9 2 25 AgendaTHE CITY OF CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi September 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Cavanagh, Jones, Roussell, Resnick, Farber, Sprank, Wethal
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Barry Lindahl Savvy Over 60 Award Recognition
Senior Counsel Barry Lindahl will be recognized for receiving the TH Media's
Savvy Over 60 Award.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2025)
On behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee.
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2. Days of Peace and Nonviolence (September 6 - 28, 2025)
On behalf of the Dubuque International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee.
3. Crop Hunger Walk Day in Dubuque (September 27, 2025)
On behalf of Dubuque Area Congregations United.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings for August 18, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of
July 17, 2025; Human Rights Commission of July 8, 2025; Library Board of
Trustees Minutes of June 23, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of July 24,
2025; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of May 21, 2025; Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission of July 8, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Lubenow Express, LLC for vehicle 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:
Lubenow Express, LLC for vehicle damage; Major Joseph Jenkins 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. Intent to Apply for Local Housing Trust Funds through Iowa Finance
Authority for 2026
City Attorney recommending City Council approval to apply for Local Housing Trust
Fund dollars in the amount of $253,317.00 from the Iowa Finance Authority for
calendar year 2026.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Submittal Of The Application For Local Housing Trust
Funds To The Iowa Finance Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Grand River Center Floor Slab Lifting & Leveling Project - Acceptance of
Public Improvement Construction Contract
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City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the improvements and authorize the final payment of the contract amount of
$73,286.20 to Keller North America, Inc., for the Grand River Center Floor Slab
Lifting & Leveling Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Grand River Center Floor Slab Lifting & Leveling
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. September/October 2025 City News Newsletter
City Manager providing a copy of the September/October 2025 issue of the City
News newsletter, which will be mailed with City utility bills from August 13 through
September 10. This issue and archived issues are available at
www.citvofdubugue.org/citynews
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Contract amendment for home advocacy and nursing services for HUD Lead
and Healthy Homes grant
City Manager recommending City Council approve the amendment and extension
of the subcontract with Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association for services related to
the HUD Lead and Healthy Homes grant for the period of performance now
extended through November 30, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Problem Property Assessment
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Problem Property
Charges In Accordance With 14-1J1 International Property Maintenance Code
Section 109.5 And/Or Section 112.5 Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Grass, Weed and Garbage Assessments
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City to certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the
Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of
such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Grass And Weed
Cutting And Garbage Collection Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title
6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Company D/B/A Newt Marine Service for the
2025 Maintenance Dredging Project.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
Project — Receipt and Consideration of Bids
City Manager sharing information on the bids for the Water System Improvements
— 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adjourn further action to October
6, 2025
13. Workforce Housing Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of a brochure highlighting workforce housing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
with ASJS Properties, LLC for Redevelopment of 1913 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public
hearing for September 15, 2025, for a proposed Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and ASJS Properties, LLC for the creation of
housing units at 1913 Jackson Street including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations (TIF).
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And ASJS Properties, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, And
Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 15, 2025
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Adam Vogel Building, LLC
Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement for Redevelopment of
1701 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for September 15, 2025, on a proposed Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Adam Vogel Building, LLC providing
for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Adam Vogel Building, LLC, Including The Proposed
Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto,
And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 15, 2025
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC
for the Redevelopment of 1739-1763 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for September 15, 2025 on a proposed Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC
(Developer) for the redevelopment of 1739-1763 Central Avenue, providing for the
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC, Including The Proposed
Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto
And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 15, 2025
4. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
Project State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan: Resolution Setting the Public
Hearing - Environmental Review
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution and set the
public hearing for October 6, 2025, as required for all designated projects receiving
assistance from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) with a Finding of No Significant
Impact, to review the revised Environmental Information Document (EID) for the
Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
Project.
RESOLUTION State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental Review Water
System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project Set
The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
On Approval Of An Environmental Review As Provided By SRF's Department Of
Natural Resources For The Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 6, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the
next City Council meeting.
Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term of Kutz-Weber)
Applicant:
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Mariann Kurtz -Weber, 955 Prince Phillip Dr.
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. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund for Redevelopment of
1550 Elm Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund for the
redevelopment of 1550 Elm Street in Dubuque, and City Attorney recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving Disposal Of An Interest In Real Property Owned By The
City Of Dubuque By Sale Through A Development Agreement With Greater
Dubuque Impact Investment Fund
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.3 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.3, For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
Resolution of Adoption for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.4 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
("District"), and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2025.4, For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Public Hearing Vacating a portion of a 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
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
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resolution vacating all interest in the public utility easement located over a portion
of Lot 2, Block 4, of Indian Hills, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as requested by
Emily and Scott McGuire to accommodate a proposed residential building addition,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of Property By Vacating 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)
5. Rustic Point Park Development Project Public Hearing
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
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
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. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan Update
City Manager providing an update on the progress of the Smart Parking & Mobility
Management Plan. Transportation Services staff will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
2. Dubuque County Historical Society Letter of Authorization to Iowa Economic
Development and Finance Authority's Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached letter of
authorization in support of the Dubuque County Historical Society's application to
the Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority's State Historic
Preservation Tax Credit program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Letters of Support for an Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for
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Downtown Redevelopment Projects on a Grayfield Site
City Manager recommending City Council approve the submission of the letters of
support to accompany an Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority being submitted for redevelopment of three
downtown properties in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Fly DBQ Rewards and Incentives
City Manager providing a flyer that highlights several reward and incentive
programs available for flying out of the Dubuque Regional Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Wins International Economic
Development Council Gold Award
City Manager providing a copy of a press release announcing that Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation received a 2025 Excellence in Economic
Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council
(IEDC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Welcome College Students Video
A video produced by the City's Media Services division, featuring a welcome
message from Mayor Cavanagh and highlights of life in Dubuque, will be played as
part of the Welcome Students campaign organized by Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation and the local Community of Colleges.
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.cityofdubugue.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org 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(a)_cityofdubug ue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
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Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
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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