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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Stonehill Communities Longest Day (June 20, 2025)
On behalf of Stonehill Communities.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission of April 22, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Art
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 1
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Theresa White 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:
Brandon and Jessica Rethwisch for property damage; Theresa White 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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2025 — Period 12
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
approving a transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense
reimbursements.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Chief Financial Officer To Make The Appropriate
Interfund Transfers Of Sums And Record The Same In The Appropriate Manner
For The FY 2025 For The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Dubuque Golf & Country Club July 4th Fireworks Permit
City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue a Fireworks Permit to
Lance Marting with the Dubuque Golf & Country Club for a fireworks display at
1800 Randall Place on July 4, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. with a rain date of
July 5, 2025, same time. Correspondence is enclosed from Lance Marting, General
Manager/CEO of Dubuque Golf and Country Club, requesting approval for the
country club to conduct the fireworks display.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Final Plat of Summers Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Summers
Place.
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 2
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of 65 Meadow Lane Summers Place, In
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement
Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution to accept the
improvements and to authorize the payment of the final contract amount of
$38,896.64 to Restoration & Renovation Services, LLC for the Locust Street Ramp
Repairs Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project And Authorizing
The Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project - Award Recording Memo
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the
Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project through the adoption of the attached
resolution to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing in the amount of $81,180.00 which is
4.49% below the architect's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Fire Station 6 Roof
Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. E 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project (Comiskey Park
Property) - USEPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant: Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept
the Public Improvement Construction Contract and to authorize the payment of the
contract amount of $69,610.50 to Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the East 24th
Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The East 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal
Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Award Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the
2025 Pavement Marking Project through adoption of the attached resolution to
Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. in the amount of $200,347.77 which includes
the alternate bid items for the proposed bike lane pilot project pavement markings
and is 11 % under the Engineers' estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The 2025 Pavement
Marking Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Resolutions of Support for Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part
2B Applications
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 3
City Manager recommending City Council approve the attached Resolutions of
Support for the Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Applications
being submitted by multiple developers for redevelopment of three properties in
downtown Dubuque at the following locations: 799 Main Street, 1706 Central
Avenue, and 125 W 9th Street.
RESOLUTION In Support Of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application Submitted To The Iowa Economic Development Authority By 799 Main,
LLC For A Historic Rehabilitation Project At 799 Main Street
RESOLUTION In Support Of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application Submitted To The Iowa Economic Development Authority By Rider
Lacey Block, LLC For A Historic Rehabilitation Project At 1706 Central Avenue
RESOLUTION In Support Of Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application Submitted To The Iowa Economic Development Authority By Henry
Stout, LLLP For A Historic Rehabilitation Project At 125 W 9th Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. 20th Century Neighborhood Intensive Historic and Architectural Surveys for
the Deereville and Voelker Highlands Neighborhoods
Historic Preservation Commission providing information on the 20th Century
Neighborhood Intensive Historic and Architectural Surveys performed by Heritage
Works for the Deereville and Voelker Highlands neighborhoods.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Tow Contract Award FY2026-FY2028
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the FY 2026-FY2028 City of
Dubuque Tow Contract being awarded to Wenzel Towing, 3197 Hughes Ct.,
Dubuque, Iowa, as recommended by the City of Dubuque Tow Contract Awards
Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Signed Contract(s)
McDermott Excavating for the Creek Crossing Restoration - Radford Road;
Westphal & Company, Inc. for the Water Utility SCADA Upgrade Change Order
No. 1.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Temporary Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to
Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
approving the Temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
electic transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement
takes effect but no later than March 31, 2026.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC
Midwest, LLC To Operate An Electric Transmission System In The City Of
Dubuque
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Schmitt Island Management Agreement First Amendment Between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and the Schmitt Island Development Corporation Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Schmitt Island
Management Agreement First Amendment Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
the Schmitt Island Development Corporation which includes management of the
ImOn Arena.
RESOLUTION Approving The Schmitt Island Management Agreement First
Amendment Between The City Of Dubuque And The Schmitt Island Development
Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Civil Service Certified List - Police Officer
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police
Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
19. Retail Alcohol License Refund - Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3
Request from Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3 for a refund of Retail Alcohol License No.
LCO041572 that was located at 400 Locust Street due to alcohol no longer sold at
the premises.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. 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)
21. Approval of Retail or Device Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor
Product 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 453E.3
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.
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 5
1. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate Certain Street and Alley Right of
Way Easements in Julien Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating
Petition from Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for July 7th, 2025, in
response to a request from property owners Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong (of
common address 2501 Harriet Street) for the vacating of certain street and alley
right of way easements in Julien Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Resolution Of Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of City Interest In
Certain Street And Alley Easements In Julien Addition, City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 7, 2025
2. Rebid 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage -
Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and
set a public hearing for July 7, 2025, and to approve the preliminary plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $4,450,000 for the 2025
Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the adoption of
the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 7, 2025
3. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
project - Initiate Public Bidding and Set the Public Hearing Date
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$1,620,000.00 for the Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road
Water Main Extension project, set the public hearing date of July 21, 2025, and
hereby authorize the Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding.
RESOLUTION To provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English Road Water Main
Extension Project, and the taking of bids therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 21, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the
next City Council meeting.
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 6
2.
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring Jackson Park District term of
Esser)
Applicant:
Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. - Qualifies for Jackson Park District
Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027
(Vacant At -Large - lives or works outside the cultural and entertainment district
term of Menchaca)
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2028
(Expiring Business Professional - lives or works in the cultural and entertainment
district term of Hefel)
Two, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2028
(Expiring Public Member — knowledge and demonstrated interest in the arts
terms of Davis-Orwoll and Halder)
Applicants:
Jim Albee, 535 West 5th St.
Shirley Davis-Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
Nick Halder, 876 S. Grandview Ave.
Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 West 8th St.
Bree Hernandez, 1298 Locust St.
Mary Loney-Bichell, 595 West 11 th St.
Rodrigo Marin, 2240 Central Ave.
Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct.
Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St.
(see table on the following page for qualifications)
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Board of Library Trustees
One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Expiring term of Gorton)
Applicants:
Tom Brennan, 3275 Cider Rdg.
Jessica Connery, 4612 Camelot Dr.
Nicole O'Brien, 2691 Ravens Oaks Dr.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2028
Tandy)
Applicants:
McKenzie Blau, 1548 Pego Ct.
Colleen Myers, 65 North Booth St.
Ashley Regan, 1100 N Booth St.
Sara Tandy, 2307 Martin Dr.
Historic Preservation Commission
(Expiring terms of Blau, Meyers, and
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring West 11th District term of Stuter)
Applicant:
Charles (Rick) Stuter, 1296 Prairie St. - Qualifies for West 11th District
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2028 (Expiring terms of Henkel, Jorgenson,
and 011endick)
Applicants:
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 8
Jason Henkel, 1888 Saint Joseph St.
Josh Jorgenson, 3030 Judson Ct.
Lori 011endick, 1390 Oak Park PI.
Mya Schaefer, 1720 Plymouth Ct.
Greg Swift, 2150 Fairway Dr.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expiring term of Kohlhaas)
Applicant:
Jacob Kohlhaas, 1125 Richards Rd.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of Esser)
Applicant:
Gary Wernimont, 736 University Ave.
Zoning Advisory Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2028 (Expiring terms of Mulligan and Norton)
Applicants:
Matthew Mulligan, 1167 Hunters Rdg.
Patrick Norton, 920 Valentine Dr.
Dylan Schwering, 1741 Dexter St.
Casey Stoyke, 3960 Oneida Ave.
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 1395 Washington Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Ian
Stormont to rezone 1395 Washington from C-4 Downtown Commercial to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial 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 1395 Washington Street (Pin 1024430010) From C-4 Downtown
Commercial District To C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Property at June Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Josh
Ramler, Ramler Construction, to rezone a portion of the end of June Drive, PIN
1034478001, from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district,
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 9
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At The West Terminus Of June Drive From AG Agriculture District To R-1
Single -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Unified Development Code Amendment on Restaurant, Carry -Out
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City
of Dubuque to amend the Unified Development Code to include a definition for
Restaurant, Carry -Out and modify the definition of Restaurant, Drive-In/Carry-Out
and to allow for Restaurant, Carry -Out (not including drive-in) as a Permitted Use in
the C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center, C-4 Downtown Commercial, and CR
Commercial Recreation zoning districts and as a Conditional Use in the C-1
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Amending Sections 16-2-3 Definitions, 16-5-10 C-1
Neighborhood Commercial, 16-5-11 C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center, 16-5-14
C-4 Downtown Commercial, And 16-5-17 Cr Commercial Recreation By Adding
The Restaurant, Carryout Definition And Making It A Principal Permitted Use In C-
2, C-4, And CR Districts And A Conditional Use In The C-1 District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development at JFK, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch Development at JFK, LLC for
private storm sewer and rip rap over City owned Northwest Arterial Right of Way,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest By Grant Of Storm Sewer Utility
Easement To Switch Development At JFK, LLC Across Part Of
The Northwest Arterial Right Of Way Adjacent To Lot 1 Of Switch Development @
JFK No. 4, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Granting A Storm Sewer Utility Easement To Switch Development
At JFK, LLC Across Part Of The Northwest Arterial Right Of Way Adjacent To Lot 1
Of Switch Development @ JFK No. 4, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Approving the Amended and Restated Lease between the City of Dubuque
and Viterra USA Grain, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Viterra USA Grain, LLC Commercial Street (aka East Seventh Street) Lease, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Lease Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Viterra Usa Grain, LLC For Commercial Street
Lease
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 10
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with Plastic Center, Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Plastic Center, Inc. for the redevelopment of 408 W 5th Street,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa And Plastic Center, Inc., Including The Issuance Of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Proceedings for Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $500,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan
Fund Program), Planning and Design Loan, Track Line Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed
$500,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving
Loan Fund Program), Planning and Design Loan, Track Line Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Track Line
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of
a $500,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation
Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,000,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program)
Old Mill Rd. Lift Station Project — Phase 2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed
$15,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, State Revolving Loan Fund
Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Old Mill Road Lift Station
and Force Main Project Phase II Project, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan
Fund Program, Planning and Design Loan, Old Mill Phase III Project — Catfish
Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer System Middle Fork
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 11
the suggested proceedings for a public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed
$3,600,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State
Revolving Loan Fund Program, Planning and Design Loan, Old Mill Phase III
Project — Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer System Middle Fork Project,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of
a $3,600,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation
Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,400,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Loan
Fund Program, Planning and Design Loan, Old Mill Phase IV Project — Catfish
Creek Sewershed Improvement - South Fork
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval on
the issuance of a not to exceed $3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Planning and Design Loan, State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of
which will be used to fund the Old Mill Phase IV Project — Catfish Creek Sewershed
Improvement - South Fork, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of
a $3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation
Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)
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. Proposed Ordinance Change to Title 7 Chapter 5 Article A Section 10 Related
to Fireworks
City Manager recommending City Council approval of changes to Title 7 Chapter 5
Article A Section 10 Related to Fireworks.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire,
And Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A Section 10 Projectiles, Slingshots,
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 12
Knuckles Of Metal Or Other Material, Other Weapons, And Fireworks
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project - Award Public Improvement
Project
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the 2025 Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project to Giese Sheet Metal
Co. Inc. in the amount of $451,500.00, which is 30% below the engineer's
estimate, through the adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Fire Headquarters
HVAC Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. South Pointe Subdivision Park Plan for Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the South Pointe subdivision
park plan provided by Dubuque South Pointe, L.L.C.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Between the City of
Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG Approval
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Five Flags Civic Center
Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P.
d/b/a OVG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. PFAS Litigation
City Attorney providing information on a settlement award resulting from PFAS
Litigation against 3M.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Amending Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates under City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances
City Manager recommending City Council approval to amend ordinances that
reduces the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rate increase from 9% to 8%.
ORDINANCE Establishing The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 13
Public Utilities Chapter 1 Water Use And Service, Article C Rates Section 13-1 C-2
Fixing Water Rates For Fire Sprinkler Service
ORDINANCE Establishing City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use And Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1 C-1(A)
Fixing Water Rates For Residential, Commercial, Industrial, And All Other Uses
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Request for City Council Ratification of Teamsters Local 120, Mixed, July 1,
2025, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
City Manager recommending City Council ratification of the City of
Dubuque/Teamsters Local 120 Mixed (BU-0503 & BU-0229) Collective Bargaining
City Council Agenda 6/16/2025 Page 13
Agreement to become effective July 1, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Ordinance Amendment: Civil Service Commission Membership
City Clerk recommending City Council adopt an ordinance changing the number of
Civil Service Commissioners from three to five, effective August 16, 2025.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 2 Boards And
Commissions, Chapter 2 Civil Service Commission, Sections 2-2-5 Membership
And 2-2-7 Terms For The Expansion Of The Commission Pursuant To State Law
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
9. Ordinance Amendment: Mayor and City Council Compensation
City Clerk submitting an amendment to City Code Section 1-6-2 to adjust the
salaries of the Mayor and City Council Members, effective January 1, 2026, in
accordance with the recommendation of the Mayor and City Council Compensation
Task Force, which was adopted by the City Council at its June 2, 2025 meeting.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor And City Council, Section 2 Compensation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
10. July/August 2025 City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the July/August 2025 issue of the City News
newsletter, which will be mailed with utility bills from June 12 - July 2. It is also
available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/citynews
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Updated Handout -New Housing Creation
City Manager providing a copy of the updated handout on new housing units
approved, under review, under construction, or recently completed in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Work Session Request: Four Mounds Foundation
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session for the Four
Mounds Foundation on July 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to present
an annual overview of their work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
13. Work Session Request: Dubuque Nature Everywhere
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session for Dubuque
Nature Everywhere on July 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to present an overview of their
work.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
14. Work Session Request: Precision Policing Center
City Manager requesting City Council schedule a work session for an update on
the Precision Policing Center from Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen on September 8,
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2025, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, including
an outside drone demonstration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U)
Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.citvofdubugue.org or
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.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
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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