10 20 25 City Council Proceddings Official Special and Regular
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on October 20, 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 special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting a work session on Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
WORK SESSION
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President and CEO Rick Dickinson presented a quar-
terly update. In response to questions, he noted that some housing units reported as “in development”
may not be constructed and emphasized that, together with population growth in Dubuque County, this
underscores the continued need for additional housing. Regarding the Union at the Marina Apartment
Project, Dickinson stated that the lot had remained vacant for 12 years, during which local developers
had ample opportunity to acquire and develop the property. He recommended that the City continue to
prioritize project timing - specifically, accelerating development processes while maintaining safety and
regulatory compliance. Mayor Cavanagh summarized key takeaways from the session as considering
incentives for specific types of housing, identifying ways the City can expedite development without
compromising safety, and examining successful practices in other communities.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:32 p.m. on October 20, 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. Recognize Grand River Center for Consecutive Stella Awards: Parks and Recreation Director
Matthew Kalcevich recognized the Grand River Center and Oak View Group (OVG 360) staff for the
recent Northstar Stella award for a second consecutive year. Grand River Center and Five Flags Civic
Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas also offered remarks regarding the recognition.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2025) was accepted by Angela Heister on behalf
of Waypoint.
2. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2025) was accepted by City of Dubuque Community Service &
Outreach Coordinator Brittney Hayes on behalf of Extra Mile America.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Resnick 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 October 6, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Grants Committee of August 14, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Art on the River Committee of
July 10, 2025; Human Rights Commission of September 9 and 16, 2025; Human Rights Commission
Subcommittee for Commissioner Handbook Update of September 16, 2025; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25, 2025. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Leonardo Campbell Sr. for property damage; Julie Ross for vehicle
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Leonardo Campbell
Sr. for vehicle damage; Mik Kalloway for vehicle damage; Julie Ross for vehicle damage. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu-
tion No. 328-25 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 adopte d.
RESOLUTION NO. 328-25
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
authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief Financial Of-
ficer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the
City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Pursuant to Iowa Code §372.13(6) Finance is submitting the statement of receipts and disburse-
ments to the City Council, and the City Clerk to publish a summary with the City Council minutes.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Ratification of Approval of a First Amendment to Economic Development Assistance Contract 23-
HQJP-011 by and among McCoy Group, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Develop-
ment Authority: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 329 -25 Rati-
fying the Approval of a First Amendment to the Economic Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-
011 by and among McCoy Group, Inc., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development
Authority was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 329-25
RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE CONTRACT 23-HQJP-011 BY AND AMONG MCCOY GROUP, INC., THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, approvals for agreements are set by outside entities and outside the control of the City;
and
Whereas, the deadlines set by outside entities do not always coincide with the meetings of the City
Council; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority requested approval of the First Amendment to
Economic Development Assistance Contract 23-HQJP-011 on September 28, 2025, for the extension
of the Project Completion Date; and
Whereas, the Mayor signed the First Amendment and seeks ratification of said approval from the
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The approval of a First Amendment to the Economic Development Assistance Contract
23-HQJP-011 By and Among McCoy Group, Inc., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority is hereby ratified.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Ratification of Approval of a First Amendment to Economic Development Assistance Contract 22-
HQJP-018 by and among Hormel Foods Corporation and Progressive Processing, LLC, the City of
Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority : Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 330-25 Ratifying the approval of a First Amendment to the Economic
Development Assistance Contract 22-HQJP-018 by and among Hormel Foods Corporation and Pro-
gressive Processing, LLC, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 330-25
RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE CONTRACT 22-HQJP-018 BY AND AMONG HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
AND PROGRESSIVE PROCESSING, LLC, THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE IOWA ECO-
NOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, approvals for agreements are set by outside entities and outside the control of the City;
and
Whereas, the deadlines set by outside entities do not always coincide with the meetings of the City
Council; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority requested approval of the First Amendment to
Economic Development Assistance Contract 22 -HQJP-018 on October 1, 2025, for the extension of
the Project Completion Date; and
Whereas, the Mayor signed the First Amendment and seeks ratification of said approval from the
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The approval of a First Amendment to the Economic Development Assistance Contract
22-HQJP-018 By and Among Hormel Foods Corporation and Progressive Processing, LLC., the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority is hereby ratified.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
7. Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 331-25 Approving the Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 331-25
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF ROSALYNN CARTER PLACE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its approval
has been endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the
statues and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 11-14(B) of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, is waived regarding required lot frontage on a private or public street for Lot 1, Lot
2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 9 and Lot 10 of t he Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place.
Section 2. That the Final Plat of Rosalynn Carter Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby
approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
8. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 332 -25 Authorizing the City to collect Delinquent Grass and
Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A and Title 6-8-2 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 332-25
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT GRASS AND WEED CUTTING AND GAR-
BAGE COLLECTION CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 6 -4-3A and TITLE 6-8-2 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered substandard if any conditions
exist to an extent that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occu-
pants thereof; and
Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is “palpably and indis-
putably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare of
the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement of such; and
Whereas, delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges shall be certified by
the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general
property taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section I. That the persons listed on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment Schedule are
delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the County Treas-
urer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assess-
ment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges
in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same
manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of
the owners.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Schedule of Assessments
Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection
Location; Legal Description; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category
2054 Jackson; S 30'-N 60'-Lot 46 L H Langworthy's Add; Unique Touch LLC 2054 Jackson St Dubuque
IA 52001; 1024214003; $199.00; garbage
2396 University; NW 95' Lot 19 Finley Waples & Burtons Add; Mid America Property Management LLC
PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1026108001; $199.00; garbage
2416 Stafford; Lot 35 A Stines Sub; Mav Investments LLC 5461 Meadow Ct Dubuque IA 52002;
1013434005; $270.00; garbage
1669 Main; N 5.2' of M 1/5 & NM 1/5 & S 1.2' of N1/5 of City Lot 472; Swalve, Dale W & Charlene M
3424 W Florence Shannon IL 61078; 1024330015; $277.00; garbage
2270 Francis; N 1/2 of Lot 13 Tivoli Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubu-
que IA 52004; 1024129004; $133.00; garbage
2201 Washington; Lot 2-S 43'-Lot 83 L H Langworthy’s Add; Mid America Property Management LLC
PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1024203017; $257.00; garbage
581 W Locust; Lot 18 Cox's Add; L Rockdale Investments LLC 9861 Oregon St Dubuque IA 52003;
1024177026; $147.00; garbage
1669 Main; N 5.2' of M 1/5 & NM 1/5 & S 1.2' of N1/5 of City Lot 472; Swalve, Dale W & Charlene M
3424 W Florence Shannon IL 61078; 1024330015; $399.00; garbage
3599 Crescent; Lot 4 Vosberg’s Center Grove Sub; Rettenmaier, Randi J & Janet M 3599 Crescent Ct
Dubuque IA 52003; 1028453010; $484.00; garbage
1428 Iowa; S 26.38' of SM 1/5 & N 8.21' of S 1/5 City Lots 455; River Walk Properties LLC 3500 Dodge
St, Suite 205 PMB 311 Dubuque IA 52003; 1024407004; $264.00; garbage
176 Alpine; Lot 5 & N 10' Lot 6 Julia L Langworthy's Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO
Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1025159002; $231.00; garbage
1276 Jackson; N 1/2 Lot 58 East Dubuque Add; Mullady, Betty Ann A/K/A Elizabeth A 1276 Jackson
St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024435005; $604.00; garbage
2401 Windsor; Lot 1 of the Sub of Lots 1 & 2-2; and Lot 1-2 both in Windsor Ave Sub; JK Investments
LLC 9120 Long Tail Ln Dubuque IA 52003; 1013453029; $191.00; garbage
632 West 8TH; Lot 25 Rogers Sub; Budde, Lance A 7697 N Indian Rdg. East Dubuque IL 61025 Land;
1025133009; $297.00; garbage
682 University; Lot 2-1-10 & Lot 1-1-1-1-11 Kellys Sub; Healey, Joseph 2586 Crissy Dr Dubuque IA
52001; 1025129018; $128.00; garbage
2830 Central; Lot 1 of Sub N 1/2-W 170' of Lot 291 Davis Farm; Maus, Neva M 2830 Central Ave
Dubuque IA 52001; 1013156025; $231.00; garbage
2753 Broadway; Lot 34 South Park Hill; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubu-
que IA 52004; 1013304004; $257.00; garbage
2073 Jackson; Lot 3 & Lot 2-2 of E 1/2-Lots 42 & 43 L H Langworthy's Add; Stollfuss, Allison M 2073
Jackson St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024213010; $165.00; grass/weeds
2611 Central Ave; Lot 1-1-244 Davis Farm Add; Meizler, Kimberly R 22826 Glenmoor Heights Farm-
ington Hills MI 48336; 1013314017; $95.00; grass/weeds
2201 Del Monaco; Lot 18 Blk 11 Westchester; Swart, Antonio J 2201 Delmonaco Dr Dubuque IA 52002;
1021230028; $165.00; grass/weeds
1806 Glendale; Lot 12 Blk 1 Glenn Carris Sub; Gatena, Alfred M & Judith A 1806 Glendale Ct Dubuque
IA 52001; 1022477008; $95.00; grass/weeds
1906 Ellis; N 1/2 of Lot 44 Coxs Add; Jasro LLC 1560 Langenbery Ave Iowa City IA 52240;
1024180012; $165.00; grass/weeds
1225 North Booth; Lot 2-1 Trenks Booth St Pl; Fries, Thomas A 1225 N Booth St Dubuque IA 52001;
1023483017; $165.00; grass/weeds
668 West 8TH; W 61' - EM 1/4 - Lot 43 Kellys Sub; White Pickett Fences LLC 15192 Wood Wind Ct
Peosta IA 52068; 1025133003; $165.00; grass/weeds
1590 North Grandview; Lot 60 Woodlawn Park; TK Properties LLC 8911 Taylor Rd Janesville IA 50647;
1023459001; $235.00; grass/weeds
2541 Central; Lot 1-239 Davis Farm Add & Lot 1-1-5 Kiene & Altman's Sub; Nightingale LLC 1020 12th
Ave SE Dyersville IA 52040; 1013314027; $165.00; grass/weeds
90 Nevada St; S 50' of Lot 10 Murphys Sub; Eulberg, Sally J 90 Nevada St Dubuque IA 52001;
1026428001; $235.00; grass/weeds
247 East 16TH; Lot 2 Van Eman Place; Kemp, Jason J 7897 Kane Rd Dubuque IA 52003; 1024268009;
$130.00; grass/weeds
514 Loras Blvd; Lots 2-1-1 & 2-1 Both of the Sub of 810 A McDaniels Sub; Tk Properties LLC 8911
Taylor Rd Janesville IA 50647; 1024340001; $130.00; grass/weeds
311 East 22ND; Lot 2 Kemp's Sub; Toskey, Aaron M 311 E 22nd St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024204012;
$165.00; grass/weeds
632 West 8TH; Lot 25 Rogers Sub; Budde, Lance A 7697 N Indian Rdg East Dubuque IL 61025 Land;
1025133009; $165.00; garbage
2240 Hoyt; Lot 1-3 Pfohl’s Sub; Schulte, Timothy E 2240 Hoyt St Dubuque IA 52001; 1023327001;
$165.00; grass/weeds
2505 Pennsylvania; Lot 1-1-E 1/2 of 2-1-2 J P Mettels Sub; Ruer, Annie M 2505 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque IA 52001; 1027231006; $165.00; grass/weeds
461 West 16TH St; Lot 14 Morgans Sub; All American Rentals LLC 8911 Taylor Rd Janesville IA 50647;
1024329003; $165.00; grass/weeds
2501 Central; Lot 1-1-1-E 1/2-Lot 14 John King's Dubuque; DBEP Property Group LLC 1086 Johnny
Martinez Tr. Bozeman MT 59715; 1013377040; $165.00; grass/weeds
715 Rose; Lot 6 Cummins Sub; Slayden, Willie B 317 E 22nd St Dubuque IA 52001; 1024355007;
$165.00; grass/weeds
1266 Jackson; S 1/2 Lot 58 & N 1'6"- N 1/2 - Lot 59 East Dubuque Add; Landlord 36 Holdings LLC
3425 Painted River Lane Las Vegas NV 89129; 1024435006; $165.00; grass/weeds
730 Berkley; Lot 7 Blk 2 Sunnyview Hills Sub; Twining, Robert D II 730 Berkley Pl Dubuque IA 52001;
1014404021; $95.00; grass/weeds
9. Request for Consent to Additional Equipment and Modifications for Flagpole Cell Tower at Madi-
son Park: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 333 -25 Approving
a request for Additional Equipment and Modifications to the Flagpole Cell Tower Located at Madison
Park was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 333-25
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE FLAG-
POLE CELL TOWER LOCATED AT MADISON PARK
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Grain Comm III, formerly Iowa Wireless Services, LLC,
entered into the Madison Park Ground Space Lease (the Lease Agreement) dated the 23 rd day of April
2008, for the flagpole cell tower site at 1824 North Main Street (Madison Park); and
Whereas, Grain Comm III has requested consent to Additional Equipment and Modifications to the
cell tower described below;
- Including the canister on top of the flagpole will increase in size, from 2 ft. in diameter to 5 ft. in diameter
with an overall height of the canister at
10 ft.
Whereas, the Lease Agreement
requires the consent of the City to any
additions or modifications to the flagpole
cell tower; and
Whereas, the flagpole cell tower site is
located in a national register historic
district and adjacent to a local historic
preservation district and any additions or
modifications also requires a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission; and
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended approval with the following con-
ditions:
1. The antennae sheath matches the texture, color and surface as the existing pole.
2. The structure should no longer be used as a flagpole; and
Whereas, the Unified Development Code requires an approved Conditional Use Permit for significant
alterations to cell towers; and
Whereas, the Zoning Board of Adjustment has reviewed and approved a Conditional Use Permit
with the following conditions:
1. That the antennae sheath matches the texture, color, and surface as the existing pole.
2. That the modified monopole should no longer be used as a flagpole.
3. That City Council approves both the design and license; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the request is reasonable and should be consented to.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The following Additional Equipment and Modifications only to the cell tower are hereby
consented to:
1. 1. That the antennae sheath matches the texture, color, and surface as the existing pole.
2. 2. That the modified monopole should no longer be used as a flagpole.
3. 3. That City Council approves both the design and lease/license.
SECTION 2. All other terms and
conditions of the Lease Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. Approving and Establishing Authorized
City Representatives to submit a
draw of funds on Iowa Department of
Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Grant for the Bee Branch
Pumping Station Project: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 334-25 Approving and Establishing Authorized City Representatives as required to sub-
mit the Grant Reimbursement Draw on the Federal and State of Iowa Department of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management FEMA Grant of the Dubuque Bee Branch Gate & Pumping Station Pro-
ject was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 334-25
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CITY REPRESENTATIVES AS REQUIRED TO
SUBMIT THE GRANT REIMBURSEMENT DRAW ON THE FEDERAL AND STATE OF IOWA DE-
PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FEMA GRANT OF
THE DUBUQUE BEE BRANCH GATE & PUMPING STATION PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa wishes to submit a reimbursement draw of
funds for the Federal and State of Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Manage-
ment Grant (HSEMD) for the FEMA Grant received for financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the construction of a new stormwater pumping
station, officially known as the Bee Branch Gate & Pumping Station Project, located at the 16 th Street
Detention Basin; and
Whereas, the City must establish authorized representatives in order to complete and submit grant
application documents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That Engineering Project Manager Jim Bousley and Engineering Grant Accountant Anita
Odobasic-Gonyier are hereby authorized City of Dubuque representatives for the City of Dubuque
FEMA Grant for the Bee Branch Gate & Pumping Station Project.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Designation of Applicant's
Authorized Representative forms and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
11. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project - Voluntary Assessment Petition and Waiver Agreements: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 335 -25 Approving Voluntary As-
sessment Petition and Waiver Agreements for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project and Resolution No.
336-25 Resolution of Necessity for Voluntary Assessment Petition and Waiver Agreements for the 2024
SRF Green Alley Project were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 335-25
APPROVING VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT PETITION AND WAIVER AGREEMENTS FOR THE
2024 SRF GREEN ALLEY PROJECT
Whereas, High Performance Properties LLC and RoyalLine Rentals, LLC have requested and con-
sented to a voluntary assessment to repair private retaining wall on their property which will be com-
pleted as part of the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project; and
Whereas, Hunter Lisk and Ronald Then have requested and consented to a voluntary assessment
to repair private retaining wall on their property which will be completed as part of the 2024 SRF Green
Alley Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the attached Voluntary Assessments Petition and Waiver Agreements for the 2024 SRF Green
Alley Project are hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 336-25
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT PETITION AND WAIVER
AGREEMENTS FOR THE 2024 SRF GREEN ALLEY PROJECT
Whereas, Voluntary Assessment Petition and Waiver Agreements for High Performance Properties
LLC / RoyalLine Rentals, LLC, and Hunter Lisk / Ronald Then for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and ordered placed
on file in the office of City Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
The 2024 SRF Green Alley Project will provide:
The properties that requested and agreed to the voluntary assessments are as follows:
High Performance Properties LLC and RoyalLine Rentals, LLC
• Address: 1638 Iowa Street
• Legally described as: South Middle 1/5 of Out Lot 453 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
• Voluntary assessment amount: $44,000
Hunter Lisk and Ronald Then
• Address: 1658 Iowa Street
• Legally described as: South 49.655 feet of the Middle 1/5th of Out Lot 453 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
• Voluntary assessment amount: $26,000
That the City Council deems it advisable and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein
mentioned improvements.
Said improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications which have
been approved by the City Council and are now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The cost of making
such improvement will be assessed against property lying with the assessment limits.
The above resolution was introduced, approved and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk this
20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
12. Trackline Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project - Consulting Engineering Services RFQ Award:
City Manager recommended WHKS & Co for engineering services for the design of the Track Line
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement and
execute a contract not to exceed $500,000 with WHKS & Co for said services. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
13. Signed Contracts: Continental Fire Sprinkler Company for Fire Protection System Repair, Re-
place, and Test Fire Sprinkler Heads-Acceptance of Quote and Contract; Dubuque Community School
District for School Resources Officers for School Year 2025- 2026; Dubuque Fire Equipment for Various
maintenance on fire extinguishers and other fire equipment; Dubuque Initiatives for professional ser-
vices; Duke’s for Root Roaming Sewer Pipe; Eide Bailly LLP Master Services Agreement; Green Iowa
AmeriCorps for the AmeriCorps Host Site; LBC Framing and Electrical for Various electrical & framing
work at 6 fire stations; Resilient Mind Psychology, LLC for Psychological Services provided to City of
Dubuque Police Department; Shane Steffen for mowing, bailing, and removal of hay services at Dubu-
que Technology Park; Strand Associates for the Water and Resource Recovery Center Phase 1 2024
Motor Control Center Communication and Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades – Bidding-and-
Construction-Related Services; Terracon for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Old Mill Road Lift
Station Phase 3; Terracon for Geotechnical Engineering Services for Old Mill Road Lift Station Phase
4; Top Grade Excavating for Storm Sewer Pipe Replacement at Fire Station 2 (2180 JFK Road). Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
14. Abstract of Votes - 2025 Primary Election: City Clerk transmitted the Abstract of Votes for the
October 7, 2025, Primary Election as certified by the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Abstract of Votes, Dubuque County, Iowa.
We, the undersigned members of the Board of Supervisors , and ex officio Board of County Can-
vassers, for Dubuque County, hereby certified the following to be a true and correct abstract of the
votes cast in this County at the 2025 DBQ City Primary Election held on the 7th day of October, 2025,
as shown by the tally lists returned from the several election precincts.
For the office of DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL, WARD ONE. There were One thousand seven hundred
fifty-seven (1757) votes cast ss followed: DeLano D, Cain-Watson received eighty-five (85) votes. Car-
men Hernandez received eight hundred twenty-four (824) votes. Tyson Leyendecker received eight
hundred forty-eight (848) votes.
We Therefore declare Carmen Hernandez and Tyson Leyendecker duly elected to go on to the City
Regular Election November 4, 2025.
For the office of MAYOR, there were Five thousand one hundred twenty-seven (5127) votes cast as
followed: Deb Borley received three hundred eighty-six (386) votes. Brad Cavanagh received two thou-
sand eight hundred twenty (2820) votes. Jason Davis received one thousand nine hundred twenty-one
(1921) votes.
We Therefore declare Brad Cavanagh and Jason Davis duly elected to go on to the City Regular
Election, November 4, 2025.
In testimony whereof, we have set our hands and caused this to be attested by the Clerk of the board
of supervisors, with the seal of this county.
Done at Dubuque City, the county seat of this County, this 9th day of October 2025
/s/Harley Pothoff
/s/Ann McDonough
/s/Wayne Kenniker
Members of the Board of Supervisor and ex-officio County Board of Canvassers.
Attest. /s/Keith Lucy
County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections.
15. Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements: City Manager recommended City Council ap-
proval of the following Tobacco Compliance Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreements and authorize
the mayor to sign the agreements: Fas Mart #5159, 2175 Central Ave; Caseys, 4003 Peru Rd; EZ Stop
I, 1101 Rhomberg Ave (two separate violations); BP Fuel, 1450 Loras Blvd; EZ Stop II, 700 Rhomberg
Ave. Establishments that choose to participate in the I-PLEDGE Retailer Training program are granted
an affirmative defense, which may be exercised once within a four-year period. Kwik Stop has elected
to invoke this defense in response to its three violations at the following locations: Kwik Stop, 4039
Pennsylvania Ave; Kwik Stop, 2320 Gateway Dr.; Kwik Stop, 3201 Central Ave. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received, filed, and approved.
16. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 337-25 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B
Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 337-25
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAP-
TER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with the City Council
for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with
the Ordinances of the City; and
Whereas ,the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds to the Iowa Department of Revenue
Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division and have otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code
of Ordinances.
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 at the noted prem-
ise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation:
New Applications
El Dorado II 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite A
ReveLuna 197 Main St.
Captured on Canvas 555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Unit 646
Renewals
Aldi 81 Dubuque 2596 Dodge St.
Aldi 80 2160 Holliday Dr.
Baraboo's On Main 345 Main St.
Barrel House Dubuque 299 Main St.
Blend Business Dining 700 Locust St.
Canfield Hotel 36 West 4th St.
Dimensional Brewing Co. 67 Main St.
Dusty's Doghouse Lounge 1646 Asbury Rd.
Europa Haus Restaurant & Bierstube 1301 Rhomberg Ave.
Fast Freddy's 3130 Jackson St.
Happy Joes Pizza 855 Century Dr.
Huhot Mongolian Grill 555 J.F. Kennedy Rd., 685
I'm On Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr.
Jumpers Sports Bar & Grill 2600 Dodge St., Suite C
Knickers Saloon 2186 Central Ave.
Kwik Stop 300 1215 East 16th St.
Kwik Stop 858 3340 John F Kennedy Rd.
Lina's Lounge 2055 Holliday Dr., 580
Loras College - Athletic and Wellness Center 1600 Loras College Parkway
Wicked Dame 214 West 1st St.
Yen Ching Restaurant 926 Main St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances
Dubuque Jaycees - Tour de Give
10-17-25 to 10-21-25
Public Alley between 890 Iowa Street
and 897 Central Avenue/Pocket Park
Clarke University of Dubuque
10-18-25
Adding lawn area in front of RC and
Celeste Wahlert Atrium
New Applications Provisional Issuances
Guru Kirpa 2100 John F Kennedy Rd.
Dubuque Museum of Art Permanently moved from 350 East
Third St. to 1000 Jackson St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, 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 Assignment and Assumption Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC :
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 338 -25 Fixing the date for a
Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on an Assignment and Assumption
Agreement of the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC for property at 39 Bluff Street was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2025 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 338-25
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA ON AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN REHABILI-
TATION LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND FRANK-
LIN INVESTMENTS, LLC TO FRANKLIN APARTMENTS, LLC FOR PROPERTY AT 39 BLUFF
STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City), and Franklin Investments, LLC entered into a Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan Agreement dated December 21, 2020; and
Whereas, Franklin Investments, LLC granted to City a Mortgage recorded on March 29, 2021, as
Instrument No. 2021-00004804; and
Whereas, Franklin Investments, LLC and Franklin Apartments, LLC have entered into a certain Pur-
chase Agreement dated October 1, 2025, pursuant to which, Franklin Investments, LLC has agreed to
assign all of its rights, title, and interests in, and Franklin Apartmetns, LLC has agreed to assume all of
Franklin Investments, LLC’s duties and obligations under the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement
and Instrument No. 2021-00004804; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque finds that consent to the Assignment and Assump-
tion Agreement is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, before said consent may be given, Iowa Code Section 364.7 requires that the City Clerk
publish a notice of the City’s intent to consent 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 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Assign-
ment and Assumption Agreement by and between Franklin Investments, LLC and Franklin Apartments,
LLC, to be held on the 3rd day of November, 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.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s
Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.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 Assignment and assumption Agreement by and between Franklin Investments,
LLC and Franklin Apartments, LLC
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 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Subordination Agreement by and among the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier Bank: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 339-25 Setting a Public Hearing for a Subordination Agreement by
and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Franklin Apartments, LLC, and Premier Bank for interest in city
property located at 39 Bluff Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 39-25
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FRANKLIN APARTMENTS, LLC, AND PREMIER BANK FOR INTER-
EST IN CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 39 BLUFF STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (City) and Franklin Investments, LLC previously entered into a
Development Agreement dated April 4, 2011, and a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement dated
December 21, 2020 (the Agreements) for the rehabilitation of 39 Bluff Street (the Project) legally de-
scribed as follows:
Lot 2-1 & 2-2 of City Lot 595 City Lots 596, 597, & 597A Lot 2-1-2 & Lot 2-2 of City Lot 600 & Lots
3 Thru 6 of City Lot 600in the City of Dubuque (the Property); and
Whereas, the Agreements include the award of a $300,000 Downtown Rehabilitation Loan (the
Loan) for the purpose of stimulating reinvestment in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District;
and
Whereas, the Project meets the requirements of the Loan; and
Whereas, as security for the Loan, Franklin Investments, LLC previously granted to City a mortgage
on the Property (the City Mortgage); and
Whereas, Franklin Investments, LLC intends to assign its right to take title to the Property to Franklin
Apartments, LLC pursuant to an Assignment of Development Agreement and Assignment and Assump-
tion Agreement related to the Loan; and
Whereas, Franklin Apartments, LLC in the Assignment of Development Agreement and Assignment
and Assumption Agreement agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Development
Agreement and the Loan; and
Whereas, Premier Bank is financing the purchase of the Property for Franklin Apartments, LLC which
includes a mortgage (the Premier Bank Mortgage) and requires that the City Mortgage be subordinate
to the Premier Bank Mortgage pursuant to a Subordination Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that approval of the Subordination Agreement
is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, before said Subordination Agreement may be approved, Iowa Code Section 364.7 re-
quires 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 mee ting 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:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as
prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's intent to subordinate a mort-
gage securing interest in real estate, to be held on the 3rd day of November 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 agenda can be accessed at https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by con-
tacting the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the
matter of subordinating a mortgage securing interest in real estate.
Section 3. The 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 subordination of a mortgage securing interest in
real estate.
Section 4. That the notice of the proposed action to subordinate shall be in substantially the form
attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Assignment of Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments, LLC :
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 340 -25 Fixing the date for a
Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on an Assignment of the Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Franklin Investments, LLC to Franklin Apartments,
LLC was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 3,
2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 340-25
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA ON AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE AND FRANKLIN INVESTMENTS, LLC TO FRANKLIN APARTMENTS, LLC
Whereas, Franklin Investments, LLC entered into a Development Agreement dated April 4, 2011,
with the City of Dubuque, Iowa, providing certain rights and obligations with respect to the property
legally described as follows:
Lot 2-1 & 2-2 of City Lot 595 City Lots 596, 597, & 597A Lot 2-1-2 & Lot 2-2 of City Lot 600 & Lots
3 Thru 6 of City Lot 600in the City of Dubuque Locally known as 39 Bluff Street (the Property);
and
Whereas, Franklin Investments, LLC intends to assign its rights under the Development Agreement
to Franklin Apartments, LLC pursuant to an Assignment of Development Agreement, attached hereto;
and
Whereas, Franklin Apartments, LLC in the Assignment of Development Agreement agrees to be
bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa finds that consent to the Assignment of
Development Agreement is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, before said consent may be given, Iowa Code Section 364.7 requires that the City Clerk
publish a notice of the City’s intent to consent 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 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Assign-
ment of Development Agreement by and between Franklin Inves tments, LLC and Franklin Apartments,
LLC, to be held on the 3rd day of November 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.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the City Clerk’s
Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.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 Assignment of Development Agreement by and between Franklin Investments,
LLC and Franklin Apartments, LLC
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 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Set-
ting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
341-25 Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project: Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifi-
cations, 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 3, 2025 in the Historic Federal
Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 341-25
AMBASSADOR COURT STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE
OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Whereas, the Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project will provide for the extension of
380 feet of storm sewer along Embassy West Drive to address a drainage issue on Ambassador Court.
The current drainage system for Ambassador Court is tasked with accommodating drainage from parts
of Pennsylvania and Embassy West Drive. Due to capacity issues, stormwater overwhelms the existing
storm sewer such that stormwater will flow out of the system and flood Ambassador Court from curb to
curb and flooding adjacent homes.
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 Ambassador Court
Storm Sewer Replacement Project in the estimated construction amount $ 128,830.50 are hereby pre-
liminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of November, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building Council Chambers 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 esti-
mated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached no tice
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 ob-
jections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
The Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project is hereby ordered to be advertised 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 City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for 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 with 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 6th
day of November 2025. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be sub-
mitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of November 2025, in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers 350 West 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Setting a Public Hearing to Approve a Proposed Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc.: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 342-25 Setting a Public Hearing to consider the Amended
and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc.
for real property in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 342-25
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREE-
MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND PIER PRESSURE MARINE IA, INC. FOR
REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, The City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) previously entered into a Lease Agreement dated Octo-
ber 29, 1956, with Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc. under which Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc. leases the
following-described real property in Dubuque County, Iowa:
RIVER FRONT SUB NO 3 BLK 3 BLDG ON LEASED LAND; and
Whereas, Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc. and City wish to amend and restate the Lease Agreement
with the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement attached hereto; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to approve the
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, subject to the required public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 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 Council’s intent
to approve the proposed Amended and Restated Lease A greement, to be held on the 3rd day of No-
vember, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., to be held at 350 West 6 th Street, for the purpose of receiving public input
and comment regarding the proposed Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between City of Dubu-
que and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc..
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the
matter of authorizing the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa and Pier Pressure Marine IA, Inc.
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.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were invited to
address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Hitzler Rental, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obli-
gations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 343 -25 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC for the Redevelopment of the property at 2541 Central Avenue,
Including The Issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal. Van Milli-
gen noted that the Downtown Housing Incentive Grant allows the city to use tax revenue generated by
the increased property value from the development to provide incentives. The City Council commended
the project for revitalizing Central Avenue and supporting small-scale development. Motion carried 7-
0.
RESOLUTION NO. 343-25
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND HITZLER RENTAL, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 2541
CENTRAL AVENUE, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLI-
GATIONS
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 Avenue
(the Property); and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 316-25, dated October 6, 2025, declared its intent to
enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Hitzler Rental,
LLC, for the redevelopment of the Property, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development
Agreement on October 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and
Whereas it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Hitzler Rental, LLC for redevelopment of the Property,
according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Ag reement, 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 Hitzler
Rental, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Incre-
ment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That 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. That 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 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
1248 Iowa St, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obli-
gations Pursuant to the Development Agreement : Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 344 -25 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and 1248 Iowa St, LLC for the Redevelopment of the property at 1236-1248 Iowa Street,
Including the Issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal. Brumwell
noted that it’s not unusual for the primary lender to hold the first secured position for repayment of a
loan. Economic Development Director Jill Connors added that the city typically subordinates its loans
in this manner, and that City Council-approved housing incentives are applied consistently. City Council
commended the project. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 344-25
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND 1248 IOWA ST, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 1236-1248
IOWA STREET, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGA-
TIONS
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 Council, by Resolution No. 318-25, dated October 6, 2025, declared its intent to
enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and 1248 Iowa St,
LLC, for the redevelopment of the Property, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development
Agreement on October 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and
Whereas it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and 1248 Iowa St, LLC for redevelopment of the Property,
according to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agre ement, 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 1248 Iowa
St, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That 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. That 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 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Ned Oberbroeckling Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obli-
gations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 345 -25 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Ned Oberbroeckling for the Redevelopment of the property at 372 Main Street,
Including the Issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal. City Coun-
cil members recognized and commended the project’s use of multiple grants, emphasizing that they
impose no cost on the city. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 345-25
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AND NED OBERBROECKLING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 372
MAIN STREET, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGA-
TIONS
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 Council, by Resolution No. 317-25, dated October 6, 2025, declared its intent to
enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Ned Oberbroeck-
ling, for the redevelopment of the Property, including the issuance o f Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed Development
Agreement on October 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and
Whereas it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Ned Oberbroeckling for redevelopment of the Property,
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 Ned Ober-
broeckling, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That 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. That 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 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Comiskey Park Environmental Covenant: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 346-25 Approving the Iowa Land Recycling Program Environmental Covenant
between the city of Dubuque, Iowa and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Seconded by
Wethal. Brumwell explained that the covenant is part of the Iowa Land Recycling Program and is a
common step to clarify the city’s obligations. Van Milligen noted that dozens of properties citywide have
similar covenants, most not city-owned, and that the contamination at the subject property originated
from a neighboring private party. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 346-25
APPROVING THE IOWA LAND RECYCLING PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-
SOURCES
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, the City Council finds that the adoption of the Environmental Covenant is in the best inter-
ests of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Environmental Covenant is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Environmental Covenant on
behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the Environmental Covenant
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be ap-
propriate to carry out the terms and conditions of the Environmental Covenant.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Fiscal Year 2026 First Budget Amendment: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 347-25 Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 (As
Last Certified or Amended on 04/28/2025). Seconded by Wethal. In response to questions, Van Milligen
explained that several projects will begin this year and be completed next year due to the late season
and the need for community input on park equipment replacements. He noted that the 14th Street
overpass project requires a time-consuming environmental review as part of the federal funding pro-
cess. He added that while the city maintains park equipment well, it eventually needs replacement and
community preferences change over time. City Council members noted that the city’s parks are unique
and that several projects were approved at the previous meeting after funding was identified. Motion
carried 7-0.
CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION - FY 2026 - AMENDMENT # 1
To the Auditor of DUBUQUE County, Iowa: The City Council of DUBUQUE in said County/Counties
met on 10/20/2025 06:30 PM, at the place and hour set in the notice, a copy of which accompanies this
certificate and is certified as to publication. Upon taking up the proposed amendment, it was considered
and taxpayers were heard for and against the amendment.
The Council, after hearing all taxpayers wishing to be heard and considering the statements made
by them, gave final consideration to the proposed amendment(s) to the budget and modifications pro-
posed at the hearing, if any. Thereupon, the following resolution was introduced.
RESOLUTION No. 347-26
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2026
(AS LAST CERTIFIED OR AMENDED ON 04/28/2025)
Be it Resolved by the Council of City of DUBUQUE
Section 1. Following notice published/posted 10/10/2025 and the public hearing held 10/20/2025
06:30 PM the current budget (as previously amended) is amended as set out herein and in the detail
by fund type and activity that supports this resolution which was considered at the hearing:
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Total Budget as
Certified or
Last Amended
Current Amend-
ment
Total Budget After
Current Amend-
ment
Taxes Levied on Property 1 29,172,794 0 29,172,794
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Tax 3 29,172,794 0 29,172,794
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 4 0 0 0
TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0
Other City Taxes 6 24,685,619 0 24,685,619
Licenses & Permits 7 4,477,648 0 4,477,648
Use of Money & Property 8 22,190,268 45,440,785 67,631,053
Intergovernmental 9 58,245,768 0 58,245,768
Charges for Service 10 52,698,361 -75,000 52,623,361
Special Assessments 11 117,657 0 117,657
Miscellaneous 12 15,227,555 6,138,146 21,365,701
Other Financing Sources 13 29,356,784 46,340,214 75,696,998
Transfers In 14 45,969,433 9,899,509 55,868,942
Total Revenues & Other Sources 15 282,141,887 107,743,654 389,885,541
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Public Safety 16 40,879,248 1,172,163 42,051,411
Public Works 17 17,726,454 4,522,570 22,249,024
Health and Social Services 18 1,107,942 99,948 1,207,890
Culture and Recreation 19 17,924,093 1,757,426 19,681,519
Community and Economic Development 20 22,517,323 6,292,714 28,810,037
General Government 21 16,444,880 2,170,542 18,615,422
Debt Service 22 12,424,200 0 12,424,200
Capital Projects 23 48,304,740 101,039,616 149,344,356
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 177,328,880 117,054,979 294,383,859
Business Type/Enterprise 25 98,856,209 72,364,236 171,220,445
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures 26 276,185,089 189,419,215 465,604,304
Transfers Out 27 45,969,433 9,899,509 55,868,942
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 322,154,522 199,318,724 521,473,246
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Un-
der) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 -40,012,635 -91,575,070 -131,587,705
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2025 30 107,815,546 86,248,805 194,064,351
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2026 31 67,802,911 -5,326,265 62,476,646
Explanation of Changes: This amendment adds capital budget carryovers of $99,461,931 & associated revenue of $84,855,153 &
encumbrance carryovers of $74,048,640 (continuing appropriation authority). Adds operating budget carryovers of $5,092,687 &
associated revenue of $3,539,873,
requiring a formal amendment. Also included is $6,978,396 increase in capital expense. Capital revenue increase of $9,669,498.
Operating expense increase of $3,837,661 and operating revenue decrease of $220,379. Interfund transfers of $9,899,509.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
David Barba, 208 Bluff St., Executive Director of Dubuque Main Street, summarized the organiza-
tion’s successful event attendance, improvements in identifying expenditure savings, and shared infor-
mation on the upcoming State of Main event.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Grand River Center Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report : Motion by Roussell to re-
ceive and file the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Grand River Center
and Five Flags Civic Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas presented on the Grand River Center's
Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report. In response to questions, Bonifas noted that additional hotel rooms
would benefit the Grand River Center and that construction of the Grand River Center on a former
landfill has caused shifting that requires some costly out -of-town repairs. City Council Members com-
mended Grand River Center’s efforts and emphasized the need for more hotels. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Approving a Contract with Dubuque Main Street Providing Funds for its SWAP Grant Program :
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 348-25 Approving a Grant
Administration Agreement with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. to Administer the Swap Grant Program, In-
cluding City Funding. Seconded by Wethal. Connors outlined the city’s support for small-scale devel-
opment and noted that Dubuque Main Street’s existing program avoids duplication of efforts. Dubuque
Main Street Executive Director David Barba explained that while Dubuque County created the SWAP
Grant Program name, Dubuque Main Street developed the program title ‘Space and Workplace Acti-
vation Program’ to match the acronym. City Council Members commended the program and the city’s
collaboration. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 348-25
APPROVING A GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH DUBUQUE MAIN STREET, LTD.
TO ADMINISTER THE SWAP GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING CITY FUNDING
Whereas, City of Dubuque funds (the Funds) have been allocated for the purpose of supporting
downtown storefront redevelopment; and
Whereas, the City Manager has purview over the use of the Funds; and
Whereas, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the use of the Funds to support Dubuque
Main Street, Ltd.’s SWAP Grant Program (the Grant); and
Whereas, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. has the implementation infrastructure necessary to administer
the Grant; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the interests of the City of Dubuque to approve the Grant
Administration Agreement with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. to administer the Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the Grant Administration Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubu-
que Main Street, Ltd., a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Grant Administra-
tion Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with
the terms of the Grant Administration Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of October 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Quarterly Update on New Housing Projects Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and view the video. Seconded by Farber. Communications Office staff show ed a quarterly
update video on new housing projects within the city. The video can also be viewed on the City of
Dubuque YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/ZOkxJy781Yg?si=AX-SW9feMIx_wqdX. Motion carried
7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on a Dubuque Area Retired School Personnel Association meeting, the League of
Women Voters of Dubuque Candidate Forum, the ribbon cutting for Crescent Community Health Cen-
ter’s expanded dental clinic, the Envision 2030 event, and the recent passings of Dave Bidler and Dave
Roberts.
Roussell reported on a Dubuque Trees Forever tree planting event with Branching Out Dubuque,
the University of Dubuque volleyball team volunteering at the community orchard, and Dubuque Main
Street’s upcoming State of Main awards.
Farber reported on the Telegraph Herald’s Salute to Women Awards, for which she delivered the
keynote address. Farber also reported on the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s first chamber music
concert and on technology committee meetings with the National League of Cities (NLC).
Sprank reported on the Dubuque Area Labor Harvest’s food giveaway event, the Latinx Fiesta, the
League of Women Voters of Dubuque Candidate Forum, the ribbon cutting for Crescent Community
Health Center’s expanded dental clinic, the Envision 2030 event, and the Women in Law Enforcement
fundraiser.
Wethal reported that the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra invited visiting musicians to local schools,
the Latinx Fiesta, and the Dubuque Museum of Art’s opening at its temporary location in the Dupaco
Voices building.
Resnick reported on dining at Breitbach’s Country Dining in Balltown.
Cavanagh reported on the Latinx Fiesta.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:10 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 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 9:21 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk