8 19 24 City Council Proceedings Official Special and Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on August 19, 2024, in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones (arrived at 5:18 p.m.),
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen (arrived at 5:18 p.m.), City
Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting work sessions on the Regional Workforce Landscape
and Imagine Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS
1. Regional Workforce Landscape and Other Initiatives
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
and Nic Hockenberry, Director of Workforce Programming, presented information on the
regional workforce landscape and initiatives, and addressed a question about essential
amenities for workforce attraction.
The work session initially concluded at 6:01 p.m. but was reopened after the Imagine
Dubuque Update session ended.
2. Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont and Assistant Planner Jason Duba pre-
sented an update on the comprehensive plan: Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action.
This work session concluded at 6:19 p.m.
Due to additional time remaining after the Imagine Dubuque Update work session, Mr.
Dickinson presented on broadband initiatives from 6:20 p.m. to 6:24 p.m.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6:24 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 19, 2024, in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell,
Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Breitfelder announced that Item Set for Public Hearing #3 was removed from
the meeting.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Iowa 2024 Community of Character Award Presentation: Scott Raecker, Executive
Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, presented the Iowa
2024 Community of Character Award. A video was also shown.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. The University of Dubuque Aviation Day (August 19, 2024) was accepted by Uni-
versity of Dubuque President Travis Frampton on behalf of the University of Dubuque.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of April 23, 2024; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of June 25, 2024; City Council Proceedings of July
29 and August 5, 2024; Housing Commission of January 23, 2024; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of April 4 and July 11, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of July
2, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of July 15, 2024. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Josh Heisdorf for vehicle damage; Jeff Jones for vehicle
damage; Tishana Suiter for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
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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: Camille Baker for vehicle damage; Julianne Geraghty for property damage;
Richard Powers for vehicle damage; William Sand Jr. for property damage; Tishana
Suiter for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and con-
curred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 253-24 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. 253-24
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 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Authorized Depository Institutions: Upon motion the documents were received and
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filed, and Resolution No. 254-24 Naming Depositories was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 254-24
Whereas, Chapter 12C.2 of the Code of Iowa states that the approval of a financial
institution as a depository shall be by written resolution or order which shall be entered of
record in the minutes of the approving board, and which shall distinctly name e ach de-
pository approved, and specify the maximum amount which may be kept on deposit in
each depository; and
Whereas, This procedure is required if a financial institution changes its name or home
office location, if the maximum amount is changed, or if a financial institution is added or
deleted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following financial institutions are approved to be depositories of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Iowa
Code Chapter 12C.2. The City Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit City of Dubuque,
Iowa funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial
institution as set out below.
Depository Name Location of Home Office Maximum Balance
MidWestOne Bank Iowa City, Iowa $60,000,000
Dubuque Bank & Trust Company Dubuque, Iowa $60,000,000
Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust West Des Moines, Iowa $60,000,000
DuTrac Community Credit Union Dubuque, Iowa $60,000,000
U.S. Bank Minneapolis, Minnesota $40,000,000
Fidelity Bank & Trust Dyersville, Iowa $40,000,000
Dupaco Community Credit Union Dubuque, Iowa $40,000,000
Collins Community Credit Union Cedar Rapids, Iowa $40,000,000
Capra Bank Dubuque, Iowa $40,000,000
Green State Credit Union North Liberty, Iowa $40,000,000
Vibrant Credit Union Moline, Iowa $40,000,000
Premier Bank Dubuque, Iowa $40,000,000
Hometown Bank Fond du Lac, Wisconsin $250,000
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt Properties: Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Radio Dubuque and Dubuque Jaycees Fireworks Request 2025 : Correspondence
from Perry Mason, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, requesting approval for Radio
Dubuque and the Dubuque Jaycees to conduct a fireworks display on July 3, 2025 from
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 pm. in conjunction with the closure of indicated streets and use of A.Y.
McDonald Park as part of a special event request. The rain date is July 4. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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8. Rob McDonald Fireworks Permit: City Manager recommended City Council approval
to issue a permit to Rob McDonald for a fireworks display on September 14, 2024, at his
private residence, 3399 Roosevelt Street. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
9. New Ladder Truck - Static Display: City Manager transmitted that Fire Department
staff plan to display the new 2024 Pierce ladder truck before the Tuesday, September 3rd
City Council meeting starting at 5:45 p.m. in front of the Historic Federal Building on 6th
Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
11. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Community Schools for Before and After School Pro-
gramming; Strand Associates, Inc for the Well No. 11 Source Water Project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
12. Stone Cliff Winery, Inc. Lease Agreement Approval: City Manager recommended
City Council approval of a 2+ year lease agreement with the Stone Cliff Winery, Inc for a
portion of the Alliant Amphitheater for an outdoor service patio. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
13. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 255-24 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regula-
tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-24
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 the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and 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, Provisional Issuances
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The Goose 920 Main St.
The Fun Station Dubuque 555 J. F. Kennedy Rd. Suite 400
Las Margaritas 1091 Main St.
Renewals
Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe 3500 Dodge St. Cafe Area
Kwik Stop 72 2255 Kerper Blvd.
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant 2700 Dodge St.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquar-
ium
350 & 400 East Third St.
Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC 609 East 22nd St.
Texas Roadhouse 845 Wacker Dr.
Tri-State Independent Blind Society Inc. 1068 Cedar Cross Rd.
West Dubuque Tap 1701 Asbury Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances
Jubeck New World Brewing - Every Wednes-
day and Saturday from 7-1-24 to 10-30-24
Outdoor service area in connection to
Farmers' Markets
Dubuque Main Street - DBQ Fest; 8-7-24 to 8-
11-24
Washington Park
Dimensional Brewing - 8-2-24 and 10-12-24 Amending outdoor service to include
street area from West 1st St. to end of
cul-de-sac
Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market; 8-
8-24 to 8-12-24
East 7th to 9th & Jackson St + East
8th to Elm St.
Dubuque Main Street - Music and More; 8-12-
24 to 8-16-24
Town Clock Plaza
Dubuque Irish Hooley; 8-22-24 to 8-26-24 Alliant Amphitheater
Dubuque Jaycees - Church of the Resurrec-
tion Annual Festival; 8-15-24 to 8-19-24
4300 Asbury Rd. - Church Parking
Lot
Soat /Weber Wedding; 10-5-24 to 10-9-24 Alliant Amphitheater
United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-State - Over
the Edge; 10-12-24 to 10-16-24
895 Main St.
Permanent Premise Transfer
Next Phase Bar From 1700 Central Ave. to 600 Cen-
tral Ave.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
14. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Appli-
cation: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 256 -24
Approving applications for retail permits to sell Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative
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Nicotine Products, and Vapor Products, as required by Iowa Code §453A.47A was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-24
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO-
TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Sales 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, the Iowa Department of Revenue requires all applications be approved by
the City Council.
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 Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor retail per-
mit.
Effective from: August 20, 2024, to June 30, 2025
Business Name Business Address
Sid’s Beverage 2727 Dodge St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing for a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC to Redevelop Property
at 1706 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Reso-
lution No. 257-24 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC, including the proposed issuance of
urban renewal tax increment revenue obligations relating thereto, and providing for the
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to com-
mence at 6:30 p.m. on September 3, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-24
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ON A FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND CARICH PROPERTIES,
LLC, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCRE-
MENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
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Whereas, City and CARich Properties, LLC entered into a Development Agreement,
dated the 3rd day of August 2020, providing for a Façade Grant, a Planning & Design
Grant, a Financial Consultant Grant, and a Housing Creation Grant; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best inter-
ests of the City to approve the First Amendment to Development Agreement with CARich
Properties, LLC; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Re-
newal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pur-
suant to the First Amendment to Development Agreement; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires
that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting
at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City
Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner
of said City to such proposed action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be
published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's
intent to authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, to be held on the
3rd day of September, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted on Friday,
August 30, 2024, and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City
Council agenda may be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novu-
sagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations
and the execution of the First Amendment to Development Agreement relating thereto
with CARich Properties, LLC , the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out
certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic d evel-
opments grants to CARich Properties, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is
expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be is-
sued will be approximately $106,000.
Section 3. The 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, pub-
lished at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication
to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting
on the issuance of said obligations.
Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in
substantially the form attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of August, 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Assistant City Clerk
2. Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 258-24 Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation
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Project: preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost;
setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 3, 2024 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-24
KEYMONT DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PRELIMINARY AP-
PROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the estimated amount
$327,635.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public inspection.
Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of September, 2024, at 6:30
p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the pro-
posed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place
of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in th e City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or esti-
mated cost of the Project.
Section 3. The Keymont Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project is hereby ordered to
be advertised for bids for construction.
Section 4. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published
on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu-
lation, 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 5th day of September 2024.
Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and w ill be submitted to the
City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of September 2024, in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Water Department Operations SCADA System Upgrade Project - Project Initiate and
Set the Public Hearing: This item was removed from the meeting.
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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. Historic Preservation Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2027 (Vacant
At-Large terms of Cassill and Doyle). Applicants: Bill Doyle, 1591 White St.; Cole Hansen,
408 Burch St.; Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave.
2. Housing Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Expiring terms
of Janes and Kehoe). Applicants: Ross Janes, 2741 Muscatine St.; Renee Kehoe, 1209
Lincoln Ave. Mr. Janes spoke in support of his application.
3. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: Two, 3-Year terms through August 17,
2027 (Expiring terms of Becwar and Holz). Applicants: Michelle Becwar, 2115 Coates St.;
Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Crt.
4. Library Board of Trustees: One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of
Armstrong). Applicant: Tom Brennan, 3275 Cider Rdg. Mr. Brennan spoke in support of
his application.
5. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027
(Expired term of McGrath). Applicant: Beth McGrath, 2385 Clarke Crest Dr.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 8301 Seippel Court Rezoning Request: Motion by Jones to receive and file the doc-
uments 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. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided
a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-24 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by re-
classifying hereinafter described property located at 8301 Seippel Court from CS Com-
mercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial District. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 46-24
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8301 SEIPPEL COURT FROM CS COMMERCIAL SER-
VICE AND WHOLESALE DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL 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
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Development Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter–described prop-
erty from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial
District, to wit:
Lot 2 of Lot 3 in Seippel Road Commercial Park, Plat 2, 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 19th day of August, 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Peru Road Rezoning Request: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for pas-
sage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be sus-
pended. Seconded by Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont provided a
staff report. Responding to a question from the City Council, Mr. Wernimont stated that
his department works with the engineering department on statewide urban design and
specifications (SUDAS). Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47 -24
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along Peru Road between
Walker and Toledo Street (Pins 1012183002, 1012183005, 1012183008, and
1012183007) from R-3C Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District with Condi-
tions to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District. Seconded by Wethal. Mo-
tion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 47-24
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG PERU ROAD BETWEEN WALKER AND TOLEDO
STREET (PINS 1012183002, 1012183005, 1012183008, AND 1012183007) FROM R-
3C MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDI-
TIONS TO R-3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-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
R-3c Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District with conditions to R-3 Moderate
Density Multi-Family Residential District, to wit:
Lot 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531 and 532 all in the North
Dubuque 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.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of August, 2024.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. 405, 575, and 595 Cedar Cross Road Rezoning Request: 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 for the ordinance recommended by the Zoning Advisory Commis-
sion to rezone only 595 Cedar Cross Road. Seconded by Wethal. Planning Services Di-
rector Wally Wernimont provided a staff report, stating that after discussions with the ap-
plicant regarding 405 and 575 Cedar Cross Rd., the applicant has requested the with-
drawal of those properties from the rezoning consideration. Th ose two properties will be
brought back to the Zoning Advisory Commission for review at a future meeting and will
then be presented again at a City Council meeting. City Clerk Breitfelder announced that
input was submitted by Carol Maas, 3095 Nightengale Ln. Applicant Jule Merfeld, 10713
Cottingham Rd., Peosta, explained that 595 Cedar Cross Rd. is currently used as an
Airbnb and that attempts to sell the property have been unsuccessful due to its zoning
and proximity to the road's turning lane. In response to a City Council inquiry about nearby
properties in an isolated zoning area, Mr. Wernimont noted that the Zoning Advisory Com-
mission shared those concerns, leading to their denial of the rezoning requests for 405
and 575 Cedar Cross Rd. The City Council discussed the best use for 595 Cedar Cross
Rd. and its surrounding properties. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-24 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by re-
classifying hereinafter described property located at 595 Cedar Cross Road from R -1
Single-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Services and Wholesale District. Se-
conded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 48 - 24
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI-
FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 595 CEDAR CROSS ROAD FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CS COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND WHOLESALE DIS-
TRICT
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-1 Single-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District,
to wit:
Lot 1-2-1-2-1-1-2 Min Lot 220 and Lot 1-1-1-1-2-3 Mineral Lot 219, and to the center-
line 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.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of August, 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Old Mill Road Lift Station and Force Main Project - Phase I Public Hearing: Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 260 -24 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Old Mill Lift Station and
Force Main Project – Phase I. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 260-24
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE OLD MILL LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT –
PHASE I
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total
cost for the Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main Project – Phase I in the estimated amount
$18,720,314.19, are hereby approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Hold Public Hearing to Approve Contract with Tucktara, LLC for Construction of a
Single-Family Home on a City-Owned Infill Lot at 2527 Washington Street: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 261 -24 Approval of
contract for construction of a single-family home on a city-owned infill lot located at 2527
Washington Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Spr ank. In response to
City Council questions, Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger ex-
plained that program income from housing tax increment financing (TIF) is funding the
project and that the builder has flexibility in the home’s design. City Council Members
discussed whether the city should profit from the property and how the project integrates
sustainability and equity into homeownership. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. 261-24
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON
A CITY-OWNED INFILL LOT LOCATED AT 2527 WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 2527 Washington Street (the Prop-
erty) legally described as:
Lot 29 in E. Langworthy’s Addition of Part of Mineral Lot 320 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque established a Local Housing Trust Fund which gener-
ates program income to contribute to low-moderate income housing activities as directed
by the Local Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee; and
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Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Local Housing Trust Fund Advisory Commit-
tee to enter a contract with Tucktara, LLC, to construct a single -family home in accord-
ance with the plans, specifications, terms and conditions set out in said Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the contract for construction of a single-family home on the city-owned
infill lot at 2527 Washington is hereby awarded to Tucktara, LLC, and the Mayor is hereby
directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 Public Hearing: Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 262 -24 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Pro-
ject 2024 – Phase 2. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 262-24
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST FOR THE WELL NO. 7 REHABILITATION PROJECT 2024 – PHASE 2
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Well
No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 in the amount of $540,000, are hereby ap-
proved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 19th day of August 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ACTION ITEMS
1. Proposed Additional Housing Development Incentive: Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and approve an additional incentive to facilitate low - and moder-
ate-income housing development outside of the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
Seconded by Sprank. In response to a question, City Manager Van Milligen explained
that the number of units would determine whether the development meets the 60% low -
and moderate-income housing requirement for the incentive. Motion carried 7 -0.
2. 2024 Police Department CALEA Accreditation Acceptance: Motion by Farber to re-
ceive and file the documents and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank. Police
Chief Jeremy Jensen made a presentation regarding the Dubuque Police Department
being awarded the Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the CALEA board of
commissioners for the 10th time. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study :
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for
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Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Seconded by Roussell. In response to a ques-
tion about holding the work session on a non -regular City Council meeting night, City
Manager Van Milligen explained that the session's length required scheduling it sepa-
rately. September 30th is also the earliest date the consultants will be ready to present
the data. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Work Session Request: Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan : Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for October 7,
2024, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Water Distribution Crew Employee Feature Video: Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Public Information Office
staff showed a video featuring Marty Kearney, a member of the City of Dubuque Water
Distribution crew. The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ri46EJuVs- M?si=oGDgHp-
WcRH_ellj. Motion carried 7-0.
6. City Life in Marshallese Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. Public Information Office staff showed a video
produced in collaboration with the Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support
to promote the next City Life sessions, which will be presented in Marshallese. The video
can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/WIu1UEqtjx4. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent congressional staff visit and the Art on
the River opening reception.
Council Member Farber reported on recent initiatives with the Federal Communications
Commission Committee and National League of Cities’ Technology Committee.
Council Member Roussell reported on a Presentation Lantern Center student attaining
United States citizenship, learning about the Dubuque Arboretum’s strategic plan, and
Carnegie Stout Public Library’s Reading with Rover Program.
Council Member Wethal reported on the Dubuque Fine Arts Festival and speaking with
University of Dubuque theology students.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:11 p.m. to discuss Pending Litiga-
tion and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded
by Wethal. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult w ith
City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell.
Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:28 p.m. stating that staff had been
given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
9:28 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk