and the home advocate component. Motion by Connors
to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Cable Television Division - High -Definition Upgrade: Cable TV Coordinator Craig
Nowack made a presentation to City Council showing the capabilities of the new video
production facilities that will be used to produce City Council meetings in high definition.
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Highlights included new cameras, speakers and monitors in the Chambers; improved
conference telephone interface and enhanced technology room equipment and capabili-
ties. Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Nowack explained that wireless
hearing devices are available upon request. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
information. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Marquette Hall - Urban Revitalization Area Designation: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of a resolution to establish Marquette Hall (2222 Queen Street) as a property
that meets the requirements for designation as an Urban Revitalization Area. Motion by
Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 383-16 Finding that
the designation of the Marquette Hall Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary in the inter-
est of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 383-16
FINDING THAT THE DESIGNATION OF THE MARQUETTE HALL URBAN REVITAL-
IZATION PLAN IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,
AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds that the property at 2222 Queen
Street, (Property) is currently vacant and underutilized, and Cohen -Esrey Affordable Part-
ners (Marquette Hall, LLC), (Cohen -Esrey) has proposed to develop the Property by re-
habilitating the former Sacred Heart Elementary School into 28 historic and affordable
senior apartments; and
Whereas, the City supports the development and construction of housing and residen-
tial properties which provide quality, affordable housing; and
Whereas, the Property is located in an area eligible for the Urban Revitalization Tax
Exemption program; and
Whereas, in the area proposed for designation under the Urban Revitalization Act is
an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements which by reason
of age, history, architecture or significance should be preserved or restored to projective
use Section 404.1(3) of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, through the Urban Revitalization Program, the Property is eligible to receive
a one hundred percent exemption from taxation on the actual value added by the im-
provements for a period of ten years so long as it is assessed as residential property or
assessed as multi -family or commercial property, if the commercial property consists of
three or more separate living quarters with at least seventy-five percent of the space used
for residential purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The rehabilitation housing development at the Property legally described as:
Lot #'s 31,32,33,34 Sanford Sub., according to the recorded plat thereof, is deemed
necessary and in the interest of the residents of the City;
Section 2. That the City Council supports the Cohen-Esrey's Petition asking the Prop-
erty be designated an Urban Revitalization Area and supports Cohen-Esrey's efforts to
receive a tax credit award from the Iowa Finance Authority for this Development.
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Section 3. The City Council approves supporting the project and authorizes staff to
work with the City Assessor to complete the form 5S for the Developer's submission to
the Iowa Finance Authority prior to the November 17, 2016 deadline for consideration.
The estimated value of the ten-year abatement is $179,830.
Section 4. The proposed Development is consistent with the City of Dubuque's afford-
able housing strategies and goal to implement the City's comprehensive plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. University Lofts - Urban Revitalization Area Designation: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of a resolution to establish University Lofts (1225 Alta Vista Street) as a
property that meets the requirements for designation as an Urban Revitalization Area.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 384-16
Finding that the designation of the University Lofts Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary
to encourage needed housing and residential development providing safe, affordable
housing for the residents of the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-
0.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-16
FINDING THAT THE DESIGNATION OF THE UNIVERSITY LOFTS URBAN REVITAL-
IZATION PLAN IS NECESSARY TO ENCOURAGE NEEDED HOUSING AND RESI-
DENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds that the properties at Parcel
ID#1025101003, part of a 5.48 acre tract currently conveyed to Church of the Nativity,
beginning at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of University Avenue with the
westerly right-of-way of Alta Vista Street (Property) which MV Residential Development
has proposed to develop the Property and create 52 units of workforce multi -family hous-
ing; and
Whereas, the City supports the development and construction of housing and residen-
tial properties which provide quality, affordable housing; and
Whereas, the Property is located in an area eligible for the Urban Revitalization Tax
Exemption program; and
Whereas, in the area proposed for designation under the Urban Revitalization Act
404.1 (4) is appropriate as an economic development area as defined in section 403.17
Iowa Code; and
Whereas, the area is appropriate for commercial and industrial enterprises, public im-
provements related to housing and residential development, or construction of housing
and residential development for low to moderate income families, including single or multi-
family housing, as stated in Section 403.17 of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, through the Urban Revitalization Program, the Property is eligible to receive
a one hundred percent exemption from taxation on the actual value added by the im-
provements for a period of ten years so long as it is assessed as residential property or
assessed as commercial property, if the commercial property consists of three or more
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separate living quarters with at least seventy-five percent of the space used for residential
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the construction of the hereinafter described Property legally described
as:
Being part of a 5.48 acre tract currently conveyed to Church of the Nativity (current
Parcel ID#1025101003), Dubuque County, Iowa, and more particularly described
as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of University Avenue with
the westerly right-of-way of Alta Vista Street;
Thence from said point of beginning, with said north right-of-way line, South
79°00'00" West, for a distance of 224.71 feet,
Thence leaving said right-of-way line, on the following three (3) courses and
distances:
North 9°00'00 West, for a distance of 99.95 feet;
North 34°00'00" West, for a distance of 190.96 feet;
North 58°00'00" East, for a distance of 177.42 feet to the aforementioned westerly
right-of-way of Alta Vista Street;
Thence with said right-of-way line, South 32°00'00" East, for a distance of 362.45
feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 1.36 +/- acres and being
subject to any easements, restrictions, covenants, ordinances, or agreements of
record. This legal description is not based on field verified boundary or boundary
retracement survey; is deemed necessary in the interest the residents of the City.
Section 2. That the City Council supports MV Residential Development's Petition that
the Property be designated a Urban Revitalization Area and supports the developer's
efforts to receive a tax credit award from the Iowa Finance Authority for this Development.
Section 3. That the City Council approve the resolution supporting the project and au-
thorize staff to work with the City Assessor to complete the form 5S for submission by
Developer prior to the November 17, 2016 deadline for consideration. The estimated
value of tax abatement is $393,233.
Section 4. That the proposed Development is consistent with the City of Dubuque's
affordable housing strategies and its goal to implement its comprehensive plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Full Circle Communities - Request for Urban Revitalization Designation: City Man-
ager recommending approval of a request for local support from Full Circle Communities
for the proposed re -development of the former Four Oaks building at 180 W. 15th Street
into 36 residential units targeted to people with disabilities and veterans. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 385-16 Finding that the des-
ignation of the Fifteenth Street Apartments is in the Jackson Park Urban Revitalization
District and therefore eligible for Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement for the redevelop-
ment of 180 W. 15th Street, Dubuque, IA providing safe, affordable housing for the resi-
dents of the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from the
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City Council, Full Circle Communities Project Manager Jordan Bartle addressed the issue
of on -street parking stating that the project received an exemption from the Zoning Board
of Adjustment and that these types of developments generally see less demand for park-
ing. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-16
FINDING THAT THE FIFTEENTH STREET APARTMENTS IS IN THE JACKSON PARK
URBAN REVITALIZATION DISTRICT AND THEREFORE ELIGIBLE FOR URBAN RE-
VITALIZATION TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 180 W 15TH
STREET, DUBUQUE, IA PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque supports the development and construction of housing
and residential properties which provide quality, affordable housing; and
Whereas, Fifteenth Street Apartments Limited Partnership, an Iowa limited partnership
(the "Owner"), and Full Circle Communities, Inc., and Illinois not-for-profit corporation au-
thorized to do business in Iowa (the "Developer") has proposed to develop the property
at 180 W. 15th St., Dubuque IA (the "Property") and to create 36 units of multi -family
housing at the Property targeted towards veterans and people with disabilities; and
Whereas, the Property is located in an area eligible for the Urban Revitalization Tax
Exemption program; and
Whereas, through the Urban Revitalization Program, the Property is eligible to receive
a one hundred percent exemption from taxation on the actual value added by the im-
provements for a period of ten years so long as it is assessed as residential property,
multi -family residential, or assessed as commercial property, if the commercial property
consists of three or more separate living quarters with at least seventy-five percent of the
space used for residential purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the construction of the hereinafter described Property legally described
as:
The North 3/5 of City Lot 463 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa according to the recorded
Plat thereof; is deemed necessary in the interest the residents of the City.
Section 2. That the City Council supports the Owner's and the Developer's Urban Re-
vitalization Application and the Owner's and Developer's efforts to receive a tax credit
award from the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
for the development of the Property.
Section 3. That the City Council approve the resolution supporting the project and au-
thorize staff to work with the City Assessor to complete the form 5S for submission by
Developer prior to the November 17, 2016 deadline for consideration. The estimated
amount of the tax exemption is $291,755.63.
Section 4. That the proposed development of the Property is consistent with the City
of Dubuque's affordable housing strategies and its goal to implement its comprehensive
plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Attest: Kevin s. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
7. IDOT Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement : City Manager recommending approval for
the Mayor to execute the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for public road segments of
US 52/Iowa 3 and Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) that are within the City's corporate limits.
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 386-16 Ap-
proving the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Iowa Department of Transportation. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 386-16
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PUBLIC ROAD JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Whereas, the Dubuque City Council, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS), the Dubuque Area Chamber
of Commerce and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation have all identified the
completion of the Southwest Arterial Project as the No. 1 surface transportation priority in
the Dubuque area; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa
DOT) desire to maintain and increase transportation infrastructure while improving safety
for the motorist within the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County and acknowledge the
mutual benefit to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project; and
Whereas, the City and the Iowa DOT executed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for the completion of the Southwest Arterial project; and
Whereas, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to Transfer the Juris-
diction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for the Trans-
fer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa
3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in down-
town Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and
open to traffic; and
Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Sections 313.2 and / or
306.42 and the MOU, the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction (TOJ) Agreement between
the City and the Iowa DOT details the transfer of jurisdiction for the following public road
segment(s), including all structures and right-of-way, to each other as described as fol-
lows:
That portion of US 52/Iowa 3 north from the intersection of US 61 in downtown
Dubuque to the northern corporation limits of Dubuque, of approximately 3.91 miles.
All portions of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) that are within the corporation limits
of Dubuque, of approximately 4.43 miles; and
Whereas, the transfer of jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this
Agreement shall take place following the execution of this agreement by both the LPA
and the STATE and once the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic as follows:
The Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance or determine
the extent and cost of any needed repairs necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52
and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a state of good repair. Alternately,
funds may be transferred from the Iowa DOT to the City in lieu of performing routine
maintenance or making repairs.
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The City shall assume jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this
Agreement upon the completion of the routine maintenance and/or repairs, or trans-
fer of funds to the City specified in this Agreement.
The City shall, in accordance with the MOU, complete final design engineering,
construction contract documents, right of way property acquisition, utility relocation,
and construction of City lead projects for the Southwest Arterial.
The City shall assume jurisdiction of the following bridge(s): FHWA No.(s)
503675, 601940, 607775, and 607770 and the continued maintenance, rehabilita-
tion and eventual replacement of the bridge.
The Iowa DOT shall, in accordance with the MOU, completely fund and construct
the Iowa DOT lead projects for the complete 4 -lane freeway, including interchanges
between U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOL-
LOWS:
Section 1. City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation hereby agree
to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project.
Section 2. Whereas, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to Transfer
the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for
the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing
U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S.
61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is com-
pleted and open to traffic.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Transfer of Public Road
Jurisdiction Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Trans-
portation which will allow for the Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from
the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest
Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere
Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to
the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
8. 210 Jones Street - Urban Revitalization Area Ordinance: City Manager recommend-
ing approval of an Ordinance adopting an Urban Revitalization Plan for the 210 Jones
Street Urban Revitalization Area to assist in the redevelopment of this property. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-
0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 57-16 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitali-
zation Areas, by adopting a new Section 13: 210 Jones Street Urban Revitalization Area,
and establishing requirements for qualifying property owners. Seconded by Connors. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 57-16
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 3, REVENUE AND
TAXATION, CHAPTER 2 REVITALIZATION AREAS, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION
13: 210 JONES STREET URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA, AND ESTABLISHING
REQUREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Chapter 2 is hereby amended
by adding the following:
3-2-13: 210 Jones Street
A. The area hereinafter described is hereby designated as the 210 Jones Street
urban revitalization area in accordance with the code of Iowa:
LOT 1 OF CITY LOT 541, LOT 2 OF CITY LOT 541, CITY LOT 542, LOT 1 OF
LOT 2 OF CITY LOT 543, LOT 2 OF LOT 2 OF CITY LOT 543, LOT "A" OF "VA-
CATED SHIELDS STREET", AND, LOT 2 OF LOT "D" OF "VACATED SHIELDS
STREET", IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACCORDING TO THE UNITED
STATES COMMISSIONERS' MAP OF THE SURVEY OF THE TOWN OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA AND THE RECORDED PLATS OF SAID RESPECTIVE SUBDIVI-
SIONS.
B. The 210 Jones Street Urban Revitalization Plan as attached hereto is hereby
adopted and approved and the properties within said described area shall be subject
to the provisions of said Plan.
C. The 210 Jones Street Urban Revitalization Plan shall hereafter be on file in the
City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. This ordinance takes effect upon publication.
Passed and approved this 7m day of November, 2016.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 11th day of November,
2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Connors reported on the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce 7m Diver-
sity Summit held November 3, 2016 stating that it had excellent speakers and was well
attended.
Mayor Buol reported on his presentation at the Resilient Lacrosse Summit in Lacrosse,
Wisconsin regarding Dubuque's best practices in the area of resiliency. Mayor Buol re-
minded everyone of tomorrow's general election and encouraged everyone to vote.
CLOSED SESSION
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Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:51 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa.
Seconded by Connors. Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will con-
sult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney
Crenna Brumwell and Assistant City Attorney Maureen Quann. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 8:10 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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