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WORK SESSION
5:15 PM - Public Presentation of the Schmitt Island Development & Sports
Complex Feasibility Study
RDG Planning & Design and Johnson Consulting will present on the Schmitt Island
Development & Sports Complex Feasibility Study.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1. Junior Achievement Day (April 3, 2025)
City Council Agenda 3/17/2025
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On behalf of Junior Achievement of the Heartland.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 21, 2025; Cable TV
Commission of November 20, 2024; City Council Proceedings from March 3, 2025;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of January 14 and January 20, 2025;
Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of March 5, 2025; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of January 23, 2025; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings
of February 17, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Tim Connolly for personal injury; Amy Keierleber Grochala for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. 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)
4. US 61-151 Interchange ITS Improvements - Cooperative Funding Agreement
with Iowa Department of Transportation - Iowa DOT Cooperative Agreement
No. 2025-16-054
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Funding Agreement (Agreement
No. 2025-16-054) with the Iowa Department Of Transportation (DOT) for the
development and implementation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
improvements at the US 61 - 151 interchange to enhance traffic monitoring and
safety.
RESOLUTION Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 2025-16-054 Between The
Iowa Department Of Transportation And The City Of Dubuque For The Installation
Of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Improvements At The US 61 - 151
Interchange
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Street Right of Way and Public
Utilities over Francis T. McClain Property at 2019 Heeb Street, Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Grant of Easement for Street
Right of Way and Public Utilities from Francis T. McClain across The Easterly 10'
of the South 10' of Lot 6, the Easterly 10' of Lot 7, and the Easterly 10' of the
Northerly 20' of Lot 8, in Marsh's Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown
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on the attached Grant of Easement document to facilitate the future maintenance
and repair of the embankment improvements.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Grant Of Easement For Street Right Of Way And
Public Utilities Through, Over And Across The Easterly 10' Of The South 10' Of Lot
6, The Easterly 10' Of Lot 7, And The Easterly 10' Of The Northerly 20' Of Lot 8, In
Marsh's Addition, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over The Butler
Children's Garden Foundation, Inc. property in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as
part of the Wanderwood Gardens Project
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Grant of Easement for Water
Main Utility from The Butler Children's Garden Foundation, Inc. across Part of Lot 2
of Y-Camp Place No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached
Grant of Easement document, to facilitate the ownership and future maintenance of
the public utility improvements.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Grant Of Easement For Water Main Utility Through,
Over And Across Part Of Lot 2 Of Y-Camp Place No. 3, In The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Acceptance of Water Main Utility Improvements across The Butler Children's
Garden Foundation, Inc. Property North of the Dubuque Arboretum in
Dubuque
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the public
water main utility improvements that the developer, The Butler Children's Garden
Foundation, Inc., has recently completed across Part of Lot 2 of Y-Camp Place No.
3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Water Main Utility Improvements Across Part Of
Lot 2 Of Y-Camp Place No. 3, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Direct City Staff to Create a Plan for Urban Revitalization on Cedar Cross
Road
City Manager recommending City Council direct staff to create a plan for
revitalization and creation of housing on Cedar Cross Road.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Of A Plan For A New Urban
Revitalization District On Cedar Cross Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Commercial Park
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of
Cedar Ridge Commercial Park subject to waiving lot frontage for Lot 2 and Lot 3.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Cedar Ridge Commercial Park, In The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. PEG Fund Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approve requests not to exceed
$85,210.84 in Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Equipment Grant
Program Fund expenditures.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Signed Contract(s)
James Orr Coating Inspection, LLC for the IADNR Water Tank Security Inspections
Projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Proposed Amendment to Master Agreement for Shared Use Projects to
License Additional Fiber Capacity to the Iowa Communications and
Technology Commission (ICN)
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an amendment to the
existing Master Agreement for Shared Use Projects between the City of Dubuque
and the Iowa Communications and Technology Commission (ICN) to provide ICN
with fiber capacity needed to complete their connection to the new Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAP) located at 7900 Chavenelle Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Proposed Amendment to I -NET agreement between the City of Dubuque and
MCC Iowa LLC (Mediacom) to add City of Dubuque Data Center
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an amendment to the I -NET
agreement between the City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa LLC (Mediacom) to add
the City of Dubuque Data Center at 7900 Chavenelle to the I -Net sites in Exhibit A
of the agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Certified Lists - Police Officer and Fire Promotional Positions
Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists for the positions of Police Officer,
Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, EMS Supervisor, Assistant
Fire Marshal, and Division/Bureau Chief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
15. Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Tobacco Compliance
Settlement Agreement with Family Dollar.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, 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
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail permits for Tobacco,
Device, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Products as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by
Iowa Code 453A.47A and Senate File 345
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. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Initiate
Public Bidding and Set the Public Hearing Date
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$1,732,630.00 for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program -
Phase 1, set the public hearing date of April 7, 2025, and hereby authorize the
Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding.
RESOLUTION To provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the Lead Service Line Replacement -
Phase 1 Project, and the taking of bids therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for April 7, 2025
2. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on a Subordination Agreement for DRLP
Loan #2-23 - 1199 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public
hearing for April 7, 2025, for the approval of a Subordination Agreement with New
Silver Lending, LLC related to a refinancing of the redevelopment project at 1199
Central Ave.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing For A Subordination Agreement By And
Among The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Virtual Velocity, LLC, And New Silver Lending
LLC For Interest In City Property Located At 1199 Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for April 7, 2025
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2025.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopts a resolution that 1) authorizes
and directs the City Manager to prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan, Version 2025.1 ("Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
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Area ("Area") and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.1 for April 21, 2025.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.1, For The Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area And Setting The Date For A Public Hearing And
Consultation On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.1, For Said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for April 21, 2025.
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. Request to Rezone 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Luke and
Julie Merfeld - Merfeld Properties LLC, to rezone property located at 405 and 575
Cedar Cross Road from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-4 Multi -Family
Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At 405 Cedar Cross Road And 595 Cedar Cross Road From R-1 Single -
Family Residential District To R-4 Multiple -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc. Providing for the Sale of
City -owned Real Estate and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adoption of
a resolution approving a proposed Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc. providing for the issuance of
City -owned real estate and Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque And Gronen Development, Inc. Including The Sale Of City -Owned Real
Estate And The Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations To Gronen Development, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
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Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.1 for Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.1, For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.2 for Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.2, For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District
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. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance 5-24 for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, as amended by Version 2025.2 of the
Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an ordinance amending the most
recent Ordinance 5-24 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District ("District") following approval of Version 2025.2 of the Amended and
Restated Plan.
ORDINANCE An Ordinance Correcting And Amending Ordinance No. 5-24,
Previously Amended, Providing That General Property Taxes Levied And Collected
Each Year On All Property Located Within The Amended And Restated Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area Of The City
Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The
State Of Iowa, City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School
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District, And Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of
Principal And Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness,
Including Bonds Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With
The Amended And Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project By Adding Subarea T To The
Division Of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for Bunker Hill
Foundation Repair Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution to approve the
Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project and award the Public Improvement
Construction Contract in the amount of $284,000 to Tricon General Construction,
Inc. which is 11.2% below the project estimate of $319,880.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Construction Contract For The
Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Fuel Station Rehabilitation Project - Award Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution awarding the Public
Improvement Contract for the Fuel Station Rehabilitation Project to Evora Energy,
LLC, in the amount of $1,092,117.00, which is 23% below the Engineer's estimate
of $1,422,000.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract For The Fuel
Station Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Request to Initiate Process for Mayor and City Council Salary Compensation
City Clerk submitting information for initiating the process of reviewing Mayor and
City Council compensation for potential changes effective in 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
5. Utility Bill Insert Promoting Seasonal Employment Opportunities and Boards
& Commissions Vacancies
City Manager providing a copy of the March City utility bill insert promoting the
City's seasonal/temporary employment opportunities and current vacancies on the
City's boards and commissions. The document will be mailed to City utility
customers from March 12 - April 9.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. 2024 Dubuque Police Department Annual Report
City Manager providing a copy of the 2024 Dubuque Police Department Annual
Report, which will be mailed to all addresses within the city limits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Work Session Request: Community Foundation Contracted Service
Agreement Update
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City Attorney recommending City Council schedule a work session from 6.00 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, for the staff from the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque to present updates on its programs supported by
FY25 City Contracted Service Agreements (Inclusive Dubuque and Project HOPE).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
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