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9 2 25 City Council Proceedign Official RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2025, in the second - floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. 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 Breitfelder announced that Barry Lindahl’s Savvy Over 60 Award Recognition was removed from the meeting and will be rescheduled for the next regular city council meeting. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2025) was accepted by Ernestine Moss on behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee. 2. Days of Peace and Nonviolence (September 6 - 28, 2025) was accepted by R.R.S. Stewart on behalf of the Dubuque International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee. 3. Crop Hunger Walk Day in Dubuque (September 27, 2025) was accepted by Sara McCaw on behalf of Dubuque Area Congregations United. CONSENT ITEMS Cavanagh requested Item No. 13 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated , except No. 13. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings for August 18, 2025; Historic Preser- vation Commission of July 17, 2025; Human Rights Commission of July 8, 2025; Library Board of Trus- tees Minutes of June 23, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update of July 24, 2025; Long Range Plan- ning Advisory Commission of May 21, 2025; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of July 8, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Lubenow Express, LLC for vehicle damage. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. 3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu- tion No. 279-25 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 279-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAY- MENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, spec- ifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted inter- nal control procedures and have been determined to have been requ isitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements a s requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief Financial Of- ficer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Intent to Apply for Local Housing Trust Funds through Iowa Finance Authority for 2026 : Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 280 -25 Authorizing Submittal of the Application for Local Housing Trust Funds to the Iowa Finance Authority was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 280-25 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUNDS TO THE IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY Whereas, the City of Dubuque administers a Local Housing Trust Fund; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes to continue administering the Local Housing Trust Fund, to apply for funds from the Iowa Finance Authority for Local Housing Trust Fund for their Fiscal Year 2026; and Whereas, the Local Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing for the appli- cation on September 10, 2025, and such application is pending approval by the Committee for submit- tal. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT: Section 1. That the Local Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Chair and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to submit the application for Local Housing Trust Funds to the Iowa Finance Author- ity. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. Grand River Center Floor Slab Lifting & Leveling Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 281 - 25 Accepting the Grand River Center Floor Slab Lifting & Leveling Project was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 281-25 ACCEPTING THE GRAND RIVER CENTER FLOOR SLAB LIFTING & LEVELING PROJECT Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Grand River Center Floor Slab Lifting & Leveling Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Keller North America, Inc. of Commerce City, CO, (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the wor k and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $73,286.20; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $69,621.89, leaving a balance of $3,664.31; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby ac- cepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the re- tainage of $1,496.26 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13 . Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. September/October 2025 City News Newsletter: City Manager provided a copy of the Septem- ber/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.cityofdubu- que.org/citynews. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 8. Contract amendment for home advocacy and nursing services for HUD Lead and Healthy Homes grant: City Manager recommended approval of 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 . Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 9. Problem Property Assessment: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Reso- lution No. 282-25 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 282-25 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROBLEM PROPERTY CHARGES IN AC- CORDANCE WITH 14-1J1 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE SECTION 109.5 AND/OR SECTION 112.5 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered hazardous or unsanitary premises if problem properties are allowed to deteriorate according to 14 -1J1; and Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Code Official, a nuisance that is “palpably and indisput- ably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the public, the Code Official may order the emergency abatement of such; and Whereas, delinquent problem property charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the persons listed on the attached Problem Property Assessment Schedule are de- linquent in the payment of problem property charges. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the County Treas- urer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached Problem Property Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem property c harges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Schedule of Assessments, Problem Property Charges, Location; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category 892 Edison; Lot 50 & Lot 2-51 A Stines Sub; Keuter, Tiffany S 892 Edison St Dubuque IA 52001;1013435006; $ 630.00; Fence Installation After Fire 10. Grass, Weed and Garbage Assessments: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 283-25 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 283-25 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT GRASS AND WEED CUTTING AND GAR- BAGE 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 Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered substandard if any conditions exist to an extent that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occu- pants thereof; and Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is “palpably and indis- putably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement of such; and Whereas, delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section I. That the persons listed on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges . Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the County Treas- urer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assess- ment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed c utting and garbage collection charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Schedule of Assessments, Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection, Location; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category 574 Chestnut; Lot 4 M A McDaniels Sub; Taking Care of Business LLC 9120 Long Tail Ln Dubuque IA 52003; 1024381006; $277.00; garbage 2135 Jackson; Lot 1-S 36.6'-E 1/2-Lot 37 L H Langworthy's Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1024208017; $128.00; garbage 1276 Jackson; N 1/2 Lot 58 East Dubuque Add; Mullady, Betty Ann A/K/A Elizabeth A 1276 Jackson St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024435005; $141.00; garbage 1613 Washington; Lot 1-N 33'3" of Lot 82 East Dubuque Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1024268019; $309.00; garbage 515 Arlington; W 51'6" of Lot 7 of Sub Lot 809 A McDaniels Sub; MCT Investments LLC 8505 South- ern Hills CT Dubuque IA 52003; 1024340015; $141.00; garbage 35 W 15TH ST; E 22'-S 88.4'-E 1/2-S 2/5 of City Lot 454; Mansa Property Group LLC 917 North Harvey Ave Oak Park IL 60302; 1024403009; $227.00; garbage 1360 Dell; Lot 2-810 A McDaniels Sub; Paul, Jacob R 1005 Bluff St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024340003; $130.00; grass/weeds 2073 Jackson; Lot 3 & Lot 2-2 of E 1/2-Lots 42 & 43 L H Langworthy's Add; Stollfuss, Allison M 2073 Jackson St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024213010; $165.00; grass/weeds 2611 Pinard; Lot 285 Glendale Add #3; Vesmac Holdings LLC 7941 Katy Fwy, Suite 160 Houston TX 77024; 1013331008; $130.00; grass/weeds 1225 N Booth; Lot 2-1 Trenks Booth St Pl; Fries, Thomas A 1225 N Booth St Dubuque IA 52001; 1023483017; $165.00; grass/weeds 984 Rush; Lot 176 Union Add; Delapp, Austin 984 Rush St Dubuque IA 52003; 1025384011; $165.00; grass/weeds 690 W Locust; Lot 1-3, 1-2 & 1-1 Connolly's Sub & Lot 1 of PT of City Lot 711; Ramham Enterprises LLC 1180 Shawford Way Elgin IL 60120; 1024158017; $235.00; grass/weeds 2196 White; Faha Place & W 1/2-Lot 35 & N 1/2-W 1/2-Lot 36 L H Langworthy's Add; Leo Dubuque LLC1500 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402; 1024208001; $305.00; grass/weeds 7661 N Westbrook; Lot 7 Westbrook Sub No 2; James, Jody C & Andrea Jo 7661 N Westbrook Dr Dubuque IA 52002; 1030151019; $165.00; grass/weeds 316 Kaufmann; Lot 2 Sieges Sub; Mav Investments LLC 5461 Meadow Ct Dubuque IA 52002; 1024131007; $165.00; grass/weeds 900 1/2 Merz; Lot 2-26 A Stines Sub; Lynch, Cecelia A 900 1/2 Merz St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013434010; $95.00; grass/weeds 2574 Jackson; S 25' of Lot 17 E Langworthys Add; Mcdermott, Beverly J 2574 Jackson St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013335002; $165.00; grass/weeds 984 Rush; Lot 176 Union Add; Delapp, Austin 984 Rush St Dubuque IA 52003; 1025384011; $165.00; grass/weeds 2635 Washington; N 1/3 of Lot 239 & S 20'10" of Lot 240 Glendale Add #3; Hedley, Ryan M 2635 Washington St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013330030; $165.00; grass/weeds 1906 Ellis; N 1/2 of Lot 44 Coxs Add; Jasro LLC 1560 Langenbery Ave Iowa City IA 52240; 1024180012; $165.00; grass/weeds 900 1/2 Merz; Lot 2-26 A Stines Sub; Lynch, Cecelia A 900 1/2 Merz St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013434010; $95.00; grass/weeds 717 Lincoln Ave; Lot 69 Cooks Add; Tax Partnership 33 2920 Harrison St Davenport IA 52803; 1013483015; $165.00; grass/weeds 2611 Central Ave; Lot 1-1-244 Davis Farm Add; Meizler, Kimberly R 22826 Glenmoor Heights Farm- ington Hills MI 48336; 1013314017; $165.00; grass/weeds 2595 White; Lot 2-1-238 Davis Farm Add; Vaske, Donna M 2595 White St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013376005; $165.00; grass/weeds 2196 White; Faha Place & W 1/2-Lot 35 & N 1/2-W 1/2-Lot 36 L H Langworthy's Add; Leo Dubuque LLC 1500 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402; 1024208001; $165.00; grass/weeds 1875 St Joseph; Bal-E 50'-E 100'-W 250'-Lot 8 & E 50'-W 100'-E 240'-Lot 9 Sisters Add; Bissell, Ann E 1875 Saint Joseph St Dubuque IA 52003 -7143; 1026405017; $165.00; grass/weeds 2196 White; Faha Place & W 1/2-Lot 35 & N 1/2-W 1/2-Lot 36 L H Langworthy's Add; Leo Dubuque LLC1500 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402; 1024208001; $130.00; grass/weeds 1225 N Booth; Lot 2-1 Trenks Booth St Pl; Fries, Thomas A 1225 N Booth St Dubuque IA 52001; 1023483017; $95.00; grass/weeds 90 Nevada St; S 50' of Lot 10 Murphys Sub; Eulberg, Sally J 90 Nevada St Dubuque IA 52001; 1026428001; $95.00; grass/weeds 2611 Pinard; Lot 285 Glendale Add #3; Vesmac Holdings LLC 7941 Katy Fwy, Suite 160 Houston TX 77024; 1013331008; $95.00; grass/weeds 7661 N Westbrook; Lot 7 Westbrook Sub No 2; James, Jody C & Andrea Jo 7661 N Westbrook Dr Dubuque IA 52002; 1030151019; $95.00; grass/weeds 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 12. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project – Receipt and Consideration of Bids: City Manager shared information on the bids for the Water System Improve- ments – 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension project. Upon motion the documents were received and file and adjourned further action to October 6, 2025. 13. Workforce Housing Brochure: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members thanked city staff for demonstrating the meaning of workforce housing, highlighting housing’s focus for the City Council and other community organizations, and th anked com- munity partners for their efforts in expanding housing. Motion carried 7-0. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hear- ings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement with ASJS Properties, LLC for Redevelopment of 1913 Jackson Street: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 284-25 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubu- que, Iowa on a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and ASJS Prop- erties, LLC, including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating thereto, and providing for the Publication of Notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 284-25 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 PUB- LICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, the City of Dubuque and ASJS Properties, LLC have tentatively entered into a Develop- ment Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of property located at 1913 Jackson Street; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with ASJS Properties, LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said Obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Develop- ment Agreement and authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, to be held on the 15th day of September 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda may be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589- 4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with ASJS Properties, LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to ASJS Properties, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggre- gate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be issued will be approximately $15,000. Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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 Ag reement for Redevelop- ment of 1701 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 285-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 285-25 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 Whereas, Adam Vogel Building, LLC, is the owner of the property legally described as follows: “Kennedy Central Avenue Place” in City Lot 675; and Lot “A” of “Kennedy Central Avenue Place” in City of Lot 675; in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plats thereof locally known as 1701 Central Avenue (the Property); and Whereas, the City of Dubuque and Adam Vogel Building, LLC have tentatively entered into a Devel- opment Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, including the issuance of authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of the Property; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with Adam Vogel Building, LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said Obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Develop- ment Agreement and authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, to be held on the 15th day of September 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, September 12, 2025, and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda may be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563 -589- 4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Adam Vogel Build ing, LLC, the proceeds of which Obli- gations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Re- newal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to Adam Vogel Building, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is ex- pected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to be issued will be ap- proximately $65,000. Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 286 -25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 286-25 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 Whereas, City and Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC have entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of property located at 1739 -1763 Central Avenue; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement, with Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403 pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to authorize Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations, to be held on the 15th day of September 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted on Friday, September 12, 2025, and will contain listening, view- ing, and public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civ- icclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations to be issued will be approximately $83,822. Section 3. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project State Re- volving Fund (SRF) Loan: Resolution Setting the Public Hearing - Environmental Review: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 287-25 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 287-25 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WATER SYSTEM IM- PROVEMENTS 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 PRO- GRAM Whereas, the City of Dubuque is pursuing an engineered solution to bring water service to a portion of the SW Arterial, starting at Edval Lane and N. Cascade Road, west along the SW Arterial to North English Road through an Iowa, State Revolving Fund assis ted pilot program; and Whereas, as part of the SRF loan process, the City is required to complete an environmental review through the public hearing process; and Whereas, a discussion is to be held on the environmental impacts of the project; and Whereas, a transcript of the public hearing and a summary of public comments will be available for public review; and Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a Notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City Council’s intent to approve the proposed Development Agreement, to be held on the 6th day of October 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than thirty (30) days before the date of said hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the environmental impact document or attachments relating to the project. Passed, adopted, and approved this 2 nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. 1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term of Kutz -We- ber). Applicant: Mariann Kurtz-Weber, 955 Prince Phillip Dr. Kurtz-Weber virtually spoke in support of her application. PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 : Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 288-25 Approving disposal of an interest in real prop- erty owned by the City of Dubuque by sale through a Development Agreement with Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund. Seconded by Wethal. Dubuque Initiatives Committee Member Rick Dickinson spoke in support of the agreement, noting the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and its use of funds from the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) for capital projects. In response to a question, Brumwell stated that there may be periods when county taxes are levied and when they are not, as the county has a process for determining property tax exemption. In response to a question, Dickinson stated that the nonprofit is pursuing federal funds to address environmental issues on the former Blum property. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 288-25 APPROVING DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DUBU- QUE BY SALE THROUGH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GREATER DUBUQUE IMPACT INVESTMENT FUND Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, did on April 21, 2025, adopt an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (“the Plan”) for the Urban Re- newal Area described therein; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is interested in stimulating reinvestment in the Greater Down- town Urban Renewal District; and Whereas, the Plan provides, among other things, for the disposition of properties for private devel- opment purposes; and Whereas, Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund has submitted to the City a proposal in the form of an offer to purchase (the “Development Agreement”) for the purchase of certain City -owned real property hereinafter described, to wit LOTS 182, 183,184,185 & 186 E AST DUBUQUE ADD, locally known as 1550 Elm Street (“the Property”), which Development Agreement proposes Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund will undertake the redevelopment of a building and surrounding land on the Property as described therein, which Property is the real estate consisting of 0.59 acres shown on Exhibit A, and which Development Agreement requests that this Property be made available for sale as rapidly as possible; and Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 403 authorizes cities to dispose of property in furtherance of an urban renewal project and to take other actions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of said Chap- ter, and the Plan similarly authorizes the City to dispose of property; and Whereas, in compliance with Iowa Code Section 403.8, and to the extent required by law, Iowa Code Section 364.7, the City Council has set forth its proposal to dispose of its interest in the Property and the City Clerk published notice on July 23, 2025, as required by law soliciting competitive proposals for the Property; and Whereas, as of 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2025, the City Clerk received no competitive proposals for the Property; and Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to approve the Development Agreement proposed by Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund and the sale of the Property as provided in the Development Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Council finds that the transfer of the Property will promote the purposes of the urban renewal law, Iowa Code Ch. 403 in the City and, together with the other consideration provided for in the Agreement, that these benefits constitute fair value for the City’s disposal of interests in the Property under Iowa Code Section 403.8. Section 2. The Development Agreement between the City and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund including the sale of the Property as provided therein, is hereby approved. Section 3. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute said Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Develop- ment District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 289-25 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members commended the City’s successful economic development approach. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 289-25 APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, VERSION 2025.3, FOR THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Whereas, by Resolution 262-25 adopted on August 4, 2025, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the “Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan” or “Plan”) for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the "District"); and Whereas, the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the District, Version 2025.3, is on file in the City Clerk's Office; and Whereas, the City Council’s primary objective for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the District is to remove certain property from Subarea B of the District as shown in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.3, to provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objectives as described in the Plan; and Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa and no written objections or recommended changes to the Plan have been received; and Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has held a public hearing on the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan after public notice thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, Version 2025.3, is hereby approved. Section 2. That a feasible method exists for the location of any families who will be displaced from the District, as amended, into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; and that the Amended and Restated Plan conforms to the general plan of the City as a whole. With respect to any real property in the District acquired by the City in connection with the land and projects included in the Plan, non -residential use is expected and with reference to those portions thereof which are to be developed for non -residential uses, such non-resi- dential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the City in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives. Section 3. That the District, as amended, continues to be an area for economic development (com- mercial and industrial) within the meaning of Iowa Code Chapter 403; that such area is eligible for designation as an urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites under the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 403; and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combi- nation thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of this City. Section 4. That, notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, plan, amendment or any other document, the Amended and Restated Plan shall be in full force and effect from the date of this Resolution until the Council amends or repeals the Plan. Section 5. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Resolution of Adoption for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Develop- ment District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 290-25 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 290-25 APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, VERSION 2025.4, FOR THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Whereas, by Resolution 263-25 adopted on August 4, 2025, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the “Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan” or “Plan”) for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District (the "District"); and Whereas, the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the District, Version 2025.4, is on file in the City Clerk's Office; and Whereas, the City Council’s primary objective for the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the District is to expand the District by adding certain property to be designated as a new Subarea X as shown in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2025.4, to provide opportuni- ties which will further economic development purposes and objectives as described in the Plan; and Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa and no written objections or recommended changes to the Plan have been received; and Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has held a public hearing on the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan after public notice thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, Version 2025.4, is hereby approved. Section 2. That a feasible method exists for the location of any families who will be displaced from the District, as amended, into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; and that the Amended and Restated Plan conforms to the general plan of the City as a whole. With respect to any real property in the District acquired by the City in connection with the land and projects included in the Plan, non -residential use is expected and with reference to those portions thereof which are to be developed for non -residential uses, such non-resi- dential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the City in accordance with sound planning standards and loc al community objectives. Section 3. That the District, as amended, continues to be an area for economic development (com- mercial and industrial) within the meaning of Iowa Code Chapter 403; that such area is eligible for designation as an urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites under the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 403; and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combi- nation thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of this City. Section 4. That, notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, plan, amendment or any other document, the Amended and Restated Plan shall be in full force and effect from the date of this Resolution until the Council amends or repeals the Plan. Section 5. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 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: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 291 -25 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. Seconded by Wethal. In response to a question, Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl explained that the property owners’ proposal to vacate the easement af- fected an existing permanent easement. To address this, the owners established a new utility easement in a different area of the property, which required approval from all private utilit y providers. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 291-25 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 Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 271 -25, dated the 18th day of August 2025, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in a public utility easement on real property, legally described as: Lot 2, Block 4, of Indian Hills, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof (the Property); and Whereas, in 1956 a public utility easement was platted over a portion of Lot 2, Block 4, of Indian Hills, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa according to the Plat of Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, and Block 4 in Indian Hills in the City of Dubuque, Iowa recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 310, in the office of the Dubu- que County Recorder; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on the 2nd day of September 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubu- que, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that City interest in the public utility easement on the Property as shown on the attached Exhibit A should be vacated and doing so is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. Section 1. The City hereby vacates all interest in the public utility easement located at the Property as shown on the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution, exhibit, and utility company consent/release documents with the Dubuque County Recorder. Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Rustic Point Park Development Project Public Hearing : Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 292 -25 Rustic Point Park Development Project: Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal. In response to a question, Van Milligen explained that the funding is sourced from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) asso- ciated with the development. The state mandates that expenditures be made from the general fund, with reimbursement coming from the TIF source, which is certified as debt. He also noted that the City Council approved this arrangement during the budget process. While unsure of the exact repayment timeline, he believed the turnaround would be relatively quick. Motion carried 7-0. 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 2nd day of September 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 1. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey made a presentation on the progress of the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan. In response to questions, Knuckey stated that the On-Street Parking Request for Proposals (RFP) must be completed before options for integrating the City’s parking technology can be discussed. He noted that the parking ramps are equipped with call buttons that connect directly to parking staff, who can provide assistance similar to a help desk. He further stated that parking ramps allow a 15 -minute grace period, enabling users to test the system without incurring a fee. He reported that the new parking technology will reduce the amount of staff time currently spent repairing outdated systems, allowing more time to be dedicated to maintenance and upkeep of the ramps. He clarified that the Transit Advi- sory Board (TAB) is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to provide input on transit operations and noted that parking updates are shared with the TAB because of their impact on transit. Van Milligen emphasized that the TAB has no role in parking operations and noted that Knuckey main- tains strong communication with major parking ramp users, including the business community. City Council Members acknowledged residents’ concerns regarding potential issues in the parking ramps and their hesitancy toward changes. Council Members also commended the universal color-coding system in the ramps and expressed appreciation for the real-time updates. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Dubuque County Historical Society Letter of Authorization to Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve the 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. Seconded by Resnick. In response to a request for an update on the Mathias Ham House, Interim Parks and Recreation Director Steve Fehsal reported that both interior and exterior improvements are underway, including painting, window repairs, and ceiling molding. He noted that the work is being funded through existing grant agreements and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds. He stated that the reopening date has not yet been determined but will be confirmed . Motion carried 7-0. 3. Letters of Support for an Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Downtown Redevelop- ment Projects on a Grayfield Site: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and 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 downto wn properties in Dubuque. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members highlighted the significant invest- ment and housing units created through the developments and thanked all parties involved. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Fly DBQ Rewards and Incentives: Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members reaffirmed air service as a priority for the past few years, acknowl- edged the challenges of attracting and retaining providers, and thanked Dubuque Initiatives and Denver Air Connection for offering incentives. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) Wins International Economic Development Council Gold Award: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. GDDC President and CEO Rick Dickinson acknowledged GDDC’s Strategic Initiatives Consultant Dave Lyons for leading the Dubuque Broadband Acceleration Initiative. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Welcome College Students Video: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. Multimedia Specialist Felicia Carner introduced a video produced by the City’s Media Services division, which featured a welcome message from Mayor Cavanagh and highlights of life in Dubuque, that was played as part of the Welcome Students campaign organized by GDDC and the local Community of Colleges. Rick Dickinson discussed GDDC’s collaborations with local colleges. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Sprank reported on attending a DRA board meeting, the DRA grant reception, and a Point Neigh- borhood Association event. Sprank also reported on the upcoming Dubuque Dragon Boat Races event and the upcoming Nathaniel Morgan memorial event. Farber reported on the Tim McGraw concert at the Field of Dreams. Roussell reported on attending Dubuque Main Street committee meetings, a HACAP board meeting, and the Labor Day Parade. Roussell also reported on volunteering with Dubuque Trees Forever at the community orchard and the Dubuque Farmer’s Market. Jones reported on attending a Travel Dubuque Board meeting, a DRA board meeting, the DRA grant reception, a Bluff St. Neighborhood Association meeting, ribbon cuttings for McDonald’s Supply and GoodLife Integrative Veterinary Care, Elevated Images’ open house, the book signing event for former Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley’s memoir, a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) board meeting, and the Labor Day Parade. Jones also reported on meeting with Chrissy Hogue Bartels of Torfoot Entertainment Group, who is exploring film opportunities and partnerships in Dubuque. Resnick reported speaking with a visitor who praised Dubuque, specifically Hotel Julien and St. Raphael’s Cathedral. Wethal reported on attending the Tim McGraw concert, the DRA grant reception, the Labor Day Parade, and a Dubuque County Early Childhood board meeting. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation and Pur- chase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0. The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:23 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk