Proof_City Council Proceedings 06.16.25City of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of July 7 and 14, 2025; Equity and
Human Rights Commission of May 13, 2025; Equity and
Human Rights Commisions Goals Subcommittee of May 27,
2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of June 23, 2025;
Park and Recreation Commission of June 10, 2025; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 16, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 7 7 25 City Council Minutes
2. 7 14 25 City Council Minutes
3. May 27, 2025 EHRC Subcommittee Minutes
4. May 13, 2025 EHRC Minutes
5. Library Board of Trustees Update
6. 6.10.2025 Park and Rec Meeting Minutes
7. Proof of Publication for 6.16.25 Proceedings
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on June 16, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber
(participated virtually), Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manager Van Milligen (participated virtually), City
Attorney Brumwell.
Absent: Council Member Jones.
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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Stonehill Communities Longest Day (June 20, 2025) was
accepted by Halle Nichols on behalf of Stonehill Communities.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
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 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Theresa White 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: Brandon and Jessica Rethwisch for property damage;
Theresa White 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. 204-25 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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects
and Other Expense Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2025 Period
12: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 205-25 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 was adopted.
6. Dubuque Golf & Country Club July 4th Fireworks Permit:
City Manager recommended 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 was enclosed from
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Lance Marting, General Manager/CEO of Dubuque Golf and Country
Club, requesting approval for the country club to conduct the
fireworks display. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
7. Final Plat of Summers Place: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 206-25 Approving
The Final Plat Of 65 Meadow Lane Summers Place, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
8. Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 207-25 Accepting
The Locust Street Ramp Repairs Project And Authorizing The
Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
9. Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project - Award Recording
Memo: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 208-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For
The Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project was adopted.
10. E 24th Street Site Contaminated Soil Removal Project
(Comiskey Park Property) - USEPA Brownfields Multipurpose
Grant: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 209-25 Accepting The East 24th Street Site
Contaminated Soil Removal Project And Authorizing Final
Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
11. 2025 Pavement Marking Project - Award Public Improvement
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 210-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract
For The 2025 Pavement Marking Project was adopted.
12. Resolutions of Support for Iowa State Historic
Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Applications: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 211-25
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 No. 212-25 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; and Resolution
No. 213-25 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 were adopted.
13. 20th Century Neighborhood Intensive Historic and
Architectural Surveys for the Deereville and Voelker Highlands
Neighborhoods: Historic Preservation Commission provided
information on the 20th Century Neighborhood Intensive
Historic and Architectural Surveys performed by Heritage Works
for the Deereville and Voelker Highlands neighborhoods. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Tow Contract Award FY2026-FY2028: City Manager
recommended 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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
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Myers, 65 North Booth St.; Ashley Regan, 1100 N Booth St.;
Sara Tandy, 2307 Martin Dr. Upon roll call vote, Blau, Myers,
and Tandy were reappointed to the terms. Blau was unanimously
reappointed. For the second term, Regan received 2 votes
(Resnick and Sprank) and Myers received the remaining 4 votes.
For the third term, Regan received 2 votes (Resnick and
Sprank) and Tandy received the remaining 4 votes.
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2028 (Expiring West I Ith District term of
Stuter). Applicant: Charles (Rick) Stuter, 1296 Prairie St. -
Qualifies for West I Ith District. Motion by Roussell to
appoint Stuter to the term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried
6-0.
5. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Three, 3-Year
terms through June 30, 2028 (Expiring terms of Henkel,
Jorgenson, and 011endick). Applicants: Jason Henkel, 1888
Saint Joseph St.; Josh Jorgenson, 3030 Judson Ct.; Lori
011endick, 1390 Oak Park Pl.; Mya Schaefer, 1720 Plymouth Ct.;
Greg Swift, 2150 Fairway Dr. Upon roll call vote, Henkel,
Jorgenson, and 011endick were reappointed to the terms.
011endick received I vote (Roussell) for one of the terms, and
Henkel received the remaining 5 votes. 011endick received 1
vote (Roussell) for the second term, and Jorgenson received
the remaining 5 votes. 011endick was unanimously reappointed
to the third term.
6. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2028 (Expiring term of Kohlhaas). Applicant:
Jacob Kohlhaas, 1125 Richards Rd. Motion by Sprank to appoint
Kohlhaas to the term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30,
2027 (Vacant term of Esser). Applicant: Gary Wernimont, 736
University Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Wernimont to the
term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion failed 3-3 with Cavanagh,
Roussell, and Farber voting nay. Cavanagh stated that the term
would be voted on at the next City Council meeting.
8. 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. Upon roll call vote, Mulligan
and Norton were unanimously reappointed to the terms.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 1395 Washington Street: 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 Wethal.
City Council Members stated that the zoning change would be
positive for the property owner and the neighborhood. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 20-25 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. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Request to Rezone Property at June Drive: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
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on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. In
response to a question, Associate Planner Shena Moon stated
that its uncommon to see portions of properties re -zoned, but
it does occur for various reasons. In this instance, the
property owner wants to maintain the other portion of the
property as AG Agriculture. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 21-25 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-I Single -Family
Residential District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Unified Development Code Amendment on Restaurant,
Carry -Out: 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. Trijuana Robinson, 1486 Central Ave.,
spoke in support of the amendment, sharing her desire to open
a business that serves carryout refreshments. Moon stated that
city code does not address delivery as a specific type of use
and that deliveries could be a component of a drive-in,
carry -out, or sit-down establishment. City Council Members
praised the amendment and expressed hope that it would
encourage other local businesses on Central Ave. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 22-25 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. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Grant of Storm Sewer Utility Easement to Switch
Development at JFK, LLC: Motion by Wethal to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 222-25 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
Gov JFK No. 4, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa and Resolution No.
223-25 Granting A Storm Sewer Utility Easement To Switch
Development At JFK, LLC Across Part Of The Northwest Arterial
Right Of Way Adjacent To Lot I Of Switch Development Q JFK No.
4, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. In
response to a question, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that
the storm sewer will exit Switch Developments property through
the NW Arterial to get to the public system. Motion carried
6-0.
5. Approving the Amended and Restated Lease between the City
of Dubuque and Viterra USA Grain, LLC: Motion by Sprank to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 224-25
Approving The Amended And Restated Lease Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Viterra USA Grain, LLC For
Commercial Street Lease. Seconded by Wethal. In response to a
question, Psihoyos stated that Viterra USA Grain, LLCs current
lease covers 9.2 acres. In 2027, they plan to reduce the
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leased area by 1.6 acres, which would result in around a
$40,000 reduction in lease payments. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with Plastic
Center, Inc.: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 225-25 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. Seconded by Wethal.
In response to a question, Economic Development Director Jill
Connors stated that the City Council has supported funding for
the Downtown Housing Creation Grant for many years. She noted
that, due to larger allocations in recent years, the City has
been able to support all qualifying projects. The Economic
Development Department monitors the fund balance, and the
current balance can be confirmed at a later time. Connors
explained that the Citys Developer Guide promotes the grant,
and staff plan to present amended housing incentive options to
the City Council in the near future. She clarified that the
$35,000 rehabilitation grant is a one-to-one matching grant.
For the $10,000 per unit incentive for housing creation, there
is no matching requirement, but the cost to create a new unit
typically exceeds a one-to-one match. Motion carried 6-0.
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:
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 226-25 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).
Seconded by Resnick. In response to a question about the types
of projects and work planned under this item and the following
three agenda items, Van Milligen stated that from 2025 to
2029, the City plans to invest $131 million in wastewater
system improvements and $80 million in sanitary sewer pipe
upgrades. City Council Members acknowledged that replacing and
upgrading infrastructure is a responsibility of
municipalities. Motion carried 6-0.
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: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 227-25 Taking additional action on
proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement
Agreement. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members commented
positively on the low interest rate. Motion carried 6-0.
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: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 228-25 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). Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
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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: Motion by Wethal to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 229-25
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). Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Noah Riley, Owner of The Goose, 920 Main St., summarized
that FEH Design, which purchased the adjacent property for
renovation, expects his business to cover half of the cost of
a fire protection wall required as part of the project. He
expressed concern that, despite the project receiving City
assistance, there had been no communication or guidance from
the City regarding the impact on his business. Riley asked
whether the City Council could provide any form of support via
financial assistance, mediation, or other resources.
Brooklyn Williams, 250 W. 6th St. Apt. 501, spoke in support
of The Goose.
Natalie Heck, 1005 Garfield Ave., Co -Owner of The Goose,
stated her desire to see more foot traffic downtown and
emphasized the importance of communication.
Breitfelder stated that written input was received by Clark
Schloz, 2925 Burlington St., regarding Action Item No. 7.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposed Ordinance Change to Title 7 Chapter 5 Article A
Section 10 Related to Fireworks: 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 Wethal. City Council Members
expressed frustration with the state mandate requiring
municipalities to allow fireworks during specific timeframes
on July 3, July 4, and December 31, noting they regularly hear
from residents who oppose them. Brumwell explained that if the
City Council chooses not to amend the local ordinance, the
Citys current fireworks code would become unenforceable. In
that case, enforcement would default to state law, and any
citation revenue from fireworks set off outside permitted
timeframes would go to the state rather than the City. Police
Chief Jeremy Jensen explained that City staff recommended
expanding the permitted timeframe for fireworks on July 3 and
January 1 to reduce the volume of service calls to the Police
Department during periods when commercial fireworks activity
is typically high. Jensen clarified that permitting fireworks
does not override other applicable laws, such as those related
to child endangerment or reckless use. He stated that
violations of permitted hours would be enforceable under the
Citys noise ordinance and that citations would be issued to
the individual who ignited the fireworks. Jensen confirmed
that the department has a communication plan prepared to
inform the public of all changes once adopted by the City
Council. Brumwell emphasized that the state is not requiring
the City to amend its ordinance but noted that if the
ordinance is not updated, it will be unenforceable. Van
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Milligen added that while the state does not require the City
to extend hours beyond those mandated by law, the current
recommendation does include additional permitted hours. City
Council Members discussed whether adopting the ordinance could
imply support for the state law and considered the
implications of having an unenforceable local ordinance. Van
Milligen outlined three options: not adopt the ordinance,
adopt it as proposed, or amend it to align only with the
state -mandated hours. Brumwell noted that the proposed
ordinance would also limit the use of consumer fireworks to
private property, either owned by the user or used with the
property owner's permission, whereas the current code only
restricts use in public parks. City Council Members expressed
support for limiting fireworks to private property and
indicated a preference for aligning with the states permitted
timeframes. When asked how to amend the motion to align with
the states permitted fireworks timeframes, Brumwell advised
making a motion to amend the ordinance under consideration.
:once amended, a motion could then be made to waive the three
readings of the ordinance as amended. Motion by Roussell to
amend the ordinance to allow consumer fireworks during the
following dates and times: July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., July
4 from 9 a. in. to 11 p.m., and December 31 from 9 a.m. through
11:59 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Jensen clarified that the
ordinance applies only to consumer fireworks, while
professional displays, such as those conducted by the Dubuque
Jaycees and the Dubuque Country Club, are permitted through a
separate process. Motion carried 6-0.
City Council then proceeded with the motion to waive the
three readings of the ordinance, as amended. Motion carried
6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 23-25 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire, And Public Safety, Chapter 5
Offenses, Article A Section 10 Projectiles, Slingshots,
Knuckles Of Metal Or Other Material, Other Weapons, And
Fireworks. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project - Award Public
Improvement Project: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 230-25 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract For The Fire Headquarters HVAC
Replacement Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
3. South Pointe Subdivision Park Plan for Approval: Motion
by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the
South Pointe subdivision park plan provided by Dubuque South
Pointe, L.L.C. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Between the
City of Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG Approval:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
approve the Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a
OVG. Seconded by Sprank. Parks and Recreation Director Marie
Ware made a presentation. OVG District Manager Jeremy Huelsing
and Grand River Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas also
spoke. In response to a question, Ware stated that staff will
need to identify which updates will have the greatest impact.
Bonifas noted that OVG needs to assess the building in person
to fully understand its needs, and Huelsing added that one of
OVGs corporate executives will be visiting Dubuque in July to
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tour the facility. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm
for potential updates to the facility and commended OVGs
community involvement. Motion carried 6-0.
5. PFAS Litigation: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
the documents on a settlement award resulting from PFAS
Litigation against 3M. Seconded by Resnick. In response to a
question, Water Department Director Chris Lester shared that
the initial estimate for a well replacement was $5 million.
City Council Members thanked the City Attorneys Office for
their work and expressed frustration that cities are left to
shoulder the majority of PFAS mitigation costs, despite the
issue being caused by private entities. Brumwell noted that
while any funds received will help, they will not fully meet
the Citys mitigation needs. Staff continue to explore ways to
maximize available funding. By participating in a class action
lawsuit rather than a multi -district litigation, the City can
access funds more quickly. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Amending Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates under City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances: 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. City Council shared
it was good news to be able to reduce water rates. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 24-25 Establishing The City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities Chapter 1 Water Use And
Service, Article C Rates Section 13-1C-2 Fixing Water Rates
For Fire Sprinkler Service and Ordinance No. 25-25
Establishing City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 13
Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use And Service, Article C
Rates, Section 13-1C-1(A) Fixing Water Rates For Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, And All Other Uses. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Request for City Council Ratification of Teamsters Local
120, Mixed, July 1, 2025, Collective Bargaining Agreement
(CBA): Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and
approve ratification of the City of Dubuque/Teamsters Local
120 Mixed (BU-0503 & BU-0229) Collective Bargaining Agreement
to become effective July 1, 2025. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 6-0.
8. Ordinance Amendment: Civil Service Commission Membership:
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
Resnick. In response to a question, Breitfelder reviewed the
commissioners terms and confirmed that their responsibilities
will remain unchanged as defined by state and city codes.
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 26-25 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.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Ordinance Amendment: Mayor and City Council Compensation:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that
the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
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voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 27-25 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor And City
Council, Section 2 Compensation. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 6-0.
10. July/August 2025 City News Newsletter: Motion by Sprank
to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 6-0.
11. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 6-0.
12. Work Session Request: Four Mounds Foundation: Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for July 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion carried 6-0.
13. Work Session Request: Dubuque Nature Everywhere: Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for July 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
14. Work Session Request: Precision Policing Center: Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the
work session for September 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at
the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Resnick reported on attending the Juneteenth celebration.
Sprank reported on attending two neighborhood association
meetings and the Pride Festival.
Roussell reported on the 30th anniversary of Dubuque and All
That Jazz and the Pride Festival.
Wethal reported on attending the Talent Dubuque welcome
luncheon and the Juneteenth event.
Farber reported on Dubuque and All That Jazz and University
of Dubuques dance recital.
Cavanagh commented that there are many things to do in
Dubuque based on what City Council has shared.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Roussell to convene in closed session at 9:58 p.m.
to discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real
Estate Chapter 21.5(l)(c),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 City Attorney Brumwell.
Motion carried 6-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:40 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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