11 3 25 AgendaTHE CITY OF CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Resnick, Wethal, Farber, Sprank, Cavanagh, Roussell, Jones
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Dubuque NAACP Thomas Determan S.C.O.P.E. Award Presentation to the
Jule
Members of the Dubuque NAACP will present the Jule with the Thomas Determan
Standout Community Organization Pursuing Equity (S.C.O.P.E.) Award.
2. Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations 2025 Innovative Project Award to
DMASWA
A video created by the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations will be shown
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recognizing the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) for
receiving the 2025 Innovative Project Award for its battery recycling program. The
video can be seen at: httas://www.voutube.com/watch?v=VUCww-GboBo
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Hospice and Palliative Care Month (November 2025)
On behalf of Hospice of Dubuque.
2. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day (November 20, 2025)
On behalf of the Michael W. Oglesby Foundation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of October 20, 2025; Airport Commission of August 12,
2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of August 26, 2025; Building
Code Advisory and Appeals Board of September 11, 2025; Historic Preservation
Commission of September 18, 2025; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
of September 9, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of September 25, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Tyeandra Glover for vehicle damage; Braden Lechtenberg for vehicle damage;
Duane Pitcher for loss of revenue.
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:
Tyendra Glover for vehicle damage; Braden Lechtenberg for vehicle damage;
Duane Pitcher for loss of revenue.
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. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a resolution that increases
the depository limit of banks to $80 million and $60 million to correspond with
current certificate of deposit activity and bank balances, and updates Dubuque
Bank and Trust (DB&T) UMB Bank, n.a. due to the bank merger. Additionally
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Vibrant bank has been removed, and Hometown Bank has been updated to Bank
First with a maximum balance of $1 million.
RESOLUTION Naming Depository Institutions And Setting Limits For Deposits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Acceptance of Public Improvements in South Pointe Phase 2 Subdivision
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the public improvements completed by the owners, Dubuque South Pointe, LLC, in
South Pointe #2 Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements In South Pointe #2 In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #1: Public
Improvement Contract — Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the improvements and authorize the final payment of the contract amount of
$250,365.88 to Tschiggfrie Excavating, for the North Schmitt Island Collection
System Project — Contract #1 Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The North Schmitt Island Collection System Project —
Contract #1 Project And Authorizing The Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Stormwater Management Program Consulting Engineering Services
City Manager recommending City Council approval to release a request for
qualifications (RFQ) for the Stormwater Management Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. DuTrac Community Credit Union -Request to Alter the Washington
Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary
City Clerk transmitting a request from DuTrac Community Credit Union to alter the
Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District by the removal of the block
bounded by Washington Street, East 14th Street, Elm Street, and East 13th Street
from the conservation district, and City Manager recommending City Council
consider the request at their November 17, 2025, meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager, Place on
November 17, 2025, Agenda
10. Signed Contract(s)
563 Design, PLLC for the Fire Station #5 — Interior Stair Replacement; 563 Design,
PLLC for the Station 5 Emergency Repairs; Communication Engineering Company
(CEC) Proposal and Agreement for the IT -Wireless Network Refresh; Cottingham
& Butler Insurance Services, LLC for Employer Mandate Reporting Services
Contract; Dave Hinz for the Lime Silo Piping Repair; DocuPet for the Pet Licensing
Services Agreement; Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC for Street
patches for water main repairs; Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC for
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Regrading of Ditch Over Water Main on Old Davenport Road; Environmental
Management Services of Iowa, Inc. for Asbestos Inspection — Eagle Point Park
(Veranda, Bridge, and Indian rooms); Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. for the
Master Service Agreement for Blum Site Assessment Report; Fowler Public Sector
Consulting LLC for Addendum to Independent Contractor Agreement; GRTD
Investments, LLC First Amendment to Lease Agreement; Jason Schueller-
Schueller Restoration/Xtreme Clean & Coatings for Building Maintenance at
Station 3; Jonathan R. Brown for Independent Contractor Agreement; Loucks &
Schwartz for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Year End closing for June 30,
2024 including successful REAC submission in electronic format as required by
HUD (both unaudited & audited); MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for the Executive
Recruitment Statement of Work; MRI Software LLC for renewal of recurring
software and services for the New Housing Pro System; Pigott, Inc. for Fire
Administration Office Update; R&W Restoration LLC for the 3rd & Main St.
Chamber Exterior Patio Stone Veneer Remove & Replace; Tschiggfrie Excavating
for Primary Clarifier Cleaning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Iseler Demolition Inc. for the 500,000 Gallon Double Ellipse Demolition; Top Grade
Excavating, Inc. for the Water Systems Improvements 2024 North English Road
Water Main Extension.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Retail Alcohol License Refund - Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar and Grill
Request from Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar and Grill located at 3333 East 10th St. Suite
104 for a refund of Retail Alcohol License No. LCO046785 in the amount of
$406.25 due to change in ownership.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco
products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permits, as Required by
Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3
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. Set Public Hearing on Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment Project and
Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process
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City Manager recommending City Council preliminarily approve the construction
plans and specifications with an estimated construction amount of $3,376,900.00,
adopt the resolution, initiate the bidding process, set the public hearing for
November 17, 2025, and advertise bids for the Comiskey Park Phase 2
Redevelopment Project.
RESOLUTION Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for November 17, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this 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 an Assignment of Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin
Apartments, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached Resolution approving the Assignment of Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin
Apartments, LLC, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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)
2. Resolution Approving an Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin
Apartments, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached Resolution approving an Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin
Apartments, LLC, and City Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Approving 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)
3. Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier Bank
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached Resolution approving the Subordination Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier Bank, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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)
4. Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract and construction
estimate of $128,830.50 for the Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement
Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project: Approval Of
Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc., and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving An 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)
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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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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. Award contract for the 2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center MCC
Communications and PLC Upgrades Project
City Manager recommending City Council award of the construction contract for the
2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center MCC Communications and PLC
Upgrades project to The ESCO Group, of Marion, Iowa in the amount of
$2,360,000.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the 2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center
MCC Communication and PLC Upgrades Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project - Award
Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award of the Eagle Point Water
Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project contract to Poly Vinyl Roofing, Inc. of
Mount Vernon, Iowa in the amount of $357,068.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract For The Eagle
Point Water Treatment Plan Roof Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Eagle Valley, Westbrook and English Ridge Subdivison Parks Development
Projects
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept
the Eagle Valley, Westbrook, and English Ridge Subdivision Parks Development
Project and authorize the payment of the contract amount of $735,897 to
McDermott Excavating.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Eagle Valley, Westbrook, And English Ridge
Subdivision Parks Development Project And Authorizing The Payment Of The
Contract Amount To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Invitation to the Dubuque County 911 Emergency Communications Center
Ribbon Cutting
City Manager sharing an invitation to the Dubuque County 911 Emergency
Communications Center Ribbon Cutting at 7880 Chavenelle Rd. on November 6,
2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
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Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubugue.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(a-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(jc�cityofdubug ue.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(a-)cityofdubug ue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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