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10 6 25 City Council Proceedings Official RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 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 PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor of the Year Award Recognition: Iowa League of Cities Director Alan Kemp recognized Mayor Brad Cavanagh for recently being named Mayo r of the Year in the over 10,000 in population category by the Iowa Mayors Association 2. 2025 Rising Star Award Recognition: Telegraph Herald (TH) Features Editor Megan Gloss recog- nized Community Impact Director Antonia Mouzon for being selected as a 2025 TH Media Rising Star. A video highlighting the recognition was also played. 3. Recognition of Airport Commissioner for 30 Years of Service: Airport Director Todd Dalsing recog- nized former Airport Commissioner Doug Brotherton for his 30 years of service on the Airport Commis- sion. Brotherton retired from the commission in September of 2025. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 13, 2025) was accepted by Ann DeNicole, BVM, Suzanne Gallagher, PVBM, Dave Heiar, Franciscan Associate, and several others in attendance, on behalf of the Sisters of St. Francis, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2. Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2025) was accepted by Mayor Cavanagh on behalf of the City of Dubuque. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indi- cated. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted : City Council Proceedings of September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25, 2025; Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of March 22 and April 6, 2023; Historic Preservation Commission of August 21, 2025; Human Rights Commission of August 12, August 29, and September 4, 2025; Board of Library Trustees Update of August 28, 2025; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of August 12, 2025; Transit Advisory Board of April 10, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of September 3, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of August 28, 2025; Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of August 27, September 2, and September 4, 2025. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Kelsey Bhatia for property damage; Joseph Jenkins for property dam- age; Mik Kalloway for vehicle damage; Lillian and Jacob Ludlow for vehicle damage; Martin Wing for property and vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. 3. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu- tion No. 311-25 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. RESOLUTION NO. 311-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAY- MENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or prop- erty, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted inter- nal control procedures and have been determined to have been requ isitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 334 -19 adopted September 16, 2019, authorized the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements a s requested by designated requisitioning au- thorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code §372.13(6) Finance is submitting the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and the City Clerk shall publish said receipts and disbursements with the City Council minutes. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 4. Request to Change Human Resources Employment Specialist position status from Part-Time to Full-Time: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 5. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Input on Dubuque Area Land and Water Legacy (DALWL) Recommendations: Resilient Community Advisory Commission providing a letter to the City Council outlining their input on the recommendations presented by the DALWL group in the document titled “Recommendations for Dubuque City Council, Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Envision 2030." Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 6. Proposed Conduit Facilities Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Uniti: City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Conduit Facilities Agreement between the City and Uniti (and its subsidiary McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services LLC) to allow the two entities to share conduit and telecommunications equipment in order to reduce costs and improve services in the City of Dubu- que. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 7. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Molo Oil Company Property at 150 Cedar Cross Road in Dubuque: City Manager recommending City Council accept a grant of ease- ment for sanitary sewer utility from Molo Oil Company for a public sanitary sewer extension across Part of Lot 1-2 of Mineral Lot 230 and Lot 1-3-3 of Mineral Lot 231, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as part of the adjacent Joel Callahan (CCI5, LLC) apartment complex development on Cedar Cross Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 312-25 Accepting a Grant of Ease- ment for Sanitary Sewer Utility Through, Under, and Across Part of Lot 1 -2 of Mineral Lot 230 and Lot 1-3-3 of Mineral Lot 231, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 312-25 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER UTILITY THROUGH, UNDER, AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 1-2 OF MINERAL LOT 230 AND LOT 1-3-3 OF MINERAL LOT 231, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, per the Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and CCI5, LLC, approved by the City Council via Resolution 175-25, the parties wished to set forth terms for the extension of a proposed public sanitary sewer utility thru parts of Lot 1-2 of Mineral Lot 230 and Lot 1-3-3 of Mineral Lot 231 (Molo Oil Company Property), in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, per said agreement CCI5, LLC was to acquire for the City of Dubuque a public sanitary sewer utility easement through the Molo Oil Company Property for the City’s ownership and mainte- nance of the public sanitary sewer extension improvements; and Whereas, Molo Oil Company has executed a Grant Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility through, over and across Part of Lot 1-2 of Mineral Lot 230 and Lot 1-3-3 of Mineral Lot 231, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts and consents to the Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility through, over and across Part of Lot 1 -2 of Mineral Lot 230 and Lot 1-3-3 of Mineral Lot 231, in the City of Dubuque , Iowa, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from Molo Oil Company a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 8. Updated Handout - New Housing Creation: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 9. November/December 2025 City News Newsletter: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 10. Approving a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubu- que, Iowa and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. for Redevelopment of Property at 1065 Jackson Street: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 31 3-25 Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 313-25 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND MILLWORK FLATS, L.L.C. Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and Millwork Flats, L.L.C. (Developer) previously entered into that certain Development Agreement dated June 17, 2024, as amended, with respect to the matters specified therein; and Whereas, the parties desire to further modify the Development Agreement as set out in the Second Amendment to Development Agreement; and Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the interests of the City of Dubuque to approve the Second Amendment to Development Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubu- que, Iowa and Millwork Flats, L.L.C., a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Second Amendment to De- velopment Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Second Amendment to Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 11. Project Based Voucher Contract Renewal with The Rose of Dubuque : Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 314-25 Approving a Renewal Contract Agreement Between the city of Dubuque and the Rose of Dubuque L.P. For The Project Based Voucher Program was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 314-25 APPROVING A RENEWAL CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE ROSE OF DUBUQUE L.P. FOR THE PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supports a Project Based Voucher Program as a component of the Housing Choice Voucher Program requires a contract to be in place tied to specific project based units; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque originally entered into a contract with The Rose of Dubuque L.P. in October 2012 for a ten-year term; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque’s extended the contract with The Rose of Dubuque L.P. for 17 PBV units for a one-year term in 2022; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque’s extended the contract with The Rose of Dubuque L.P. for 17 PBV units for a two-year term in 2023 that is due to expire 10/12/2025; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department and The Rose of Dubuque wish to renew the contract for the Project Based Vouchers for a five-year term to continue to administer the Project Based Voucher program at The Rose of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1: That said Renewal Contract Agreement between the City of Dubuque and The Rose of Dubuque L.P. for the Project Based Voucher program is hereby approved. Section 2: That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute said Renewal Contract Agree- ment. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 12. Approval of Five Flags Civic Center Management Agreement Second Amendment: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 13. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Eastern Iowa Exca- vating and Concrete, LLC for the Rustic Point Park Development Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 14. Signed Contract(s): Ahmann’s Lawn Care, Inc. for Lawn Care; All Seasons Heating & Cooling for Various Heating & Cooling at 6 fire stations; Biechler Electric Inc. for Various electrical maintenance at 6 fire stations; Bohr Custom Curbing for the Bunker Hill Clubhouse Landscaping Project; Brecke Mechanical Contractors for General heating and plumbing maintenance work; Dave Hinz Construction, Inc. for the 3rd & Main St. Chamber Patio Exterior Patio Railing Repairs; Dinges Fire Company for Various maintenance to turn out gear and other fire equipment; Lease Agreement with Dubuque County for certain rooms in the Federal Building; Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for the Healthy Homes Grant Program; Elevated Landwrx for Mowing Contract – NW Arterial Right-A-Way; Floor Show Corpo- ration for Carpet removal & installation of new carpet at Fire Headquarters; Gansen Excavating for the 12704 John F. Kennedy Slope Stabilization; Geisler Brothers Co. for the 3 rd & Main St. Chamber Patio Exterior Patio Waterproofing Membrane; Giese Sheet Metal Co Inc. for General heating & cooling maintenance at 6 fire stations; Green Valley Landscaping, LLC for Brush Mowing – Site Restoration Work Related to Storm Water and Detention; Hillcrest Family Services for use of Louis Murphy Park; Vaccination Agreement with Hy-Vee; Lovely City, LLC for Playground Replacement and Engagement – Murphy Park, Madison Park, Jefferson Park and Gay Park; Manders Quality Concrete for the 3rd & Main St. Chamber Patio Exterior Patio Concrete Replacement; Midwest Injection, Inc for the Terminal Street Lift Station Bypass Pumping; Lease Agreement with Neztrop, LLC; Overhead Door Company for Vari- ous maintenance on overhead doors at various 6 fire stations; Paulson Electric for Electrical Work; Schadl Inc. DBA: Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Various plumbing maintenance at 6 fire stations; Tri-State Porta Potty Inc. for Port- A Potties; Westphal & Company, Inc. DBA: Globalcom Technologies for Mainte- nance on door access card readers at 6 fire stations. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 15. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Repairs Project Notification : Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation, notifying the City Council of bridge repairs on US-20 over the Mississippi River in Dubuque. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. 16. Request-ImOn Arena Used Generator Equipment Purchase : City Manager recommending City Council approval to purchase a used 1.5 megawatt (MW) generator for the ImOn Arena, disconnection, moving, and reinstallation of the generator for a total of $225,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 17. 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. 315-25 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 ad opted. RESOLUTION NO. 315-25 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAIL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS OR DEVICES, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A AND 453E.3 Whereas, applications for Tobacco/Tobacco Products/Alternative Nicotine Products/Vapor Product s or Device retail s have been submitted and filed with the City Clerk; and Whereas, the applicants have filed the proper application and fees as required by the Iowa Depart- ment of Revenue; and Whereas, applications are presented to City Council for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and locations for a Cigarette / Device / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor product or retail device effective from October 7, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Business Name Business Address Permit Type Kwik Star 1284 730 Airborne Rd. Retail Tobacco Guru Kripa 2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.. Retail Tobacco Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hear- ings as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Incre- ment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 316-25 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 Hitzler Rental, LLC, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Incre- ment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 316-25 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 HITZLER RENTAL, LLC, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, Hitzler Rental, LLC will be as of the Closing Date the owner of the property legally de- scribed as follows: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 5 of Kiene & Altman’s Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Lot 1 -239 of Davis Farm Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa locally known as 2541 Central Avene (the Property); and Whereas, the City of Dubuque and Hitzler Rental, LLC have tentatively entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of the Property; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with Hitzler Rental, LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said Obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Develop- ment Agreement by and between City of Dubuque and Hitzler Rental, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, to be held on the 20th day of October, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda may be accessed at https://dubuqueia.por- tal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563 -589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubu- que.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of approving the Development Agreement and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating thereto with Hitzler Rental, LLC , the proceeds of which Obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to Hitzler Rental, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to be issued will be approximately $40,000. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said Obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the meeting shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Ned Oberbroeckling Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 317-25 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 Ned Oberbroeckling, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, and Providing for the Publication of Notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 317-25 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 NED OBERBROECKLING, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, Ned Oberbroeckling is the owner of the property legally described as follows: The Northerly 21 & 4/12ths feet (less the Northerly 8 inches thereof) of Lot 11, (assessed as the North 1/3 of Lot 11) in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’ Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa. locally known as 372 Main Street (the Property); and Whereas, the City of Dubuque and Ned Oberbroeckling have tentatively entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of the Property; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with Ned Oberbroeckling; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said Obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Develop- ment Agreement by and between City of Dubuque and Ned Oberbroeckling, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, to be held on the 20th day of October, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda may be accessed at https://dubuqueia.por- tal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563 -589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubu- que.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of approving the Development Agreement and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating thereto with Ned Oberbroeckling, the proceeds of which Obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to Ned Oberbroeckling pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggre- gate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to be issued will be approximately $50,000. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said Obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said Obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 1248 Iowa St, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Incre- ment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 318-25 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 1248 Iowa St, LLC, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Incre- ment Revenue Obligations Relating Thereto, and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 in th e Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 318-25 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 1248 IOWA ST, LLC, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUB- LICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF Whereas, 1248 Iowa St, LLC is the owner of the property legally described as follows: TRACT I: The South 1/5 of Out Lot 457 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’ Map thereof. TRACT II: The South ½ of the South Middle 1/5 of Out Lot 457 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’ Map of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa. TRACT III: The Middle 1/5 of Out Lot 457, and, the North ½ of the South Middle 1/5 of Out Lot 457 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’ Map thereof , locally known as 1236-1248 Iowa Street (the Property); and Whereas, the City of Dubuque and 1248 Iowa St, LLC have tentatively entered into a Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, a copy of which is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa for the development of the Property; and Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of the City to approve the Development Agreement with 1248 Iowa St, LLC; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal Tax In- crement Revenue Obligations, as provided by Iowa Code Chapter 403, pursuant to the Development Agreement; and Whereas, before said Obligations may be approved, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City to such proposed action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Develop- ment Agreement by and between City of Dubuque and 1248 Iow a St, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, to be held on the 20th day of October, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain listening, viewing, and public input options. The City Council agenda may be accessed at https://dubuqueia.por- tal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563 -589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubu- que.org. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of approving the Development Agreement and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating thereto with 1248 Iowa St, LLC, the proceeds of which Obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to 1248 Iowa St, LLC pursuant to the Development Agreement. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to be issued will be approximately $150,000. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said Obligations. Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said Obligations shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 4. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project - Initiate Public Bidding and Set the Public Hearing Date: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 319- 25 Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project: Preliminary Approval of Plans, Spec- ifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifica- tions, 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 October 20, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 319-25 EAGLE POINT WATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOF REHABILITATION PROJECT - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SET- TING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $500,000, are hereby preliminarily ap- proved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 20 th day of October, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project is hereby ordered to be adver- tised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The Water Department Manager is hereby directed to advertise for sealed bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service wit h statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of October, 2025. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of November 2025, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved on this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 5. Setting a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 First Budget Amendment: Upon motion the doc- uments were received and filed and Resolution No. 320-25 Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on Amendment No. 1 To The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 320-25 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing on amendments to the budget and publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday, October 20, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget information. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 6. Setting a Public Hearing on the Comiskey Park Environmental Covenant : Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 321 -25 Setting a Public Hearing on the Iowa Land Recycling Program Environmental Covenant Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Iowa Depart- ment of Natural Resources was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 321-25 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE IOWA LAND RECYCLING PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NAT- URAL RESOURCES Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is the owner of the property known as Comiskey Park, described in the attached Environmental Covenant, Exhibit A; and Whereas, the cleanup of the property at Comiskey Park is complete but the groundwater beneath the property remains contaminated from adjacent property; and Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has requested that the City Council adopt the Environmental Covenant which imposes limitations on the use of the property and places other re- strictions and conditions on the property; and Whereas, Iowa Code § 364.7 requires that the City Council set forth its proposal to dispose of an interest in law in a resolution and publish notice of the resolution and of a date, time and place of a public hearing on the proposal; and Whereas, the City Council finds that a public hearing should be set on the adoption of the Environ- mental Covenant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the property described in the attached Environmental Covenant, Exhibit by adoption of the Environmental Covenant. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on the 20th day of October, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. That the notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions. 1. Airport Commission: One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term of Brotherton). Applicant: Ron Vaughn, 2973 Castle Wood Ln. Motion by Jones to appoint Vaughn to the term. Se- conded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Civil Service Commission: Two, 4-Year Terms through April 6, 2027 (Newly added seats, per Sen- ate File 311, effective 8-16-25). Applicants Selected for Appointment by the Mayor: Julie Bockenstedt, 2475 Cherry St.; Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Dr. Remaining Applicants: Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.; Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbaralee ; Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.; Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave. Motion by Jones to appoint Bockenstedt to the term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones to appoint Krueger to the term. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7- 0. 3. Investment and Cash Management Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Merritt). Applicant: Daniel Scott, 2435 Kaufmann Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Scott to the term. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project – Public Hearing: State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan – Environmental Review: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 322-25 State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environ- mental Review – Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project: Approval of an Environmental Review as Provided by SRF’s Department of Natural Resources for the Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 322-25 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WATER SYSTEM IMPROVE- MENTS 2024 NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT - APPROVAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AS PROVIDED BY SRF’S DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EX- TENSION PROJECT Whereas, the City of Dubuque is pursuing an engineered solution to bring water service to a portion of the SW Arterial, starting at Edval Lane and N. Cascade Road, west along the SW Arterial to North English Road through an Iowa, State Revolving Fund assis ted program; and Whereas, as part of the SRF loan process, the City is required to complete an environmental review through the public hearing process; and Whereas, public notification of the hearing was advertised on September 3, 2025, a minimum of 30 days prior to the public hearing per SRF IDNR requirements; and Whereas, a public hearing was held on the 6th day of October 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons appeared and heard for or against the proposed environmental review of said Pro- ject; and Whereas, a discussion was held on the environmental impacts of said project; and Whereas, a transcript of the public hearing and a summary of public comments will be available for public review. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The environmental review as provided by SRF’s Department of Natural Resources for the North English Road Water Main Extension Project, is hereby approved, and staff is directed to submit the required executed documentation to SRF, Iowa Department of Resources. Passed, adopted, and approved this day 6th of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 2. Proceedings for Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 323-25 Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Seconded by Wethal. Council Members reiterated that this is an ongoing project and has therefore been the subject of prior discussions. In response to a question regarding the need to increase the water supply for the South- west Arterial area, Van Milligen explained that the community is positioned to extend southwest. When the Southwest Arterial was constructed, the City developed plans, now being imple mented, to extend water and sanitary sewer infrastructure to support future development in that area. Regarding financing, Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson noted that the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan carries a vari- able interest rate, currently estimated at 3.12% for the quarter. This rate is lower than that of general obligation bonds and involves reduced issuance fees, minimal bond counsel involvement, and no re- quirement to publish an official statement. Van Milligen stated that the planning and design portion of the SRF loan is interest-free for three years and offers a significantly longer repayment term. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 323-25 RESOLUTION TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A WATER REVE- NUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did heretofore establish a Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) in and for the City which has continuously supplied water service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its establishment; and Whereas, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council (the “Council”) and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and Whereas, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued Water Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a portion of such prior Water Rev- enue debt remains outstanding (the “Outstanding Indebtedness”); and Whereas, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding Indebtedness (the “Outstanding Bond Resolutions”) the City reserved the right to issue additional obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Outstanding Bond Resolutions; and Whereas, the City has heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a certain Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,330,000, pursuant to the provisions o f Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing and constructing improvements and extensions to the Utility, and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on October 6, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby determines to enter into the Agreement in the future and orders that Water Revenue Bonds be issued at such time in evidence thereof. The City Council further declares that this resolution constitutes the “additional action” required by Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. Section 2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed and approved October 6, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Outfly Development, LLC providing for the Sale of City-owned Real Estate to Outfly Development, LLC and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Devel- opment Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 324-25 Approving the Disposal of an Interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate by Sale to Outfly Devel- opment, LLC Pursuant to a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Outfly Development, LLC Including the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Ob- ligations to Outfly Development, LLC. Seconded by Wethal. City Council Members expressed appreci- ation to the Hodge Company for their investment in the industrial park and voiced support for holding the developer accountable as outlined in specific provisions of the Development Agreement. In re- sponse to a question regarding the City’s obligation to complete sewer improvements necessary for accommodating more than 14 employees at the site, Van Milligen confirmed that the deadline aligns with the City’s existing plans. He also clarified that the Developer’s requirement to maintain 24 full -time employees on-site does not take effect until October 1, 2029, allowing for some flexibility. In response to a separate question, Van Milligen noted that the City supports industrial development and is willing to offer land discounts and tax increment financing (TIF) a ssistance when a developer invests in a project and creates at least 10 new jobs. He added that the current project involves the construction of a speculative (spec) building. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 324-25 APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE BY SALE TO OUTFLY DEVELOPMENT, LLC PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BE- TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND OUTFLY DEVELOPMENT, LLC INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE GRANT OBLIGATIONS TO OUT- FLY DEVELOPMENT, LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following described real property: Lot 3 of Dubuque Industrial Center South Third Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Lot 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center South Third Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Prop- erty); and Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 302-25, dated September 15, 2025, declared its intent to dispose of its interest in the Property by sale to Outfly Development, LLC pursuant to a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a nd Outfly Development, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations to Outfly Development, LLC; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development Agreement on October 6, 20025; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that the sale of the Property and approval of the Development Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by Outlfy Development, LLC, according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Outfly De- velopment, LLC, including the sale of the Property and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 4. Resolution Adopting a Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Plan : Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 325-25 Approving the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area. Seconded by Wethal. Joey Callahan, of Callahan Construction, who purchased the property subject to the urban revitalization area, stated he was available to answer any questions. Council Members expressed appreciation to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commis- sion for providing input and extended their thanks to the developer. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 325-25 APPROVING THE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE LAKE RIDGE URBAN REVITALIZA- TION AREA Whereas, by Resolution No. 301-25, adopted September 15, 2025, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized the preparation of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque’s primary objective for the Urban Revitalization Plan is to provide opportunities which will further economic development purposes and objectives and remediate blighting conditions and to create new housing opportunities; and Whereas, housing creation remains a priority for the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, Block 1 of CEDAR LAKE ADDITION NO. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof (the Property), is the location of a proposed apartment development by CAL5, LLC in the Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on October 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., on the proposed Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area Urban Revitalization Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Lake Ridge Urban Revitalization Area Urban Revitalization Plan, on file in the City Clerk’s Office, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the Office of the Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 5. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center MCC Communications and PLC Upgrades Project: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 326 -25 Giving final approval to, and confirmation of, plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the 2025 Water & Re- source Recovery Center MCC Communication a nd PLC Upgrades Project. Seconded by Jones. In response to a question, Van Milligen summarized the funding sources for the project. When asked whether the City would seek replacement damages related to the work, Brumwell explained that certain details are protected by attorney-client privilege and cannot be disclosed but confirmed that the City is exploring all available legal remedies. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-25 GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO, AND CONFIRMATION OF, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2025 WATER & RESOURCE RECOVERY CEN- TER MCC COMMUNICATION AND PLC UPGRADES PROJECT Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has heretofore given preliminary approval to the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost (the “Contract Documents”) for the proposed 2025 Water & Resource Recovery Center MCC Communication and PLC Upgrades Project (the “Project”), as described in the notice of hearing on the Contract Documents for the Project; and Whereas, a hearing has been held on the Contract Documents on October 6, 2025 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Contract Documents referred to in the preamble hereof are hereby finally approved, the prior action of the City Council giving preliminary approval is hereby finally confirmed, and the Pro- ject, as provided for in the Contract Documents, is necessary an d desirable. Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Passed and approved October 6, 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk PUBLIC INPUT Regarding Action Item No. 1, Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St.; Leonard Dress; and Matt Osterhaus, 2139 Wedgewood Dr., spoke in opposition to a taxpayer funded subsidy for Denver Air commercial air service. Rob McDonald, 3399 Eagle Point Dr., spoke in opposition to the process for the minimum revenue guarantee, citing that it was not part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations . Rick Dick- inson, 205 Hill St., President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), ex- pressed support for Action Item No. 1, emphasizing the critical role of air service in meeting the business needs of the community. Speaking in a personal capacity, Dickinson also expressed concern about the politicization of the issue and noted the competitive challenges Dubuque faces from Ced ar Rapids in attracting and retaining customers to its local airport. Anne Williams, 559 Chestnut St., also spoke in favor of Action Item No. 1, highlighting the benefits of using the Dubuque Regional Airport. ACTION ITEMS 1. Commercial Air Service Minimum Revenue Guarantee: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and refer to City Council for discussion. Seconded by Farber. Airport Director Todd Dalsing made a presentation. City Council discussed the goal of making air service sustainable, emphasizing the need for additional time to work toward a sustainable model, and noted that if those efforts are unsuccessful, the City would have strong evidence to pursue inclusion in the Federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Dalsing confirmed that Dubuque is currently ineligible for the EAS program because it was not participating during the timeframe established under the Federal Aviation Admin- istration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, having been self -sufficient at that time. Dalsing also shared that he recently gave a presentation to the Dubuque County Supervisors, who plan to hold further discussions to determine potential next steps. It was noted that the Mayors and City Managers of Dyersville and Platteville are supportive of Dubuque’s air service efforts and intend to publicly ex- press that support, though no financial commitments have been indicated. Council emphasized the necessity of maintaining local air service for community and economic growth, noting that once lost, such service would likely not return. It was mentioned that the best course of action is to focus on regaining eligibility and securing EAS support in the future. Motion amended by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt the City Manager’s recommendation to dedicate $2.4 million to a Minimum Revenue Guarantee for Denver Air Commercial Air Service for the current fiscal year through June 30, 2026, and an additional $100,000 to the marketing of that service. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-1 with Sprank voting nay. 2. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Amend- ment Update: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a pro- posed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. City Council expressed appreciation for the expertise and input provided by the Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 38-25 Amending City of Dubu- que Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Prop- erty Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments. Se- conded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 38-25 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 14 BUILDING AND DEVELOP- MENT, CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES, ARTICLE J PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 14-1J-2 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDMENTS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Section 14-1J-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: 14-1J-2: INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AMENDMENTS: The following additions, deletions, modifications, or amendments of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, adopted in section 14-1J-1 of this article to read as follows: . . . . Section 605.2. Receptacles. Amended to read: 605.2 Receptacle outlets shall be provided in compliance with this section. 605.2.1 Requirements. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than one receptacle outlet. Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle outlet. All re- ceptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location. 605.2.2 Personal protection. Every laundry area shall contain not less than one grounding type receptacle outlet or a receptacle outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. All receptacle outlets within six feet (6’) of a sink, tub or shower shall have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. Exceptions: 1. 240-volt receptacle outlets. 2. Receptacle outlets within a cabinet 3. Inaccessible receptacle outlets behind a refrigerator or freezer. . . . . Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 3. Request for City Council Ratification of the Second Amendment to the Dubuque Police Protective Association (DPPA) July 1, 2024, CBA: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the Second Amendment to the Dubuque Police Protective Association (DPPA) July 1, 2024, CBA. Se- conded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 4. Award of Construction Contract Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 327-25 Awarding contract for the North English Road Water Main Extension Project. Seconded by Wethal. When asked whether the resolution was included with the agenda item, Brumwell verified that the resolution, prepared by bond counsel Dorsey and Whitney, was included within the materials. Water Department Director Chris Lester confirmed the timeframe for the bid award. It was noted that the resolution lacked both the assigned resolution number and the contractor information for the lowest responsible bid. Motion amended by Roussell to move this item to the last action item on the agenda. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Madison, Gay, and Jefferson Park Playground Replacements: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve the Madison, Gay, and Jefferson Park Playground Replacements Pro- jects that are not currently included or do not have enough funding to complete the projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Jones. City Council Members expressed appreciation to the Park and Recreation and Finance Departments for their efforts in identifying funding to support local parks. In response to a question regarding alignment with the budget process, City Manager Van Milligen ex- plained that the City utilizes budget carryovers from one fiscal year to the next for incomplete projects or unpurchased equipment, as well as budget amendments for newly introd uced items. He emphasized that, under state law, the City is prohibited from having a deficit budget. Surplus funds often result from staff vacancies, equipment savings, and similar factors, and the Council now has the opportunity to reallocate those funds to other initiatives. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson confirmed that the size of the budget surplus varies by fiscal year, noting that the most recent surplus falls on the higher end of the typical range. Council Members also noted that they received substantial public feedback regarding parks during the last budget cycle, particularly in support of the parks included in the current funding recommendations. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Murphy Park Tennis Court Resurfacing and Playground Replacement: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve Murphy Park Tennis Court Resurfacing and Playground Replace- ment Projects that are not currently included or do not have enough funding to complete the projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Farber. City Council Members expressed support for the projects. Van Milligen clarified that the forthcoming Parks Master Plan will not include detailed recom- mendations regarding specific areas to be resurfaced. He noted that no public input to date has sug- gested the elimination of tennis courts or play units from the park system. The primary focus remains on maintaining existing amenities at a serviceable standard for public use, which is considered a maintenance responsibility rather than a function of the master planning process. Van Milligen further explained that the Parks Master Plan will include recommendations for sports amenities based on user demand. He added that City staff will schedule a work session with the City Council to review and discuss the plan. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Flora Park Tennis Court Resurfacing: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve Flora Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Projects that are not currently included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7 -0. 8. Eagle Point Park Projects: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve Eagle Point Park Projects that are not currently included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Farber. City Council Members expressed support for the proposed projects, noting that they represent a re- sponsive approach to addressing residents’ concerns related to the park. Motion carried 7-0. 9. Police Space and Feasibility Study: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and ap- prove a Police Department Space and Feasibility Study project that is not currently included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Wethal. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen emphasized the im- portance of expediting the study, with a target completion timeline of three to four months. He noted that his cost estimate was informed by budget figures from comparable studies conducted by other police departments and that multiple consultants typically undertake this type of work. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Public Works Building Improvements and Asphalt Paver Replacement : Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve Public Works Building Improvements at the Municipal Ser- vices Center and an Asphalt Paver Replacement project that are not currently included or do not have enough funding to complete the projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Seconded by Wethal. Acting Public Works Director Brian Wulfekhule confirmed that staff do not believe the rooftop solar panels contributed to the need for roof replacement; however, their removal will incur additional costs. Van Milligen stated that the City intends to reinstall the panels following the roof work and noted they have an estimated useful life of 20 years. Both Van Milligen and Wulfekhule confirmed that the current roof is original to the building, which was constructed 20 years ago. City Council Members also commented on the various installation methods available for solar panels. Motion carried 7-0. 11. Award of Construction Contract Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project (moved from Action Item No. 4): Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 327-25 Awarding contract for the North English Road Water Main Extension Project. Seconded by Wethal. Brumwell confirmed the resolution number and the contractor information for the lowest responsible bidder. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 327-25 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT Whereas, pursuant to notice duly posted in the manner and form prescribed by resolution of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and as required by law, bids and proposals were received by this Council for the North English Road Water Main Extension Project (the “Project”); and Whereas, all of the said bids and proposals have been carefully considered, and it is necessary and advisable that provision be made for the award of the contract for the Project . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The bid for the Project submitted by the following contractor is fully responsive to the plans and specifications for the Project, is heretofore approved by the City Council, and is the lowest respon- sible bid received, such bid being as follows: Name and Address of Contractor: Top Grade Excavating, Inc., Farley, Iowa Amount of Bid: $1,487,135.00 Section 2. The contract for the Project is hereby awarded to such contractor at the total estimated cost set out above, the final settlement to be made on the basis of the unit prices therein set out and the actual final quantities of each class of materials furnishe d, the said contract to be subject to the terms of the aforementioned resolution, the notice of hearing and letting, the plans and specifications and the terms of the bidder’s written proposal. Section 3. The Mayor and Assistant City Clerk are hereby authorized and ordered to enter into a written contract with said contractor for the Project, but only after the contractor submits the perfor- mance and/or payment bonds which are required by the contract docume nts, and after the Project Engineers submit a written determination that such surety bonds and the other contract documents are satisfactory. No additional City Council action shall be required to approve the executed contract or surety bonds. Section 4. The amount of the contractor’s performance and/or payment bonds is hereby fixed and determined to be 100% of the amount of the contract. Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of October 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Farber reported on the University of Dubuque (UD) Board Meeting, UD’s recent announcement of their Innovation Center, the inauguration of UD President Travis Frampton, and the Bluff Strokes arts exhibition. Sprank reported on City Council’s annual goal setting, the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) board meeting, the Dubuque Federation of Labor meeting, the Bluff Strokes art exhibit, and the Holy Spirit Parish Chilli Cookoff. Roussell reported on engaging with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s regarding their Data Walk initiative, her church’s hunger outreach event, a meeting with leaders from the Hawkeye Community Action Agency (HACAP), and the Dubuque Trees Forever booth at Lincoln Elementary’s School Carnival. Jones reported on attending a Travel Dubuque meeting, the Rising Stars Breakfast, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) meeting, the Cleveland Park neighborhood gather- ing, the Multicultural Family Center’s BBQ in DBQ event, the Sisters of the Presentation Lightbearers’ Dinner, the DRA board meeting, the Dubuque Forward presentation, the State of the City presentation, the ribbon cutting for Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) athletic center, a performance with the Dubuque Drum Corps at the Dubuque Farmer’s Market, the Eagle Valley Park ribbon cutting, and the City of Dyersville’s endorsement of a resolution supporting Dubuque’s continued commercial air service. Wethal also reported on Lightbearers’ Dinner and a ride-along with the Police Critical Incident Team. Resnick reported on the Four Mounds volunteer luncheon and the City Council’s annual goal setting. Cavanagh reported on the Fox Hills Apartments groundbreaking, the Iowa League of Cities (ILC) Conference, the inauguration of UD’s President Frampton, and the upcoming inauguration of President Mike Doyle of Loras College. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:47 p.m. to discuss Pending Litigation and Pur- chase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. 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 11:05 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk