8 4 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of he Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Ma or Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jolies, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal;
Assistant City Ma
Lehman.
Absent: City Manager Van Milligen
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
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of July 21, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of
June 25, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of June 17, 2025; Housing Commission of
April 1, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of June 26, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Toni Eckstein for property damage; Daniel Healy for vehicle damage; Harrison Runde for
property damage; Schumacher Pool and Spa LLC for vehicle damage; Frank Washington 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: Toni Eckstein for
property damage, Carol Oberfoell for vehicle damage, Harrison Runde for property damage;
Frank Washington 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. Approval of 2024 City Council Official Proceedings
City Clerk recommending City Council approval of the 2024 City Council Official Proceedings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Fiscal Year 2026 Contracted Services Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Contracted Services
Agreements with Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Four Mounds HEART, and Hawkeye
Area Community Action Program, authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of
the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Fiscal Year 2026 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations &
Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Purchase of Services
Grant funding recommendations as proposed by the Community Development Advisory
Commission (CDAC) for United Way Of Dubuque Area Tri- States, Catholic Charities Of The
Archdiocese Of Dubuque, Fountain Of Youth, Presentation Lantern Center, Dubuque And
Jackson County Habitat For Humanity, and St. Mark Youth Enrichment and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant Agreement To
United Way Of Dubuque Area Tri-States
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant Agreement To
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Dubuque RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of
FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant
Agreement To Fountain Of Youth
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant Agreement To
Presentation Lantern Center
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution Of FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant Agreement To
Dubuque And Jackson County Habitat For Humanity RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution
Of FY26 Purchase Of Services Grant Agreement To St. Mark Youth Enrichment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Request approval to hire a Lead Paint Healthy Homes Inspector (Limited Term) for
the 2024 Healthy Homes Production Grant
City Manager recommending City Council approval to hire a Lead Paint Healthy Homes
Inspector (Limited Term) to fill the required role in the 2024 Healthy Homes Production (HHP)
grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Dubuque Police Auxiliary Contract7�E?,
City Manager recommending City Council approve a one-year contract with the Dubuque
Police Auxiliary.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Grant of Public Utility Easement from McGuire Property Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities over Scott
T. McGuire, as Trustee of the Scott T. McGuire Trust Agreement dated October 21, 2015; and
Emily May McGuire, as Trustee of the Emily May McGuire Trust Agreement dated October 21,
2015, Property at 1195 Arrowhead Drive, in Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities Through, Over and Across
Part of Lot 2-2-1-2-2-1 Of Faldorf's Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council accept the improvements and authorize the
payment of the final contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating for the Broadway Sanitary
Improvements Project
RESOLUTION Accepting the Broadway Sanitary Improvements Project and Authorizing Final
Payment to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project - Award Public Improvement Contract City Manager
recommending City Council award the Public Improvement Construction Contract for the 2025
Maintenance Dredging Project to Newt Marine Service in the base bid amount of $211,455.50
and concurrence in selecting both Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2 in the amount of
$26,930.00 for a total contract award of $238,385.50, through adoption of the attached
resolution, subject to the concurrence of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
and United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract for the 2025 Maintenance
Dredging Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13, Signed Contract(s)
Graymont Western Lime for the Eagle Point Water Plant High Calcium Quicklime.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
(14. Contracted Services Agreement — Crescent Community Health Center City �9 (�
Manager recommending City Council approve the Contracted Services Agreement with
Crescent Community Health Center for Fiscal Year 2026 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. FY26 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection Program
(REAP) 5-Year Plan
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2026 update
to the Dubuque County 5-Year Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project -
Adjusted Public Hearing Date
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Water System Improvements — 2024
North English Road Water Main Extension project and reschedule the public hearing from July
21, 2025, to August 18, 2025, and hold the public hearing on the newly scheduled date.
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
August 18, 2025
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution that: 1) authorizes and directs the
City Manager to prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2025.3 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District") is both
necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment for
September 2, 2025.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An Amended And
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.3 For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, Setting A Date For The Public Hearing, And Directing The Consultation
Process On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.3 For
Said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
September 2, 2025
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution that: 1) authorizes and directs the
City Manager to prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2025.4 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District") is both
necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment for
September 2, 2025.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An Amended And
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4 For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, Setting A Date For The Public Hearing, And Directing The Consultation
Process On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4 For
Said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
September 2, 2025
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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.
Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant Multidisciplinary Representative term of
Cooley)
Applicant:
Nathan Wardle, 2725 Pleasant View Dr. --5 �`P r-PerSCo
Civil Service Commission
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for appointment by
the mayor to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the
city council. Mayoral selection of appointments to occur at the August 18, 2025, city council
meeting with the vote on appointments to occur at the October 6, 2025, city council meeting.
Two, 4-Year Terms through April 6, 2027 (Newly added seats, per Senate File 311, effective 8-
16-25)
Applicants:
Julie Bockenstedt, 2475 Cherry St.�-5u6m'tf ej °llpk�
Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Dr. `�SP�ke ,'r1-pry_sOn
Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.
Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbara lee E--5poKr ',,1-per5ovt
Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr. 1
Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Merfeld)
Applicants:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. �-- 5km;#ed n it
Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct. I
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, 2027 (Vacant term of Esser) Applicant:
Katie Bailev, 1085 West 5th St.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction
Project through the adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending
approval
RESOLUTION Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project - Approval of Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and
File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1 Contracting Services
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $200,000.00 for the North Schmitt
Island Collection System Project — Contract #1, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1: Approval Of
Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Approving the Lease Agreement Between The City of Dubuque and The LAMAR
Companies
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the Lease Agreement by and
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 and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Rebid 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage -
Recommendation of Award to Keeley Restoration Services, LLC.
City Manager recommending City Council authorize awarding the construction contract for the
2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage, to Keeley Restoration
Services, LLC. of St. Louis, Missouri in the amount of
$3,405,758.00 plus alternatives in the amount of $605,172.50.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract For The 2025 Repair And
Maintenance Of The Iowa Street Parking Garage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. FY2026 Police Supervisor Wage Compression
City Manager recommending a pay increase for non -bargaining Police Command Staff to avoid
wage compression between bargaining unit positions and non- bargaining Command Staff.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. 2027 and 2028 Engine Contracts
City Manager recommending City Council approval for the pre -payment purchase for the two
fire department engines in FY2026 for an estimated delivery of August- December 2027 (FY
2028).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Design Phase 1; Consulting
Engineering Services RFQ Authorization
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to release a request for qualifications
(RFQ) to hire a consultant to assist with the design of Central Avenue and White Street Corridor
Design Phase 1.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 3 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek Middle
Fork) Consulting Engineering Services RFQ Award
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to negotiate and execute a contract
with HDR Engineering for engineering services for the design of the Old Mill Road Lift Station
Phase 3 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek Middle Fork).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 4 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek South
Fork) Consulting Engineering Services RFQ Award
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to negotiate and execute a contract
with Foth Infrastructure & Environment for engineering services for the design of the Old Mill
Road Lift Station Phase 4 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek South Fork). The
specific scope of services will be negotiated.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Track Line Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project Consulting Engineering Services
RFQ Authorization
City Manager recommending City Council approval to release an RFQ to hire a consultant to
assist with the development of the Track Line Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Request Additional FTE for Field Engineering Technician I or II (Engineering Water
Resources Team)
City Manager recommending the authorization of an additional full time employee (FTE) for a
Field Engineering Technician I (NB10) or II (NB11) for the Engineering Water Resource Team
within the Engineering Department using budgeted CIP funds from several significant, multi-
year projects: Old Mill Road Lift Station Projects: Phase I — Lift Station Site; Phase II — Fore
Main; and Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Projects: South Fork — Phase 4; and
Middle Fork — Phase 3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Approval of Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Amendment #1 City
Manager recommending City Council approval of the Five Flags Civic Center Management
Agreement Amendment #1.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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10. Work Session Request: Unified Development Code Update: Technical Review Report
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session on Wednesday, August 27,
2025 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation of the Unified Development Code
Technical Review Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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12. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update
City Manager requesting the City Council schedule a work session on Monday, September 15,
2025, at 5:45 p.m. to present an update on the Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action
Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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13. City of Dubuque Data Center and Information Technology Department Ribbon -
Cutting Video
A highlight video of the ribbon -cutting to celebrate the completion the City of Dubuque Data
Center and IT Department offices at the Bright Minds campus at 7850 Chavenelle Dr. will be
shown. It can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/7lXcNkg5gwl
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @': I p.m.
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 Assistant City Attorney Lehman.
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