Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.19.25City of Dubuque
City Council
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June 16, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of April 22, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Art on the River
Committee of May 15 and June 12, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of April 16, 2025; Zoning
Advisory Commission of May 7, 2025; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of May 19, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 6 2 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes
3. 5.15.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
4. 6.12.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
5. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
6. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Proof of Publication City Council Proceedings 5 19 25
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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 May 19, 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,
Senior Counsel Lindahl.
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 on the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuques Contracted Services Agreement Update.
WORK SESSION
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Contracted Services
Agreement Update
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuques Director of
Advocacy, Data and Learning Alex Baum presented updates on its
programs supported by Fiscal Year 2025 City Contracted Service
Agreements. Baum responded to questions by confirming that
housing data will be part of the Foundations upcoming data
walk and that a broad definition of 'immigrants' is used in
the Foundations work.
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 May 19, 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,
Senior Counsel Lindahl.
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 stated that the resolution for CCI5, LLC under
Action Item No. 3 was removed from the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Apples for Students (May - July, 2025) was accepted by
Beth McGorry on behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
2. Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 12, 2025) was
accepted by Dawn Fleming and Christina Schauer on behalf of
the Tri-State Women Warriors.
Mayor Cavanagh welcomed Van Milligen to his first in -person
meeting since his recovery from a car accident.
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 May 5, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of March
25, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of April 24, 2025;
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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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Vicki Carnicle for personal
injury; Dawn Hanson for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City
Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised 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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 158-25 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.
5. Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 21: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
159-25 Approving The Final Plat Cedar Ridge Farm No. 21, In
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
6. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 160-25
Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 1, In the
City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
7. Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 161-25
Approving the Final Plat of Southwest Arterial Plat 2, In the
City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
8. Corrected First Amendment 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-A
Nunc Pro Tunc Correcting And Amending A Scriveners Error In
First Amendment To Development Agreement By And Between The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Wilson House Apts, LLC was adopted.
9. FY26 Iowa Department of Transportations Certificate of
Cost Allocation Plan Review and Approval: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 162-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025
ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One was adopted.
11. Award 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 163-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2025
ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two was adopted.
12. FY25 & FY26 Contracted Service Agreement: DuRide: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and
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Maintenance Bonds: Pirc-Tobin for the Heeb Street
Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
15. Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
16. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 164-25
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.
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 Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Cedar Cross Road Urban Revitalization Plan: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
165-25 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 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.
2. Development Agreement with 1301 Central, LLC: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
166-25 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 1301
Central, LLC, 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 June 2, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Initiate Public Bidding
Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 167-25
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 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. Fire Headquarters HVAC Project: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 168-25 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 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.
5. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on June 2, 2025 for the
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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 Phase I: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
169-25 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 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road: Jones stated that
the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)
Board met on Friday and recommended Ordinance Option No. 2,
the reduced zoning area. Motion by Roussell 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 for Ordinance Option No. 2. Seconded
by Farber. Steve Ingalsbe, 15680 Estate Ln., stated that he
had spoken in opposition to the rezoning at the Zoning
Advisory Commission (ZAC) meeting and expressed support for
the reduced zoning option. Breitfelder stated that written
input was received from Kari Voss, 11140 Cottingham Rd. In
response to questions, DMASWA Administrator Ken Miller
explained that the property must be rezoned prior to obtaining
a state permit and emphasized the agencys intent to be
transparent about its long-term expansion plans. Planning
Services Director Wally Wernimont clarified that because
Ordinance Option No. 2 reduced the proposed zoning area, the
request did not need to return to the ZAC, as the City Council
has the authority to modify recommendations provided the
change results in a reduction rather than an expansion of the
request. It was noted by City Council that neither Jones nor
Resnick has a conflict of interest voting on this rezoning as
DMASWA Board Members, as there is no personal financial
benefit involved. City Council Members thanked those who
provided input and commented that, while the rezoning request
was complex, they were in support of the outcome. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 16-25 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 [Option 2 - Reduced Zoning
Area]. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Request to Rezone 405-575 Cedar Cross Road: Motion by
Roussell 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 Sprank.
Mike Reinert, 401 Cedar Cross Rd., spoke in opposition to the
rezoning, stating that rezoning to R-2 would be more
acceptable. Carol Maas, 3095 Nightengale, inquired about the
access road serving the property. Applicant Julie Merfeld,
10713 Cottingham Rd., stated that there was no interest in the
property when it was previously listed for sale under R-1
zoning, and noted that Cedar Cross Road is a commercial
corridor with residential subdivisions located along it.
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Breitfelder stated that written input was received by Maas. In
response to questions, Wernimont stated that access to the
site is yet to be determined, as it will depend on the size
and layout of the future development. He also noted that
meeting setback requirements will enable the property to
connect to water and sewer services. City Council Members
expressed support for the rezoning, describing it as a
reasonable compromise, and encouraged continued dialogue among
neighboring residents. They also thanked Wernimont for
recommending that the original R-4 rezoning request be
remanded back to the ZAC for further review. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 17-25 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. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request to Rezone Radford Road: 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. In response to a
question, Wernimont clarified that there are currently no
plans for an outdoor play area and that the Unified
Development Code (UDC) does not require one. He also confirmed
that a sidewalk along Radford Road will be required as part of
the development. Tony Nadermann, one of the project
developers, noted that while an outdoor play area has not been
discussed, it is something they are open to considering.
Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey stated that
Radford Road is currently served by city buses, and the
department will evaluate the development to determine whether
an additional bus stop is warranted. City Council Members
expressed support for the project, citing its proximity to
childcare, employment opportunities, and housing. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 18-25 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. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Conducting a Public Hearing for the Jules -Iowa Department
of Transportation Consolidated Funding Application: Motion by
Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 170-25 Authorizing Resolution: Approval Of Consolidated
Funding Application To Iowa DOT. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Fiscal Year 2025 First Budget Amendment: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 171-25 Amending The Current Budget For Fiscal
Year Ending June 2025. Seconded by Jones. Chief Financial
Officer Jennifer Larson provided an overview of the fund
transfers included in the amendment, noting that the amendment
primarily supports capital projects. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
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Regarding Action Item No. 1, Developer Joey Callahan, 7629
Commerce Park, expressed enthusiasm for the project and
indicated his availability to answer any questions.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 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
Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 172-25
Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And CC15, LLC. Seconded by Sprank. In response
to a question regarding sewer capacity, City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos explained that two oversized manholes equipped with
valves will be installed as a temporary sanitary sewer
solution. This measure will remain in place until the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issues a permit for the
permanent sewer design and construction. Psihoyos estimated
the cost of the temporary solution at $30,000. Van Milligen
noted that the developer will be responsible for sewer -related
charges, providing the City with a revenue source. City
Council Members expressed appreciation to the developer for
moving forward with the project, particularly with the current
capacity challenges with the Catfish Creek sewer system.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Reject Bids 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa
Street Parking Garage: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 173-25 Rejecting
Competitive Bid Proposal Received For The 2025 Repair And
Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage. Seconded by
Wethal. Project Manager Jim Bousley reported that current
safety concerns have been addressed, with the affected area
now closed and structural monitoring taking place on a monthly
basis. Knuckey stated that narrowing the projects scope is
expected to encourage more competitive bidding. Motion carried
7-0.
3. Resolutions of Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Applications for Multiple Housing Developments: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 174-25 Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic
Development Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax
Credit Program By Millwork Flats, L.L.C; Resolution No. 175-25
Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Program By Gronen Development, Inc.; Resolution No. 176-25
Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Program By Wilson House Apts, LLC; and Resolution No. 177-25
Supporting The Submission Of An Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application To The Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Program By 1301 Central, LLC. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Amendment to City Code Solicitor and Transient Merchant
Licenses: 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. Breitfelder confirmed that a solicitors
license is required for business -related door-to-door sales
and that solicitors are required to carry the license while
conducting business. Residents have the right to request to
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see a solicitors license. If concerns arise, they are
encouraged to gather as much information as possiblesuch as
the solicitors name, company affiliation, and contact
detailsand report it to the City Clerks Office. Motion carried
7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 19-25 Repealing Title 4 Business And License
Regulations, Chapter 5 Solicitors License And Replacing It
With New Chapter 5 Containing Articles A And B For Solicitors
And Transient Merchants. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
7-0.
5. Fiscal Year 2026 Dollars & Cents Brochure: Motion by
Wethal to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Resnick reported on Bike Week.
Farber reported on Chris Kohlmanns recent retirement from
the City in the role of Chief Information Officer, the recent
press tour at the Citys new Data Center, an Information
Technology and Communications Committee (ITC) meeting for the
National League of Cities (NLC), and her upcoming trip to
Amazons headquarters to discuss information technology topics.
Roussell reported on the Heart Program graduation at Four
Mounds.
Jones reported on the Citys employee recognition breakfast, a
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Policy
Committee Meeting, Kohlmanns retirement, the Dubuque Area
Chamber of Commerces Washington, D.C. Fly -In Event, and
playing with the East Dubuque Drum Corp. to welcome back honor
flight participants.
Wethal reported on the Heart Program graduation and
attending an NAACP Housing Committee meeting.
Sprank reported on the Washington, D.C. Fly -In Event.
Cavanagh reported on Bike Week, Travel Dubuques hospitality
breakfast, the employee recognition breakfast, the state
legislatures recent adjournment, and the Washington, D.C.
Fly -In Event.
Van Milligen thanked Cavanagh for co -presenting the keynote
at the employee recognition breakfast and expressed
appreciation to all City Council Members for their
participation in presenting awards at the breakfast.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:47 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)?,O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Mayor
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 Senior Counsel Lindahl. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:16 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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