10 20 25 AgendaTHE CITY OF CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Wethal, Roussell, Sprank, Resnick, Jones, Farber, Cavanagh
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation staff will present a quarterly update.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize Grand River Center for Consecutive Stella Awards
Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Kalcevich will recognize the Grand River
Center and Oak View Group (OVG 360) staff for the recent Northstar Stella award
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for a second consecutive year.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2025)
On behalf of Waypoint.
2. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2025)
Accepted by City of Dubuque Community Service & Outreach Coordinator Brittney
Hayes on behalf of Extra Mile America.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Leonardo Campbell Sr. for property damage; Julie Ross 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:
Leonardo Campbell Sr. for vehicle damage; Mik Kalloway for vehicle damage; Julie
Ross 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. Ratification of Approval of a First Amendment to Economic Development
Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-011 by and among McCoy Group, Inc., the City
of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the approval
of a First Amendment to Contract 23-HQJP-011 by and among McCoy Group, Inc.,
the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
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RESOLUTION Ratifying The Approval Of A First Amendment To The Economic
Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-011 By And Among McCoy Group,
Inc., The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And The Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Ratification of Approval of a First Amendment to Economic Development
Assistance Contract 22-HQJP-018 by and among Hormel Foods Corporation
and Progressive Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa
Economic Development Authority
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution, ratifying
the approval of a First Amendment to Economic Development Assistance Contract
22-HQJP-018 by and among Hormel Foods Corporation and Progressive
Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA).
RESOLUTION Ratifying The Approval Of A First Amendment To The Economic
Development Assistance Contract 22-HQJP-018 By And Among Hormel Foods
Corporation And Progressive Processing, LLC, The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And
The Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of
Rosalynn Carter Place subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1, Lot
2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 9, and Lot 10.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Rosalynn Carter Place, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection 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)
9. Request for Consent to Additional Equipment and Modifications for Flag Pole
Cell Tower at Madison Park
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the request
from American Tower Corporation for additional equipment and modifications to the
flag pole cell tower located at Madison Park, 1824 North Main Street in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving A Request For Additional Equipment And Modifications
To The Flag Pole Cell Tower Located At Madison Park
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. Approving and Establishing Authorized City Representatives to submit a
draw of funds on Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Grant for the Bee Branch Pumping Station Project
City Manager recommending City Council approve and authorize City
Representatives for the FEMA Grant from the Iowa Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Grant to be Project Manager, Jim Bousley
and Grant Accountant, Anita Odobasic Gonyier for the Bee Branch Gate &
Pumping Station Project.
RESOLUTION Approving And Establishing Authorized City Representatives As
Required To Submit The Grant Reimbursement Draw On The Federal And State
Of Iowa Department Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management FEMA
Grant Of The Dubuque Bee Branch Gate & Pumping Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project - Voluntary Assessment Petition and Waiver
Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Voluntary Assessment
Petition and Waiver agreements for both High Performance Properties LLC /
RoyalLine Rentals, LLC, and Hunter Lisk / Ronald Then related to the repair of
private retaining walls which will be completed as part of the 2024 SRF Green Alley
Project, through the adoption of the enclosed resolutions.
RESOLUTION Approving Voluntary Assessment Petition And Waiver Agreements
For The 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
RESOLUTION Of Necessity For Voluntary Assessment Petition And Waiver
Agreements For The 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Trackline Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project - Consulting Engineering
Services RFQ Award
City Manager recommending WHKS & Co for engineering services for the design
of the Track Line Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate an agreement and execute a contract not to exceed
$500,000 with WHKS & Co for said services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Signed Contracts
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company for Fire Protection System Repair, Replace,
and Test Fire Sprinkler Heads -Acceptance of Quote and Contract; Dubuque
Community School District for School Resources Officers for School Year 2025-
2026; Dubuque Fire Equipment for Various maintenance on fire extinguishers and
other fire equipment; Dubuque Initiatives for professional services; Duke's for Root
Roaming Sewer Pipe; Eide Bailly LLP Master Services Agreement; Green Iowa
AmeriCorps for the AmeriCorps Host Site; LBC Framing and Electrical for Various
electrical & framing work at 6 fire stations; Resilient Mind Psychology, LLC for
Psychological Services provided to City of Dubuque Police Department; Shane
Steffen for mowing, bailing, and removal of hay services at Dubuque Technology
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Park; Strand Associates for the Water and Resource Recovery Center Phase 1
2024 Motor Control Center Communication and Programmable Logic Controller
Upgrades — Bidding -and -Construction -Related Services; Terracon for Geotechnical
Engineering Services for Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 3; Terracon for
Geotechnical Engineering Services for Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase 4; Top
Grade Excavating for Storm Sewer Pipe Replacement at Fire Station 2 (2180 JFK
Road).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Abstract of Votes - 2025 Primary Election
City Clerk transmitting the Abstract of Votes for the October 7, 2025, Primary
Election as certified by the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the following Tobacco
Compliance Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreements and authorize the mayor to
sign the agreements: Fas Mart #5159, 2175 Central Ave; Caseys, 4003 Peru Rd;
EZ Stop I, 1101 Rhomberg Ave (two separate violations); BP Fuel, 1450 Loras
Blvd; EZ Stop II, 700 Rhomberg Ave. Establishments that choose to participate in
the I -PLEDGE Retailer Training program are granted an affirmative defense, which
may be exercised once within a four-year period. Kwik Stop has elected to invoke
this defense in response to its three violations at the following locations: Kwik Stop
4039 Pennsylvania Ave; Kwik Stop, 2320 Gateway Dr.; Kwik Stop, 3201 Central
Ave.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. 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,
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 a Public Hearing on a Proposed Assignment and
Assumption Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a
public hearing for November 3, 2025 on a proposed Assignment and Assumption
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments,
LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC.
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RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment And Assumption Agreement Of The
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque
Iowa And Franklin Investments, LLC To Franklin Apartments, LLC For Property At
39 Bluff Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 3, 2025
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Subordination Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier
Bank
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a
public hearing for November 3, 2025, on a proposed Subordination Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier
Bank.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing For A Subordination Agreement By And
Among The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, And Premier Bank
For Interest In City Property Located At 39 Bluff Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 3, 2025
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Assignment of
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a
public hearing for November 3, 2025 on a proposed Assignment of Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments,
LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment Of The Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Franklin Investments, LLC To Franklin
Apartments, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 3, 2025
4. Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project - Initiate Public
Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and
set a public hearing for November 3, 2025, and to preliminarily approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $161,038.13 for the
Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project through the adoption of the
attached resolution.
RESOLUTION Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project: Preliminary
Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting
Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated
Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 3, 2025
5. Setting a Public Hearing to Approve a Proposed Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier
Pressure Marine IA, Inc.
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for November 3, 2025, on a proposed Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier Pressure
Marine IA, Inc.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Consider The Amended And Restated
Lease Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And Pier Pressure
Marine IA, Inc. For Real Property In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 3, 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.
Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Expired term of Ruden)
Applicant:
Gary Ruden, PO Box 835 — Physical Address Verified
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. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC 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 Hitzler Rental, LLC 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 Hitzler Rental, LLC For The Redevelopment Of The Property
At 2541 Central Avenue, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and 1248 Iowa St, LLC 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 1248 Iowa St, LLC 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 1248 Iowa St, LLC For The Redevelopment Of The Property
At 1236-1248 Iowa Street, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Ned Oberbroeckling 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 a
resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Ned Oberbroeckling 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 Ned Oberbroeckling For The Redevelopment Of The Property
At 372 Main Street, Including The Issuance Of Urban Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Comiskey Park Environmental Covenant
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving the Iowa Land Recycling Program Environmental Covenant
with the Iowa Department Of Natural Resources for Comiskey Park, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Iowa Land Recycling Program Environmental
Covenant Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And The Iowa Department Of
Natural Resources
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Fiscal Year 2026 First Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the first Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment, which amends the Fiscal Year 2026
budget for City Council actions since the beginning of the Fiscal Year and includes
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items which City Council has expressed support for, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending The Current Budget For Fiscal Year Ending June 2026
(As Last Certified Or Amended On 04/28/2025)
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.
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These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Grand River Center Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
Grand River Center and Five Flags Civic Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas
will present the Grand River Center's Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
2. Approving a Contract with Dubuque Main Street Providing Funds for its
SWAP Grant Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached contract
committing $60,000 to Dubuque Main Street for the continuation of its SWAP Grant
Program.
RESOLUTION Approving A Grant Administration Agreement With Dubuque Main
Street, Ltd. To Administer The Swap Grant Program, Including City Funding
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Quarterly Update on New Housing Projects Video
Communications Office staff will show a quarterly update video on new housing
projects within the city. The video can also be viewed on the City of Dubuque
YouTube channel at https-//youtu.be/ZOkxJy78lYg?si=AX-SW9feMlx_wgdX
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
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ADJOURNMENT
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at the City Clerk's Office at ct clerk 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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feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk(o),cityofdubug ue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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