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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Farber, Resnick, Sprank, Wethal, Jones, Roussell, Cavanagh
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Travel Dubuque Annual Update
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe will provide the organization's annual
presentation.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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City Council Proceedings of January 21, 2025; Airport Commission of October 22,
2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of October 22, 2024; Civil
Service Commission of January 17, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of
November 21, 2024; Park and Recreation Commission of December 10, 2024;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 19, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City
expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make
certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in
accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Letter of Interest: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Press Forward
Infrastructure Grant
City Attorney recommending City Council approval to sign the letter of interest for
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) and TH Media for the
Press Forward Infrastructure grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Notification of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Grants
Application Modification
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY26 modifications to the
grant application and review process as recommended by the Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission and the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Grant Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the March/April issue of the City News
newsletter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation
City Manager providing a copy of the updated handout on new housing units
approved, under review, under construction, or recently completed in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.L.C., and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to
Development Agreement with City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.C.C., and
Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc.
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RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And SJR Properties, L.L.C., And
Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC Assignment of Development Agreement to GT
Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached Assignment of
Development Agreement by and among Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC, GT Novelty,
LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving An Assignment Of Development Agreement By Novelty
Iron Landlord, LLC To GT Novelty, LLC And GT Novelty Condo, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of Public Off-site Roadway and Utility Improvements at the
Intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road Adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne
Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution accepting the public
water main, sanitary sewer main, and turning lane improvement adjacent to Lot 1
of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Off-Site Roadway And Utility Improvements At
The Intersection Of Seippel Road And Airborne Road Adjacent To Lot 1 Of
Airborne Place, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in North Grandview
Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the public
improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, except for storm water detention
facilities and associated outfall pipes.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements In North Grandview Estates No. 2,
In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Phase 3 Project-Reject Bid
City Manager recommending City Council reject the bid received for the Bunker Hill
Irrigation Phase 3 Project.
RESOLUTION Rejection Of Competitive Bid Proposal For The Bunker Hill
Irrigation Replacement Project Phase 3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing.
RESOLUTION Adopting The FY2025 Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Signed Contract(s)
Usage Agreement with Clarke University for Veterans Memorial Park Field 2;
Peerless Well and Pump, Incl for the Well 2 Emergency Repairs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-15 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances
City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement Number
2025 S-15 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-15 To The Code Of Ordinances
Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit
Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of tobacco, alternative nicotine,
and vapor product permits as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco
Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa
Code §453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing - Project No.
5581500048
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and
set a public hearing for February 17, 2025, and to preliminary approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $193,600.00 for the
Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project through the adoption of the
attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project: Preliminary
Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting
Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated
Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for February 17, 2025
2. Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding
Process - Project Number 5429900018
City Manager recommending City Council approval granting preliminary approval of
the plans, specifications; form of contract, and estimated cost of $1,355,888 and
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establishing February 17, 2025, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby
authorize Public Works staff to advertise for bid proposals for the Fuel Island
Rehabilitation Project through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project: Preliminary Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public
Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And
Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for February 17, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the
next City Council meeting.
Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2028 (Vacant term of Clemenson)
Applicant:
Bob Woodward, 1048 Bonnie Ct.
Cable Television Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Baumhover)
Applicant:
Tom Eckermann, 642 N Burden Ave
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2026 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep.
term of Fox)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Expiring term of Hinke)
Applicants:
Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. (Qualifies for At-Large and Low to Moderate
Income Area Representative)
Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr. (Qualifies for At-Large)
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One 3-Year term through January 1, 2028 (Expired term of Jolet)
Applicants:
Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave.
Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave.
Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Heim)
Applicant:
Lucian Paucean, 3145 Arbor Oaks Dr.
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Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Vacant term of Gross)
Applicant:
Jason Davis, 3363 Kimberly Dr.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2026 (Vacant term of Heidenreich)
Applicant:
Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project- Public Hearing -
Project No. 2849900004
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $1,265,800.00 for the
ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project through adoption of the
attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition Program
Captain Brendan Welsh will present on the Police Department's 2024 awards and
recognition program which occurred on January 16, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
2. Proceedings for Directing Sale of not to exceed $6,500,000 Tax Exempt
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General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, $9,250,000 Taxable General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C, and Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
for directing sale of the not to exceed $6,500,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2025B, and $9,250,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series
2025C, and awarding the bonds to the best bidder.
RESOLUTION Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series
2025A
RESOLUTION Awarding Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,
Series 2025B
RESOLUTION Awarding Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds,
Series 2025C
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Banking Services Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Banking Services
Agreement with Dubuque Bank & Trust.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. City Focus Magazine - February 2025 Issue
City Manager providing a copy of the February 2025 issue of the City of Dubuque's
"City Focus" magazine, which was mailed to all postal addresses within city limits
the week of January 27, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Work Session Requests: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Updates
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) President and CEO Rick
Dickinson requests that the City Council schedule work sessions for GDDC
updates on the following dates, all starting at 6:00 p.m.: April 21, 2025; July 21,
2025; October 20, 2025; and January 20, 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
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This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
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