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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second -Floor Council
Chambers.
July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Farber, Jones, Resnick, Wethal, Roussell, Cavanagh, Sprank
WORK SESSION
5:00 PM - Old Mill Lift Station Construction Project Update - Taking Place at 1580
Old Mill Rd.
City staff will provide a brief presentation and viewing of the Old Mill Lift Station
Construction Project. This update will occur at the Old Mill Road Lift Station, located at
1580 Old Mill Rd. Parking is available in the job trailer area across the street from the
lift station.
City Council will then travel to the Historic Federal Building for the 6:00 p.m. work
session.
6:00 PM - Dubuque Nature Everywhere
Dubuque Nature Everywhere will provide an update on their progress in establishing a
community -wide Nature Everywhere vision and developing an implementation plan that
focuses on strategies for connecting young children (ages 0-6) with nature.
REGULAR SESSION
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6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Service Member Patriot Award
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will recognize Acting Project and Facilities
Manager Marie Ware for receiving the Service Member Patriot Award.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community of Colleges Week (July 28 through August 1, 2025)
On behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and area colleges and
universities.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Carol Oberfoell 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:
Cathleen Avenarius for vehicle damage; Craig DeMoss for property damage;
Samantha Giglio for vehicle damage; Edward Marinko for property 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)
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5. CLG Grant Report for 20th Century Neighborhood Surveys
City Manager transmitting the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant reports and
project products for two 20th century neighborhood surveys, as required for the
FY2024 grant received from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA),
and is recommending City Council approve the submitted grant reporting
documents and have the mayor sign the Request for Reimbursement and the
Certificates for each grant on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Dubuque City Assessor Letter on 2025 Assessment Appeals
Correspondence from Dubuque City Assessor Troy Patzner regarding appeals of
the Dubuque City Board of Review decisions on 2025 assessments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Signed Contract(s)
Independent Contractor Agreement with Fowler Public Sector Consulting LLC;
Vendor Service Agreement with Wenzel Towing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. 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)
9. Approval of Retail/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.
1. Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project - 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 August 4, 2025, and to preliminarily approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $1,617,162.80 for the
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Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project through the adoption of
the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Auburn -Custer Utility And Roadway Reconstruction 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 August 4, 2025
2. Setting A Public Hearing On The Proposed Lease Agreement Between The
City Of Dubuque And The LAMAR Companies
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for August 4, 2025,
to approve the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and The
LAMAR Companies for a billboard located at the north edge of the city -owned
parking lot at 8th and White Street.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Consider The Lease Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque And The Lamar Companies For Real Property
Located On White Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for August 4, 2025
3. North Schmitt Island Collection System Contract #1 Contracting Services
City Manager recommending City Council preliminary approval of the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $200,000.00 for
the North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1 and recommends
establishing August 4, 2025, as the date of the public hearing, and authorizing the
Engineering Department to advertise for bids for the project.
RESOLUTION North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1:
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 August 4, 2025
4. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund
Assistant City Attorney recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025, to consider the attached
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Greater Dubuque
Impact Investment Fund for the redevelopment of 1550 Elm Street as community
health and related office facilities.
RESOLUTION 1) Approving The Minimum Requirements, Competitive Criteria,
And Offering Procedures For The Development And The Sale Of Certain Real
Property And Improvements In The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District; (2)
Determining That The Offer To Purchase Submitted By Greater Dubuque Impact
Investment Fund Satisfies The Offering Requirements With Respect To The Real
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Property And Improvements And Declaring The Intent Of The City Council To
Approve The Sale To Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund In The Event That
No Competing Proposals Are Submitted; And (3) Soliciting Competing Proposals
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 2, 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.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of Esser)
Applicant:
Katie Bailey, 1085 West 5th St.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30,
Applicant:
Alex Kruse, 3578 Keymont Dr.
2028 (Vacant term of Gerdemann)
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 2167 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
request from Michelle Mihalakis to rezone 2167 Jackson Street from R-2A
Alternate Two -Family Residential to C-4 Downtown 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 2167 Jackson Street From R-2A Alternate Two -Family Residential
District To C-4 Downtown Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Property at Bluff Street
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Freddy
Kammiller to rezone property at Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021 from R-2 Two -Family
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Residential to OR Office Residential 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 From
R-2 Two -Family Residential To OR Office Residential Zoning District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Request to Rezone 4178 Peru Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
request from Dan Miller, Miller Family Property, LLC to rezone 4178 Peru Road
from AG Agriculture to R-1 Single -Family Residential 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 4178 Peru Road From AG Agriculture District To R-1 Single -Family
Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Unified Development Code Amendment for Wall and Free Standing Signs
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
request from the City of Dubuque to amend the Unified Development Code C-5
Central Business zoning district requirements for wall and freestanding signs, and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Amending Section 16-15-11.10 C-5 Central
Business Zoning District Sign Regulations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project 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 $270,100.00 for the
2025 Maintenance Dredging Project through adoption of the attached resolution,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost For The 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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.
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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. Quarterly Update Video on New Housing Development Projects
A brief video highlighting progress on new housing projects under construction in
the community will be shown. The video can also be seen on the City's YouTube
channel at https://youtu.be/SO-EOMM92R4
The updated publication on new housing units approved, under review, under
construction, or completed is also enclosed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
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)_cityofdubug ue.orq 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 cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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