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Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second -Floor Council
Chambers.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi May 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Sprank, Jones, Roussell, Farber, Wethal, Cavanagh, Resnick
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) City Life Student
Presentation to City Council
Students enrolled in the Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG) program at Stephen
Hempstead High School will present on their journey and experience.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
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SWEARING IN
Swearing In Mayor Pro Tern Danny Sprank
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Mayor Brad Cavanagh will swear in Mayor Pro Tern Danny Sprank.
PRESENTATIONS
1. LaMetra Murdock Receives Women's Leadership Network Women of
Achievement Award
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. Building Safety Month (May 2025)
On behalf of Inspection and Construction Services.
2. Mental Health Month (May 2025)
On behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
3. Preservation Month (May 2025)
On behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic Preservation
Commission.
4. Neighborhood Associations Recognition
On behalf of the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support and
Dubuque's Neighborhood Associations.
5. Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10, 2025)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque.
6. National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2025)
On behalf of MercyOne Dubuque.
7. Kids to Parks Day (May 17, 2025)
On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department and Dubuque Nature
Everywhere.
8. Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025)
On behalf of the Public Works Department.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of April 21, 22, 24, and 28 2025; Historic Preservation
Commission of February 20, 2025; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of
March 11, 2025; Transit Advisory Board of March 20, 2024; Zoning Board of
Adjustment from February 27, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of March 31 and April 2, 3, and 7, 2025.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 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:
Nathan and Shauna Peterson for vehicle damage; Susan Schueller for vehicle
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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. Language Access Plan
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the language access plan in
the amount of $3,600 for fiscal year 2026 to ensure all residents, regardless of their
language proficiency or ability, can access vital city services and information.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Assignment of Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement for the Northwest
Arterial Detention Basin for Lot 2 of Holliday Fourth Addition to Dubuque
Hotel LLC
City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Assignment of the
Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement between the City and QHQ Properties to
Dubuque Hotel LLC for Lot 2 of Holliday Fourth Addition.
RESOLUTION Consenting To The Assignment Of The Stormwater Facilities Fee
Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And QHQ Properties For The Northwest
Arterial Detention Basin To Dubuque Hotel LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support for Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Funding
City Manager providing a letter of support from Mayor Brad Cavanagh to the
Department of Health and Human Services in support of Crescent Community
Health Center's Fiscal Year 2026 Service Area Competition application for
continued HRSA Health Center Program Funding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. City Letter of Support for William M Black Dredgeboat
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a letter of support for the
Dubuque County Historical Society's application to the State Historical Society of
Iowa's Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant program.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Housing Commissioner Removal Recommendation
Housing Commission recommending City Council remove David Wall from the
commission and declare the term vacant due to a lack of response in executing the
oath of office and in replying to other city staff communications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement - ZTM
Sober Living
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached CDBG
Subrecipient Agreement with ZTM Sober Living and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement With ZTM
Sober Living
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Schmitt Island Development Corporation Fundraising and Naming Request
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the fundraising and naming
recognition request made by Schmitt Island Development Corporation for the
installation of benches on Chaplain Schmitt Island.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. City IT Department Commercial Office Renovation Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction 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
$449,461.00 to Sheets Design Build, of Maquoketa, IA, for the City IT Department
Commercial Office Renovation Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The City IT Department Commercial Office Renovation
Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Proposed Fiber Licensing Agreement - MVLink
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Fiber Licensing Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative's internet
service provider, MVLink.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Proposed Revised Project Statement to Master Co -location and Shared
Services Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Revised Project Statement
for the collaboration between the City and Dubuque County on providing fiber
connectivity to the Emergency Operations Center and County Data Center under
the Master Colocation and Shared Services Agreement in place between the City
of Dubuque and Dubuque County.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. 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. Fiscal Year 2025 First Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending the first Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment be set
for public hearing for May 19, 2025.
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For The Public Hearing On Amendment No. 1 To
The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget For The City Of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for May 19, 2025
2. Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Public Housing Authority
Annual Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2025
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for July 7, 2025, to
receive input on and adopt the Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for the Public
Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Review And Approve The Public
Housing Authority Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 7, 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. 2025 Repair and Preventative Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage
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 $4,011,300, for the
2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the
adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking
Garage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with FitzGerald
EnterpriZes, L.L.C.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached resolution approving the Development Agreement with FitzGerald
EnterpriZes, L.L.C. including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations (TIF), and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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
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. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Award
Construction Contract
Clty Manager recommending City Council award of the Private Lead Service Line
Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Construction to JQ Construction, LLC of
Waterloo, IA in the amount of $1,973,660.00 which is 13.91 % higher than the
engineer's estimate of $1,732,600.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase
1 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Feeding and Harassment of Bears
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting the
intentional feeding and harassment of bears with the city limits of Dubuque.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire,
And Public Safety, Chapter 6 Animal Control And Adopting A New Article G
Prohibiting The Feeding Of And Harassment Of Bears Within The Corporate City
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Limits Of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(a-cityofdubugue.org 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.
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feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk(a-cityofdubug ue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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