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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Resnick, Farber, Sprank, Jones, Cavanagh, Wethal, Roussell
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation staff will present a quarterly update.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of August 4, 2025; Airport Commission of April 22, May
27, and June 24, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of June 24,
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2025; Civil Service Commisison of June 11, 2025; Housing Commission of April 1,
2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of June 5, 2025; Zoning Advisory
Commission of July 2, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Major Joseph Jenkins for property damage; Alan Viertel for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Daniel
Healey for vehicle damage; Schumacher Pool and Spa LLC for vehicle damage;
Alan Viertel for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City
expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Notice of Award & Request to Execute Agreement for 25-26 City of Dubuque
AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities
City Manager recommending City Council approval for the City Manager to execute
the 25-26 AmeriCorps Grant Agreement for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps
Program: Creating Opportunities grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Giese Sheet Metal for the Fire Headquarters HVAC Replacement Project; Jim
Giese Commercial Roofing for the Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the attached resolution to
accept the Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project and authorize the
payment of the contract amount of $234,051.77 to Eastern Iowa Excavating and
Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project
And Authorizing The Payment Of The Contract Amount To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Zoning Advisory Commission Cross Representation Recommendation
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Zoning Advisory Commission requesting City Council approval on the
appointments to the Cross -Representative terms on the Airport Zoning
Commission of Rich Russell with a term expiration date of July 1, 2027 and Pat
Norton with a term expiration date of July 1, 2028.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Zoning Board of Adjustment Cross Representation Recommendation
Zoning Board of Adjustment requesting City Council approval on the appointments
to the Cross -Representative terms on the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment of
Rena Stierman with a term expiration date of March 25, 2027 and Matt Mauss with
a term expiration date of March 25, 2028.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Letter of Support for Certifying the Greater Dubuque Housing Trust Fund
A letter of support is provided from Mayor Brad Cavanagh to the Iowa Finance
Authority Board of Directors in support of the transition of governance for the Local
Housing Trust Fund serving the City of Dubuque from the City to the new nonprofit,
Greater Dubuque Housing Trust Fund.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Request for City Council Ratification of the First Amendment to the Dubuque
Police Protective Association July 1, 2024 CBA
City Manager recommending City Council ratify the First Amendment to the
Dubuque Police Protective Association July 1, 2024 Collective Bargaining
Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Civil Service Commission -Certified List for Police Officer
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police
Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
13. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Vacating a portion of a Public Utility Easement over part of Lot 2, Block 4, of
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Indian Hills, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa — Emily and Scott McGuire Property
at 1195 Arrowhead Drive
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for September 2,
2025, for the request by Emily and Scott McGuire for the City to vacate the interest
of a portion of a public utility easement across part of Lot 2, Block 4, of Indian Hills,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to accommodate a proposed residential building
addition.
RESOLUTION Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of City Interest In A Portion Of A
Public Utility Easement Over And Across Part Of Lot 2, Block 4, Of Indian Hills, In
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 2, 2025
2. Rustic Point Park Development Project Initiate Public Improvement Bidding
Process and Set Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council preliminarily approve the construction
plans and specifications, estimated construction cost of $258,278.50, adopt the
resolution, initiate the bidding process, set the public hearing for September 2,
2025, and advertise bids for the Rustic Point Park Development Project.
RESOLUTION Rustic Point Park Development 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 2, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Mayoral Selection of Appointments to the Civil Service Commission
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 Bockenstedt, 2475 Cherry St.
Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Dr.
Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.
Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbaralee Dr.
Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.
Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
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Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
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.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2028
Merfeld)
Applicants:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct.
(Expiring terms of Baumhover and
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. Request to Rezone Property on West 32nd Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Sherry
Ehrlich to zone property on West 32nd St., (PIN 1016227007), from R-1 Single -
Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending denial of the request.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At 3185 West 32nd Street (PIN 1016227007) From R-1 Single -Family
Residential District To OR Office Residential District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Denial OR Motion B,
Motion A with a Super Majority
2. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
Project - Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
of $1,620,000.00 for the Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road
Water Main Extension project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Giving final approval to, and confirmation of, plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English Road Water Main
Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
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Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Travel as Professional Development: Lessons from Bakersville, NC and
Brunei
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach and Climate Action Coordinator Michelle Kim
will present on their respective professional development travels to Bakersville, NC
and Brunei.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
2. Award Public Improvement Contract Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway
Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the Auburn -Custer Utility and Roadway Reconstruction Project to Eastern Iowa
Excavating & Concrete, LLC in the amount of $1,276,680.60.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Auburn -Custer
Utility And Roadway Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #1: Award Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1 Project to
Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of $248,560.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The North Schmitt
Island Collection System Project — Contract #1 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Approval of Linwood Cemetery Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Linwood Cemetery
Agreement.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa, And Linwood Cemetery Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming
South Pointe Subdivision Park
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommending the name South Pointe
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Park for the park in the South Pointe subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Letters of Support for Application to IEDA for Redevelopment Tax Credits
City Manager recommending City Council approve the submission of the attached
letters supporting the applications for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credits for Wilson
House (1243 Locust Street) and IOCO Building (100 E. 1st Street), confirming the
City's recognition that the properties are eligible for the tax credit based on the
state's definition of a brownfield.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Authorizing Contract 25-CTBF-06 by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Rehabilitation of 1701
Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution authorizing
Contract 25-CTBF-06 by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the rehabilitation of 1701 Central
Avenue.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Contract 25-CTBF-06 By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And The Iowa Economic Development Authority For A Community
Catalyst Building Remediation Grant For The Rehabilitation Of 1701 Central
Avenue In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Dubuque Selected to Join Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special
Assistant Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval to participate in the
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Economic Mobility and
Opportunity Special Assistant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Civil Service List and Procedure Change for Police and Fire
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the change to forego the Civil
Service Approval process under Iowa Code §400.12A and authorize the creation of
a police officer hiring eligibility list of up to 40 police officer candidates and a
firefighter eligibility list of up to 40 firefighter candidates which is outside the Civil
Service Commission approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $1,941,000 Taxable
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program)
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase I
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings
to complete action required for the $1,941,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds,
Series 2025 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Private Lead Service Line
Replacement Pilot Program — Phase I prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a
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resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and
approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of
$1,941,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and other documents
related to the Series 2025 Bonds, and amending certain provisions."
RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $1,941,000 Taxable
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and other documents related to the Series
2025 Bonds, and amending certain provisions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Proposed Administrative Consent
Order
City Manager recommending City Council approve the proposed Administrative
Consent Order received from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
that pertains to effluent permit violations between January 1, 2020, and December
31, 2024 at the Water & Resource Recovery Center (WRRC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Old Mill Road Lift Station Project Update Video
A brief video produced by the Communications Office following a recent City
Council work session and major concrete pour at the Old Mill Road Sanitary Sewer
Lift Station Project will shown. It can also be viewed on the City of Dubuque
YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/pOBzFZZELQU
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.citVofdubugue.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(a)_cityofdubug ue.orq or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
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feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk(a)cityofdubug ue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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