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Masterpiece on the Mississippi April 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Resnick, Wethal, Roussell, Sprank, Farber, Jones, Cavanagh
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.
REGULAR SESSION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. LaMetra Murdock Receives Women's Leadership Network Women of
Achievement Award
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Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will recognize Multicultural Family Center
Director 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)
On behalf of the Housing and Community Development Department.
2. Arbor Day (April 25, 2025)
On behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever.
CONSENT ITEMS
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
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable
RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable
Dubuque Grant To The Grand River Center
Dubuque Grant To Saint Vincent De Paul
Dubuque Grant To The Bike Coop
Dubuque Grant To Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque Grant To Westminster Presbyterian
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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
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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.
1. 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
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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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. 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:
Miquel Jackson, 2827 Pennsylvania Ave.
Dan White, 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.
1. 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
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)
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)
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.
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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. 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)
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
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.
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)
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
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
6. Delivering Dubuque Video: Parks & Recreation
City Communications Office staff will show the "Delivering Dubuque" episode on
the Parks and Recreation Department. The video can be viewed on the City of
Dubuque YouTube channel at
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https://youtu.be/Kxbl IvV38W4?si=KO5N9KAztOJCcoEW
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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