Minutes_City Council Proceedings 09.08.25Copyrighted
October 6, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25,
2025; Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of
March 22 and April 6, 2023; Historic Preservation
Commission of August 21, 2025; Human Rights Commission
of August 12, August 29, and September 4, 2025; Library
Board of Trustees Update of August 28, 2025; Park and
Recreation Commission of August 12, 2025; Transit Advisory
Board of April 10, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of
September 3, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of August
28, 2025; Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of
August 27, September 2, and September 4, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 9 8 25 City Council Minutes
2. 9 15 25 City Council Minutes
3. 9 22 25 City Council Minutes
4. 9 23 25 City Council Minutes
5. 9 25 25 City Council Minutes
6. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of March 2023
7. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of April 2023
8. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
9. Human Rights Commission Minutes - August 12, 2025
10. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - August 29, 2025
11. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - September 4, 2025
12. Library Board of Trustees Update
13. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
14. Transit Advisory Board Minutes
15. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
16. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
17. Proof —August 27 Proceedings
18. Proof —September 2 Proceedings
19. Proof September 4 Proceedings
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025, in the Dubuque
Law Enforcement Center, 770 Iowa Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber (arrived at 6:37 p.m.), Jones, Resnick,
Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting a work session on the Precision Policing Center.
WORK SESSION
Precision Policing Center
Police Captains Luke Bock and Scott Baxter made a presentation on the Precision Policing Center
(PPC). As part of their presentation, Police Officer Ethan Lembke conducted a live drone
demonstration. In response to questions, Bock and Police Chief Jeremy Jensen confirmed that the
Police Department collaborates with the Fire Department to deploy drones during fire -related incidents.
Separately, within police operations, drones are commonly used for traffic accidents, foot pursuits,
navigating difficult terrain, capturing aerial imagery of crime scenes near bluffs, and identifying train
blockages. Jensen noted that drones are currently the fastest -growing technology in law enforcement.
They also addressed questions regarding drone battery life, flight range, and federal regulatory
constraints. Baxter clarified that police camera footage is used strictly for internal purposes and that
officers are notified if another officer intends to live stream body camera footage. Following the
presentation and questions, staff led a tour of the PPC facility.
After the tour, Crime and Intelligence Analyst Samantah Schueller and PPC Technicians Beth
Beaves, Zach Steger, and Alex Riniker presented on their roles and operations. Bock confirmed that
the department can track time spent on calls for service to evaluate the impact of Schueller's work.
Both Bock and Jensen stated that the data collected helps identify repeat crime locations and emerging
trends. Jensen stated that while the PPC may not directly influence police officer recruitment, current
officers have been impressed with its outcomes. He also confirmed that the City's automated license
plate reader system, Flock, is used exclusively for criminal investigations. City Council Members
commended the PPC's operational efficiencies and praised the staff's support of frontline officers. They
also expressed appreciation for the collaborative approach and noted that they look forward to the
additional efficiencies that will be identified over time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CIVIC
City Clerk
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