2025 July 3rd Fireworks Permit Copyrighted
June 2, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 5.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: 2025 July 3rd Fireworks Permit
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue a
Fireworks Permit to Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for the
fireworks display on July 3, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m.
along Volunteer Drive.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. 2025 July 3rd Fireworks and Air Show
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: July 3rd Fireworks Permit
DATE: May 27, 2025
Assistant Fire Marshal Derek Paulson is recommending City Council approval to issue a
Fireworks Permit to Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for the fireworks display on July
3, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m. along Volunteer Drive.
The fireworks display will be a public display and advertised to the public. The applicant
has submitted all required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance and
the qualifications of the pyrotechnics operator.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
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TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
DATE: May 20, 2025
RE: July 3rd Fireworks Permit
INTRODUCTION
Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque has applied for a Fireworks Permit to be held
along Volunteer Dr. on July 3, 2025. Aerial fireworks displays require the ap-
proval of the City Council prior to permit issuance.
BACKGROUND
A permit application has been received from Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for a
fireworks display on Volunteer Dr. on July 3, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m. The
fireworks display will be a public display and advertised to the public. The applicant
has submitted all required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance
and the qualifications of the pyrotechnics operator.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend submittal to the City Council requesting approval to issue a permit to Perry
Mason with Radio Dubuque for a fireworks display on July 3, 2025.
cc: Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
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