Proof_City Council Proceedings 04.21.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
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May 19, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of May 5, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Commission of March 25, 2025; Library Board of
Trustees Update of April 24, 2025; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of March 6, 2025; Zoning Advisory
Commission of April 2, 2025; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of April 8, 9, 10, 21, and 22, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 5 5 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
3. Carnegie -Stout Public Library Board of Trustees April 24, 2025 Meeting Update
4. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
5. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
6. Proof —City Council Proceedings 4.8.25
7. Proof —City Council Proceedings 4.9.25
8. Proof —City Council Proceedings 4.10.25
9. Proof —City Council Proceedings 4.21.25
10. Proof City Council Proceedings 4.22.25
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
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CITY 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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen
(attended virtually), City Attorney Brumwell.
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
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson and Director of Workforce
Programming Nic Hockenberry presented a quarterly update on
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). In response to
a question about potential uncertainty surrounding federal
Head Start funding, Dickinson noted that GDDC and childcare
providers are actively monitoring the situation.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen
(attend virtually), City Attorney Brumwell.
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
Breitfelder announced that the presentation recognizing
LaMetra Murdocks Women's Leadership Network Women of
Achievement Award was removed from this meeting and will be
rescheduled to a future meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community Development Week (April 21-25, 2025) was
accepted by Catholic Charities Executive Director Tracy
Morrison on behalf of the Housing and Community Development
Department.
2. Arbor Day (April 25, 2025) was accepted by Tom Kramer on
behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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;
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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.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Nathan and Shauna Peterson
for vehicle damage; Susan Schueller for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the
City Attorney.
3. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 123-25 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 was adopted.
4. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 124-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To
American Legion Auxiliary; Resolution No. 125-25 Awarding
Sustainable Dubuque Grant To The Grand River Center;
Resolution No. 126-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To
Saint Vincent De Paul; Resolution No. 127-25 Awarding
Sustainable Dubuque Grant To The Bike Coop; Resolution No.
128-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Roosevelt Middle
School; Resolution No. 129-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque
Grant To Westminster Presbyterian Church; and Resolution No.
130-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant To Saint Mark Youth
Enrichment were adopted.
5. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque and Wilson House Apts, LLC for the Rehabilitation
of 1243 Locust Street: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 131-25 Approving The First
Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa And Wilson House Apts, LLC was adopted.
6. Final Plat of Kellhoff Addition: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 132-25
Approving The Final Plat Of Kellhoff Addition, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
7. Final Plat of Hy-Vee Subdivision No. 2: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 133-25
Approving The Final Plat Of Hy-Vee Subdivision No. 2, In The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
9. Improvement Contract(s), Performance, Payment, and
Maintenance Bonds: Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the
Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 134-25
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 was
adopted.
11. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device
Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 135-25 Approving Applications
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for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by
Iowa Code 453A.47A and Senate File 345 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking
Garage - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for
a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 136-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2025 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement with FitzGerald EnterpriZes, L.L.C.:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 137-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2025 in the Historic Federal
Building.
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: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 138-25 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 2, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
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: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 139-25 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 was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on June 2, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Mayoral Selection of Appointment to the 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. Mayor Cavanagh
announced that he intends to appoint Jackson to the term. City
Council vote on the appointment will occur at the June 2,
2025, City Council meeting in accordance with Iowa Code
?400.1.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through March
25, 2030 (Expired term of Ahlvin). Applicant: Keith Ahlvin,
264 S. Grandview. Motion by Jones to appoint Ahlvin to the
term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Planned Unit Development Amendment - 3125 Pennsylvania
Avenue: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered
and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Farber. Applicant Jim Gantz, 12241 Forest Meadow Dr., who owns
the property, summarized the reason for amending the PUD as
the expiration of Low -Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for
the property under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Howard Riedel, 3125 Pennsylvania Ave. Apt. 112, Suzanne
Rubenbauer, 3125 Pennsylvania Ave.; and Pat Willis, 3125
Pennsylvania Ave. Apt. 212, spoke in opposition to the
amendment, citing the importance of the Applewood I Apartment
Complex providing affordable housing to seniors. Rick
Dickinson, 205 Hill St., spoke in favor of the amendment,
emphasizing the communities need for housing. In response to a
question from the City Council, Gantz clarified that Section
42 was not a subsidy but provided incentives such as favorable
assessments. In response to a question about why a member of
the Zoning Advisory Commission (ZAC) voted against the
amendment, Commissioner Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy West Dr.,
stated he could not recall the specific reason but believed it
may have been related to traffic concerns. City Council stated
that understanding commissioners reasons for opposing a
request would be helpful. City Council Members noted that they
have no control over the expiration of Section 42 and
expressed support for the amendment, emphasizing the citys
continued need for housing. They also highlighted the careful
consideration given to rezonings of this nature and encouraged
open communication between property owners and tenants.
Responding to questions, Brumwell stated that other provisions
of the Fair Housing Act allow for certain qualifications of
tenant populations and that landlords should consult with
private legal counsel for guidance. In response to questions,
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont stated that the
apartments proximity to nearby playgrounds had been reviewed
and noted that a pedestrian access point to Carter Rd. is
available. He also confirmed that the apartment complex will
meet all requirements for multi -family residential use once
additional parking is added. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 9-25 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. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version
2025.1: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 140-25 Adopting an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal Area, Version 2025.1. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 6-0 with Farber not present at the dais when the vote
was taken.
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3. Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase II
Public Hearing: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 141-25 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 11. Seconded by Wethal. Van
Milligen summarized the need for a sewer rate increase and
stated that all current users within the Catfish Creek sewer
shed may continue utilizing the system, though each new
project will require individual analysis. He noted that
projects unable to obtain a permit from the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR) due to sewer shed capacity
limitations could still pursue temporary solutions. While the
City learned earlier this year that new hookups had to be
restricted, Van Milligen stated that the City had previously
anticipated capacity challenges, which have been accelerated
by recent development, and that developers were engaged as
soon as the capacity issues were confirmed. Brumwell
referenced Iowa Code Section 567.64, which outlines wastewater
regulations and specifies circumstances under which a
construction permit is not required. City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos stated that the replacement pipes will be wider and
capable of handling increased flow. He also confirmed that the
project is supported by secured American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds. City Council Members acknowledged residents'
frustrations with the capacity issues and stated that the
project is costly and will take time to complete. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St., spoke on Action Item No.
2, providing input on the raises, longevity scale, and the
sick leave benefit.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Award Public
Improvement Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 142-25 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract For The Heeb Street Reconstruction
Project. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request for City Council Ratification of Teamsters Local
120, Bus Operators, July 1, 2025 Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA): Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and ratify the City of Dubuque/Teamsters Local 120
Bus Operators (BU-1158) Collective Bargaining Agreement to
become effective July 1, 2025. Seconded by Farber. City
Council Members emphasized the lengthy process involved in
contract negotiations and the critical need to attract and
retain high -quality employees. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Caldwell -Designed Structures at Eagle Point Park Historic
Structure Report Receive and File: Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 143-25 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. Seconded
by Sprank. City Council Members praised the report and
Heritage Works involvement. Wernimont recognized Assistant
Planner Chris Happ Olson, Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal,
and Project and Facilities Manager Jared Charland for their
work on this. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation
for Naming Rustic Point Subdivision Park: Motion by Roussell
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to receive and file the documents and approve the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission recommendation for naming
Rustic Point subdivision park Rustic Point Park. Seconded by
Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR): Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and hear the presentation.
Seconded by Resnick. Finance Manager Brian DeMoss gave a
presentation on the ACFR. David Irwin, Partner with the Citys
auditing firm Mauldin and Jenkins, spoke virtually about the
annual audit. DeMoss confirmed that the ACFR is a public
document and will be accessible on the Citys website within
the Finance Departments reports section. Assistant City
Manager Cori Burbach confirmed that the reports available on
the website date back to 1991. City Council congratulated city
staff on the unmodified audit opinion. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Delivering Dubuque Video: Parks & Recreation: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and view the video.
Seconded by Wethal. City Communications Office staff showed
the "Delivering Dubuque" episode on the Parks and Recreation
Department. The video can be viewed on the City of Dubuque
YouTube channel at
https://youtu.be/KxbllvV38W4?si = KO5N9KAztOJCcoEW. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Roussell reported on attending the Main Street America
conference and Dubuque Trees Forever volunteers assisting at a
Branching Out Dubuque event.
Jones reported on attending ribbon cuttings for Iowa Power
and Wildflower Kids Dentistry, meetings for the Travel Dubuque
Board and Dubuque Metropolitan Area Sold Waste Agency (DMASWA)
Board, and the annual Dubuque County Emergency Responder
Training Facility fundraising event.
Farber reported on the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the Clarke
Cup playoffs, the start of the Julien Dubuque International
Film Festival (JDIFF), and co -presenting with Information
Technology Special Projects Manager Chris Kohlmann to the
National League of Cities (NLC) on the Citys data center.
Cavanagh reported on Envision 2030, the Great Easter Egg
Hunt at Comiskey Park, JDIFF, the Dubuque Fighting Saints, and
attending numerous state legislative meetings.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:39 p.m. to
discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)0)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. 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. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:58 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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