8 4 25 City Council Proceedings Official RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 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; Assistant City Attorney Lehman.
Absent: City Manager Van Milligen
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Breitfelder clarified the role call order for the meeting due to an error on the agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
Jones requested Item No. 9 and Cavanagh requested Item No. 14 be held for separate
discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions,
and dispose of as indicated, except Item Nos. 9 and 14. Seconded by Farber. Motion
carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of July 21, 2025; Com-
munity Development Advisory Commission of June 25, 2025; Historic Preservation Com-
mission of June 17, 2025; Housing Commission of April 1, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjust-
ment of June 26, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Toni Eckstein for property damage; Daniel Healy for
vehicle damage; Harrison Runde for property damage; Schumacher Pool and Spa LLC
for vehicle damage; Frank Washington for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised the following claims have been referred
to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Toni Eckstein for property damage, Carol Oberfoell for vehicle damage, Harrison
Runde for property damage; Frank Washington for vehicle damage. 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. 251-25 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. 251-25
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 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Approval of 2024 City Council Official Proceedings: Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
6. Fiscal Year 2026 Contracted Services Agreements: City Manager recommended
City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Contracted Services Agreements with Com-
munity Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Four Mounds HEART, and Hawkeye Area Community
Action Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Fiscal Year 2026 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations & Agreements :
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 252 -25 Author-
izing Execution of FY26 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to United Way of
Dubuque Area Tri-States; Resolution No. 253-25 Authorizing Execution of FY26 Pur-
chase of Services Grant Agreement To Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Dubu-
que; Resolution No. 254-25 Authorizing Execution of FY26 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement To Fountain of Youth; Resolution No. 255-25 Authorizing Execution of FY26
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Presentation Lantern Center; Resolution No.
256-25 Authorizing Execution of FY26 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Dubu-
que and Jackson County Habitat For Humanity; and Resolution No. 257 -25 Authorizing
Execution of FY26 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to St. Mark Youth Enrichment
were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO UNITED WAY OF DUBUQUE AREA TRI-STATES
Whereas, United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States prepared and submitted requests
to provide support for human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 253-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque prepared and submitted
requests to provide support for human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 254-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
Whereas, Fountain of Youth prepared and submitted requests to provide support for
human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to Fountain of Youth be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 255-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO PRESENTATION LANTERN CENTER
Whereas, Presentation Lantern Center prepared and submitted requests to provide
support for human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to Presentation Lantern Center be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 256-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO DUBUQUE AND JACKSON COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Whereas, Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity prepared and submitted
requests to provide support for human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 257-25
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FY26 PURCHASE OF SERVICES GRANT AGREE-
MENT TO ST. MARK YOUTH ENRICHMENT
Whereas, St. Mark Youth Enrichment prepared and submitted requests to provide sup-
port for human service programs in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that included the
Purchase of Services allocation; and
Whereas, the submissions have been approved by the Community Development Ad-
visory Commission on June 25, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Funding Approval/Agreements, authorized by the Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission beginning July 1, 2025, for Purchase of Services Grant
to St. Mark Youth Enrichment be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Agreement and related documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Request approval to hire a Lead Paint Healthy Homes Inspector (Limited Term) for
the 2024 Healthy Homes Production Grant: Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
9. Dubuque Police Auxiliary Contract: Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments and approve a one-year contract with the Dubuque Police Auxiliary. Seconded by
Sprank. City Council expressed enthusiasm for the return of the auxiliary police and the
important service they provide in the community. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Grant of Public Utility Easement from McGuire Property Acceptance: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 258 -25 Accepting a Grant of
Easement for Public Utilities Through, Over and Across Part of Lot 2 -2-1-2-2-1 Of Fal-
dorf's Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-25
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES THROUGH, OVER
AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 2-2-1-2-2-1 OF FALDORF'S PLACE, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Scott T. McGuire, as Trustee of the Scott T. McGuire Trust Agreement dated
October 21, 2015; and Emily May McGuire, as Trustee of the Emily May McGuire Trust
Agreement dated October 21, 2015 have executed a Grant of Easement for Public Utili-
ties through, over and across part of Lot 2-2-1-2-2-1 of Faldorf's Place, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Public Utilities through, over, and across part
of Lot 2-2-1-2-2-1 of Faldorf's Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Grant
of Easement for Public Utilities from Scott T. McGuire, as Trustee of the Scott T. McGuire
Trust Agreement dated October 21, 2015; and Emily May McGuire, as Trustee of the
Emily May McGuire Trust Agreement dated October 21, 2015, a copy of which is attached
hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and Grant of Easement for Public Utilities with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
11. Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Acceptance: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 259-25 Accepting the Broadway
Sanitary Improvements Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 259-25
ACCEPTING THE BROADWAY SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AU-
THORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Broadway Sanitary Improvements
Project (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, Tschiggfrie Excavating (Con-
tractor), 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 $214,911.34; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $205,578.70, leaving a balance of
$9,332.64; 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 $9,332.64 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 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
12. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project - Award Public Improvement Contract: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 260-25 Awarding Pub-
lic Improvement Construction Contract for the 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 260-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025
MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2025 Mainte-
nance Dredging Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 250 -25 and Notice to
Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 15th day of July 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposal was opened and read on the 24th day of July 2025 and
it has been determined that Newt Marine Service, of Dubuque, Iowa submitted the low
base bid in the amount of $211,455.50, Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $20,000.00, and
Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $6,930.00, for a total bid of $238,385.50, and is the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Project is hereby
awarded to Newt Marine Service and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a
Public Improvement Construction Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Pro-
ject, subject to the concurrence of the Iowa DNR and USFWS.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
13. Signed Contract(s): Graymont Western Lime for the Eagle Point Water Plant High
Calcium Quicklime. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Contracted Services Agreement – Crescent Community Health Center: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the Contracted Services Agreement
with Crescent Community Health Center for Fiscal Year 2026. Seconded by Wethal.
Cavanagh announced his intent to abstain from voting on the item due to his wife’s em-
ployment at Crescent. Although he does not stand to gain financially from the agreement,
he opted to recuse himself. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from Cavanagh.
15. FY26 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection Program
(REAP) 5-Year Plan: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Pro-
ject - Adjusted Public Hearing Date: Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 261-25 To provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English Road Water Main
Extension Project, and the taking of bids therefor was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 18, 2025 in the Historic Federal Build-
ing.
RESOLUTION NO. 261-25
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT, AND THE TAKING
OF BIDS THEREFOR
Whereas, it has been proposed that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the
“City”), undertake the authorization of a public improvement to be constructed as de-
scribed in the proposed plans and specifications and form of contract prepared by Origin
Design Co. (the “Project Engineers”), in consultation with the City’s engineering techni-
cian (the “Engineering Technician”), which may be hereafter referred to as the “North
English Road Water Main Extension Project” (and is sometimes hereinafter referred to as
the “Project”), which proposed plans, specifications, notice of hearing and letting, and
form of contract and estimate of cost (the “Contract Documents”) are on file with the City
Clerk; and
Whereas, it is necessary to fix a time and place of a public hearing on the Contract
Documents and to advertise for sealed bids for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (THE “COUNCIL”)
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Contract Documents referred to in the preamble hereof are hereby ap-
proved in their preliminary form.
Section 2. The Project is hereby determined to be necessary and desirable for the City,
and, furthermore, it is hereby found to be in the best interests of the City to proceed toward
the construction of the Project.
Section 3. August 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th
St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa, is hereby fixed as the time and
place of hearing on the Contract Documents.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice (the “No-
tice of Hearing”) of the hearing on the Contract Documents for the Project in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City, which publication shall be made at least once, not less
than four (4) and not more than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the said hearing. The
Notice of Hearing shall be in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, with
such conforming changes as approved by the appropriate City staff. All action heretofore
taken in this regard is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. The City Council hereby delegates to the City Clerk the duty of receiving
bids for the construction of the Project before 2:00 p.m., on August 21, 2025, in the office
of the City Clerk, City Hall-First Floor, 50 West 13th St, Dubuque, Iowa. At such time and
at the City Hall-Conference Room A, 50 West 13th St, Dubuque, Iowa, the City Council
hereby delegates to the City Clerk, the Engineering Technician and/or the Project Engi-
neers the duty of opening and announcing the results of the bids receive d. September 2,
2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th St, Second Floor Council
Chambers, in the City, is hereby fixed as the time and place that the Council will consider
the bids received in connection therewith.
Section 6. The amount of the bid security to accompany each bid is hereby fixed at
10% of the total amount of the bid.
Section 7. The City Clerk, the Engineering Technician and/or the Project Engineers
are hereby directed to give notice of the bid letting for the Project by posting notice (the
“Notice to Bidders”) at least once, not less than thirteen (13) and not more than forty -five
(45) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids, in each of the following three places: (i)
in a relevant contractor plan room service with statewide circulation; (ii) in a relevant con-
struction lead generating service with statewide circulation; and (iii) on an internet site
sponsored by either the City or a statewide association that represents the City. The No-
tice to Bidders shall be in substantially the form as attached hereto as Exhibit B, with such
conforming changes as approved by the appropriate City staff. All action heretofore taken
in this regard is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 8. All provisions set out in the attached forms of notice are hereby recognized
and prescribed by the City Council and all resolutions or orders or parts thereof, to the
extent the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved August 4, 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Eco-
nomic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3 : Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed and Resolution No. 262-25 Authorizing And Directing The
City Manager To Prepare An Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version
2025.3 For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, S etting A
Date For The Public Hearing, And Directing The Consultation Process On The Proposed
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.3 For Said District was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September
2, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 262-25
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN VERSION 2025.3 FOR THE DUBUQUE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SETTING A DATE
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CONSULTATION PROCESS ON
THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN VERSION
2025.3 FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan” or “Urban Renewal Plan”) for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the “District”) in order to
provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of the
foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, City staff has recommended that the Plan be further amended to remove
property from the District; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before a Plan may be modified, the
City Council must follow the notification, consultation, and public hearing process set forth
therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.3 for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District to include in such Plan any appropriate project activities
and details, and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation pro-
cess required by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 2. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.3 for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District on September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the form
attached hereto. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by
the Plan Version 2025.3 and the general scope of the urban renewal activities planned
for such areas and said notice shall be published in a newspaper having general circula-
tion within the City not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of
said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the
affected taxing entities.
Section 3. That the Economic Development Department is further directed to send by
ordinary mail a copy of said Plan Version 2025.3, the notice of public hearing, a notice of
consultation, and, to the extent the Plan Version 2025.3 includes the use of tax increment
revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative development and funding options
for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque
County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Eco-
nomic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4 : Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed and Resolution No. 263-25 Authorizing and Directing The
City Manager to Prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4
for The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, setting a date for the
Public Hearing, and Directing the Consultation Process on the Proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4 for said District was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2025 in the
Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 263-25
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN VERSION 2025.4 FOR THE DUBUQUE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SETTING A DATE
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CONSULTATION PROCESS ON
THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN VERSION
2025.4 FOR SAID DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan” or “Urban Renewal Plan”) for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the “District”) in order to
provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of the
foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, City staff has recommended that the Plan be further amended to expand the
District by including a new Subarea X, as shown in the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before a Plan may be modified, the
City Council must follow the notification, consultation, and public hearing process set forth
therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4 for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District to include in such Plan any appropriate project activities
and details, and to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation pro-
cess required by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed amendment.
Section 2. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2025.4 for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District on September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the form
attached hereto. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by
the Plan Version 2025.4 and the general scope of the urban renewal activities planned
for such areas and said notice shall be published in a newspaper having general circula-
tion within the City not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of
said meeting. A copy of the notice of public hearing shall be sent by ordinary mail to the
affected taxing entities.
Section 3. That the Economic Development Department is further directed to send by
ordinary mail a copy of said Plan Version 2025.4, the notice of public hearing, a notice of
consultation, and, to the extent the Plan Version 2025.4 includes the use of tax increment
revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative development and funding options
for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque
County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of August 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. Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board : One, 3-Year term through January 1,
2027 (Vacant Multidisciplinary Representative term of Cooley). Applicant: Nathan Wardle,
2725 Pleasant View Dr. Wardle spoke in support of his application.
2. Civil Service Commission: Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of
person(s) selected for appointment by the mayor to the Civil Service Commission no less
than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the city council. Mayoral selection of appointments
to occur at the August 18, 2025, city council meeting with the vote on appointments to
occur at the October 6, 2025, city council meeting. Two, 4-Year Terms through April 6,
2027 (Newly added seats, per Senate File 311, effective 8 -16-25). Applicants: Julie Bock-
enstedt, 2475 Cherry St.; Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.; Randall Ludwitz, 867 Bar-
baralee; Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.; and Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
Krueger and Ludwitz spoke in support of their applications. Breitfelder stated that written
input was received from Bockenstedt.
3. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2028 (Expiring terms
of Baumhover and Merfeld). Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. and Rick
Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct. Breitfelder stated that written input was received from Baum-
hover.
Appointments were made to 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. Motion by Roussell to appoint Bailey to
the term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Auburn-Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project: Motion by Jones to re-
ceive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 264 -25 Auburn-Custer Utility and
Roadway Reconstruction Project - Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract,
and Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal. Farber announced her intent to abstain from
voting due to owning property in the affected area. Motion carried 6 -0 with abstention
from Farber.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-25
AUBURN-CUSTER UTILITY AND ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - AP-
PROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST
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 for the Auburn-Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project in the estimated
construction amount of $1,470,148.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #1 Contracting Services
Public Hearing: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 265-25 North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #1: Approval
of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost. Seconded by Sprank.
City Council highlighted the project’s significance to the island’s future development. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-25
NORTH SCHMITT ISLAND COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT – CONTRACT #1 - AP-
PROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST
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 for the North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #1 in the estimated
construction amount of $235,000, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Approving the Lease Agreement Between The City of Dubuque and The LAMAR
Companies: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
266-25 Approving the Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and the
LAMAR Companies for Real Property Located on White Street. Seconded by Wethal. In
response to questions, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos explained that the gross revenue
from billboard advertising refers to the income generated from renting the sign. Psihoyos
and Lehman confirmed that the agreement is comparable to the lease the company pre-
viously held with Dubuque County and appears consistent with past agreements. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-25
APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE 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 will lease 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 Lease Agreement attached hereto is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Lease Agreement
on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St., spoke regarding Action Item No. 2, expressing con-
cerns about he timing of the proposed increases and questioning if a public hearing was
required since it’s a budget related action.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Rebid 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage - Recom-
mendation of Award to Keeley Restoration Services, LLC.: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 267-25 Awarding Public Improvement
Construction Contract for The 2025 Repair and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking
Garage. Seconded by Farber. In response to questions, Project Manager Jim Bousley
stated that maintaining the City’s existing parking lots is more cost-effective than rebuild-
ing them and noted that the City has data on their current condition from previous studies.
City Council Members thanked staff for their work on the project, emphasized the im-
portance of the repairs needed, and suggested that future discussions about parking
would be beneficial. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA STREET PARKING GARAGE
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2025 Repair
and Maintenance of the Iowa Street Parking Garage, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution
No. 410-24 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website, Iowa
League of Cities Website, and Master Builders/Construction Update plan room service
with statewide circulation on the 20th day of June 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 29 th day of July 2025
and it has been determined that Keeley Restorations Services, LLC. of St. Louis, Mis-
souri, in the bid amount of $4,010,930.50, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
for the Project.
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
Keeley Restorations Services, LLC. 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 4th day of August 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. FY2026 Police Supervisor Wage Compression : Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and approve a pay increase for non -bargaining Police Command Staff to
avoid wage compression between bargaining unit positions and non -bargaining Com-
mand Staff. Seconded by Wethal. City Manager Van Millig en joined virtually to respond
to questions. He acknowledged that the adjustment should have been addressed during
the budget process but was inadvertently overlooked. Funding for the change was iden-
tified through the department’s 15 current vacancies. Lehman clarified that the funds for
the wage increases had already been allocated, so they do not impact the tax rate or
involve transferring resources from another department, and therefore a public hearing is
not required. Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen confirmed that the Police Department will
monitor for potential compression issues going forward. Van Milligen elaborated that the
City is using insights from its recently completed compensation and classification st udy
to help ensure fair employee compensation. City Council Members emphasized public
safety as a top priority and recognized the need to support staff advancement through
wage increases, though there were differing views on the appropriate timing for imple-
menting them. Some felt that not making the ch anges outside the budget cycle could
negatively impact the City, while another perspective raised concerns about the potential
for additional unforeseen changes and how best to manage them. Motion carried 6-1 with
Resnick voting nay.
3. 2027 and 2028 Engine Contracts: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the docu-
ments and approve the pre-payment purchase for the two fire department engines in
FY2026 for an estimated delivery of August- December 2027 (FY 2028). Seconded by
Wethal. City Council Members praised the department for identifying this cost -saving op-
tion and stressed the importance of continued pre -planning for future purchases. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Design Phase 1; Consulting Engineering
Services RFQ Authorization: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
approve releasing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to hire a consultant to assist with the
design of Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Design Phase 1. Seconded by Far-
ber. In response to questions about consultant fees, Psihoyos explained that the selected
consultant will submit a proposed scope of services that includes associated costs. If the
City is unable to negotiate a fair price, it will proceed with the second -choice consultant.
Funding for the service has already been budgeted by the department. Motion carried 7-
0.
5. Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 3 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek Middle
Fork) Consulting Engineering Services RFQ Award: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and approve negotiating and executing a contract with HDR Engineering
for engineering services for the design of the Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 3 Sanitary
Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek Middle Fork). Seconded by Wethal. In response to
questions, Psihoyos stated that detailed discussions on the project scope are forthcoming
and noted that staff have no concerns about using different consultants for Phases 3 and
4. City Council Members expressed support for the project and referenced examples
where HDR Engineering and Foth Infrastructure & Environment successfully c ollaborated
on different phases of past projects. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 4 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek South
Fork) Consulting Engineering Services RFQ Award: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and approve negotiating and executing a contract with Foth Infrastructure
& Environment for engineering services for the design of the Old Mill Road Lift Station
Phase 4 Sanitary Interceptor Project (Catfish Creek South Fork). Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Track Line Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project Consulting Engineering Services
RFQ Authorization: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve re-
leasing an RFQ to hire a consultant to assist with the development of the Track Line
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Wethal. Responding to questions,
Psihoyos stated that if the ground near the railroad cannot be utilized for the project, then
staff may consider a force main system. He confirmed that the project is currently on
schedule. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Request Additional FTE for Field Engineering Technician I or II (Engineering Water
Resources Team): Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve an
additional full time employee (FTE) for a Field Engineering Technician I (NB10) or II
(NB11) for the Engineering Water Resource Team within the Engineering Department
using budgeted CIP funds from several significant, multi-year projects: Old Mill Road Lift
Station Projects: Phase I – Lift Station Site; Phase II – Fore Main; and Catfish Creek
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Projects: South Fork – Phase 4; and Middle Fork – Phase 3.
Seconded by Wethal. Psihoyos explained that the Engineering Department is currently
understaffed to effectively oversee multiple major projects and that adding a staff member
would reduce the department’s reliance on consultants, resulting in cost savings. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Approval of Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Amendment #1: Mo-
tion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the Five Flags Civic Cen-
ter Management Agreement Amendment #1. Seconded by Wethal. In response to a ques-
tion about the legality of including this item with less than 24 hours’ notice, Lehman ex-
plained that Iowa Code Chapter 21 allows it when, for good cause, it is impossible or
impractical to provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Lehman explained he was contacted by
OVG late in the afternoon on August 1 regarding an issue with the retail alcohol license
application for Five Flags. Under the current management agreement, event revenue,
which is defined to include alcohol revenue, grants the City more than a 10% interest.
This level of interest classifies the City as an owner under State of Iowa regulations, re-
quiring its inclusion on the retail alcohol license application. If OVG were to submit a new
application listing the City as an owner, it could take one to three months for approval.
However, due to a scheduled event this week, timely license approval is necessary. To
avoid classification as an owner, the City has proposed an amendment to limit its share
of alcohol revenue to 9.9%. The revenue will be held in escrow while a long-term solution
is determined. When asked why this issue was not identified earlier, Lehman stated that
the State may now be reviewing applications more closely or that the wording in the cur-
rent agreement differs from previous ones. He noted that the original agreement did not
specify a percentage of revenue and clarified that retail alcohol licenses are tied to spe-
cific premises. Any future changes to the management agreement will be brought to City
Council for approval. OVG’s Ryan Bonifas stated that they were previously unaware of
the State’s interpretation that the City’s revenue share made it an owner under the retail
alcohol license requirements, and noted they had been working on the application for two
months. Regarding potential implications for the City’s agreement with the Dubuque Rac-
ing Association (DRA), it was clarified that the DRA leases property from the City and is
therefore considered the owner for licensing purposes. City Council Members expressed
support for the amendment and noted that further clarification from the State would be
helpful. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Work Session Request: Unified Development Code Update: Technical Review Re-
port: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session
for August 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. It was mentioned that the work
session was being requested on a non-Council meeting night. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Work Session Request: Report on Development and Outcomes of Serve Dubuque
Program: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the work
session for September 15, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0.
12. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update: Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and schedule the work session for September 15, 2025, at 5:45
p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
13. City of Dubuque Data Center and Information Technology Department Ribbon -
Cutting Video: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and view the video.
Seconded by Sprank. A highlight video of the ribbon -cutting to celebrate the completion
the City of Dubuque Data Center and IT Department offices at the Bright Minds campus
at 7850 Chavenelle Dr. was shown. It can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel
at https://youtu.be/7lXcNkg5gwI. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on attending the New Horizon Academy ribbon cutting, Community
Impact Director Antonio Mouzon being named a Telegraph Herlad Rising Star, a walk he
took with former State Representative Chuck Isenhart along Kaufmann Ave. to discuss
stormwater management, the Art on the River opening reception, and the upcoming con-
gressional staff visit.
Sprank reported on attending a DRA board meeting, the Dubuque Miracle League Bat-
tle of the All-stars game, Centrally Rooted’s open house, DubuqueFest, and speaking at
the Art on the River reception.
Farber reported on the Miracle League game and attending a Federal Communications
Committee (FCC) committee meeting.
Roussell reported on volunteering at the ticket booth at the Dubuque Farmer’s Market.
Wethal reported on the Miracle League game, the Dubuque Museum of Art’s recent
meeting in their temporary location in the Dupaco Voices building, and participating in
Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa’s (CSEI) and East Central Intergovernmental As-
sociation’s (ECIA) point in time (PIT) count and the housing inventory count (HIC).
Resnick reported on attending the Art on the River reception.
Cavanagh reported on attending the Dubuque County Fair, the ribbon cutting for West-
brook Park, the Miracle League game, a recent visit from a Federal Housing and Urban
Development official, and the upcoming National Night Out Event.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:19 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 9:09 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
9:09 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk