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2 3 25 City Council Proceedings Official Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on February 3, 2025, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on Travel Dubuque’s Annual Update. WORK SESSION Travel Dubuque Annual Update Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe provided the organization's annual presentation. In response to City Council's questions, Rahe emphasized the importance of hotels in supporting conferences and noted that creating an indoor sports facility would likely result in high demand. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 3, 2025, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. 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 CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of January 21, 2025; Air- port Commission of October 22, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of October 22, 2024; Civil Service Commission of January 17, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of November 21, 2024; Park and Recreation Commission of December 10, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 19, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 29-25 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. RESOLUTION NO. 29-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAY- MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 - 18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Chief Financial Officer -City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to Cit y Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Letter of Interest: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Press Forward Infra- structure Grant: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 4. Notification of Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Grants Application Mod- ification: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 5. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 6. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation: Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. 7. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.L.C., and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc.: Upon motion the doc- uments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 30 -25 Approving the First Amend- ment to Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And SJR Properties, L.L.C., And Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc. was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 30-25 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND SJR PROPERTIES, L.L.C., AND UNIVERSAL TANK & FABRICATION, INC. Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City), SJR Properties, L.LC. (Developer), and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc. (Employer), entered into a Development Agreement dated Decem- ber 2, 2024; and Whereas, City and Developer desire to amend the Development Agreement as set forth in the attached First Amendment to Development Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, SJR Properties, L.LC. (Developer), and Universal Tank Fabrication, Inc. (Employer), copy of which is attached hereto, in hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First Amend- ment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the First Amendment to Development Agreement as herein ap- proved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 8. Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC Assignment of Development Agreement to GT Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 31-25 Approving an Assignment of Development Agreement by Nov- elty Iron Landlord, LLC To GT Novelty, LLC And GT Novelty Condo, LLC was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 31-25 APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY NOVELTY IRON LANDLORD, LLC TO GT NOVELTY, LLC AND GT NOVELTY CONDO, LLC Whereas, a Development Agreement was entered into in 2013 by and between the City of Dubuque and Warehouse Trust, LLC, now Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC, for the development of the Novelty Ironwork Building in the Millwork District (the Property); and Whereas, GT Novelty, LLC and GT Novelty Condo, LLC recently purchased the Prop- erty and are now requesting City approval of the attached Assignment of Development Agreement; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the Assignment of Development Agreement should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Assignment of Development Agreement is hereby approved. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to implement the Assignment of Development Agreement. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 9. Acceptance of Public Off-site Roadway and Utility Improvements at the Intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road Adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 32-25 Accepting Public Off-Site Roadway And Utility Improvements At The Intersection Of Seippel Road And Airborne Road Adjacent To Lot 1 Of Airborne Place, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 32-25 ACCEPTING PUBLIC OFF-SITE ROADWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SEIPPEL ROAD AND AIRBORNE ROAD ADJACENT TO LOT 1 OF AIRBORNE PLACE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, per a Public Improvements Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Kwik Trip, Inc., approved by the City Council via Resolution 411-23, the parties wished to set forth terms for the extension of certain public water main and sanitary sewer main utilities and the installation of turning lane improvements on Airborne Road, all adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, pursuant to said agreement, certain public improvements including public water main, sanitary sewer main, and turning lane, were installed by Kwik Trip, Inc.; and Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has exam- ined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications, and has recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public water main, sanitary sewer main, and turning lane improvements on Airborne Road, all adjacent to Lot 1 of Airborne Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached Exhibit, be and the same are hereby accepted. Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be provided by the owners, Kwik Trip, Inc., until February 3, 2027. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 10. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 33-25 Accepting Public Improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 33-25 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN NORTH GRANDVIEW ESTATES NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 308-06 and Resolution 8-21, certain public improve- ments including street paving with curb, sanitary sewer main, water main, storm sewers and catch basins, street lighting, fiber optic conduit, accessible sidewalk ramps, and storm water detention facilities were installed by the developer of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, the improvements, except for storm water detention facilities and associated outfall pipes, have been fully completed and the City Manager has examined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications, and has recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public improvements in North Grandview Estates No. 2, except for storm water detention facilities and associated outfall pipes, be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be provided by the owners, Ehrlich Properties, LLC, for a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 11. Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Phase 3 Project -Reject Bid: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 34-25 Rejection of Competitive Bid Proposal For The Bunker Hill Irrigation Replacement Project Phase 3 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 34-25 REJECTION OF COMPETITIVE BID PROPOSAL FOR THE BUNKER HILL IRRIGA- TION REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE 3 Whereas, one (1) competitive sealed bid was submitted for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Phase 3 Project pursuant to Resolution No. 350-24 and Notice to Bidders published the City of Dubuque Website www.cityofdubuque.org/bids on the 5th day of November 2024; and Whereas, the one (1) competitive sealed bid was opened and read on the 27th day of November 2024; and Whereas, the City Council has deemed it advisable to reject the one (1) competitive bid proposal for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. Section 1. The one (1) competitive sealed bid proposal for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Phase 3 Project is hereby rejected. Section 2. The Recreation Division Manager is authorized and instructed to return the bid deposit of the unsuccessful bidder for the Bunker Hil Irrigation Phase 3 Project. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 12. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing: Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 35-25 Adopting the FY2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 35-25 ADOPTING THE FY2025 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires an Anal- ysis of Impediments to Fair Housing to be completed every 5-years in conjunction with the 5-year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan as well as the 5-year Public Housing Authority Plan; and Whereas, the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was available for a 30 -day public comment period from October 17, 2024 to November 17, 2024 and the final Anal- ysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was available for a 30-day public comment period from November 21, 2024 to January 2, 2025; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and public hearings held on November 20, 2024, and January 15, 2025, finalized the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission and the Housing Com- mission reviewed the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and recommended adop- tion of the Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing is hereby approved and adopted. Section 2. The City Manager, or his designee of the City of Dubuque, is hereby author- ized to direct staff to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing in conjunction with the 5 -year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan as well as the 5 -year Public Hous- ing Authority Plan. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 13. Signed Contract(s): Usage Agreement with Clarke University for Veterans Memo- rial Park Field 2; Peerless Well and Pump, Incl for the Well 2 Emergency Repairs. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 14. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-15 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordi- nances: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 36 -25 Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-15 To the Code of Ordinances of The City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 36-25 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2025 S-15 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, on August 17, 2009, the City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 43 -09, readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in its entirety; and Whereas, since August 17, 2009, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has compiled supplements to the Code of Ordinances consisting of all new ordinances and amendments to ordi- nances; and Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of Iowa provides that supplements, adopted by resolution, become part of the Code of Ordinances; and Whereas, Code Supplements are prepared by American Legal Publishing of Cincin- nati, Ohio and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Supplement No. 2025 S-15 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which codifies all ordinances through 60-24 as passed by the City Council through No- vember 4, 2024, is hereby adopted, and becomes part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 15. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Appli- cations: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 37 -25 Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 37-25 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AL- TERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, AND DEVICE PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A AND SENATE FILE 345 Whereas, applications for Tobacco/Tobacco Products/Alternative Nicotine Prod- ucts/Vapor Products/Device retail permits have been submitted and filed with the City Clerk; and Whereas, the applicants have filed the proper application and fees as required by the Iowa Department of Revenue; and Whereas, applications are presented to City Council for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be approved the following named applicants and locations for Cigarette / Device / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor retail permit and or Device Retailer Permit to the Iowa Department of Reven ue. Business Name Business Address Permit Type Beecher Liquor 1691 Asbury Rd Device Retailer BSj 786 LLC 1248 Iowa St Device Retailer Casey's #5135 4900 Old Highway Rd Retail Permit Downtown Gas and Grocery 1401 Central Ave Device Retailer Dubuque Fine Liquor and Tobacco 2196 White St. Retail Permit Dubuque Wine & Spirit LLC 3305 Asbury Rd Device Retailer Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape 1620 John F Kennedy Rd Device Retailer Liquor Tobacco and Grocery 1998 Jackson St Device Retailer Northside Liquor 2013 Central Ave Device Retailer Pink Clouds Smoke Shop 4835 Asbury Rd Device Retailer Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7 -0. 1. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Initiate Public Bidding Pro- cess and Setting Date for a Public Hearing - Project No. 5581500048: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 38-25 Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project: Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Con- tract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 38-25 SOUTHGATE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE AD- VERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project in the estimated construction amount of $193,600.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 17th day of February, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of D ubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is hereby ordered to be ad- vertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circul ation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 20th day of February 2025. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of March 2025, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means) 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this the 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project - Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process - Project Number 5429900018: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 39-25 Fuel Island Rehabilitation 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 Ad- vertisement For Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 39-25 FUEL ISLAND REHABILITATION PROJECT - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SET- TING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project in the estimated amount $1,355,888.00, are hereby prelimi- narily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspec tion. A public hearing will be held on the 17th day of February, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of D ubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Fuel Island Rehabilitation Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The Public Works Director is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty - five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 27th day of February 2025. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of March 2025, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. 1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2028 (Vacant term of Clemenson). Applicant: Bob Woodward, 1048 Bonnie Ct. Woodward spoke in support of his application. 2. Cable Television Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Baumhover). Applicant: Tom Eckermann, 642 N Burden Ave. Mr. Eckermann spoke in support of his application. 3. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through Febru- ary 15, 2026 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of Fox); One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Expiring term of Hinke). Applicants: Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. (Qualifies for At-Large and Low to Moderate Income Area Representative); Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr. (Qualifies for At-Large). Breitfelder stated that both applicants submitted written input. 4. Equity and Human Rights Commission: One 3-Year term through January 1, 2028 (Expired term of Jolet). Applicants: Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave.; Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. Breitfelder stated that Brown submitted written input. 5. Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission : One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Heim). Applicant: Lucian Paucean, 3145 Arbor Oaks Dr. 6. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Vacant term of Gross). Applicant: Jason Davis, 3363 Kimberly Dr. Breitfelder stated that Davis submitted written input. 7. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2026 (Vacant term of Heidenreich). Applicant: Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave. Breitfelder stated that Brown submitted written input. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project- Public Hearing - Project No. 2849900004: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu- tion No. 40-25 Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project. Seconded by Res- nick. In response to City Council questions, Assistant City Engineer Bob Schisel ex- plained that acquiring a separate sheet of ice for the arena would require a separate dehumidification system. He also stated that while the city explored adding air condition- ing and an emergency generator, budget constraints prevented their inclusion. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 40-25 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATED COST FOR THE IMON ICE ARENA DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total cost for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project in the estimated amount $1,265,800.00, are hereby approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 1. Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition Program: Motion by Far- ber to receive and file the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Captain Bruce Deutsch presented on the Police Department's 2024 awards and recogni- tion program which occurred on January 16, 2025. City Council Members praised the department for highlighting its annual achievements and recognizing Veterinarian Dr. Robin Mundt for her support of area responders' K -9s. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Proceedings for Directing Sale of not to exceed $6,500,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, $9,250,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C, and Awarding Bonds to Best Bidder: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 41-25 Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A; Resolution No. 42-25 Awarding Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B; and Resolution No. 43-25 Awarding Taxable General Ob- ligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C. Seconded by Roussell. Tionna Pooler of Independent Public Advisors provided an overview of the bond sales. In response to questions, she explained the full value per capita measure, outlined strategies to improve the city's bond rating, and summarized the difference between federally tax-exempt and federally taxable bonds. City Council Members thanked Pooler for her clear explanations of the bond process. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 41-25 RESOLUTION AWARDING GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2025A Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential Purpose Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $6,190,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring ambulances, fire protection vehicles, a fire protection boat, EMS equipment and fire safety radios and equipment; (b) acquiring solid waste collection vehicles and equipment; (c) undertaking improvements to the municipal airport; and (d) undertaking demolition/deconstruction of a dangerous and dilapidated property, and pursuant to law and a notice duly published, the City Council ha s held a public hearing on such proposal on January 6, 2025; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $890,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring and installing fire station generators; (b) undertaking fire station roof replacement and repairs; (c) un- dertaking fire station tuck pointing and related exterior repairs; and (d) undertaking fire department administrative office renovations, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, an d as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station bunk room renovations; (b) undertaking fire station mechanical and electrical systems improvements; and (c) undertaking fire station HVAC replacement, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking t hat the question of en- tering into the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Fire Station Im- provements Loan Agreement,” and together with the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement and the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement, the “General Purpose Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station facilities improvements; and (b) undertaking improvements to the f ire department burn tower training facility, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition h ad been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Fire Station Improvements Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Ice Arena Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,185,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Ice Arena Dehumidification Project, an authorized ur- ban renewal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Ice Arena Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Parking System Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $4,045,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Smart Parking System Enhancement Pro- ject and the Parking Ramp Major Maintenance Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Parking System Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Federal Building Loan Agreement” and together with Ice Arena Loan Agreement and the Parking System Loan Agreement, the “Urban Renewal Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $870,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Federal Building Renovation Project and the Central Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of en- tering into the Federal Building Loan Agreement be submitted to the register ed voters of the City; and Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa, the City combined its authority under the Urban Renewal Loan Agreements, the Essential Pur- pose Loan Agreement and the General Purpose Loan Agreements into a single loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City has determined to split its authority under the Loan Agreement and to enter into a tax-exempt loan agreement (the “Tax Exempt Series 2025A Loan Agree- ment”) and a taxable loan agreement; and Whereas, the City intends to issue General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Se- ries 2025A (the “Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds”) in evidence of its obligations under the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Loan Agreement; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared by Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”) as bond and disclosure counsel to the City to facilitate the sale of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds, and the City has made provi- sion for the approval of the P.O.S. and has authorized its use by Independent Public Advisors, LLC, as municipal advisor to the City; and Whereas, pursuant to advertisement of sale, bids for the purchase of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds were received and canvassed on behalf of the City and the sub- stance of such bids noted in the minutes; and Whereas, upon final consideration of all bids, the bid of _____________________, __________________, ______________ (the “Purchaser”), is the best, such bid propos- ing the lowest interest cost to the City for the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The bid of the Purchaser referred to in the preamble is hereby accepted, and the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds are hereby awarded to the Purchaser at the price specified in such bid, together with accrued interest, if any. Section 2. The form of agreement of sale/official bid form (the “Sale Agreement”) of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds to the Purchaser is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Sale Agreement for and on behalf of the City. Section 3. Further action with respect to the approval of the Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds is hereby adjourned to the City Council meeting to be held on February 17, 2025. Section 4. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 42-25 RESOLUTION AWARDING TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PUR- POSE BONDS, SERIES 2025B Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential Purpose Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $6,190,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring ambulances, fire protection vehicles, a fire protection boat, EMS equipment and fire safety radios and equipment; (b) acquiring solid waste collection vehicles and equipment; (c) undertaking improvements to the municipal airport; and (d) undertaking demolition/deconstruction of a dangerous and dilapidated property, and pursuant to law and a notice duly published, the City Council has held a public hearing on such proposal on January 6, 2025; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $890,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring and installing fire station generators; (b) undertaking fire station roof replacement and repairs; (c) un- dertaking fire station tuck pointing and related exterior repairs; and (d) undertaking fire department administrative office renovations, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, an d as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station bunk room renovations; (b) undertaking fire station mechanical and electrical systems improvements; and (c) undertaking fire station HVAC replacement, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking t hat the question of en- tering into the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Fire Station Im- provements Loan Agreement,” and together with the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement and the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement, the “General Purpose Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station facilities improvements; and (b) undertaking improvements to the fire department burn tower training facility, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Fire Station Improvements Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Ice Arena Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,185,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Ice Arena Dehumidification Project, an authorized ur- ban renewal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Ice Arena Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Parking System Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $4,045,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Smart Parking System Enhancement Pro- ject and the Parking Ramp Major Maintenance Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Parking System Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Federal Building Loan Agreement” and together with Ice Arena Loan Agreement and the Parking System Loan Agreement, the “Urban Renewal Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $870,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Federal Building Renovation Project and the Central Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of en- tering into the Federal Building Loan Agreement be submitted to the register ed voters of the City; and Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa, the City combined its authority under the Urban Renewal Loan Agreements, the Essential Pur- pose Loan Agreement and the General Purpose Loan Agreements into a single loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City has determined to split its authority under the Loan Agreement and to enter into a tax-exempt loan agreement and a taxable loan agreement, (the “Taxable Series 2025B Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City intends to issue Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B (the “Taxable Series 2025B Bonds”) in evidence of its obligations under the Taxable Series 2025B Loan Agreement; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared by Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”) as bond and disclosure counsel to the City to facilitate the sale of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds, and the City has made provision for the approval of the P.O.S. and has authorized its use by Independent Public Advisors, LLC, as municipal advisor to the City; and Whereas, pursuant to advertisement of sale, bids for the purchase of the Taxable Se- ries 2025B Bonds were received and canvassed on behalf of the City and the substance of such bids noted in the minutes; and Whereas, upon final consideration of all bids, the bid of _____________________, __________________, ______________ (the “Purchaser”), is the best, such bid propos- ing the lowest interest cost to the City for the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The bid of the Purchaser referred to in the preamble is hereby accepted, and the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds are hereby awarded to the Purchaser at the price specified in such bid, together with accrued interest, if any. Section 2. The form of agreement of sale/official bid form (the “Sale Agreement”) of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds to the Purchaser is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Sale Agreement for and on behalf of the City. Section 3. Further action with respect to the approval of the Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds is hereby adjourned to the City Council meeting to be held on February 17, 2025. Section 4. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 43-25 RESOLUTION AWARDING TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2025C Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Amphitheater Loan Agreement”), pur- suant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $9,250,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project, an authorized urban re- newal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6 , 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Amphi- theater Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City Council previously determined to enter into the Amphitheater Loan Agreement in the future and ordered that Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C (the “Taxable Series 2025C Bonds”) be issued at such time, in evidence of the City’s obligations thereunder; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared by Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”) as bond and disclosure counsel to the City to facilitate the sale of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds, and the City has made provision for the approval of the P.O.S. and has authorized its use by Independent Public Advisors, LLC, as municipal advisor to the City; and Whereas, pursuant to advertisement of sale, bids for the purchase of the Taxable Se- ries 2025C Bonds were received and canvassed on behalf of the City and the substance of such bids noted in the minutes; and Whereas, upon final consideration of all bids, the bid of _____________________, __________________, ______________ (the “Purchaser”), is the best, such bid propos- ing the lowest interest cost to the City for the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The bid of the Purchaser referred to in the preamble is hereby accepted, and the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds are hereby awarded to the Purchaser at the price specified in such bid, together with accrued interest, if any. Section 2. The form of agreement of sale/official bid form (the “Sale Agreement”) of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds to the Purchaser is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Sale Agreement for and on behalf of the City. Section 3. Further action with respect to the approval of the Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds is hereby adjourned to the City Council meeting to be held on February 17, 2025. Section 4. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of February 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Banking Services Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the Banking Services Agreement with Dubuque Bank & Trust. Seconded by Farber. Van Milligen noted that since these materials were finalized, Dubuque Bank & Trust has become affiliated with UMB, and this change will be reflected in the final agree- ment. In response to a question, Brumwell clarified that the agreement’s terms reference Exhibits A and B. City Council Members expressed appreciation for Dubuque Bank & Trust retroactively dating the agreement to September 1, 2024, which resulted in addi- tional interest for the city. Motion carried 7-0. 4. City Focus Magazine - February 2025 Issue: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members praised the issue, describing it as a well-written summary of recent initiatives in Dubuque. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Work Session Requests: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Updates : Mo- tion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule the work sessions for April 21, 2025; July 21, 2025; October 20, 2025; and January 20, 2026, all starting at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jones reported on attending a local emergency planning committee meeting, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce’s business forecasting event. Jones and Resnick both acknowledged the recent passing of former Public Works Director Don Vogt. Wethal reported on her involvement in a community initiative on school safety. Cavanagh reported on the recent temporary freeze of federal funds, an upcoming Air Service Forum, the City receiving another round of Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Cli- mate Action funding, and his recent meeting with state legislators in Des Moines. Farber reported on the League of Women Voters Cracker Barrel event. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:36 p.m. to discuss Pending Litiga- tion and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult w ith City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0. The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:53 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk