Rustic Point Park Development Project Public HearingCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 5.
Copyrighted
September 2, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Rustic Point Park Development Project Public Hearing
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approve the construction plans and
specifications, estimated cost of $258,278.50 for the Rustic
Point Park Development Project and adopt the attached
resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Rustic Point Park Development Project:
Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And
Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. RESOLUTION
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THE CITY OF
DUB E-E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing- Rustic Point Park Development Project
DATE: August 27, 2025
Dubuque
All -America Ciq
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Fehsal is recommending City Council
approve the construction plans and specifications, estimated cost of $258,278.50 for the
Rustic Point Park Development Project, and adopt the attached resolution.
Lot K in the Rustic Point subdivision was donated by the developer to be developed into
a park. The lot is owned by the city of Dubuque. The development agreement between
the city and Derby Grange LLC outlined that when fifty percent of the residential homes
within the Development are completed the park will be constructed.
In December 2024, a contract amendment was approved with WHKS & Co. for public
engagement, topographic survey, and conceptual design services for Rustic Point
Park. WHKS & Co. along with subcontractors Lovely City Consulting and
Ritland+Kuiper were engaged, and the first step of the design process was community
input. A similar planning process was used for the three mini parks (Eagle Valley,
English Ridge, and Westbrook Parks) with the same consultant team. This included on-
line surveys, mail postcards inviting people to participate in the survey and an in -person
event at the park site. Opportunities for community -wide engagement were offered and
promoted through media releases and social media postings. A summary of the
engagement is attached to this action item.
The name of the park was approved by City Council on April 21, 2025. The concept
park plan for Rustic Point Park was approved by City Council on June 2, 2025.
WHKS has prepared 100% plans and specifications for the park development. The
plans and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the City's Development
Review Team.
This subdivision is in a TIF and according to Chief Financial Officer Jenny Larson the
city must "budget from general funds to reimburse from the Rustic TIF in order to certify
the debt for the park." The funding approved by Council was G.O. Debt.
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I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Stephen Fehsal, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Marie Ware, Acting Project and Facilities Manager
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Stephen J. Fehsal, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: August 26, 2025
RE: Public Hearing- Rustic Point Park Development Project
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
All -America City
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the Rustic
Point Park Development Project.
BACKGROUND
Lot K in the Rustic Point subdivision was donated by the developer to be developed into
a park. The lot is owned by the city of Dubuque. The development agreement between
the city and Derby Grange LLC outlined that when fifty percent of the residential homes
within the Development are completed the park will be constructed.
In December 2024, a contract amendment was approved with WHKS & Co. for public
engagement, topographic survey, and conceptual design services for Rustic Point Park.
WHKS & Co. along with subcontractors Lovely City Consulting and Ritland+Kuiper were
engaged, and the first step of the design process was community input. A similar
planning process was used for the three mini parks (Eagle Valley, English Ridge, and
Westbrook Parks) with the same consultant team. This included on-line surveys, mail
postcards inviting people to participate in the survey and an in -person event at the park
site. Opportunities for community -wide engagement were offered and promoted
through media releases and social media postings. A summary of the engagement is
attached to this action item.
The name of the park was approved by City Council on April 21, 2025. The concept
park plan for Rustic Point Park was approved by City Council on June 2, 2025.
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WHKS has prepared 100% plans and specifications for the park development. The
plans and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the City's Development
Review Team.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Initiate Public Bidding Process and
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids
August 19, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specs
August 20, 2025
Public Hearing on Plans and Specs
September 2, 2025
Receipt of Bid Proposals
September 9, 2025
Award Construction Contract
September 15, 2025
Project Completion Date
June 15, 2026
BUDGETIMPACT
This subdivision is in a TIF and according to Chief Financial Officer Jenny Larson the
city must "budget from general funds to reimburse from the Rustic TIF in order to certify
the debt for the park." The funding approved by Council was G.O. Debt (Sales Tax
Fund 20%). This project will be bid as a lump sum.
The estimate of probable cost prepared by WHKS for the project is as follows:
Construction Estimate $258,278.50
The total current project budget available for construction costs is as follows:
Project Number 3043000076 $255,840.00
Rustic Point Park Development
Project Number 3043000002 $ 2,438.50
Tree Program
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council conduct the public hearing, approve the
construction plans and specifications, estimated cost for the Rustic Point Park
Development Project, and adopt the attached resolution.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Marie Ware, Acting Project and Facilities Manager
Attachment: Resolution
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Prepared by Stephen Fehsal Interim Parks and Recreation Director, 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque IA 52001 (563)589 4263
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 292-25
RUSTIC POINT PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
APPROVAL 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 Rustic Point Park Development Project, in the estimated construction amount of
$258,278.50, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 211 day of September 2025.
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct a public hearing on the 2nd day of September,
2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.
6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the
City Council will consider the proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Rustic Point Park
Development Project. Said proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
The scope of the project is as follows:
The extent of the work involved is the furnishing of labor
and new materials for the construction of Rustic Point Park
and includes approximately; 233 CY of excavation; 213 Tons of
granular subbase; 27 LF of curb and gutter; 6 SY of 4 HMA
pavement; 367 SY of 4 PCC Sidewalk, trees and plants;
landscaping; 953 LF of filter socks; 404 CY of topsoil; park
sign; and new park equipment.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official agenda will be posted
the Friday before the meeting and will contain public input
options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be
submitted to the City Clerk's Office via email at
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Clerk's Office,
City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said
time of public hearing. At said time and place of public
hearings the City Council will receive any written comments.
Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are
on file in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday
through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision,
hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance
should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 18th day
of August 2025.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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