7 21 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 5:00 p.m. on July 21, 2025, at the
Old Mill Lift Station, 1580 Old Mill Rd.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Roussell (arrived at 5:01
p.m.), Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Lehman.
Absent: Council Member Resnick was absent from the first work session.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the Old Mill Lift Station Construc-
tion Project and Dubuque Nature Everywhere.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Old Mill Lift Station Construction Project Update: City Engineer Gus Psihoyos, Water
Project Supervisor Todd Irwin, Civil Engineer Max O’Brien, and Water and Resource Re-
covery Center Director Deron Muehring provided a brief presentation and viewing of the
Old Mill Lift Station Construction Project and responded to questions.
A recess occurred at 5:12 p.m. for the City Council to travel to the Historic Federal
Building for the next work session. The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m. for the work
session, with Resnick attending virtually.
2. Dubuque Nature Everywhere: Dubuque Nature Everywhere members Deanne Alt-
hoff and Danielle Willis provided an update on their progress in establishing a community-
wide Nature Everywhere vision and developing an implementation plan that focuses on
strategies for connecting young children (ages 0-6) with nature. In response to questions,
Dubuque Nature Everywhere member Colleen McKenna explained that the group is seek-
ing the City Council’s support in adopting and promoting Dubuque’s Children’s Outdoor
Bill of Rights (COBOR). McKenna noted that other cities have implemented similar initia-
tives and emphasized that Dubuque’s COBOR should highlight elements unique to the
community. McKenna also described the concept of stormwater play bowls and shared
that the group is collaborating with City Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff to
map where children in Dubuque live in relation to natural areas. City Council Members
expressed interest in formally adopting the COBOR and discussed ways they could sup-
port and promote the initiative.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6:29 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 July 21, 2025, in the
second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick (attended virtu-
ally), Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Leh-
man.
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
PRESENTATIONS
1. Service Member Patriot Award: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach recognized
Acting Project and Facilities Manager Marie Ware for receiving the Service Member Pa-
triot Award.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community of Colleges Week (July 28 through August 1, 2025) was accepted by
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation’s (GDDC) Director of Workforce Program-
ming Nic Hockenberry on behalf of GDDC and area colleges and universities.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of July 7 and 14, 2025;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of May 13, 2025; Equity and Human Rights Com-
missions Goals Subcommittee of May 27, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of June
23, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of June 10, 2025; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of June 16, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Carol Oberfoell 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: Cathleen Avenarius for vehicle damage; Craig DeMoss for property dam-
age; Samantha Giglio for vehicle damage; Edward Marinko for property 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. 243-25 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. 243-25
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 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. CLG Grant Report for 20th Century Neighborhood Surveys: City Manager transmit-
ted the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant reports and project products for the 20th
century neighborhood surveys for the Deereville neighborhood and Voelker Highlands
neighborhood and recommended City Council approve the submitted grant reporting doc-
uments and have the mayor sign the Request for Reimbursement and the Certificates for
each grant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. Dubuque City Assessor Letter on 2025 Assessment Appeals: Correspondence from
Dubuque City Assessor Troy Patzner regarding appeals of the Dubuque City Board of
Review decisions on 2025 assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
7. Signed Contract(s): Independent Contractor Agreement with Fowler Public Sector
Consulting LLC; Vendor Service Agreement with Wenzel Towing. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed.
8. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 244-25 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as re-
quired by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations,
Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-25
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, AS REQUIRED
BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND
WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with
the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved,
and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City; and
Whereas ,the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds to the Iowa Department
of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division and have otherwise complied with the
requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
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 issued at
the noted premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally
required documentation:
New Applications
Five Flags 405 Main Street
Renewals
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar 1395 Associates Dr.
Bell Tower Productions 2728 Asbury Rd.
Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home & Crematory 2659 John F Kennedy Rd.
Las Margarita's 1091 Main St.
Shannon's Bar & Grill 521 East 22nd St.
Texas Roadhouse 845 Wacker Dr.
The Goose 920 Main St.
The Lift 180 Main St.
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy 164 Main St.
Walnut Tap Tavern 709 University Ave.
Adding A Privilege Provisional Issuances
The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Adding
Permanent Outdoor Service for Sidewalk Café
342 Main St
Brazen - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-17-25 East 10th Street from Washing-
ton St. to Jackson St.
Dimensional Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on
8-8-25 and 8-9-25 - Over the Edge Fundraiser
Main Street from West 1st Stret
to the end of the cull-du-sac on
Main St.
Jubeck New World Brewing - Adding Outdoor Ser-
vice on 7-19-25, 7-26-25, 8-2-25, 8-9-25,
8-16-25, 8-23-25, 8-30-25, 9-6-25, 9-13-25,
9-20-25, 9-27-25, 10-4-25, 10-11-25, 10-18-25, and
10-25-25 - Saturday Farmer's Market.
Iowa Street from 11th Street to
12th Street
Whiskey River - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-4-25
to 7-6-25, 7-11-25 to 7-13-25, 7-18-25 to 7-20-25,
7-25-25 to 7-27-25, 8-3-25 only, 8-8-25 to 8-10-25,
8-15-25 to 8-17-25, 8-22-25 to 8-24-25, and 8-29-25
to 8-31-25
Full Parking Lot at 1070 Univer-
sity Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
EJ's Wine Shop 8-1-25 to 8-5-25 - DBQ Fest Washington Park
Dubuque Irish Hooley 8-21-25 to 8-25-25 Alliant Amphitheater
Q Casino and Resort - 9-4-25 to 9-8-25 1855 Greyhound Park Rd.
Parking Lot
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
9. Approval of Retail/Device Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit
Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
245-25 Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nico-
tine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
and 453E.3 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 245-25
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAIL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AL-
TERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCT S OR DEVICE S, AS RE-
QUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A AND 453E.3
Whereas, applications for Tobacco/Tobacco Products/Alternative Nicotine Prod-
ucts/Vapor Product s or Device retail s 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 issued the
following named applicants and locations for a Cigarette/Device/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor
product or retail device effective July 22, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Business Name Business Address Permit Type
Beecher Liquor 1691 Asbury Rd. Device Retailer
Liquor Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson St. Device Retailer
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of July 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 resolution for Item Set
for Public Hearing No. 1, and set the public hearing for August 4, 2025. Seconded by
Jones. Farber announced she will abstain from voting on the set for public hearing and
future public hearing due to owning property on Auburn St. Motion carried 6 -0 with ab-
stention from Farber.
1. Auburn-Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding
Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 246-25 Auburn-Custer Utility and Roadway Recon-
struction Project: Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Con-
tract, 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 August 4, 2025 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-25
AUBURN-CUSTER UTILITY AND ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PRE-
LIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED 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 Auburn -
Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project in the estimated construction amount
of $1,617,162.80, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the offic e of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of August, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time in-
terested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and speci-
fications, 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 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 estimated cost of the Project.
The Auburn-Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction 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 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 7 th day of August 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 18th day of August 2025, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated for Items Set for Public Hearing No. 2 -4. Seconded by
Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Setting A Public Hearing On The Proposed Lease Agreement Between The City of
Dubuque and The LAMAR Companies: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 247-25 Setting a Public Hearing to Consider the Lease Agree-
ment by and between The City of Dubuque and The Lamar Companies for Real Property
Located on White Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 247-25
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE LAMAR COMPANIES FOR REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED ON WHITE STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) has tentatively entered into a Lease Agree-
ment with The LAMAR Companies (LAMAR), subject to City Council approval, under
which LAMAR leases certain real property located on White Street in Dubuque, Iowa for
a billboard; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Lease Agreement, subject to the required public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 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 hear-
ing on the City Council’s intent to approve the proposed Lease Agreement, to be held on
the 4th day of August, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., to be held at 350 West 6th Street, for the purpose
of receiving public input and comment regarding the proposed Lease Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and The LAMAR Companies.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of authorizing the Lease Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and The LAMAR Companies.
Section 3. 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.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. North Schmitt Island Collection System Contract #1 Contracting Services: Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 248 -25 North Schmitt
Island Collection System Project – Contract #1: 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 August 4, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 248-25
NORTH SCHMITT ISLAND COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT – CONTRACT #1 -
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC-
IFICATIONS, 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:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the North
Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #1 in the estimated construction
amount of $200,000.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the off ice
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of August, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time in-
terested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and speci-
fications, 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 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 estimated cost of the Project.
The North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #1 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 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 7 th day of August 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 18th day of August 2025, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund: Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 249 -25 Resolution 1) Approving The
Minimum Requirements, Competitive Criteria, And Offering Procedures For The Devel-
opment And The Sale Of Certain Real Property And Improvements In The Greater Down-
town Urban Renewal District; (2) Determining That The Offer To Purchase Submitted By
Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund Satisfies The Offering Requirements With Re-
spect To The Real Property And Improvements And Declaring The Intent Of The City
Council To Approve The Sale To Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund In The Event
That No Competing Proposals Are Submitted; And (3) Soliciting Competing Proposals
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on Sep-
tember 2, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-25
RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRI-
TERIA, AND OFFERING PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE SALE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GREATER DOWN-
TOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT; (2) DETERMINING THAT THE OFFER TO PUR-
CHASE SUBMITTED BY GREATER DUBUQUE IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND SATIS-
FIES THE OFFERING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE REAL PROPERTY
AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
APPROVE THE SALE TO GREATER DUBUQUE IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND IN
THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED; AND (3) SO-
LICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, did on April 21, 2025, adopt an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
(“the Plan”) for the Urban Renewal Area described therein; and
Whereas, the Plan provides, among other things, for the disposition of properties for
private development purposes as a proposed economic development action; and
Whereas, Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund (“Developer”) has submitted to
the City a proposal in the form of an offer to purchase (the “Development Agreement”) for
the purchase of certain City-owned real property hereinafter described (“the Property”),
which Development Agreement proposes the Developer will undertake the redevelop-
ment of a building located at 1550 Elm Street as described therein, which Property is the
real estate consisting of approximately 0.59 acres shown on Exhibit A, and which Devel-
opment Agreement requests that this Property be made available for sale as rapidly as
possible; and
Whereas, in order to establish reasonably competitive bidding procedures for the dis-
position of the Property in accordance with the statutory requirements of Iowa Code
Chapter 403, specifically, Section 403.8, and to assure that the City extends a full and fair
opportunity to all developers interested in submitting a proposal, a summary of submis-
sion requirements and minimum requirements and competitive criteria for the Property
offering is included herein; and
Whereas, said Developer has signed a Development Agreement with the City, cur-
rently on file at the Office of the City Clerk; and
Whereas, to recognize both the firm proposal for sale of the Property and improve-
ments already received by the City in the form of the Development Agreement, as de-
scribed above, and to give full and fair opportunity to other developers interested in sub-
mitting a proposal for the sale and development of the Property, this Council should by
this Resolution:
1) Set the fair market value of the Property for uses in accordance with the Plan;
2) Approve the minimum requirements and competitive criteria included herein;
3) Approve as to form the Development Agreement;
4) Set a date for receipt of competing proposals and the opening thereof;
5) Declare that the proposal submitted by Developer satisfies the minimum require-
ments of the offering, and that in the event no other qualified proposal is timely sub-
mitted, that the City Council intends to accept such proposal and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Development Agreement;
6) Approve and direct publication of a notice to advise any other person of the oppor-
tunity to compete for sale of the Property on the terms and conditions set forth herein;
and
7) Declare that in the event another qualified proposal is timely submitted and ac-
cepted, another and future notice will be published on the intent of the City to enter
into the resulting contract, as required by law; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City and the Plan to
act as expeditiously as possible to sell the Property as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Property shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, shall be offered for
sale in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Resolution.
Section 2. That it is hereby determined that in order to qualify for consideration for
selection, any person must submit a proposal which meets these minimum requirements:
1) Contains an agreement to purchase the Parcel A Property, shown on Exhibit A, at
not less than fair market value, which for the purposes of this resolution is hereby
determined to be $174,800;
2) States the redeveloped property will be used as community health and related office
facilities;
3) Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of the City Council the experience of the
principals and key staff who are directly engaged in the performance of contract ob-
ligations in carrying out projects of similar scale and character; and
4) Meets, at a minimum, the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement sub-
mitted by the Developer including an agreement to invest approximately $5,000,000
to complete redevelopment of the building.
Section 3. That the Development Agreement by and between the City and the Devel-
oper be and is hereby approved as to form for the purposes hereinafter stated.
Section 4. That for the purpose of defining the offering of the Property for sale, said
Development Agreement shall be deemed to be illustrative of the terms acceptable to the
City with respect to:
1) Timely completion of the construction project;
2) Construction of minimum improvements;
3) Developer and City obligations; and
4) General terms and conditions.
Section 5. That the Development Agreement submitted by the Developer satisfies the
requirements of this offering and, in the event that no other qualified proposals are timely
submitted, that the City Council intends to accept and approve the Development Agree-
ment.
Section 6. That it is hereby determined that the Developer possesses the qualifications,
financial resources and legal ability necessary to purchase the Property shown on Exhibit
A and to construct, manage and operate the site in the manner proposed by this offering
in accordance with the Plan.
Section 7. That the City Clerk shall receive and retain for public examination the at-
tached Development Agreement submitted by the Developer and, in the event no other
qualified proposals are timely submitted, shall resubmit the Development Agreement to
the City Council for final approval and execution upon expiration of the notice hereinafter
prescribed.
Section 8. That the action of the City Council be considered to be and does hereby
constitute notice to all concerned of the intention of this Council, in the event that no other
qualified proposals are timely submitted, to accept the proposal of the Developer to pur-
chase the Property shown on Exhibit A and to approve the Development Agreement by
and between City and Developer.
Section 9. That the official notice of this offering and of the intent of the City, in the
event no other qualified proposals are timely submitted, to approve the Development
Agreement, shall be a true copy of this Resolution, but without the attachments referred
to herein.
Section 10. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to secure immediate publi-
cation of said official notice in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper having a general cir-
culation in the community, by publication of the text of this Resolution on or before the
23rd day of July 2025.
Section 11. That written proposals for the sale of the Property shown on Exhibit A will
be received by the City Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m., September 2, 2025, in the Office of
the City Clerk, located on the first floor at City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
52001. Each proposal will be opened at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, Dubuque,
Iowa on September 2, 2025. Said proposals will then be presented to the City Council at
6:30 p.m., (same date as opening), 2025, at a meeting to be held in the City Council
Chambers, Historic Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 12. That the method of offering the Property for sale as set forth herein is in
substantial conformance with the provisions of Iowa Code Section 403.8, requiring rea-
sonable competitive bidding procedures as are hereby prescribed and “fair value.”
Section 13. That the required documents for the submission of a proposal shall be in
substantial conformity with the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 14. That the City Clerk is hereby nominated and appointed as the agent of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa to receive proposals for the sale of the Property on that date and
according to the procedure hereinabove specified for receipt of such proposals and to
proceed at such time to formally acknowledge receipt of each of such proposal by noting
the receipt of same in the Minutes of the Council; that the City Manager is hereby author-
ized and directed to make preliminary analysis of each such proposal for c ompliance with
the minimum requirements established by this Council hereinabove. For each proposal
that satisfies these requirements, the City Council shall judge the strength of the proposal
by the competitive criteria established hereinabove. The City Council shall then make the
final evaluation and selection of the proposals.
Section 15. If, and only if, competing proposals are received and determined by the
Council to meet the minimum requirements described herein, the Developer shall be al-
lowed to amend its proposal in response thereto and to deliver same to the City Manager,
by no later than a date determined by the City Council. In such event, the Council shall
schedule a subsequent meeting to be held by the City Manager at which there shall be a
bid-off conducted by the City Manager. During such bid-off, each competing bidder shall
bid against the other, starting with the second proposal received and continuing until such
time as each bidder shall decline to improve its proposal to acquire and redevelop the
Property shown on Exhibit A in response to the last bid of the other bidder or bidders. The
period of time to be allowed for such bid-off shall be determined by the City Manager. The
rules of such bid-off shall be as determined by the City Manager at or before such bid-off
period and shall be absolute.
Section 16. That in the event another qualified proposal is timely submitted and ac-
cepted by the City, another and further notice shall be published of the intent of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, to enter into the resulting agreement, as required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July 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. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2027 (Vacant term of
Esser). Applicant: Katie Bailey, 1085 West 5th St. Bailey spoke virtually in support of her
application.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
2. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2028 (Vacant term of
Gerdemann). Applicant: Alex Kruse, 3578 Keymont Dr. Motion by Sprank to appoint
Kruse to the term. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 2167 Jackson Street: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed
be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Applicant Michelle Mihalakis, 2541 Broadway St.,
spoke in support of the rezoning, highlighting her intention to open a detoxification facility
at the site. She stated that she plans to rehabilitate the existing structure and does not
intend to expand the property. In response to a question, Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont stated that 24-hour facilities were allowed in C-4 zoning districts. City Council
members expressed support for the rezoning. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 31-25 Amending
Title 16 of The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Re-
classifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 2167 Jackson Street From R-2A
Alternate Two-Family Residential District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District. Se-
conded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 31-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2167 JACKSON STREET FROM R-2A ALTERNATE TWO-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-4 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from
R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District, to
wit:
East ½ of Lot 35 of L H Langworthy’s Addition, and to the centerline of the adjoining
public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Request to Rezone Property at Bluff Street: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed
be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Responding to a question, Wernimont noted that
off-street parking requirements for historic districts had previously been eliminated and
stated that the property offers sufficient parking both onsite and along the street. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 32-25 Amending
Title 16 of The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Re-
classifying Hereinafter Described Property From R-2 Two-Family Residential to OR Office
Residential Zoning District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY FROM R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from
R-2 Two-Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning district to wit:
Lot 1 of Pixler Place No. 2, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Request to Rezone 4178 Peru Road: Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Dan Miller, 1013 Patricia Ann Dr., summarized the
need for the rezoning, stating that his brother wants to purchase the house on the property
but sell the farmland separately. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 33-25 Amending
Title 16 of The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Re-
classifying Hereinafter Described Property Located At 4178 Peru Road from AG Agricul-
ture District To R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Seconded by Sprank. Motion car-
ried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 33-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4178 PERU ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described property from
AG Agriculture District to R-1 Single-Family Residential, to wit:
As shown on Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment for Wall and Free-Standing Signs:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal.
Wernimont stated that the amendment had not been presented to the Historic Preserva-
tion Commission. He noted that feedback received during the Planning Department’s
UDC amendment process indicated that the City’s current sign regulations are overly re-
strictive. He also provided an overview of the proposed changes and responded to ques-
tions regarding specific examples. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 34-25
Amending Title 16 of The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Amending Section 16-15-11.10 C-5 Central Business Zoning District Sign Reg-
ulations. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 34-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-11.10 C-5 CENTRAL
BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Develop-
ment Code, Section 16-15-11.10 is hereby amended as follows:
16-15-11.10 C-5 Central Business Zoning District Sign Regulations
1. The provisions of the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code, Section 15
Signs shall apply unless further regulated by this section.
2. On-premises signs: On-premises signs shall be regulated in accordance with the
provisions of Exhibit A.
3. Off-premises signs: Off-premises signs shall be prohibited.
4. Variances: Variances from sign requirements for size, number, and height may
be requested. Such variances shall be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjust-
ment in accordance with Article 8-6 of the Unified Development Code.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Ad-
visory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided
by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project Public Hearing: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 250 -25 Approval of Plans, Specifications,
Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project. Se-
conded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 250-25
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE 2025 MAINTENANCE DREDGING 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 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project in the estimated amount $270,100.00, are hereby
approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of July 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
ACTION ITEMS
1. Quarterly Update Video on New Housing Development Projects: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. A brief video
highlighting progress on new housing projects under construction in the community was
shown. The video can also be seen on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/SO-
EjMM92R4. Additionally, the updated publication on new housing units approved, under
review, under construction, or completed was provided. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on attending a Travel Dubuque Board meeting, ribbon cuttings at the
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the City’s new data center, meet-
ing the dean of the University of Dubuque’s (UD) new medical school – Dr. Jeanne Ru-
pert, Dubuque Senior High School’s Class of 1970 reunion, the special City Council meet-
ing on July 14, attending a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)
meeting, and GDDC’s annual meeting.
Farber also reported on meeting Dr. Rupert and the City’s new data center ribbon cut-
ting, along with attending UD’s golf outing, the Mississippi Valley Youth Tennis Tourna-
ment, and National League of Cities’ (NLC) summer conference.
Resnick reported on the upcoming Art on the River opening reception.
Cavanagh reported on attending the data center ribbon cutting, welcoming DARE of-
ficers from across the state who convened in Dubuque, and attending a recent event
hosted by Dubuque Marshallese Youths for Climate Change.
Van Milligen shared that this weekend is the Mircale League of Dubuque’s Battle of
the All-Stars event, which Dubuque Police, Fire and the City Council will participate in.
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 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 Assistant City Attorney
Lehman. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:56 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
7:56 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk