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Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second -Floor Council
Chambers.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi April 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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PRE -MEETING EVENT
New Refuse Trucks Static Display
Public Works will display two new refuse trucks outside the Historic Federal Building
from 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. The public is invited to view the trucks.
This event is not part of the official City Council meeting.
ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Wethal, Farber, Jones, Resnick, Cavanagh, Sprank, Roussell
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Dubuque Police Department Crisis Intervention Team 365ink Impact Award
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The Dubuque Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will be
recognized for recently receiving the Dubuque 365ink Impact Award.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Hempstead High School 2025 State Men's Swimming Team Championship
On behalf of Hempstead High School.
2. National Public Health Week (April 7, 2025)
On behalf of the Health Services Department.
3. Animal Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19, 2025)
On behalf of the Health Services Department.
4. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13-19, 2025)
On behalf of the Emergency Communications Center.
5. Dubuque YP Days of Caring (April 25, 2025)
On behalf of Dubuque YP Days of Caring.
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all
consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate
discussion on a particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the consent items,
please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you
would like removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of March 17 and March 25, 2025; Airport Commission of
January 28 and February 4, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
of February 25, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of February
19, 2025; Housing Commission of January 28, 2025; Library Board of Trustees
Update of February 27, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of February 11,
2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of February 6, 2025; Zoning
Advisory Commission of March 5, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of March 3 and 17, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Susan Less for vehicle damage; Mathew Willis for property 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: Tim
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Connolly for personal injury; Amy Keierleber Gorchala for vehicle damage; Susan
Less for vehicle damage; Mathew Willis for property 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. Recommended Sculptures for 2025-26 Art on the River Rotating Public Art
Exhibition
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission's recommendation related to the 2025-2026 Art on the River
exhibit to be on display from August 1, 2025, through June 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Community Development Block Grant FY25 Annual Action Plan Amendment
#2
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2025 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #2 Substantial Amendment as recommended by the Community
Development Advisory Commission at their March 26, 2025 meeting.
RESOLUTION Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025 (Program Year 2024) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Disclosure of the Conflict of Interest- CDBG Program Participation
City Manager transmitting information to formally disclose a conflict of interest
concerning Dale Campbell, a member of the Community Development Advisory
Commission, in relation to his application for a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funded microenterprise grant administered by the City's Economic
Development Department and Fountain of Youth.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Rescue Vehicle Grant Application Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for the 2025 Homeland
Security Grant Program to secure funds to purchase a rescue vehicle, training, and
exercises in the amount of $451,907.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project: US Highway 20 to John F.
Kennedy Road - Acceptance of Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept
the public improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of
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$8,674,734.82 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Northwest Arterial - State of
Good Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road, which is a component
of the Dubuque County Federal BUILD Grant for "Improving the Northwest
Arterial/John Deere Road Corridor for Freight Mobility".
RESOLUTION Accepting The Public Improvement For The Northwest Arterial —
State Of Good Repair Project From US20 To John F. Kennedy Road (Iowa DOT
Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (702)--SG-31) And Authorizing Final Payment To
The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. R22-IA RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant - Engineering Design and NEPA /
Environmental Project Development: Recommend Approval of Grant
Agreement Amendment No. 1
City Manager recommending City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement between the City, the Iowa
DOT, and the FHWA for the RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant to complete the
Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental Study Phase to advance
development for the B2E2 project.
RESOLUTION Approving Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 With The U.S.
Department Of Transportation For The Awarded RAISE Infrastructure Planning
Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Switch Development at JFK, LLC Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication -
JFK Rd. and West 32nd St. Intersection Improvements Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the
Acquisition Plat of Lot 1A of Switch Development @ JFK No. 13, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which provides additional right of way needed for improvements at
the intersection.
RESOLUTION Approving The Acquisition Plat Of Lot 1A Of Switch Development
@ JFK No. 3, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Iowa Department of Transportation PCC Patching Project Notifications
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (DOT), notifying the City Council of PCC patching
projects on US-20, US-151, and US-61.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Signed Contract(s)
Offtaker Consent and Estoppel Certificate on the assignment of Eable Point
Enegery - 1, LLC's interest in the Solar License and Power Purchase to KMDE,
LLC.
Suggested Disposition:
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
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Giese Sheet Metal Co. Inc. for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System
Upgrade Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the Southgate Drive Sanitary
Sewer Improvement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Five Flags Civic Center Management Services - Negotiating with Global
Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG
City Manager sharing information on the negotiations of an agreement for
management services for Five Flags Civic Center (FF) between the City of
Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG (Oak View Group).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II: Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council grant authorization to amend the existing
Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project Intended Use Plan (IUP) amount,
to include the amount needed for the construction of Phase II, grant preliminary
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$12,700,000 for the project, authorize the public bidding process for the Old Mill
Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II, and set a public hearing for
April 21, 2025 to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost of $12,700,000 for the Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project -
Phase II.
RESOLUTION To Provide For A Notice Of Hearing On Proposed Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract And Estimate Of Cost For The Old Mill Lift Station
And Force Main Project - Phase II, And The Taking Of Bids Therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for April 21, 2025
2. Setting a Public Hearing for The Jule's Iowa Department of Transportation's
Consolidated Funding Application
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for May 19, 2025, regarding the Jule's Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) Consolidated Funding Application.
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For A Public Hearing On Iowa DOT Consolidated
Funding Application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for May 19, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
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Applicant(s) are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve
on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointment(s) will be made at
the next City Council meeting.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2030 (Expired term of Ahlvin)
Applicant:
Keith Ahlvin, 264 S. Grandview
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. Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt the 5-Year Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Plan 2025-2029
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council receive
input on the 5-Year PHA Plan and approve the adoption of the 5-Year PHA Plan,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Certification By State Or
Local Office Of The 5-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's Consistency With
The Consolidated Plan And Approval Of The 5-Year Pha Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $677,849.00 for the
Heeb Street Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the enclosed
resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project Special Assessments
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the Schedule of Assessments for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project through
the adoption of the enclosed resolutions, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving Schedule Of Assessments And Estimate Of Total Cost
For The 2025 Heeb Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION With Respect To The Adoption Of The Resolution Of Necessity
Proposed For The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Construction
Public Hearing
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
resolution approving 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 Construction, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 1
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Public Hearing on a Subordination Agreement for DRLP Loan #2-23 - 1199
Central Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
Subordination Agreement with New Silver Lending, LLC related to a refinancing of
the redevelopment project at 1199 Central Avenue, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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)
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. Request to Rezone 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Road - Second Reading
Second reading of a proposed ordinance regarding 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 A - Second Reading
OR
Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. First Amendment to Development Agreement with Kinseth Hospitality, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving
the attached First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. for the construction of two
Marriott hotels in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Work Session Request: Equitable Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan
Update
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Monday,
June 2, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. to update the Mayor and City Council on the Equitable
Poverty Reduction & Prevention Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
4. Quarterly Update Video on New Housing Development Projects
City Communications Office staff will show a video highlighting progress made over
the last three months on several local housing creation projects. The video can
also be seen at: https://youtu.be/kl aSY7iA1 Ko
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(o)_cityofdubug ue.orq or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
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 _cityofdubugue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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