Proof_City Council Proceedings 02.03.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
March 3, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of February 17, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of January 15, 2025;
Historic Preservation Commission of January 16, 2025;
Library Board of Trustees Update of January 23, 2025; Park
and Recreation Commission of January 14, 2025; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of February 3,
2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2 17 25 City Council Minutes
2. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
3. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
4. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes —Work Session
5. Library Board of Trustees Update
6. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
7. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2.3.25
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
02/ 12/2025
and for which the charge is 257.07
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 13th day of February, 2025
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m.
on February 3, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting a work session on Travel Dubuques Annual Update.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque Annual Update
Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe provided the
organization's annual presentation. In response to City
Council's questions, Rahe emphasized the importance of hotels
in supporting conferences and noted that creating an indoor
sports facility would likely result in high demand.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on February 3, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen,
City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh 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
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 29-25 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 was adopted.
3. Letter of Interest: Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque Press Forward Infrastructure Grant: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
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4. Notification of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission Grants Application Modification: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
5. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
6. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
7. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.L.C., and Universal
Tank Fabrication, Inc.: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 30-25 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. was adopted.
8. Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC Assignment of Development
Agreement to GT Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 31-25 Approving An Assignment Of Development Agreement By
Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC To GT Novelty, LLC And GT Novelty
Condo, LLC was adopted.
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: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 32-25 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 was adopted.
10. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in North
Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 33-25 Accepting Public Improvements In North Grandview
Estates No. 2, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
11. Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Phase 3
Project -Reject Bid: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 34-25 Rejection Of Competitive
Bid Proposal For The Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement
Project Phase 3 was adopted.
12. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 35-25
Adopting The FY2025 Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing
was adopted.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
14. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-15 to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 36-25 Adopting
Supplement No. 2025 S-15 To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
15. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and
Vapor Product Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 37-25 Approving
applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco
Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products,
as required by Iowa Code ?453A.47A was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
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Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project -
Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public
Hearing - Project No. 5581500048: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 38-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025 in
the Historic Federal Building.
2. Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project - Initiate Public
Improvement Bidding Process - Project Number 5429900018: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 39-25 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 was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
February 17, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and
Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City
Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September
14, 2028 (Vacant term of Clemenson). Applicant: Bob Woodward,
1048 Bonnie Ct. Woodward spoke in support of his application.
2. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through
July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Baumhover). Applicant: Tom
Eckermann, 642 N Burden Ave. Mr. Eckermann spoke in support of
his application.
3. 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). Breitfelder stated that both
applicants submitted written input.
4. 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. Breitfelder stated that Brown submitted written
input.
5. 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.
6. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2025 (Vacant term of Gross). Applicant: Jason
Davis, 3363 Kimberly Dr. Breitfelder stated that Davis
submitted written input.
7. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July
30, 2026 (Vacant term of Heidenreich). Applicant: Talma Brown,
2004 Windsor Ave. Breitfelder stated that Brown submitted
written input.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project -
Public Hearing - Project No. 2849900004: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 40-25
Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System
Upgrade Project. Seconded by Resnick. In response to City
Council questions, Assistant City Engineer Bob Schisel
explained that acquiring a separate sheet of ice for the arena
would require a separate dehumidification system. He also
stated that while the city explored adding air conditioning
and an emergency generator, budget constraints prevented their
inclusion. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition
Program: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents
and hear the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Captain Bruce
Deutsch presented on the Police Department's 2024 awards and
recognition program which occurred on January 16, 2025. City
Council Members praised the department for highlighting its
annual achievements and recognizing Veterinarian Dr. Robin
Mundt for her support of area responders' K-9s. Motion carried
7-0.
2. Proceedings for Directing Sale of not to exceed
$6,500,000 Tax Exempt 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: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 41-25 Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,
Series 2025A; Resolution No. 42-25 Awarding Taxable General
Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 202513; and
Resolution No. 43-25 Awarding Taxable General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C. Seconded by Roussell. Tionna
Pooler of Independent Public Advisors provided an overview of
the bond sales. In response to questions, she explained the
full value per capita measure, outlined strategies to improve
the city's bond rating, and summarized the difference between
federally tax-exempt and federally taxable bonds. City Council
Members thanked Pooler for her clear explanations of the bond
process. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Banking Services Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and approve the Banking Services
Agreement with Dubuque Bank & Trust. Seconded by Farber. Van
Milligen noted that since these materials were finalized,
Dubuque Bank & Trust has become affiliated with UMB, and this
change will be reflected in the final agreement. In response
to a question, Brumwell clarified that the agreements terms
reference Exhibits A and B. City Council Members expressed
appreciation for Dubuque Bank & Trust retroactively dating the
agreement to September 1, 2024, which resulted in additional
interest for the city. Motion carried 7-0.
4. City Focus Magazine - February 2025 Issue: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by
Sprank. City Council Members praised the issue, describing it
as a well -written summary of recent initiatives in Dubuque.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Work Session Requests: Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation Updates: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and schedule the work sessions for April 21,
2025; July 21, 2025; October 20, 2025; and January 20, 2026,
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all starting at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on attending a local emergency planning
committee meeting, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerces
business forecasting event. Jones and Resnick both
acknowledged the recent passing of former Public Works
Director Don Vogt.
Wethal reported on her involvement in a community initiative
on school safety.
Cavanagh reported on the recent temporary freeze of federal
funds, an upcoming Air Service Forum, the City receiving
another round of Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action
funding, and his recent meeting with state legislators in Des
Moines.
Farber reported on the League of Women Voters Cracker Barrel
event.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:36 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. Mayor
Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will
consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the
closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:53 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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