8 18 25 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers offtthe Historic Federal Building 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resn ck, Rouss II, Sprank, Wethal;
City Manage /an Milligen, City Attorney lrumwell.
Absent: ✓✓ �V)'Pl l
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting a work session on Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation staff will present a quarterly update.
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There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at G_� p.m.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 18, 2025, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Buildingg, 350 W 6t" Stre/gt. s
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jon✓es, Resn✓ick, Roussell, Sdfank, WeVthal;
City Manage pan Milligen, City Attor�0 Brumwell.
Absent:
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
CONSENT ITEMS
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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,
2025; Civil Service Commission 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
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Jones
Cavana h
Wethal
Roussell
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
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
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Nays
Resnick
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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
1. Vacating a portion of a Public Utility Easement over part of Lot 2, Block 4, of
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
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
ppiC�ts:---
Julie Bockenstedt, 24 5 Cherry St. tto Krueger,
2"I eatland Dr. Barbara Liskey,
Lamotte Dr. Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbaralee Dr.
Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.
Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
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.
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Resnick
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Merfeld)
Applicants:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct.
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Resnick
Farber
S prank
Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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
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Receive and File; Concur with Denial OR Motion B, Motion A with
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
Suspend the Readings
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Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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Sprank
Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
Final Reading and Adopt
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Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
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Resnick
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
L� PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
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
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Resnick
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
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Nays
Resnick
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
Yas
Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
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Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavana h
Wethal
Roussell
5. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendation for Naming South
Pointe Subdivision Park
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommending the name South Pointe
Park for the park in the South Pointe subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussel I
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. 1 st 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
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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)
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Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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
Yaysl
Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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
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Resnick
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Farber
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Jones
Cavana h
Wethal
Roussell
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
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)
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Nas
Resnick
Farber
Sprank
Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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
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Nays
Resnick
Farber
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Jones
Cavanagh
Wethal
Roussell
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ T.p.m.
Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on the
issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney Brumwell and Senior Counsel Barry
Lindahl.
Reconvene in open session @ I(); q5 p.m.
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