Proof_City Council Proceedings 11.03.25City of Dubuque
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December 1, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of November 17, 2025; Cable TV
Commission of March 5, 2025; Community Development
Advisory Commission of September 3, 2025; Human Rights
Commission of October 14, 2025; Library Board of Trustees
Update of September 25, 2025; Transit Advisory Board of
September 11, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of Octboer
23, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
November 3, 2025; Proof of Publication for expenditure
reports presented at the November 3, 2025 City Council
meeting.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 11 17 25 City Council Minutes
2. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
3. Library Board of Trustees Council Update
4. Transit Advisory Board Minutes
5. Cable TV Commission Minutes
6. Human Rights Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
8. City Council Proceedings November 3, 2025
9. Proof of Publication for Expenditure Reports
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on November 3, 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 Action Item No. 2 was removed
from the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Dubuque NAACP Thomas Determan S.C.O.P.E. Award
Presentation to the Jule: RRS Stewart and Anthony Allen of the
Dubuque NAACP presented Transportation Services staff with the
Thomas Determan Standout Community Organization Pursuing
Equity (S.C.O.P.E.) Award, which was awarded to the Jule.
Transportation Services Director Ryan Knuckey made brief
remarks.
2. Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations 2025 Innovative
Project Award to DMASWA: Solid Waste Agency Administrator Ken
Miller recognized the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency (DMASWA) for receiving the 2025 Innovative Project
Award for its battery recycling program.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Hospice and Palliative Care Month (November 2025) was
accepted by Carole Carroll on behalf of Hospice of Dubuque.
2. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day (November 20, 2025) was
accepted by Diane Oglesby on behalf of the Michael W. Oglesby
Foundation.
CONSENT ITEMS
Roussell requested Item No. 9 be held for separate
discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except Item No. 9. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Tyeandra Glover for vehicle
damage; Braden Lechtenberg for vehicle damage; Duane Pitcher
for loss of revenue. Upon motion the documents 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: Tyendra Glover for vehicle damage; Braden Lechtenberg
for vehicle damage; Duane Pitcher for loss of revenue. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
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4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 349-25 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.
5. Authorized Depository Institutions: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 350-25
Naming Depository Institutions And Setting Limits For Deposits
was adopted.
6. Acceptance of Public Improvements in South Pointe Phase 2
Subdivision: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 351-25 Accepting Public Improvements
In South Pointe #2 In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
7. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project Contract
#1: Public Improvement Contract Project Acceptance: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 352-25 Accepting The North Schmitt Island Collection
System Project Contract #1 Project And Authorizing The
Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
8. Stormwater Management Program Consulting Engineering
Services: City Manager recommended City Council approval to
release a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the Stormwater
Management Program. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
9. DuTrac Community Credit Union - Request to Alter the
Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary: Motion
by Roussell to refer to the Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) for a recommendation. Seconded by Farber. Roussell
amended the motion to include receive and file. The amendment
was seconded by Farber. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont stated that the HPC discussed this item at its
September meeting and determined that the building at 1305 Elm
Street is historically significant. The building is located
within the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation
District. By a vote of 26, the HPC denied a demolition permit
to the property owner, DuTrac Community Credit Union.
Wernimont stated that if the City Council referred the request
back to the HPC, staff would provide additional information on
the establishment of the conservation district, and the item
would appear on the HPCs November 20, 2025, agenda. He
explained that City Code provides the City Council with four
options upon receipt of a written request to establish,
expand, or alter a conservation district. Wernimont confirmed
that the HPCs determination of architectural significance was
based solely on the buildings historical attributes, and that
the commission does not consider external factors such as the
proposed 14th Street overpass, which are factors that the City
Council may take into account. In response to a question about
why the item appeared on the consent agenda, Wernimont
explained that, per City Code, the request was required to be
placed on this agenda. Because the request was received on
short notice, staff recommended deferring discussion to the
November 17, 2025, meeting to allow sufficient time to compile
all necessary information and ensure the City Council could
make a fully informed decision. He confirmed that the City
Council could still refer the request back to the HPC at a
future meeting. Brumwell noted that while the four options
will remain available at a future City Council meeting, the
Councils decision may affect the items next steps. For
example, if the item appears on the consent agenda but the
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Council wants it considered as an action item, it would need
to be placed on a future meeting agenda as an action item.
Motion amended by Roussell to receive and file the documents,
refer to the City Manager, and place on the November 17, 2025,
agenda. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0.
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 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
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 loth St. Suite 104 for a refund of Retail
Alcohol License No. LC0046785 in the amount of $406.25 due to
change in ownership. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
13. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device
Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 353-25 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearing for November 17,
2025. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Set Public Hearing on Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment
Project and Initiate Public Improvement Bidding Process: Upon
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motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 354-25 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on November 17, 2025, in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. 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. Motion by Jones to appoint Ruden to the
term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving an Assignment of Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 355-25 Approving An Assignment Of The
Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And
Franklin Investments, LLC To Franklin Apartments, LLC.
Seconded by Wethal. When asked if this item and the two
following items are standard for such a sale, Van Milligen
confirmed that all rights and responsibilities, including the
assumption of the current loan, will be assigned to the new
developer. Brumwell confirmed that the Development Agreement
remains unchanged. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resolution Approving an Assignment and Assumption
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC: Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 356-25 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. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement by and
among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and
Premier Bank: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 357-25 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. Seconded by
Farber. Brumwell confirmed that the City previously held the
second secured position and did not need to subordinate. The
public hearing seeks approval to subordinate the remaining
balance owed. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project
Public Hearing: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 358-25 Ambassador Court
Storm Sewer Replacement Project: Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost. Seconded
by Wethal. City Council thanked Engineering staff for their
work on this project and emphasized the need for the
reconstruction. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier
Pressure Marine IA, Inc.: Motion by Wethal to receive and file
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the documents and adopt Resolution No. 359-25 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. Seconded by Sprank. Breitfelder
announced receipt of written input from Steve Launspach. City
Council Members praised the agreement as an example of a
public -private partnership. Van Milligen read a portion of
Launspachs letter, emphasizing the Citys positive involvement
in amending the lease. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Award contract for the 2025 Water & Resource Recovery
Center MCC Communications and PLC Upgrades Project: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 360-25 Awarding contract for the 2025 Water & Resource
Recovery Center MCC Communication and PLC Upgrades Project.
Seconded by Wethal. Water and Resource Recovery Center (WRRC)
Director Deron Muehring described the programmable logic
controllers (PLCs) as compact computers that monitor, operate,
and collect data from equipment. He noted that the WRRC has
faced difficulties sourcing support and replacement parts for
its aging PLC models, making system upgrades necessary.
Muehring added that the contract limits equipment downtime to
four hours for the upgrades and that the WRRC does not require
upgrades to occur at a specific time of day. City Council
Members noted ongoing discussions on the project and welcomed
the prioritization of the largest buildings and components.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation
Project - Award Construction Contract: This item was removed
from the meeting.
3. Eagle Valley, Westbrook and English Ridge Subdivision
Parks Development Projects: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 362-25 Accepting
The Eagle Valley, Westbrook, And English Ridge Subdivision
Parks Development Project And Authorizing The Payment Of The
Contract Amount To The Contractor. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Invitation to the Dubuque County 911 Emergency
Communications Center Ribbon Cutting: Motion by Farber to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. Van
Milligen provided an overview of the City and Dubuque County
partnership on emergency communications and the new 911
Emergency Communications Center Project, with the ribbon
cutting scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Farber reported on meetings to discuss the planned expansion
of the Field of Dreams and the upcoming election.
Roussell reported on Dubuque Main Streets State of Main
Awards Dinner, a Dubuque Trees Forever tree planting event,
Oakview Groups ribbon cutting at Five Flags, and the Dubuque
Museum of Arts groundbreaking event.
Jones reported on meetings with the Black Mens Coalition,
Oakview Groups ribbon cutting, the State of Main Awards
Dinner, the NAACP Freedom Fund banquet, the Sons of American
Legion breakfast, the Cancer in Iowa informational event, a
DRA board meeting, the Dubuque Museum of Arts groundbreaking,
visiting Slater Appliances new facility, and the upcoming
election.
Wethal reported on attending a Dubuque County Early
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Childhood Board meeting.
Sprank reported on the North End Neighborhood Associations
trick or treat event, a DRA board meeting, meeting with
representatives from the federal government, a Fly by Night
production, and the upcoming election.
Resnick reported on Loras Colleges inauguration of President
Michael Doyle.
Cavanagh referenced his attendance at many of the events
that Council Members reported on.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:52 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. 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 8:09 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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