Proof_City Council Proceedings 09.08.25Copyrighted
October 20, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of October 6, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Grants Committee of August 14, 2025; Arts
and Cultural Affairs Art on the River Committee of July 10,
2025; Human Rights Commission of September 9 and 16,
2025; Human Rights Commission Subcommittee for
Commissioner Handbook Update of September 16, 2025;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25, 2025.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10 6 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Art on the River Committee Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Grants Committee Minutes
4. Human Rights Commission Minutes
5. Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Minutes
6. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Handbook Meeting Minutes
7. Proof-9 8 25 City Council Proceedings
8. Proof-9 15 25 City Council Proceedings
9. Proof_9.22.25 Proceedings
10. Proof_9.23.25 Proceedings
11. Proof 9.25.25 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 Lembkc 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 Schuellers 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 Citys automated license
plate reader system, Flock, is used exclusively for criminal
investigations. City Council Members commended the PPCs
operational efficiencies and praised the staffs 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, CMC
City Clerk
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