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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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WORK SESSION
5:15 PM - Serve Dubuque Update
Community Impact staff will present on the Serve Dubuque program.
5:45 PM - Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services staff will present an update on the implementation of the Imagine
Dubuque plan.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
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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. National See Tracks? Think Train Week (September 15 - 21, 2025)
On behalf of CN Railroad North America.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of August 27, September 2, and September 4, 2025; Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of July 29, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of July 16, 2025; Civic Center Advisory
Commission of June 2, 2025; Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee of
September 12, 2024 and August 28, 2025; Investment and Cash Management
Oversight Advisory Commission of April 25, 2025; Library Board of Trustees of July
24 and August 20, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of August 7,
2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of August 6, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of July 24, 2025; Proof of Publication of City Council Proceedings of August 4 and
August 18, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Tim Hitzler for property damage; Daniel Reich for vehicle damage; Alex Stein 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: Key
City Creative Center for property damage; Daniel Reich for vehicle damage; Alex
Stein for vehicle 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. Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept
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the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project and authorize the payment of the
contract amount of $290,647.21 to Tricon General Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project And
Authorizing The Payment Of The Contract Amount To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-17 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances
City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement No. 2025
S-17 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2025 S-17 To The Code Of Ordinances
Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Updated Boards and Commissions Application
City Clerk providing an updated version of the application for boards and
commissions and the discontinuation of optional demographic data collection.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Final Plat Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution for the Final Plat of
Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2 subject to allowing 22-foot paving width for Lauren
Ridge, Alea Lane, and Kylin Lane, and subject to waiving Section 11-20 Water
Supply, 11-21 Sanitary Sewer, 11-23 Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11-24
Improvement Guarantees.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. September Utility Bill Insert: Parks and Recreation "Let's Go" Fall Programs
and Events
City Manager providing a copy of the "Let's Go" Fall Programs and Events flier
promoting Parks and Recreation Department programs and events that will be
distributed with City utility bills from September 17 through October 8.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. City of Dubuque Patent
City Manager providing information on the patent that has been granted to the City
as the applicant/assignee and Water Resources Project Supervisor Todd Irwin is
listed as the inventor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Southwest Arterial / US52 Corridor Right -of -Way Survey & Replat: AECOM -
Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement No. 2
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the Consultant Professional Services - Supplemental Agreement with AECOM
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Technical Services, Inc. to complete land survey and replating of property along
the Southwest Arterial / US52 Corridor from US Highway 20 to US Highway 61 /
151 to allow for the roadway and interchange property to be conveyed from the
City to the State of Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving The Consultant Professional Services - Supplemental
Agreement No. 2 Between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. And The City Of
Dubuque To Complete Land Survey And Replating Of Property Along The
Southwest Arterial / US52 Corridor From US Highway 20 To US Highway 61 / 151
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Signed Contract(s)
Advantage Sheet Metal, Inc for Services Repairs for Transportation Services
Department; A & G Electric for Service Repairs to Buildings for Transportation
Services; All Star Environmental for Asbestos Removal at Fire Headquarters;
Communications Engineering Company for City of Dubuque - Fiber Terminations at
MFC; Dorner Company for Cla-Val Link2Valves Inspection/Cataloging; Dubuque
Sign Company for Sign Replacement / Repairs for Transportation Services; Fransyl
Equipment for Equipment Inspection & Repairs; Geisler Brothers Company for
Hvac Repairs/Service to Buildings for Transportation Services; Grandview Painting
for Interior Painting for Fire Headquarters; Haasco Ltd. for HVAC Replacement at
Fire Hdq.; Jaeger Plumbing and Pump, Inc. for Environmental One (E-ONE)
Sewage Pump Service Contract; Jaeger Plumbing and Pump, Inc. for
Transportation - Service Repairs for Plumbing; Kinsella Concrete Construction for
Concrete Replacement - Town Clock Plaza Area 6th and Main St.; MacQueen for
Various repairs and service to fire equipment; Molo Plumbing & Heating for
Plumbing Repairs to Buildings for Transportation Services; Woodman Controls
Company for the Port Ramp Tech Support / Service Calls.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Auburn -Custer Utility and
Roadway Reconstruction; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the Old Mill Road Lift
Station and Force Main Project - Phase 2; Tschiggfrie Excavating for the North
Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #1.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Request to Temporarily Increase WRRC Employee Complement to add an
Equipment Mechanic
City Manager recommending City Council authorization to temporarily increase the
Water & Resource Recovery Center's (WRRC) authorized employee complement
by one Equipment Mechanic position.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Authorization to Submit FY25/PY24 Community Development Block Grant
CAPER
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution authorizing
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submission to HUD of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Submission Of A Consolidated Annual
Performance And Evaluation Report (CAPER) For The Period Commencing July 1,
2024 And Concluding June 30, 2025
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Lease Agreement with Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
(HACAP).
RESOLUTION Approving The Lease Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque And Hawkeye Area Community Action Program For Real Property
Located On Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Request for City Council Ratification of the First Amendment to the Dubuque
Professional Firefighters Association (DPFA) July 1, 2024 Collective
Bargaining Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council ratification of the First Amendment to the
Dubuque Professional Firefighters Association (DPFA) Collective Bargaining
Agreement that became effective July 1, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. City Attorney's Office Restructure, State Law Impacts
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the City Attorney's Office
restructuring plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. City Manager Retirement - June 2027
City Manager sharing correspondence to the City Council regarding plans to retire
as City Manager of Dubuque in June 2027.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Iowa Economic Development Authority Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Awards - Two Awards in Dubuque
City Manager sharing information on Iowa Economic Development Authority
Workforce Housing Tax Credit Awards, with Dubuque receiving two awards totaling
$2 million and tying with Council Bluffs for the highest awards.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. 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,
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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. Resolution Setting Public Hearing to Adopt a Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization
Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for October 6, 2025, to consider approval of the proposed Lake
Ridge Urban Revitalization Plan.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Finding An Area Referred To As The Lake Ridge Urban
Revitalization Area Hereinafter Described, Appropriate For Public Improvements
Related To Housing And Residential Development And Construction Of Residential
Development, Including Single Or Multifamily Housing Necessary In The Interest
Of Public Health, Safety, Or Welfare Of The Residents Of The City And Setting A
Public Hearing On Creation Of The Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 6, 2025
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Outfly Development, LLC
providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate to Outfly Development, LLC
and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for October 6, 2025
on a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Outfly Development, LLC providing for the sale of City -owned real estate to
Outfly Development, LLC and the issuance of urban renewal tax increment
revenue grant obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement.
RESOLUTION Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate By
Sale To Outfly Development, LLC Pursuant To A Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Outfly Development, LLC And Fixing The
Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On
The Development Agreement Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations To Outfly Development, LLC And
Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 6, 2025
3. Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing for the
2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center MCC Communications and PLC
Upgrades Project
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City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the public
bidding process and the advertisement for bids; setting a public hearing for October
6, 2025; and preliminarily approving the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract, and construction estimate of $2,950,000.00 for the 2025 Water &
Resource Recovery Center Motor Control Center (MCC) Communications and PLC
Upgrades project.
RESOLUTION To provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the 2025 Water & Resource Recovery
Center MCC Communication and PLC Upgrades Project, and the taking of bids
therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 6, 2025
4. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on October 6, 2025 for the Issuance of Not
to Exceed $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving
Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 6, 2025, on
the issuance of a not to exceed $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund
the North English Road Water Main.
RESOLUTION To fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a
principal amount not to exceed $2,330,000
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 Brotherton)
Applicant:
Ron Vaughn, 2973 Castle Wood Ln.
Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Merritt)
Applicant:
Daniel Scott, 2435 Kaufmann Ave.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
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Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term of Kutz-Weber)
Applicant:
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. Request to Conditionally Rezone Property at West 32nd Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Sherry
Ehrlich to rezone property at West 32nd Street - PIN 1016227007, from R-1 Single -
Family Residential to ORc Office Residential with conditions, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
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 With Conditions As
Established In The Attached Memorandum Of Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Property at the Northwest Corner of Key Way Drive and
Keystone Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Gregory
Williams to rezone property located at the northwest corner of Keystone Drive and
Key Way Drive (PIN 1021408022) from R-2 Two -Family Residential to R-3
Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At The Northwest Corner Of The Intersection Of Keystone Drive And Key
Way Drive (PIN 1016227007) From R-2 Two -Family Residential District To R-3
Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Request to Rezone Property at 1550 Elm Street and 411 East 15th Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City
of Dubuque to rezone property located at 1550 Elm Street (PIN 1024283003) and
411 East 15th Street (PIN1024283004) from HI Heavy Industrial to C-4 Downtown
Commercial zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At 1550 Elm Street (PIN 1024283003) And 411 East 15th Street (PIN
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1024283004) From HI Heavy Industrial District To C-4 Downtown Commercial
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Adam Vogel Building, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1701 Central
Avenue, Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
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 Adam Vogel Building, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1701
Central Avenue, providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And Adam Vogel Building, LLC For The Redevelopment Of 1701
Central Avenue, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and ASJS Properties, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1913 Jackson
Street, Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
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 ASJS Properties, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1913
Jackson Street, providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And ASJS Properties, LLC For The Redevelopment Of 1913
Jackson Street, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC for the Redevelopment of 1739-1763
Central Avenue, Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
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 Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC for the Redevelopment of
1739-1763 Central Avenue, providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, And Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC For The Redevelopment Of
1739- 1763 Central Avenue, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment
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Revenue Obligations
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. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Reimagine Comiskey Park -Phase 2
National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy (ORLP) Grant
City Manager providing information on the award of the $1,980,698.75 Reimagine
Comiskey Park -Phase 2 National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Grant
and recommending City Council approve and execute the grant agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2. Commercial Air Service Minimum Revenue Guarantee
City Manager providing an update on efforts related to commercial air service and
to request City Council approval to commit additional funds for the minimum
revenue guarantee needed to maintain the existing daily commercial air service at
the Dubuque Regional Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
3. Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for Rustic Point Park
Development Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to approve the Rustic
Point Park Development Project and award the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the project in the amount of $212,130.10 to Eastern Iowa Excavating
and Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Construction Contract For The
Rustic Point Park Development Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Update of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval of changes to the guidelines
and application process for Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program, to
comply with Iowa State Law (House File 856, Chapter 19, passed in May 2025),
effective immediately.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U)
Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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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
feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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