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Masterpiece on the Mississippi July 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Roussell, Wethal, Jones, Sprank, Farber, Resnick, Cavanagh
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Four Mounds Foundation Work Session
Four Mounds Foundation staff will present an update on their work.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Governor's Volunteer Award Recognition
Jessica Anderschau, Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in the Office of
Sustainability, will be recognized for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Award.
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2. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Chair Award Recognition
A Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Representative will recognize Airport
Director Todd Dalsing for receiving the Chamber Chair Award.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Dubuque County Fair Week (July 22 - 27, 2025)
On behalf of the Dubuque County Fair Association.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of June 16, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
of May 27, 2025; Civil Service Commission of January 17, February 12, March 3,
March 12, March 20, and April 9, 2025; Community Development Advisory
Commission of May 21, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of May 15, 2025;
Library Board of Trustees Update from May 22, 2025; Park and Recreation
Commission of May 21, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of April
23, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of June 4, 2025; Zoning Board of
Adjustment from May 22, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
June 2, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Cathleen Avenarius for vehicle damage; Craig Demoss for property damage;
Samantha Giglio for vehicle damage; Edward and Carol Marinko for property
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. 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)
4. Acceptance of the Southgate Drive Sanitary Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the public improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of
$167,092.20 to Tschiggfrie Excavating, for the Southgate Drive Sanitary
Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Southgate Drive Sanitary Improvements Project And
Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Contracted Services Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026
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City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Contracted Services
Agreements with seven agencies for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year
2026 and authorization for the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Contracted Services Agreements Fiscal Year 2026 for Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque Programs
Assistant City Attorney recommending City Council approval of the Contracted
Services Agreements with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for
programs Envision Dubuque and Project HOPE for Fiscal Year 2026, authorizing
the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Iowa Department of Transportation PCC Pavement Grade Project Notification
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) notifying the City Council of PCC Pavement
grade on US-20 over the Middle Branch Catfish Creek and Chicago, Central and
Pacific Railroad.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage Amended
Resolution 220-25, Establish New Bid Letting Date
City Manager recommending City Council amend Resolution 220-25 which
changes the bid letting date from July 11, 2025, to July 29, 2025, for the 2025
Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage through the adoption of
the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 220-25: 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Signed Contract(s)
Memorandum of Agreement with Dubuque Trees Forever; Memorandum of
Agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-16 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances
City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement Number
2025 S-16 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-16 To The Code Of Ordinances
Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
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Products, Vapor Products, and Device 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.
1. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding
Process
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval to the dredge
construction plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$270,100.00; and establish July 21, 2025, as the date of the public hearing; and
hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 2025 Maintenance
Dredging Project through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 2025 Maintenance Dredging 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 July 21, 2025
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.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2028 (Vacant term of Gerdemann)
Applicant:
Alex Kruse, 3578 Keymont Dr.
2. 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, 2028
(Expiring Business Professional - lives or works in the cultural and entertainment
district term of Hefel)
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Applicants:
Nick Halder, 876 S. Grandview Ave. - Qualifies as Business Professional
Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 West 8th St. - Qualifies as Business Professional
Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct. - Qualifies as Business Professional
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
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of Esser)
Applicant:
Gary Wernimont, 736 University Ave.
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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. Hold a Public Hearing for Adopting the Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Annual Plan
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council hold a
public hearing to receive input on the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan
and approve the adoption of the PHA Annual Plan, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Certification By State Or
Local Office Of Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan's Consistency With The
Consolidated Plan And Approval Of The PHA Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Annual
Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. 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
Proof of publication on notice of public hearings to consider City Council approval
to vacate and dispose of the street and alley right of way easements in Julien
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown and described in Exhibits A and B
attached, be approved through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating Certain Street And Alley Easements In Julien Addition,
City Of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In Certain Street And Alley Easements In
Julien Addition, City Of Dubuque, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Rebid 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage Public
Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
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, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The 2025 Repair And Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking
Garage
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. Parks and Recreation Title 10 Chapter 5 Ordinance Amendment
Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval and adoption of the Ordinance
amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways And
Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B. Use Regulations, Section 13
Climbing On Fences, Roofs, Section 22 Open Season And Hours Generally, and
Article C Section 1 Specific Park Areas, Open Spaces, And Trails Described.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B. Use Regulations,
Section 13 Climbing On Fences, Roofs, Section 22 Open Season And Hours
Generally, And Article C Section 1 Specific Park Areas, Open Spaces, And Trails
Described
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Recommendation to Update Human Rights Ordinance, Title 8
City Manager recommending City Council approve an amendment to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 8 Equity and Human Rights by repealing Title 8
Equity and Human Rights and adopting in lieu therefore a new Title 8 Human
Rights.
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ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 8 Equity And
Human Rights By Repealing Title 8 Equity And Human Rights And Adopting In Lieu
Thereof A New Title 8 Human Rights
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Proceedings to Complete Action on the Issuance of $761,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Green Alley
Sponsorship Project
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
to complete action required on the issuance of not to exceed $761,000 Stormwater
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement — Sponsorship Project Amendment
Green Alley.
RESOLUTION Authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement,
providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $761,000 Storm Water
Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and authorizing the related reduction of the interest
rate on the Stormwater Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Note No. R-1,
Series 2019, dated April 12, 2019
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. FY 2026 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Funding Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission for the recommended recipients along with the
funding levels of the FY2026 Arts & Culture Operating Support grant applicants.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. FY 2026 Arts & Culture Special Projects Grant Funding Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with the Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission granting the recommended recipients and funding
levels of the FY2026 Arts & Culture Special Projects grant applicants.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. 2025 — 2026 AmeriCorps Funding Awarded
City Manager sharing information that the funding for the City of Dubuque
AmeriCorps program has been approved for the third year of Dubuque's
competitive grant cycle (September 1, 2025 — August 31, 2026).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Funding Agreement between City of Dubuque and Dubuque Marina, Inc. -
2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Dredge Dubuque Marina
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Funding Agreement
between the City and Dubuque Marina, Inc. for the partnership agreement to
provide the required local match funding of $100,000 for the 2024 BIG Tier 1 Grant
to perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina, and hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute said agreement, through adoption of the attached
resolution.
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RESOLUTION Approving The Funding Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque
And Dubuque Marina, Inc. For The 2024 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant
Agreement For Maintenance Dredging At Dubuque Marina
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. 2025 Dubuque City Services Guide
City Manager providing a copy of the updated City Services Guide. "Living in
Dubuque: Your City, Your Services" was printed and mailed to all postal addresses
within the city limits in late June and early July.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. July Utility Bill Insert: Ways to Get Involved
City Manager providing a copy of the "Ways to Get Involved" flyer, which will be
mailed with all City utility bills from July 16 through Aug. 6.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Reschedule Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Work Session
Request from Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) President and
CEO Rick Dickinson to reschedule GDDC's Work Session from July 21 to August
18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The Dubuque Nature Everywhere Work Session, previously scheduled for 5:30
p.m. on July 21, will now begin at 6:00 p.m.
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
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at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(a)cityofdubug ue.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.
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feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk .cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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