3 3 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on March 3, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of.the Historic Federal Building, 350 W, 6t' Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council,. Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manager �an Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Absent:
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of setting a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax rate.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate and Dollars and Taxpayer
Statements
City Manager recommending establishment of the FY2026 maximum property tax rate and
that a March 25, 2025, public hearing be set for the establishment of the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2026 Tax Rate and Dollars and Taxpayer Statements.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing On The Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate And
Dollars And Taxpayer Statements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 25, 2025
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
p.m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025, in the
second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. ,61h Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney"Brumwell.
Absent:
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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2025) •_7err� eery V;ck' �'��^�
On behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #2 and the Lady Ancient
Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #1.
2. Dubuque's Read Across America Week (March 2 - 8, 2025) &[h Plc &or'r
On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment. /
3. AmeriCorps Week (March 9 - 15, 2025) S (q Ar��r.
On behalf of the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program & Green Iowa AmeriCorps members.
4. Honeybee Day (March 26, 2025) H� CMS,
On behalf of the Iowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss Valley Bee Club.
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Samantha Duehr for vehicle damage; Alan Feldmann for personal injury; Madeline and Paul
Haverland for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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 Assurance Pool: Gerald Breitbach for
vehicle damage; Samantha Duehr for vehicle damage; Alan Feldmann for personal injury, -
Madeline and Paul Haverland for vehicle damage; Robert Hochrein for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. 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)
5. Maturity Extensions of Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim
Financing) State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loans
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to enable
the City to extend the maturity date of the Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim
Financing) State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loans.
RESOLUTION Extending the maturity date of the City's Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities
Disclosure
City Manager recommends City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to adopt the
Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Adoption of Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures
Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure
Suggested Dis osition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Hy-Vee, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval Senior
Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax
appeal filed by HyVee, Inc.. for their property located at Parcel No. 1017476005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 1 Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the public
improvements, and to authorize the payment of the final contract amount of
$694,213.21 to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., of Dubuque, IA, for the Bee Branch Creek Trail
Project — Phase 1 Project, Iowa DOT Project TAP-2100(697)-81-31 subject to Iowa DOT
concurrence.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 1 - Iowa DOT Project
TAP-U-2100-697-81-31 And Authorizing The Payment Of The Contract Amount To The
Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual
Report for 2024 and HPC Annual Work Plan for 2025
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the CY2024 Certified Local Government
(CLG) Annual report for submission to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the March/April 2025 issue of the City News newsletter that
was issued with City utility bills from February 12 - March 5.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Partners for Places Grant - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Partnership
City Attorney recommending City Council approval to submit a letter of support to Partners for
Places regarding a City partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater and Dubuque
Energy District on a project called "Community Action for Energy -Efficient and Sustainable
Living."
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
-- Dubuque and Limestone Legacy LLC
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to Development
Agreement with Limestone Legacy LLC for development of the property at 1602 Central
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Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Limestone Legacy LLC Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions)
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13. Signed Contract(s)
Farm 6941 (Chavenelle Road) Lease; Farm 6960 (Humke Road) Lease; FDR Farm Lease;
North English Road Farm Lease; Termination Agreement with Hawks Goodmann &
Associates, replaced by Independent Contractor Agreement with THG Consultants (Teri
Hawks Goodmann).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Portzen
Construction, Inc. for the Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St. Detention
Basin) Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Equitable Community Grant Award Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Equitable Community Grant
disbursement in the amount of $5,000 each to Afriwell Hub, Inc. and Dubuque Visiting Nurse
Association.
RESOLUTION Awarding Equitable Community Grant To Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association
RESOLUTION Awarding Equitable Community Grant To Afriwell Hub, Inc
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Federal Transit Administration - Opinion of Counsel
City Attorney recommending City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City of
Dubuque to apply for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding and that the City Attorney
be authorized to send the opinion letter to the FTA.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Filing Of Applications With The Federal Transit Administration,
An Operating Administration Of The United States Department Of Transportation, For Federal
Transportation Assistance Authorized By 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code,
And Other Federal Statutes Administered By The Federal Transit Administration
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for March 17, 2025, to consider
the attached Development Agreement with Gronen Development, Inc. for the construction of a
5-story mixed -use building at the corner of 5th and Main Streets.
RESOLUTION Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate By Sale To
Gronen Development, Inc. Pursuant To A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque And Gronen Development, Inc. And Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The
City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On The Development Agreement Including The
Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations To Gronen
Development, Inc. And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 17, 2025
2. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Set Date for
Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize initiating the public bidding process and
conduct a public hearing for April 7, 2025, and to preliminary approve the plans, specifications,
estimated cost of $857,478.99, form of contract, and authorize the City Engineer to advertise for
bid proposals for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the enclosed
resolution.
RESOLUTION Heeb Street Reconstruction 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
April 7, 2025
3. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Special Assessments and Set Date for Public
Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for April 7, 2025, to approve the
Resolution of Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the Heeb Street
Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions.
RESOLUTION Approving The Preliminary Plats, Schedule Of Assessments And Estimate Of
Total Cost For The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project RESOLUTION Of Necessity For The
Heeb Street Reconstruction Project RESOLUTION Fixing Date Of Public Hearing On
Resolution Of Necessity Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s),
Set Public Hearing for April 7, 2025
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of Drahozal) Applicant:
Rachel Boeke, 1241 Jackson St.
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Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2027 (Vacant term of Jacobs)
Two, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2025 (Vacant term of Bakke and Christner) Applicants:
Colleen Myers, 65 North Booth St. (Additional Application) Ashley Regan,
1100 N Booth St.
Alan Schumacher, 3035 Burlington St.
2307 Martin Dr.
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Historic Preservation Commission
City Code 16-10-1(H) states that if a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the
appointee be a resident of the historic preservation district and for which there is no
application from a qualified resident, the City Council must appoint a tenth commissioner,
which appointment is temporary, and upon appointment of a qualified resident to the
vacancy, the temporary appointment terminates.
One, 3-Year Langworthy District term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Dement)
One, interim term due to vacancies of the Old Main District and Cathedral District terms
Applicants:
Jon Clinngman, 195 Alpine St. (Additional Application) (Qualifies for Langworthy District and
Interim)
Cole Hanson, 408 Burch St. (Qualifies for Interim)
Sandy Hockenberry, 1015 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Interim)
Cory Ruzicka, 1075 West 3rd St. (Additional Application) (Qualifies for Langworthy District and
Interim)
Adam Schwendinger, 570 West 11th St. (Qualifies for Interim)
Chad Witthoeft, 430 Alpine (Additional Application) _(Qualifies for Langworthy District and
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., and FEH Associates, Inc. Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a Resolution approving a
Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., and
FEH Associates, Inc. providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Among The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., And FEH Associates, Inc., Including The Issuance Of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Approving a Proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
resolution approving a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. (DRA) including the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa And Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., Including The Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Second Amendment to the Dubuque Racing Association Lease
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the Second
Amendment to the Dubuque Racing Association Lease, and City Attorney recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of An Interest In Real Property Through A Second Amendment To
The Existing Lease Agreement With Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving the construction plans and specifications, and estimated cost of $319,880.00 for the
Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, And Estimated Cost For The Bunker Hill
Foundation Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Award Public
Improvement Project
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract for the ImOn
Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project to Giese Sheet Metal Co, Inc. in the
amount of $308,950.00, through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The ImOn Ice Arena
Dehumidification System Upgrade Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Award Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract for the
Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project to Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co. in the
amount of $196,666.80, which is 1.58% above the engineer's estimate, through the adoption
of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ p.m.
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.
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