12 1 25 AgendaTHE CITY OF CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Grand River Center Receives National Recognition from EXHIBITOR
Magazine
The Grand River Center will be recognized for being named one of North America's
Best Convention Centers in the 2026 EXHIBITOR Magazine Centers of Excellence
Awards. The article can be viewed online at-
https://www.exhibitoronIine.com/news/article.asp?ID=24764
PROCLAMATIONS
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1. Eradication of Generational Poverty Month (December 2025)
On behalf of the Fountain of Youth Program.
2. Human Rights Day (December 10, 2025)
On behalf of the Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Department.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Julio Ricardo Vega Chacon for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Johnny Hill for vehicle damage; Mark Stender 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. Fiscal Year 2025 City Street Financing Report
City Manager transmitting the annual City Street financing report that has been
filed with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Fiscal Year 2025 Iowa Urban Renewal Annual Report
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Iowa Urban
Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving The Fiscal Year 2025 Urban Renewal Report For The
City Of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. FY 2027 Annual Tax Increment Financing Report
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City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing Report that has
been filed with the Dubuque County Auditor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. bizTimes.biz Article on Building Permits
City Manager providing a copy of a bizTimes.biz article highlighting the increase in
building permits issued.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Recommendation to Approve the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission Grants Modification
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY27 modifications as
recommended by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and the Arts &
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Grants Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #1
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2026 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #1 as recommended by the Community Development Advisory
Commission.
RESOLUTION Adopting The Fiscal Year 2026 (Program Year 2025) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Funding and Agreement with
the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
City Manager recommending City Council approval for a renewed agreement with
the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program and to authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Interagency Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque
County Board of Health for Inspection of Pools, Spas and Tattoo Parlor
Facilities in Dubuque County
City Manager recommending City Council approve the sub -contract between the
City of Dubuque and the Dubuque County Board of Health for the inspection and
enforcement of swimming pools and spas, and tattoo parlors to be effective July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. 2026 DollarWise Innovation Grant Application
City Attorney recommending City Council ratification of the submitted application
for the 2026 DollarWise Innovation Grant.
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RESOLUTION Retroactively Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For The 2026
Dollarwise Innovation Grant With The United States Conference Of Mayors
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Grant Application
City Manager recommending City Council approve the submittal of the grant
proposal to the USDN Catalyst Fund.
RESOLUTION Retroactively Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For The
Catalyst Fund With Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Intent to Apply for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program
City Manager recommending City Council approval to submit the City of Dubuque's
AmeriCorps grant application by the State of Iowa's deadline of December 8.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Signed Contracts
563 Design, PLLC for the Fire Station Headquarters — Interior Remodel; A-L-L
Equipment for Service and/or repairs; Business Telephone Supply for Maintenance
to Iowa Street Parking Ramp — Elevator Phone Issue; Eastern Iowa Asphalt
Maintenance Inc. for the Restripe Parking Ramps; Ellis Appliance for the
Emergency Appliance Repairs for Transportation Services; Ehrlich Concrete &
Excavating for the June Drive Storm Sewer and Intake Improvements; Evora
Energy for the Fuel System Upgrade; Get Control for Get Control Academy
Webinars; Knights of Columbus, Dubuque Council No. 510 for display in
Washington Park; Musco Corporation DBQ Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for
Services and fees for remote control links; Oak View Group for the Legislative
Dinner; OPW Fuel Management Systems, Inc. for the Kerper Court Fuel Island
EMV Service and Subscription; Origin Design Co. for the FY2025 City of Dubuque
Water System Modeling; Overhead Door Company of Dubuque for Labor and/or
installation; The Jetter Guy LLC to Provide inspections and service — Fats, oil and
grease removal of great trap; Snow Removal Agreements with Adobos Mexican
Grill, Cottingham and Butler, Department of Corrections, Fischer Companies,
Graham Brothers, Grand Opera House, Hartig, Midwest One Bank, Miller
Companies, Northeast Iowa Community College, Premier Bank, and United Way of
Dubuque; Sunflower Enterprises, Inc. for the lease of Barge #23, 175x32x5;
Valentine Construction Co. for Concrete Work in Port Ramp; Tschiggfrie
Excavating for Terminal Street Lift Station Bypass Pumping; WHKS & Co. for the
Track Line Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project — Phase One; Wiss, Janney, Elstner
Associates, Inc. (WJE) for Proposal structural assessment and material studies for
three Caldwell -era buildings at Eagle Point Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
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indicated.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Staver-Muench, LLC
Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a
public hearing for December 15, 2025, on a proposed Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Staver-Muench, LLC providing for the
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Staver-Muench, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, And
Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for December 15, 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.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant At Large member who lives or
works outside the cultural and entertainment district term of Loney-Bichell)
Applicants:
Ryan Arians, 1201 Madera St.
Rodrigo Marin, 2240 Central Ave.
Erin Martin, 2860 Danlin Ct.
Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Evens)
Applicant:
Lucas Delaney, 1284 University Ave.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One 5-Year term through March 25, 2026 (Vacant term of McCoy)
Applicant:
Ben Loeffelholz, 3180 Keokuk Crt.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
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Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
of $500,000 for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project,
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project
Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
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.
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. Commercial Air Service Minimum Revenue Guarantee
City Manager providing follow-up information on the Commercial Air Service
Minimum Revenue Guarantee and recommends City Council receive and file the
information and be prepared to take final action at the December 15, 2025 City
Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Place on December 15, 2025,
Agenda
2. Fire Department FTE Increase and Fire Cost Recovery Fee
City Manager recommending City Council approval to create a Fire Cost Recovery
Fee and to create 5 firefighter positions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract — Comiskey Park
Phase 2 Redevelopment Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve
the Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment Project and award the Public
Improvement Construction Contract to Portzen Construction in the amount of
$2,515,000.00, 25.5% under the engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Construction Contract For The
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Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Repeal of Amendments to City Code Title 2, Chaper 5 - Housing Commission
City Attorney and City Clerk recommending repeal of Ordinance 33-24, adopted on
June 17, 2024, to undo the inadvertent deletion of some required language to Title
2, Chapter 5 of the code of ordinances.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 2 Boards And
Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing Agency And Community Development
Commissions By Repealing Ordinance 33-24
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Proposed Amendment to Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Ordinance Regarding Membership
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the proposed amendment to
the ordinance governing the City's Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
The amendment seeks to address the current commissioner special qualifications.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 2 Boards And
Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 5
Membership
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Amending Tax Increment Ordinance 8-25 for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, as amended by Version 2025.4 of the
Amended and Restated Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a ordinance amending the most
recent Ordinance 8-25 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District ("District").
ORDINANCE Correcting And Amending Ordinance No. 8-25, Previously Amended,
Providing That General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All
Property Located Within The Amended And Restated Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area Of The City Of Dubuque,
County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa,
City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And
Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And
Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds
Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended
And Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban
Renewal Redevelopment Project By Adding
Subarea T To The Division Of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Fire Department 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
City Manager providing the Dubuque Fire Department's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Dubuque Historic Federal Building MEP Systems Recommendation of
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Selection of Professional Consultant Services
City Manager recommending City Council approval to select Shive-Hattery, Inc. as
the consultant for the Historic Federal Building MEP Systems Assessment and
New Systems Design and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a consultant
agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Housing Creation Incentives Staff Recommendations — Updated Matrix
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolution
authorizing the City Manager to implement the updated housing creation incentives
to support additional unit creation in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Manager To Offer And Amend Housing
Development Incentives For City Of Dubuque Development Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. List of Iowa Economic Development Authority's 2025 Redevelopment Tax
Credit Recipients from Dubuque
City Manager providing the list of successful applicants for the Iowa Economic
Development Authority's 2025 Redevelopment Tax Credit Recipients for 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Updated Workforce Housing Handout
City Manager providing a copy of a a handout explaining workforce housing and
highlighting several workforce housing projects currently under construction in
Dubuque. The handout will be mailed with City of Dubuque utility bills from
December 17 through January 7.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Ribbon -Cutting Ceremony for Dubuque County 911 Emergency
Communications Center Video
A ribbon -cutting ceremony for the new Dubuque County Emergency 911
Communications Center, located at 7880 Chavenelle Rd., was held on November
6, 2025. A video recap of the event, produced by City of Dubuque Communications
Office staff, will be shown. The video of the full event can be viewed at
https://voutu.be/eDgIFDH03eQ?si=4cOctWDhU cgJSWK
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
13. Videos of Eagle Point Park Projects
Communications Office staff will show two videos featuring recent improvement
projects at Eagle Point Park. One video focuses on staff from the Parks and
Recreation Department conducting tree trimming and pruning and the other video
highlights concrete and paving repairs completed in partnership with the Public
Works Department. The videos can be seen on the City's YouTube channel at-
https://Voutu.be/InK9126tR w?si=R9DR EapTxOCbNOh
https://youtu.be/5vl HIStrClk?si=gtu5ci1jLRWNEHUc
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),U)
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-)-cityofdubug ue.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(d_)cityofdubug ue.orq 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 cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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