4 21 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on April 21, 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 Van 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 conducting a work session to receive an update from Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation.
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson will present a quarterly update on Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
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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 April 21, 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 Van Milligen, City Attorni Brumwell.
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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
PRESENTATIONS r
LaMetra Murdock Receives Women's Leadership Network Women of
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Achievement Award 4ks (YL-d','�94
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will recognize Multicultural Family Center Director res(Yl AJ
LaMetra Murdock for receiving the Up and Coming Leader Award from the Women's
Leadership Network (WLN).
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community Development Week (April 21-25, 2025) 1(aCf_y f�ollr,Sjoq
On behalf of the Housing and Community Development Department. ,(
2. Arbor Day (April 25, 2025)
On behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever. torn
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of March 31, and April 2, April 3, April 7, April 8, April 9,
and April 10, 2025; Airport Commission of February 25, 2025; Community Development
Advisory Commission of March 26, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of March 27, 2025;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of February 11, 2025; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of March 25, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Nathan and Shauna Peterson for vehicle damage; Susan Schueller 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. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient
Community Advisory Commission regarding the Round 31 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant program.
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To American Legion Auxiliary
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To The Grand River Center
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Saint Vincent De Paul RESOLUTION
Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To The Bike Coop RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant To Roosevelt Middle School RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque
Grant To Westminster Presbyterian Church
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Saint Mark Youth Enrichment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Wilson
House Apts, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1243 Locust Street City Manager
recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving
the attached First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Wilson House Apts, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1243 Locust Street.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Wilson House Apts, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Final Plat of Kellhoff Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Cedar
Ridge Commercial Park subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 2 and Lot 3.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Kellhoff Addition, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Final Plat of Hy-Vee Subdivision No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Hy-Vee
Subdivision No. 2 as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Hy-Vee Subdivision No. 2, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Signed Contract(s)
Offtaker Consent and Estoppel Certificate on the assignment of Eagle Point Energy
- 1, LLC's interest in the Solar License and Power Purchase to KMDE, LLC; Lease Agreement
with Dubuque Water Sports Club.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Improvement Contract(s), Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Tricon
General Construction, Inc. for the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project. Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. 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 Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products,
Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco products,
alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits 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.
2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage - Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and construction estimate of $4,011,300 for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of
the Iowa Street Parking Garage, authorize initiating the bidding process and set a public
hearing on May 5, 2025.
RESOLUTION 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage: 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
May 5, 2025
2. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement with
FitzGerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C.
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for May 5, 2025 on a proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and FitzGerald
EnterpriZes, L.L.C. for the redevelopment of 2400 Central Avenue.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And Fitzgerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C., Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, And Providing For The Publication Of
Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
May 5, 2025
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on June 2, 2025, for the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$761,000 Stormwater Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement — Sponsorship
Project Amendment 2024 Green Alley Project
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2025, on the issuance of a
not to exceed $761,000 Stormwater Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement —
Sponsorship Project Amendment Green Alley. RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing
on proposal to enter into a Stormwater Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to
borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $761,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
June 2, 2025
4. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on June 2, 2025 for the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$1,600,000 Stormwater Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund
Program) Bee Branch Gate and Pump Project
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2025, on the issuance of
a not to exceed $1,600,000 Stormwtaer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, State Revolving Loan
Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Bee Branch Gate and Pump
Project.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Stormwater
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal
amount not to exceed $1,600,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
June 2, 2025
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions.
Mayoral Selection of Appointment to the Civil Service Commission
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected by the Mayor for
appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty days prior to a vote by the City
Council. City Council vote on the appointment to occur at the June 2, 2025, City Council
meeting.
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2029 (Expired term of White) Applicants:
. +Wiquel Jackson, 2827 Pennsylvania Ave. Dan White, �+ �-
�1 3580 Pennsylvania Ave.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2030 (Expired term of Ahlvin) Applicants:
Keith Ahlvin, 264 S. Grandview
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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.
Planned Unit Development Amendment - 3125 Pennsylvania Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from James P. Gantz,
Sodarock Housing Cooperative, to amend the Planned Unit Development located at 3125
Pennsylvania Avenue by updating the conceptual development plan, amending the parking
requirements, and adding multi -family residential as a principal permitted use, and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The
Unified Development Code Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Rescinding
Ordinance 23-93 And Adopting A PUD Planned Unit Development With A PR Planned
Residential District Designation And Conceptual Development Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2025.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution
adopting an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.1 for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Adopting an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2025.1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II 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 $12,700,000 for the Old Mill Road Lift
Station and Force Main Project - Phase II through the adoption of the attached resolution, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Giving final approval to, and confirmation of, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Award Public Improvement Project
City Manager recommending awarding the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project to the low
bidder, Pirc-Tobin, in the amount of $655,020.84, which is 7.57% below the engineer's
estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Heeb Street Reconstruction
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Request for City Council Ratification of Teamsters Local 120, Bus Operators, July 1,
2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
City Manager recommending City Council ratification of the City of Dubuque/Teamsters Local
120 Bus Operators (BU-1158) Collective Bargaining Agreement to become effective July 1,
2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve�lal
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3. Caldwell -Designed Structures at Eagle Point Park Historic Structure Report — Receive
and File
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution for the Historic Structures
Report completed by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. for the Alfred Caldwell designed
buildings at Eagle Point Park and to pursue completion of the projects.
%V RESOLUTION To Receive And File The Historic Structures Report (HSR) For The Caldwell -
Designed Structures At Eagle Point Park, Funded In Part By The Jeffris Family Foundation
Heartland Fund
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming Rustic
Point Subdivision Park
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommending naming Rustic Point subdivision
park Rustic Point Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR)
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR). Finance Manager Brian DeMoss will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) 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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