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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second -Floor Council
Chambers.
May 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Jones, Resnick, Cavanagh, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal, Farber
WORK SESSION
6:00 P.M. - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Contracted Services
Agreement Update
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque staff will present updates on its programs
supported by Fiscal Year 2025 City Contracted Service Agreements: Inclusive Dubuque
and Project HOPE.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Apples for Students (May - July, 2025)
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On behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 12, 2025)
On behalf of the Tri-State Women Warriors.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Vicki Carnicle for personal injury; Dawn Hanson for vehicle 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: Vicki
Carnicle for personal injury; Dawn Hanson for vehicle 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. Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 21
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of
Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 21 subject to waiving the street frontage
requirements for Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Cedar Ridge Farm No. 21, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of
Southwest Arterial Plat 1 as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1, In the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of
Southwest Arterial Plat 2 as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2, In the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Corrected First Amendment 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 resolution correcting the
scrivener's error in the Original First Amendment to the Development Agreement
for 1243 Locust Street.
RESOLUTION Nunc Pro Tunc Correcting And Amending A Scrivener's Error In
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)
9. FY26 Iowa Department of Transportation's Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan
Review and Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval to sign the Iowa Department of
Transportation's (IDOT's) Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan, which are part of The
Jule's fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Consolidated Funding Application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One
City Manger recommending City Council award the construction contract for the
2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One through the adoption of the attached
resolution to Midwest Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $81,602.58 which is 15.4%
below the engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk
Curb Ramp Project One
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the
2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two through the adoption of the attached
resolution to Midwest Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $194,547.80, which is 5.14%
below the engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk
Curb Ramp Project Two
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. FY25 & FY26 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide
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City Manager recommending City Council approval of a contracted services
agreement for fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026 with DuRide for $30,000 each
year to provide transportation services for senior citizens.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Signed Contract(s)
Dixon Engineering, Inc. for the Demolition Technical Specifications, Contract
Documents, and Demolition Observation on the 500,000 Gallon Double Ellipse
(Eagle Point) Project; Origin Design Co. for professional services for the Lead
Service Line Replacement project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Pirc-Tobin for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pyrotechnic permit for an
upcoming show at the Q Casino at Backwaters Stage on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. 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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public
hearing for June 2, 2025, to consider approving the Cedar Cross Road Urban
Revitalization Plan.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Finding An Area Referred To As The Cedar Cross Road
Urban Revitalization Area Hereinafter Described, Appropriate For Public
Improvements Related To Housing And Residential Development And Construction
Of Residential Development, Including Single Or Multifamily Housing Necessary In
The Interest Of Public Health, Safety, Or Welfare Of The Residents Of The City
And Setting A Public Hearing On Creation Of The Cedar Cross Road Urban
Revitalization Area
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 2, 2025
2. Development Agreement with 1301 Central, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 2, 2025, on
the proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and 1301 Central, LLC for the redevelopment of 1301 Central Avenue which
includes the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations
(TIF).
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 1301 Central, LLC, 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 June 2, 2025
3. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting
Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate $245,000.00 for
the 2025 Pavement Marking Project and establishing the date of June 2, 2025, for
the public hearing and authorizing the Engineering Department to advertise for bids
for the project.
RESOLUTION 2025 Pavement Marking Project: 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 June 2, 2025
4. Fire Headquarters HVAC Project
City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $650,000.00 for
the Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project and establishing the date of
June 2, 2025, for the public hearing and authorizing the Engineering Department to
advertise for bids for the project.
RESOLUTION Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project: 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 June 2, 2025
5. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on June 2, 2025 for the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $2,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan
Fund Program) Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program —
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Phase I
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2025, on the
issuance of a not to exceed $2,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, State
Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase I.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a
principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 2, 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. Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Kenneth Miller to rezone property located
at 101 Airborne Road from AG Agriculture to HI Heavy Industrial zoning district,
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval with conditions.
ORDINANCE [Option 1] An Ordinance Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter
Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From AG Agriculture District To
HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District
OR
ORDINANCE [Option 2 - Reduced Zoning Area] An Ordinance Amending Title
16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By
Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 101 Airborne Road From
AG Agriculture District To HIC Heavy Industrial With Conditions District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A - for Option 1
or Option 2
2. Request to Rezone 405-575 Cedar Cross Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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-3 Moderate Density
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-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Request to Rezone Radford Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Yaroslav
(Slavik) Nakonechnyy to rezone property located at Radford Road (PIN
1029251016) from Planned Unit Development with PI -Planned Industrial
designation to Planned Unit Development with PR -Planned Residential
designation, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The Unified Development Code Of The City Of
Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
From PUD Planned Unit Development District With PI Planned Industrial
Designation To PUD Planned Unit Development District With PR Planned
Residential Designation And Adopting A Conceptual Development Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Conducting a Public Hearing for the Jule's-Iowa Department of
Transportation Consolidated Funding Application
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
resolution approving The Jule's IDOT Consolidated Funding application as
submitted, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Resolution: Approval Of Consolidated Funding
Application To Iowa DOT
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Fiscal Year 2025 First Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
first Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025
budget for City Council actions since the beginning of the Fiscal Year and includes
items which City Council has expressed support for, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending The Current Budget For Fiscal Year Ending June 2025
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. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and CC15, LLC Providing for the Use of Urban Revitalization
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District Tax Abatement Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving
a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CC15,
LLC providing for the use of Urban Revitalization District Tax Abatement.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And CC15, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Reject Bids 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage
City Manager recommending City Council reject the single bid proposal received
for the 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage due to a
lack of competitive bids and insufficient funding to proceed with the construction
improvements as proposed.
RESOLUTION Rejecting Competitive Bid Proposal Received For The 2025 Repair
And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Resolutions of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications for
Multiple Housing Developments
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolutions
supporting the aforementioned applications for Iowa Workforce Housing Tax
Credits for housing development in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Millwork
Flats, L.L.C.
RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Gronen
Development, Inc.
RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By Wilson
House Apts, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By 1301
Central, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By CC15,
LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Amendment to City Code — Solicitor and Transient Merchant Licenses
City Clerk recommending approval of the ordinance amending City Code to
establish separate licenses for solicitors and transient merchants, revise
background check and application procedures, and update the criteria for license
denial.
ORDINANCE Repealing Title 4 Business And License Regulations, Chapter 5
Solicitor's License And Replacing It With New Chapter 5 Containing Articles A And
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B For Solicitors And Transient Merchants
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Fiscal Year 2026 Dollars & Cents Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of the FY2026 Dollars and Cents brochure, which
will be mailed to all City utility customers with their utility bills from May 14 - June 4.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U)
Code of Iowa
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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.
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individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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