Loading...
3 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 5:15 p.m. on March 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 setting a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2026 property tax rate. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate and Dollars and Taxpayer Statements: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents, adopt Res- olution No. 70-25-A Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate and Dollars and Taxpayer Statements, and set the public hearing for March 25, 2025. Seconded by Sprank. Van Milligen gave a presentation and, in response to ques- tions, stated that this year the city is sharing all improvement package requests during the initial recommendation. Chief Financial Officer Jenny Larson addressed a question regarding other expenses and revenues not included in the presentation, such as em- ployee wage increases. Van Milligen confirmed that $14.31 is the maximum property tax rate the city could request under state-established limitations. City Council Members voiced concerns about state-mandated tax rate notifications, noting that Dubuque prop- erties were not reassessed last year and therefore were not applicable to the assumed 10% property valuation increase by the Iowa Department of Management. Council Members expressed concerns that these state-issued notifications could lead to misin- formation. When asked whether the city could mail a notification explaining the taxpayer statement mailer, Van Milligen estimated a cost of $10,000 for printing and mailing. Instead, the city plans to share information via its website and social media. Van Milligen also summarized the budgeting process, emphasizing the need to balance City Coun- cil’s goals and priorities while minimizing the financial burden on residents. Council Members supported the recommendation and voiced concerns about unprecedented federal-level processes affecting grant funding and their potential impact on the city. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 70-25-A SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026 TAX RATE AND DOLLARS AND TAXPAYER STATEMENTS Whereas, pursuant to State of Iowa Section 24.2A (4)(a) as adopted by Iowa HF718, the City of Dubuque is required to hold a public hearing to consider the pro- posed Fiscal Year 2026 city tax rate and dollars and taxpayer statements; and Whereas, the notice of hearing must be published not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days prior to the date of the hearing; and Whereas, at said hearing, the City Council is required to review the proposed tax notice for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate and Dollars and Taxpayer Statements. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing on March 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 350 W 6th St. and virtually. Section 2. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to prepare a Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City Property Tax Levy with the required information pursuant to Section 24.2A (4)(a) as adopted by Iowa HF718. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice of public hearing pursuant to Section 24.2A (4)(a) as adopted by Iowa HF718. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March 2024. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting ad- journed at 6:13 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 March 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 PROCLAMATIONS The issuance of the first proclamation was temporarily paused due to an altercation between police and Austin Goodman outside the Council Chambers, during which police arrested Mr. Goodman. 1. Irish American Heritage Month (March 2025) was accepted by Jerry Feeney and Vicki Leonard on behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #2 and the Lady Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #1. 2. Dubuque's Read Across America Week (March 2 - 8, 2025) was accepted by Beth McGorry on behalf of St. Mark Youth Enrichment. 3. AmeriCorps Week (March 9 - 15, 2025) was accepted by Green Iowa AmeriCorps Climate Action Activator Jessica Anderschau on behalf of the City of Dubuque Ameri- Corps Program & Green Iowa AmeriCorps members. 4. Honeybee Day (March 26, 2025) was accepted by HR Cook on behalf of the Iowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss Valley Bee Club. 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 February 17, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of January 15, 2025; Historic Preserva- tion Commission of January 16, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of January 23, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of January 14, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of February 3, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Samantha Duehr for vehicle damage; Alan Feldmann for personal injury; Madeline and Paul Haverland 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 As- surance Pool: Gerald Breitbach for vehicle damage; Samantha Duehr for vehicle damage; Alan Feldmann for personal injury; Madeline and Paul Haverland for vehicle damage; Robert Hochrein 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. 71-25 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. 71-25 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 March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Maturity Extensions of Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Interim Financing) State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Loans: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 72-25 Extending the maturity date of the City’s Sewer Rev- enue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 72-25 EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATE OF THE CITY’S SEWER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE, SERIES 2021 Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the “City”), has previously authorized the issuance of its Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project Note, Series 2021, in a principal amount not to exceed $290,000 (the “Project Note”) to the Iowa Finance Authority, as lender (the “Lender”), for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning and designing improvements and extensions to the Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “Utility”) of the City; and Whereas, the City intended to refund the Project Note by its scheduled maturity date on September 24, 2024, through the issuance of bonds or notes, but refunding proceeds were not yet available to the City; and Whereas, the Lender has agreed to extend the maturity date of the Project Note to September 24, 2026, on the terms hereinafter set out . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The maturity date of the Project Note is hereby extended to September 24, 2026, and the Project Note shall continue to bear interest at the rate of 0% per annum from the date hereof to its maturity. Section 2. The City Council hereby reserves the right to prepay principal of the Project Note in whole or in part at any time prior to the maturity thereof with accrued interest to the date of such payment. Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into whatever legal documents are required by the Lender to effectuate the provisions of this resolution. Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 73 - 25 Authorizing Adoption of Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 73-25 AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED POLICIES AND PROCE- DURES REGARDING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE Whereas, pursuant to the laws of the State of Iowa, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the “City”) has publicly offered, and likely will issue and publicly offer in the future, its notes, bonds or other obligations (the “Bonds”); and Whereas, in January of 2015, the City adopted certain Policies and Procedures Re- garding Municipal Securities Disclosure (the “Original Disclosure Policy”) to be followed in connection with the issuance and on-going administration of publicly offered Bonds; and Whereas, as a result of certain changes in federal law, the City deems it necessary and desirable to amend and restate the Original Disclosure Policy; and Whereas, the proposed Amended and Restated Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure are attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Disclosure Policies and Procedures”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Disclosure Policies and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted and shall be dated as of the date hereof. Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. Hy-Vee, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval Senior Counsel recommended approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax appeal filed by Hy-Vee, Inc. for their property located at Parcel No. 1017476005. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 8. Bee Branch Creek Trail Project – Phase 1 Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 74-25 Accepting the Bee Branch Creek Trail Pro- ject – Phase 1 - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-697-8I-31 and Authorizing the Payment of the Contract Amount to the Contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 74-25 ACCEPTING THE BEE BRANCH CREEK TRAIL PROJECT – PHASE 1 - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-697-8I-31 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CON- TRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project – Phase 1 - Iowa DOT Project TAP-U-2100-697-8I-31 (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, Tschiggfrie Excavating (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $694,213.21; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $673,386.81, leaving a balance of $20,826.40; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Director of Finance and Budget is hereby directed to pay the balance of the retainage of $20,826.40 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa chapter 26.13. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 9. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report for 2024 and HPC Annual Work Plan for 2025: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 10. March/April 2025 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. 11. Partners for Places Grant - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Partner- ship: City Attorney recommended City Council approval to submit a letter of support to Partners for Places regarding a City partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater and Dubuque Energy District on a project called "Community Action for Energy - Efficient and Sustainable Living." Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 12. First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Limestone Legacy LLC: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 75-25 Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the city of Dubuque, Iowa and Limestone Legacy LLC was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75-25 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND LIMESTONE LEGACY LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Limestone Legacy (Developer) entered into a Development Agreement dated December 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 and Limestone Legacy LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, is 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. 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 day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 13. Signed Contract(s): Farm 6941 (Chavenelle Road) Lease; Farm 6960 (Humke Road) Lease; FDR Farm Lease; North English Road Farm Lease; Termination Agree- ment with Hawks Goodmann & Associates, replaced by Independent Contractor Agree- ment with THG Consultants (Teri Hawks Goodmann). Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 14. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16 th St. Detention Basin) Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. 15. Equitable Community Grant Award Recommendation: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 76-25 Awarding Equitable Community Grant to Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association and Resolution No. 77-25 Awarding Equitable Community Grant to Afriwell Hub, Inc were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76-25 AWARDING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY GRANT TO DUBUQUE VISITING NURSE AS- SOCIATION Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, the City Council in 2022 established a five-year goal of “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable;” and Whereas, the City Council stated in their vision statement that “Dubuque 2038 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are wel- come;” and Whereas, the City Council mission statement that Dubuque city government’s mission is to “deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living; contribute to an equi- table, sustainable city; plan for the community’s future; and facilitate access to criti cal human services;” and Whereas, the Equitable Community Grant meets the needs of the Dubuque’s vision for an equitable community; and Whereas, efforts which address an Equitable Dubuque principle and offer community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipient shall use grant funds to provide educational material, and purchase portable Pack ‘n Play cribs and sleep sacks; and Whereas, the grant recipient shall work with a diverse population of Marshallese and Hispanic families to improve safe sleep and play for infants with the intention of reducing the risk of SIDS.; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to strive for an equitable community for all residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The city Council hereby awards an Equitable Community Grant to Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association and shall ensure compliance with the grant agree- ment pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 77-25 AWARDING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY GRANT TO AFRIWELL HUB, INC Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and Whereas, the City Council in 2022 established a five year goal of “Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable;” and Whereas, the City Council stated in their vision statement that “Dubuque 2038 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are wel- come;” and Whereas, the City Council mission statement that Dubuque city government’s mission is to “deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living; contribute to an equi- table, sustainable city; plan for the community’s future; and facilitate access to criti cal human services;” and Whereas, the Equitable Community Grant meets the needs of the Dubuque’s vision for an equitable community; and Whereas, efforts which address an Equitable Dubuque principle and offer community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and Whereas, the grant recipient shall use grant funds to fund an African Vibes event, cov- ering venue setup, artist fees, marketing, and materials for workshops and exhibits; and Whereas, the grant recipient shall will celebrate African culture through music, storytelling, dance, and food, fostering inclusivity and cultural exchange while engaging the Dubuque community in a meaningful cultural experience; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to strive for an equitable community for all residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The city Council hereby awards an Equitable Community Grant to AFRI- WELL HUB, INC. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with AFRIWELL HUB, INC and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 16. Federal Transit Administration - Opinion of Counsel: City Attorney recommended City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City of Dubuque to apply for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding and that the City Attorney be authorized to send the opinion letter to the FTA. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Res- olution No. 78-25 Authorizing the Filing of Applications with the Federal Transit Admin- istration, An Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, For Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized By 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code, And Other Federal Statutes Administered by the Federal Transit Administration was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 78-25 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT AD- MINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DE- PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSIS- TANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53, TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE, AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Whereas, the Federal Transportation Administrator has delegated authority to award Federal financial assistance for transportation projects; and Whereas, the grant or cooperative agreement for Federal financial assistance will im- pose certain obligations upon the Applicant, and may require the Applicant to provide the local share of the project cost; and Whereas, the Applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Mayor or the Mayor’s designee is authorized to execute and file an application for Federal assistance on behalf of the City of Dubuque/The Jule with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, or other Federal statutes authorizing a project adminis- tered by the Federal Transit Administration. Section 2. The Mayor of the City of Dubuque or the Mayor’s designee is authorized to execute said grant and cooperative agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City of Dubuque/The Jule. Section 3. The Mayor or the Mayor’s designee is authorized to execute and file the annual certifications and assurances and any other documents with its grant application as required by the Federal Transportation Administration in connection with a Federal assistance grant or cooperative agreement. Section 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest the required signatures. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd of March 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 Sprank. Motion carried 7 -0. 1. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc.: Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 79-25 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in city of Dubu- que Real Estate by Sale to Gronen Development, Inc. Pursuant to a Development Agree- ment by and between the city of Dubuque and Gronen Development, Inc. And Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the city of Dubuque, Iowa on the Devel- opment Agreement Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations to Gronen Development, Inc. And Providing for the Publica- tion of Notice Thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 17, 2025, in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 79-25 INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE BY SALE TO GRONEN DEVELOPMENT, INC. PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND GRONEN DEVEL- OPMENT, INC. AND FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ON THE DEVELOPMENT AGREE- MENT INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCRE- MENT REVENUE GRANT OBLIGATIONS TO GRONEN DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following described real property: BLK 17 DUBUQUE DOWNTOWN PLAZA (the Property); and Whereas, City, and Gronen Development, Inc. have entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, pursuant to which City will convey the Property to Gronen Development, Inc., and Gronen Development, Inc. will construct on the Property certain Improvements described in the Development Agreement; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter- ests of City to approve the Development Agreement, including the conveyance of the Property to Gronen Development, Inc.; and Whereas, the Development Agreement provides for the issuance by City of Economic Development Grants to Gronen Development, Inc., payable from the tax increment reve- nues collected in respect of the Improvements to be constructed by Gronen Development, Inc. in accordance with the Development Agreement, for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of an Urban Renewal Plan as hereinafter described; and Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meet- ing the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or prop- erty owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the foregoing -de- scribed Property by Deed to Gronen Development, Inc. pursuant to the proposed Devel- opment Agreement. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on the 17th day of March 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the form attached hereto. Section 3. The City Council will also meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obli- gations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Gronen Development, Inc., the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic development grants to Gronen Development, Inc., pursuant to the Development Agreement under the terms and conditions of said Urban Renewal Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be approximately $4,200,000 Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publica- tion to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the disposal of the City’s interest in the Property and the issuance of said obligations. Section 5. That the notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Set Date for Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 80-25 Heeb Street Reconstruction Project: Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifica- tions, 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 80-25 HEEB STREET RECONSTRUCTION Project - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SET- TING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project in the estimated amount $857,478.99, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 7th day of April, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro- posed 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 circul ation in the City of Dubuque, 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 esti- mated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. 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. Section 5. 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, in a contractor plan room service with statewide circula- tion, and construction lead generating service with a 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 10th day of April 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 21st day of April 2025, in the Historic Federal Building Council Cham- bers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Heeb Street Reconstruction Project - Special Assessments and Set Date for Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 81 -25 Approving the Preliminary Plats, Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project; Resolution No. 82-25 Of Necessity for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project; and Resolution No. 83-25 Fixing Date of Public Hear- ing on Resolution of Necessity were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 81-25 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLATS, SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND ES- TIMATE OF TOTAL COST FOR THE HEEB STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the attached preliminary plats, schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project are hereby approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 82-25 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE HEEB STREET RECONSTRUCTION PRO- JECT Whereas, the plat, preliminary schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and ordered placed on file in the office of City Clerk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Heeb Street Reconstruction Project will provide: This project involves the reconstruction of Heeb Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. The project includes removal and replacement of an existing street pavement and side- walks and drive approaches. Historic brick pavement will be removed and salvaged. The roadway is approximately 400 feet in length and 21 feet in width with a 4’ sidewalk on the westerly side. The scope of work also includes the installation of new curbs and gutter, placement of a 7-inch asphalt pavement, replacement of 380 lineal feet of sanitary sewer, 320 lineal feet of water main, and portions of the private service connections to the fol- lowing addresses 2151, 2141, 2131, 2121, 2109, and 2019 Heeb Street. There is on file in the office of the City Clerk an estimated total cost of the work, and a preliminary plat and schedule showing the amount proposed to be assessed to each lot for the improvement. The date, time, and place the council will hear property owners subject to the assess- ment and interested parties for or against the improvement, its cost, the assessment, or the boundaries of the district: the 7th day of April 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. That the City Council deems it advisable and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein mentioned improvements. Unless a property owner files objections with the City Clerk at the time of hearing on the resolution of necessity, the property owner is deemed to have waived all objections pertaining to the regularity of the proceeding and the legality of using the special assess- ment procedure. Said improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifica- tions which have been approved by the City Council and are now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The cost of making such improvement will be assessed against property lying with the assessment limits. The above resolution was introduced, approved and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 83-25 FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has given its preliminary ap- proval to the plat, preliminary schedule of assessments, and estimated total cost for the Heeb Street Reconstruction Project and ordered the plat, schedule of assessments, and estimate of total cost placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and Whereas, the proposed Resolution of Necessity for Project has been introduced and is now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council will meet on the 7th day of April 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. At which time the owners of property subject to assessment for the proposed improvement or any other person having an interest in the matter may appear and be heard for or against the making of the improvement, the boundaries of the district, the cost, the as- sessment against any lot, or the final adoption of a resolution of necessity. Section 2. A property owner will be deemed to have waived all objections unless at the time of hearing the property owner has filed objections with the City Clerk. Section 3. The City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks, the first publication of which shall be not less than ten days prior to the day fixed for its consideration. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS HEEB STREET Parcel Number; Property Owner Name; Lot Description; Street Address; Net Assessed Valuation; "Valuation with Improvement"; Net Paving Improvement Cost; Net Paving Im- provement Deficiency; Total Public Improvement Cost; Water Service Private Cost; San- itary Sewer Private Cost; Total Net Assessment; Public Improvements Assessment 1024134049; McClain, Francis T.; Lots 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, S 30' of Lot 9, E 60' of N 20' of Lot 9, W 125'- N 20' of Lot 9 & S 10' of Lot 6 all in MARSHS ADD; 2019 Heeb Street; $105,000; $109,259.37; $4,259.37; $4,259.37; $3,289.00; $7,548.37; $4,259.37 1024134039; Hayes, Nicolas & Amanda; N 40' of Lot 6 MARSHS ADD; 2109 Heeb Street; $13,100; $15,533.93; $2,433.93; $0.00; $2,433.93; $2,433.93; $2,433.93 1024134038; Hayes, Nicolas & Amanda; Lot 5 MARSHS ADD; 2109 Heeb Street; $140,300; $143,342.41; $3,042.41; $0.00; $3,042.41; $7,590.00; $3,289.00; $13,921.41; $3,042.41 1024134037; Fossum, Steven H. & Pyzocha, Lynn A.; Lot 4 MARSHS ADD; 2121 Heeb Street; $131,400; $134,442.41; $3,042.41; $0.00; $3,042.41; $7,590.00; $3,289.00; $13,921.41; $3,042.41 1024134036; Koons, Milton J Jr.; Lot 3 MARSHS ADD; 2131 Heeb Street; $145,000; $148,042.41; $3,042.41; $0.00; $3,042.41; $7,590.00; $3,289.00; $13,921.41; $3,042.41 1024134035; Vangorden, Nicholas; S 45' of Lot 2 MARSHS ADD; 2141 Heeb Street; $123,000; $125,738.17; $2,738.17; $0.00; $2,738.17; $7,590.00; $3,289.00; $13,617.17; $2,738.17 1024134034; Hess, David Michael; S 40' of Lot 1, N 5' of Lot 2 & S 40' of Lot 31 MARSHS ADD; 2151 Heeb Street; $126,900; $129,157.92; $2,257.92; $0.00; $2,257.92; $3,795.00; $3,289.00; $9,341.92; $2,257.92 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions. 1. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of Drahozal). Applicant: Rachel Boeke, 1241 Jackson St. Motion by Jones to appoint Boeke to the term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0. 2. Civic Center Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2027 (Va- cant term of Jacobs); Two, 3-Year terms through June 29, 2025 (Vacant term of Bakke and Christner). Applicants: Colleen Myers, 65 North Booth St. (Additional Application); Ashley Regan, 1100 N Booth St.; Alan Schumacher, 3035 Burlington St.; Sara Tandy, 2307 Martin Dr. Upon roll call vote, Schumacher was appointed to the term through 2027, and Meyers and Tandy were appointed to the terms through 2025. Schumacher received 3 votes (Sprank, Cavanagh, and Jones) for the 2027 term, with Meyers receiving 2 votes (Farber and Wethal) and Tandy receiving the remaining 2 votes. During the vote on the first 2025 term, Meyers received one vote (Farber), and Tandy received the remaining 6 votes. During the vote on the second 2025 term, Regan received one vote (Jones ), and Meyers received the remaining 6 votes. 3. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year Langworthy District term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Dement); One, interim term due to vacancies of the Old Main District and Cathedral District terms. Applicants: Jon Clinngman, 195 Alpine St. (Addi- tional Application) (Qualifies for Langworthy District and Interim); Cole Hanson, 408 Burch St. (Qualifies for Interim); Sandy Hockenberry, 1015 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Interim); Cory Ruzicka, 1075 West 3rd St. (Additional Application) (Qualifies for Langworthy District and Interim); Adam Schwendinger, 570 West 11th St. (Qualifies for Interim); Chad Wittho- eft, 430 Alpine (Additional Application) (Qualifies for Langworthy District and Interim). Upon roll call vote, Witthoeft was appointed to the Langworthy District term and Schwendinger was appointed to the Interim term. Clinngman received 2 votes (Sprank and Roussell), Ruzicka received one vote (Jones) and Witthoeft received the remaining 4 votes for the Langworthy District term. Hockenberry received 3 votes (Cavanagh, Rous- sell, and Wethal) for the Interim term and Schwendinger received the remaining 4 votes. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., and FEH Associates, Inc.: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 8 4-25 Approving A Develop- ment Agreement By And Among The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., And FEH Associates, Inc., Including The Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members voiced support for revitalizing an aging building in need of repairs. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 84-25 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FEH REALTY, L.L.C., AND FEH ASSOCIATES, INC., INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS Whereas, FEH Realty, L.L.C. is the owner of the property legally described as follows: The North Half (N ½) of the South Forty Feet of Lot Thirty -three (33), and the South Twenty (20) feet of Lot Thirty-three (33), both in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioner’s Map thereof (the Property); and Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 55-25, dated February 17, 2025, de- clared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubu- que, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., and FEH Associates, Inc. including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development Agreement on March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by FEH Realty, L.L.C., and FEH Associ- ates, Inc., according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, FEH Realty, L.L.C., and FEH Associates, Inc., including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Obligations, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the 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 Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Approving a Proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association (DRA), Ltd.: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 85-25 Approving A Development Agreement by and between the city of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., Including the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Jones. Cavanagh stated that Van Milligen, Sprank, Jones, and himself serve on the DRA board and abstained from voting on this item at the board meeting. In response to a question, Van Milligen confirmed that hotel projects do not receive state or federal funds and that this project was funded with a $4 million loan from Dubuque Initiatives. Motion carried 7- 0. RESOLUTION NO. 85-25 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION, LTD., INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa owns the real estate legally described in Exhibit A which is leased to Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. (the Property); and Whereas, Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. intends to develop a hotel on approxi- mately 19,380 square feet of the Property as shown on Exhibit B; and Whereas, the City Council by Resolution No. 56-25 dated February 17, 2025, declared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Obligations; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development Agreement on March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., ac- cording to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd., a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the 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 Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March, 2025 . Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Second Amendment to the Dubuque Racing Association Lease : Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 86-25 Disposing of an Interest in Real Property through a Second Amendment to the Existing Lease Agreement with Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. Seconded by Sprank. Brumwell summarized the on- going meetings with various internal and external stakeholders for this process. Van Mil- ligen stated that the lease amendment carries minimal risk, given the DRA's 40-year track record of success. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 25 DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY THROUGH A SECOND AMEND- MENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCI- ATION, LTD Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 57 - 25, dated the 17th day of February, 2025, declared its intent to dispose of a City interest in real property legally described as: Lot 1 of Chaplain Schmitt Island in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Plat recorded as Instrument #2023-7679, records of Dubuque County, Iowa. (the Prop- erty); and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Second Amend- ment to its Lease Agreement with Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. (DRA) is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council disposes of City’s interest in the foregoing -described real property pursuant to:  A Second Amendment to its Lease Agreement with the DRA and Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second Amendment to the City’s Lease Agreement with the DRA. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement to be delivered to the City Attorney’s Office, together with a certified copy of the Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project: Motion by Farber to re- ceive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 87-25 Approval of Plans, Specifi- cations, And Estimated Cost for the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project. Seconded by Wethal. Parks and Recreation Director Marie Ware confirmed that the main impact during the project will be requiring people to temporarily enter the building from a different area due to excavation at the front. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 87-25 APRROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE BUN- KER HILL FOUNDATION REPAIR PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the proposed, plans, specifications and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill Foun- dation Repair Project in the estimated cost amount of $319,880.00 are hereby approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Award Public Improve- ment Project: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 88-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidifica- tion System Upgrade Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 88-25 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE IMON ICE ARENA DE- HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 21 - 25 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 24th day of January 2025; and Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 20th day of February 2025 and it has been determined that Giese Sheet Metal Co, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the bid amount of $308,950.00, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Pro- ject. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Giese Sheet Metal Co, Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk 2. Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project - Award Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 89-25 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 89-25 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTHGATE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Southgate Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 38 - 25 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 6th day of February 2024; and Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 20 th day of February 2025 and it has been determined that Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the bid amount of $196,666.80, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Pro- ject. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Jones reported on the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board's uncertainty regarding a previously awarded federal grant for the cus- tomer convenience center project. Jones also reported on the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Elite Organix, a recent DRA board meeting, a recent City Assessor’s Conference Committee, the United Labor Participation Dinner meeting, and the recent passings of Former Dubuque Fire Chief Dan Brown and Former Firefighter Michael Gabriel. Council Member Farber also reported on attending the United Labor Participation Din- ner meeting. Council Member Sprank also reported on the DRA board meeting, the United Labor Participation Dinner meeting, in addition to sharing that he attended the last City Council meeting virtually due to being out of town, attending the Point Neighborhood Association meeting, and transporting area mobile home residents to Des Moines so they can lobby to their state legislators. Mayor Cavanagh reported on meetings with state legislators in Des Moines and the recent Air Service Forum. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:37 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 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 7-0. The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:28 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk