11 17 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 November 17, 2025, in the sec-
ond-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
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Day (November 27, 2025) was accepted by Tom Stovall,
Tabitha Kircher, Bobbie Jost, Paula Paider Licht, Danielle Leibfried, Jason Neises, and Clarissa
Klostermann on behalf of Bread of Life Presbyterian Church, Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque, Dubuque Rescue Mission, ReVosWel Truss & Lumber, United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-
States, and University of Dubuque.
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 November 3, 2025; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of September 4, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of October 1,
2025; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of October 6 and 20, 2025; Proof of publica-
tion for expenditure reports presented at the October 6 and 20, 2025 City Council meetings. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Johnny Hill for vehicle damage; Mark Stender for 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. 363-25 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. 363-25
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN
PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN ACCORD-
ANCE 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 in-
ternal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned 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 pay-
ment 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 is-
sued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisi-
tioning 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.
Section 3. Pursuant to Iowa Code §372.13(6) Finance is submitting the statement of receipts and
disbursements to the City Council, and the City Clerk to publish a summary with the City Council
minutes.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Banking Services Agreement First Amendment: City Manager recommended City Council ap-
prove the updated terms of the banking services agreement with UMB Bank, n.a. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
5. Fiscal Year 2025 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed, and approved.
6. Recommendation to Move Accounting, Payroll, and Budget Functions of Finance Department to
7800 Chavenelle – Unit 6: City Manager recommended approval of relocating the accounting, payroll,
and budget functions of the Finance Department to 7800 Chavenelle Drive, negotiating an amended
lease with Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC, and initiating public bidding for necessary construc-
tion. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
7. Commercial Air Service and Dubuque Initiatives $100 Airfare Rebate Flyer: City Manager pro-
vided a copy of a flyer promoting commercial air service at the Dubuque Regional Airport and the
$100 airfare rebate funded by Dubuque Initiatives. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
8. 2025-2027 City Council Goals and Priorities Brochure: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed.
9. Acceptance of Public Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements Serving Lots 1, 1-2, and 2-2 of Pizza
Ranch Place on Radford Road associated with the EMRI Apartment Development : Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 364-25 Accepting Public Sanitary Sewer Im-
provements Across Parts of Lots 1-2 and 2-2 of Pizza Ranch Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 364-25
ACCEPTING PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS PARTS OF LOTS 1 -2 AND
2-2 OF PIZZA RANCH PLACE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to a Sanitary Sewer Construction Agreement approved by City Council Resolu-
tion Number 226-24, certain public improvements, including sanitary sewer and appurtenances, were
installed by Dubuque Housing, LLC; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed, and the City Manager has examined the work
and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with the plans ap-
proved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications and has recommended that
the improvements be accepted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public im-
provements across Parts of Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of Pizza Ranch Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
and the same is hereby accepted.
Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be provided by
the owners, Dubuque Housing LLC, for a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
10. Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 365-25 Accepting
the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-25
ACCEPTING THE TAMARACK SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Tamarack Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (the
Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Boomerang Corp. of Anamosa, Iowa, (Contractor),
and the City Engineer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $686,185.63; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $651,876.35, leaving a retainage balance of
$34,309.28; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby ac-
cepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the re-
tainage of $34,309.28 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accord-
ance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
11. Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project - Acceptance of Pub-
lic Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 366-25 Accepting the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandon-
ment Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-25
ACCEPTING THE TWIN RIDGE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AND LAGOON ABANDON-
MENT PROJECT
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and La-
goon Abandonment Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Tschiggfrie Excavat-
ing Co., of Dubuque, Iowa, (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and recom-
mends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $615,775.64; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $584,986.86, leaving a retainage balance of
$30,788.78; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby ac-
cepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the re-
tainage of $30,788.78 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accord-
ance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
12. Grandview Avenue Streetlight Replacement Project – Recommendation to Fund Completion
Using Available Road Use Tax (RUT) Funds: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
13. Sustainable Dubuque Grant Award Recommendation: Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed, and Resolution No. 367-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Dubuque
Rescue Mission; Resolution No. 368-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the National Missis-
sippi River Museum and Aquarium; Resolution No. 369-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to
Prescott Elementary School; Resolution No. 370-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the
Dubuque Area Library Info Consortium; and Resolution No. 371-25 Awarding Sustainable Dubuque
Grant to Dubuque Colleges Sustainability Coalition were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-25
AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION
Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and
Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and
Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the
first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and
Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003,
and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the
City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and
Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their
GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and
Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in
2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community
greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways:
• Informing officials during goal-setting and budget decisions,
• Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost-saving options,
• Showcasing success stories,
• Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and
• Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and
Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources”; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to
sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable,
and sustainable; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s
vision for sustainability; and
Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engage-
ment activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically
adopted goals of the City Council; and
Whereas, the grant recipients shall build a barrel compost system and add drip irrigation to the
garden; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sus-
tainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Dubuque Rescue
Mission Garden.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the Dubuque
Rescue Mission Garden and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa
Code and the grant award requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 368-25
AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MU-
SEUM AND AQUARIUM
Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and
Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and
Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the
first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and
Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003,
and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the
City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and
Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their
GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and
Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in
2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community
greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways:
• Informing officials during goal-setting and budget decisions,
• Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost-saving options,
• Showcasing success stories,
• Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and
• Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and
Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources”; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to
sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable,
and sustainable; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s
vision for sustainability; and
Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engage-
ment activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically
adopted goals of the City Council; and
Whereas, the grant recipients shall remove invasive species in museum wetlands using grazing
goats and educate the public about the process through interpretive panels and educational materi-
als; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sus-
tainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the National Missis-
sippi River Museum and Aquarium.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pur-
suant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 369-25
AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and
Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and
Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the
first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and
Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003,
and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the
City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and
Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their
GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and
Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in
2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community
greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways:
• Informing officials during goal-setting and budget decisions,
• Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost-saving options,
• Showcasing success stories,
• Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and
• Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and
Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources”; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to
sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable,
and sustainable; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s
vision for sustainability; and
Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engage-
ment activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically
adopted goals of the City Council; and
Whereas, the grant recipients shall create a pocket prairie on the school grounds to invite pollina-
tors and educate students about the importance of native species; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sus-
tainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Prescott Elementary
School.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Prescott Ele-
mentary School and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and
the grant award requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 370-25
AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE DUBUQUE AREA LIBRARY INFO
CONSORTIUM
Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and
Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and
Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the
first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and
Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003,
and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the
City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and
Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their
GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and
Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in
2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community
greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways:
• Informing officials during goal-setting and budget decisions,
• Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost-saving options,
• Showcasing success stories,
• Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and
• Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and
Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources”; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to
sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable,
and sustainable; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s
vision for sustainability; and
Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engage-
ment activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically
adopted goals of the City Council; and
Whereas, the grant recipients shall purchase books and stickers for the Dubuque County Reads
event for books given to City of Dubuque residents to promote literacy, community engagement and
promote environmental stewardship through the book choice, The Seed Keeper; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sus-
tainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Dubuque Area Li-
brary Info Consortium.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the Dubuque
Area Library Info Consortium and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa
Code and the grant award requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 371-25
AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE COLLEGES SUSTAINABILITY
COALITION
Whereas, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and
Whereas, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and
Whereas, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the
first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and
Whereas, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003,
and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the
City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and
Whereas, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their
GHG emissions 11% since 2003, and
Whereas, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions
since 2003; and
Whereas, the City Council adopted “The 50% by 2030 Plan” in 2013, and updated the plan in
2020, as a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community
greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways:
• Informing officials during goal-setting and budget decisions,
• Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost-saving options,
• Showcasing success stories,
• Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and
• Exposing from where Dubuque’s GHG emissions really come; and
Whereas, sustainability has remained a goal; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, “Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources”; and
Whereas, the City Council in 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the spe-
cific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live”; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City’s goals related to
sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable,
and sustainable; and
Whereas, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community’s
vision for sustainability; and
Whereas, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engage-
ment activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically
adopted goals of the City Council; and
Whereas, the grant recipients shall host a zero-waste Climate Festival to advance sustainability
goals community-wide; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sus-
tainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Colleges
Sustainability Coalition.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Col-
leges Sustainability Coalition and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa
Code and the grant award requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
14. Signed Contracts: 563 Design, PLLC for Taks Order No. 04 – Finance Department – 7800
Chavenelle Road; Dubuque County E911 Board for the Health Services – Animal Control 911 Radio
Access Fee; Dubuque Regional Humane Society for City of Dubuque Veterinary Services; Environ-
mental Management Services of Iowa, Inc. for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabili-
tation – Asbestos Abatement Project; Hills and Dales for the FY 2026 Special Services Grant Pro-
gram Agreement; ImOn Communications, LLC MSA Addendum for Changes and Letter of Agency;
Kramer Pest Control for Pest Control at 6 fire stations; Midwest Injection, Inc for the Terminal Street
Lift Station Bypass Pumping Project; Outfly Development LLC for Site Access Agreement; Racom for
City Hall Video Decoder: City Manager; RSM US, LLP for Statement of Work – Finance Organiza-
tional Assessment and Design; The EMS Training School, LLC Clinical Affiliation Agreement; Top
Grade Excavating for the Catfish Creek Sanitary Utility Easement Stream Crossings Restoration;
WHKS & Co. for Task Order #25-Brunskill Road Sanitary Sewer and Streambank Restoration. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
15. Abstract of Votes - 2025 City Election: Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
State of lowa
Abstract of Votes
Dubuque County, lowa
We, the undersigned members of the County Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the following to
be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast in this county, at the 2025 City -School Election held
on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, as shown by the tally lists returned from the several election pre-
cincts.
City of Dubuque – Mayor
Brad Cavanagh - Received Eight Thousand and Thirty-Eight (8,038) votes
Jason Davis - Received Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight (6,888) votes
Scattering - Received Thirty (30) votes
Total - Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-Six (14,956) votes
We therefore declare :
Brad Cavanagh to be duly elected for the office of City of Dubuque - Mayor for the term of 4 years.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of
this county by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Dubuque, the county seat of Dubuque County,
this Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the Board of Supervisors and ex-officio County Board of Canvassers
/s/ Harley Pothoff
/s/ Ann McDonough
/s/ Wayne Kenniker
Attest:/s/Keith Lucy, County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
State of lowa
Abstract of Votes
Dubuque County, lowa
We, the undersigned members of the County Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the following to
be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast in this county, at the 2025 City -School Election held
on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, as shown by the tally lists returned from the several election pre-
cincts.
City of Dubuque - City Council At-Large
Ric Jones - Received Six Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty-Three (6,523) votes
Chris Staver - Received Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty (7,720) votes
Scattering - Received Fifty (50) votes
Total - Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety-Three (14,293) votes
We therefore declare:
Chris Staver to be duly elected for the office of City of Dubuque - City Council At-Large for the term
of 4 years
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of
this county by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Dubuque, the county seat of Dubuque County,
this Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the Board of Supervisors and ex-officio County Board of Canvassers
/s/ Harley Pothoff
/s/ Ann McDonough
/s/ Wayne Kenniker
Attest:/s/Keith Lucy, County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
State of lowa
Abstract of Votes
Dubuque County, lowa
We, the undersigned members of the County Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the following to
be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast in this county, at the 2025 City -School Election held
on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, as shown by the tally lists returned from the several election pre-
cincts.
City of Dubuque - City Council Ward 1
Carmen Hernandez - Received Two Thousand Two Hundred and Sixteen (2,216) votes
Tyson Leyendecker - Received Two Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-Two (2,622) votes
Scattering - Received Four (4) votes
Total - Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-Two (4,842) votes
We therefore declare :
Tyson Leyendecker to be duly elected for the office of City of Dubuque - City Council Ward 1 for
the term of 4 years.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of
this county by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Dubuque, the county seat of Dubuque County,
this Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the Board of Supervisors and ex-officio County Board of Canvassers
/s/ Harley Pothoff
/s/ Ann McDonough
/s/ Wayne Kenniker
Attest:/s/Keith Lucy, County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
State of lowa
Abstract of Votes
Dubuque County, lowa
We, the undersigned members of the County Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the following to
be a true and correct abstract of the votes cast in this county, at the 2025 City -School Election held
on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, as shown by the tally lists returned from the several election pre-
cincts.
City of Dubuque - City Council Ward 3
Danny Sprank – Received One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty (1,680) votes
Matthew Z. Henick – Received One Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty-Nine (1,229) votes
Scattering – Received Five (5) votes
Total – Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Fourteen (2,914) votes
We therefore declare:
Danny Sprank to be duly elected for the office of City of Dubuque - City Council Ward 3 for the
term of 4 years.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of
this county by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Dubuque, the county seat of Dubuque County,
this Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Members of the Board of Supervisors and ex-officio County Board of Canvassers
/s/ Harley Pothoff
/s/ Ann McDonough
/s/ Wayne Kenniker
Attest:/s/Keith Lucy, County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
16. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 372-25 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubu-
que 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. 372-25
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 Coun-
cil 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
premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documenta-
tion:
New Applications
Laughing Crab 1355 Associates Dr.
Dubuque Tobacco and Grocery 1248 Iowa St.
Renewals
Big 10 Mart 10 1875 John F Kennedy Rd.
Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park 350 Bell St.
Happy's Place 2323 Rockdale Rd.
Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags 450 Main St.
Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main St.
Kwik Stop 76 2320 Gateway Dr.
Next Phase Bar 600 Central Ave.
Pepper Sprout 378 Main St.
Your Pie 806 Wacker Dr Suite 100
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Wicked River - 12-4-25 to 12-8-25 10th Street, between Washington & Jackson Streets and the
courtyard of the CARADCO lofts building.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
17. Approval of Retail/Device Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, and Vapor Product Permit Applica-
tions: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 373-25 Approving
Applications for Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products,
and Device Permits, as Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3 was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-25
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR TOBACCO RETAIL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE
NICOTINE PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCT S OR DEVICE S, 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 De-
partment 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 de-
vice effective from November 18, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Business Name Business Address Permit Type
Downtown Gas & Grocery 1401 Central Ave. Device Tobacco
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November, 2025 .
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolution, and set the public hear-
ing as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 — Reset the Public
Hearing Date: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 374-25 Eagle
Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1: Setting Date Of Public Hearing
On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost was adopted setting a public hear-
ing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on December 1, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-25
EAGLE POINT WATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOF REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE 1,
SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST
Whereas, the City of Dubuque’s Water Department has identified a phased replacement of roofing
systems at the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant and the first phase of roof replacements include
the North Plant Clarifiers, Lime Silo, and Administration Building 3 rd Floor; and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 319-25, dated October 6, 2025, preliminary ap-
proved the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost in the amount of
$500,000 for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
A public hearing will be held on the 1st day of December, 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 may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of con-
tract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the at-
tached 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.
Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Planned Unit Development Amendment - Wood Street: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for pas-
sage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Second-
ed by Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont gave a presentation. In response to ques-
tions, Wernimont explained that green spaces are included on the property, some of which may be
developed into what are known as pocket parks , which are privately maintained and not City-owned.
City Council Members expressed support for the amendment. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 39-25 Amending Title 16 of
The Unified Development Code of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Rescinding Ordi-
nance No. 18-24 which established regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development with a PR
Planned Residential District Designation and adopting an Amended PUD Ordinance with a Revised
Conceptual Development Plan and Lot and Bulk Regulations in the PUD Planned Unit Development
with PR Planned Residential District Designation. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 39-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 18-24 WHICH ESTABLISHED
REGULATIONS FOR A PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH A PR PLANNED RESIDEN-
TIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED PUD ORDINANCE WITH A RE-
VISED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LOT AND BULK REGULATIONS IN THE PUD
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH PR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordi-
nances is hereby amended by rescinding Ordinance No. 18 -24 which established regulations for a
PUD Planned Unit Development with PR Planned Residential District designation and adopting an
amended PUD ordinance with a revised conceptual development plan and lot and bulk regulations in
the PUD Planned Unit Development with PR Planned Residential designation for property legally de-
scribed, to wit:
Lot 2 of Mount Pleasant Place, Lots 55, 56, 57 and 58 in Rosedale Addition, and, Lots 8, 9, 10,
and 11 of the Subdivision of Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Mineral Lot No. 178, all in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the respective recorded Plats there.
A. Use Regulations - The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above -
described PR Planned Residential District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to 14 single -family residences and two detached
garages.
2. Accessory uses shall include any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal
use it serves.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations - Development of land in the PR Planned Residential District shall
be regulated as follows:
Wood Street PUD Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Street Front-
age
Maximum
Lot Cover-
age
Setbacks Maximum
Height Front Min.
Side
Min.
Rear
Min. Max.
Permitted uses:
Single-family detached dwell-
ing (Lots 1 through 10)
2,500 sq. ft. N/A 60% 5 ft. (Rosalynn
Carter Place)
9 ft. (Rosalynn
Carter Place)
5 ft. 5 ft. 30 ft.
Single-family detached dwell-
ing (Lots 11 through 14)
2,500 sq. ft. 35 ft. (along
Wood St)
60% 20 ft. (Wood St)
5 ft. (Rosalynn
Carter Place)
40 ft. (Wood St)
15 ft. (Rosalynn
Carter Place)
5 ft. 5 ft. 30 ft.
1. Variance and Special Exception requests from bulk regulations shall be reviewed by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 16 -8-6 of the Unified Development
Code.
C. Performance Standards - The development and maintenance of uses in this PR Planned
Residential District shall be regulated as follows:
1. Parking Regulations
a. The parking stalls located adjacent (north) of the property at 1840 Wood Street be
screened.
b. All vehicle-related features shall be surfaced with either asphalt or concrete.
c. Curbing and proper surface drainage of storm water shall be provided.
d. All parking and loading spaces shall be delineated on the surfacing material by painted
stripes or other permanent means.
e. Off-street parking shall be provided based on the approved conceptual plan.
f. The size and design of parking spaces shall be governed by applicable provisions of the
Unified Development Code Section 13-3 Site Development Regulations. The location and
quantity of parking spaces shall be governed by the Conceptual Development Plan.
g. The number, size, design, and location of parking spaces designated for persons with dis-
abilities shall be according to the local, state, or federal requirements in effect at the time
of development.
2. Site Lighting
a. Exterior illumination of site features shall be limited to the illumination of the following:
i. Parking areas, driveways, and loading facilities.
ii. Pedestrian walkway surfaces and entrances to building.
iii. Building exterior.
b. Location and Design
i. No light source shall provide illumination onto adjacent lots, buildings, or streets in excess
of 1.0-foot candle.
ii. All exterior lighting luminaries shall be designed and installed to shield light from the lumi-
naries at angles above 72-degrees from vertical.
iii. Fixtures mounted on a building shall not be positioned higher than the roofline of the
building.
iv. All electrical service lines to posts and fixtures shall be underground and concealed in-
side the posts.
3. Landscaping - Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Section 13 -4 Landscaping
and Screening Requirements of the Unified Development Code.
4. Storm Water Management - The developer shall be responsible for providing surface or
subsurface conveyance(s) of storm water from the lot to existing storm sewers or to flow line
of open drainageways outside the lot in a means that is satisfactory to the Engineering De-
partment of the City of Dubuque. Other applicable regulations enforced by the City of Dubu-
que relative to storm water management and drainage shall apply.
5. Exterior Trash Collection Areas
a. The storage of trash and debris shall be limited to that produced by the principal permitted
use and accessory uses on the lot.
b. All exterior trash collection areas and the material contained therein shall be visually
screened from view. The screening shall be completely opaque fence, wall, or other fea-
ture not exceeding a height of 10 feet measured from the ground level outside the line of
the screen. Screens built on sloping grades shall be stepped so that their top line shall be
horizontal. Exposed materials used to construct the opaque screen shall be similar in ap-
pearance to materials used for exterior building walls. All ext erior entrances to a screened
trash area shall be provided with a gate or door of similar design to that of the screen. If a
10-foot height screen fails to shield the exterior trash collection area from view from the ad-
jacent public right-of-way and neighboring properties, evergreen plantings may be required
in addition to the screening. Evergreen plant material shall be selected and designed so
that they screen the area from all off-site visibility within five (5) years.
6. Open Space - Open space and landscaping in the PR Planned Residential District shall be
regulated as follows. Those areas not designated on the conceptual development plan shall
be maintained as open space, as defined Article 13 of the Unified Development Code of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, by the property owner and/or association.
7. Platting - Subdivision plats and improvement plans shall be submitted in accordance with
Article 11 Land Subdivision, of the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code.
8. Site Plans - Final site development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Article 12
Site Plans and Article 13 Site Design Standards prior to construction of each building and
vehicle-related feature unless otherwise exempted by Article 12.
D. Sign Regulations
1. Signs in the Planned Residential District shall be regulated in accordance with the R -4 Multi-
Family Residential Zoning District sign regulations, Section 16-15-11.1 of the Unified Devel-
opment Code.
2. Variance requests from sign requirements for size, number, and height shall be reviewed by
the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 16 -8-6 of the Unified Develop-
ment Code.
E. Other Codes and Regulations
1. Service Lines. All electric, telephone, cable, or other similar utility lines serving the building
and other site features shall be located underground.
2. These regulations do not relieve the owner from other applicable city, county, state, or fed-
eral codes, regulations, laws, and other controls relative to the planning, construction, oper-
ation and management of property within the City of Dubuque.
F. Ordinance History
1. Ordinance 18-24: rezoned the subject property from R-1 Single-Family Residential and R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family to PUD Planned Unit Development with PR Planned Resi-
dential designation.
G. Transfer of Ownership - Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PR Planned Resi-
dential District shall include the transfer or lease agreement a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of the dis-
trict.
H. Modifications - Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in
accordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Article 9 -5 of the Unified Development
Code.
I. Occupancy Permits - No occupancy permit shall be issued by the City of Dubuque for property
included in the subject planned unit development district until full compliance with this ordi-
nance has been achieved.
J. Recording - A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the expense of the property own-
er(s) with the Dubuque County Recorder a permanent record of the conditions accepted as
part of this reclassification approval within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this ordinance.
This ordinance shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors, and as-
signs.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Com-
mission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. Institutional District Amendment — University of Dubuque: Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed 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. Se-
conded by Farber. Wernimont gave a presentation. City Council Members noted that no negative
feedback was received by neighbors, illustrating that the city’s local colleges and universities continue
to be good neighbors. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 40-25 Amending Title 16 of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Providing for the Approval
of an Amended Campus Development Plan for the University of Dubuque Id Institutional District to Al-
low Construction of an Academic and Administrative Building. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-
0.
ORDINANCE NO. 40-25
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVEL-
OPMENT CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CAMPUS DEVEL-
OPMENT PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code,
be amended by providing for the approval of an amended campus development plan for the Universi-
ty of Dubuque ID Institutional District to allow construction of an academic and administrative building,
a copy of which is on file with the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department.
Section 2. Institutional District Regulations.
A. Use Regulations - The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above -
described ID Institutional District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Offices for administrative personnel or other institutional employees and affiliates.
b. Churches, libraries, and museums.
c. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and similar places of institutional assembly.
d. Off-street parking and loading.
e. Recreational or athletic facilities for the primary use and benefit of institutional residents or
affiliates.
f. Single-family, two-family, or multi-family dwellings for the housing of institutional residents or
affiliates.
2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in the above -
described ID Institutional District.
a. Located entirely within a principal building, bookstores, or bars seating no more than seven-
ty-five (75) persons at one time and located not closer than two hundred feet (200’) from the
nearest Residential or Office Residential District.
b. All uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in conjunction with which such
accessory uses operated or maintained, but not to include commercial use outside the prin-
cipal building.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations - Development of land in the ID Institutional District shall be regulat-
ed as follows:
1. The proposed administrative and academic building shall be constructed in substantial con-
formance with the attached amended campus development plan, a copy of which is on file
with the City of Dubuque.
C. Performance Standards - The development and maintenance of uses in this ID Institutional
District shall be established in conformance with Section 5-22 of the Unified Development
Code and the following standards:
1. The stormwater control shall be designed and built in accordance with City Regulations sub-
ject to review and approval by the City of Dubuque Engineering Department.
2. That appropriate erosion and sediment control will be installed prior to commencement of any
land disturbing activity related to the subject project, including all required state and city per-
mits related to erosion control.
3. New outdoor lighting shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
4. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Article 13 of the Unified Development
Code.
5. All utilities, including telephone and cable television, shall be installed underground.
6. Final site plans shall be submitted in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Unified Devel-
opment Code.
D. Parking Requirements - The off-street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses for
the herein described ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows.
1. Any significant expansion or reduction in the number of off -street parking spaces must be re-
viewed by Planning Services staff for compliance with the adopted Institutional District regula-
tions.
E. Sign Regulations - The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are allowed in Institu-
tional District as established in Article 15 of the Unified Development Code.
F. Additional Standards - That all previously approved campus development plans are hereby
amended to allow for the attached campus development plan.
G. Transfer of Ownership - Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PR Planned Resi-
dential District shall include the transfer or lease agreement a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of the district.
H. Modifications - Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in
accordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 16 -9-5 of the Unified Develop-
ment Code.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Com-
mission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
3. Planned Unit Development Amendment - Dubuque Industrial Center West: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed 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. Wernimont confirmed that the proposed change would only impact
the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, and that signage re-
quirements in all areas of the city are being considered as part of the Unified Development Code
(UDC) update. City Council Members expressed support for the PUD amendment. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 41-25 Amending Title 16,
Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, by Rescinding Ordinance No.
43-23 Which Established Regulations for a PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PI Planned
Industrial Designation and Adopting an Amended PUD Ordinance to allow Directional Signs to be 24
square feet in area in all zones of the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development
District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-25
AMENDING TITLE 16, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 43-23 WHICH ESTABLISHED REGULA-
TIONS FOR A PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH A PI PLANNED INDUS-
TRIAL DESIGNATION AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED PUD ORDINANCE TO ALLOW DIREC-
TIONAL SIGNS TO BE 24 SQUARE FEET IN AREA IN ALL ZONES OF THE DUBUQUE INDUS-
TRIAL CENTER WEST PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is hereby
amended by rescinding Ordinance No. 43 -23 and to allow directional signs to be 24 square feet in ar-
ea in all zones of the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development district with a PI
Planned Industrial Designation for the property legally described, to wit:
Lot 2 of McFadden Farm Place No. 2, Part of Lot 1-2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4, Balance of
Lot 1-2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4, Lot 1 of McFadden Farm Place No. 5, Part Lot 1A McFad-
den Farm Place No. 6, Balance of Lot 1A McFadden Farm Place No. 6, Balance of Lot 1 McFad-
den Farm Place No 6 excluding Lot 1A, Lot 4 Dubuque Industrial Center West, Lots 1 -1, 2, 2-1, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and C of Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd Addition, Lots 1, 1 -4, 2 2-4, 3, B and C
of Dubuque Industrial Center West 4th Addition, Lots 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-5, 2-3, A, C and D of Dubu-
que Industrial Center West 5th Addition, Lots 1 and A of Dubuque Industrial Center West 6th Addi-
tion, Lots 1, 1-2 and 2-2 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 7th Addition, Lots 1, 2 and B of
Dubuque Industrial Center West 8th Addition, Lot 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addi-
tion, Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center West Exc 7425 Condominiums, Lots 1 -5, 3, 6 and H of
Dubuque Industrial Center West Final Plat, Lots 1, 1-C and 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center North
1st Addition, Balance of Lot 2-C of Dubuque Industrial Center North 1st Addition, Balance of Lot 3
Dubuque Industrial Center North 1st Addition excluding Lot A, Part of Lot 3 Dubuque Industrial
Center North 1st Addition excluding Lot A, Part of Lot 2-C of Dubuque Industrial Center North 1st
Addition, Unit 1 and Unit 2 of 7425 Condominiums located on Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center
West, Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center North 2nd Addition Located in DUB T6, Part of Lot A
Dubuque Industrial Center North 1st Addition in Tax District DUB A, Part of Lot A Dubuque Indus-
trial Center North 1st Addition in Tax District DUB T6, Part of Lot 1 Unison Addition, Lots 1 and 2A
Dubuque Industrial Center North 3rd Addition, Lot 2-1 SW SW & 2-1 SE SW both in Section 30
T89N R2E, Lot 2 SE SW Section 30 T89N R2E, Lot 1 -1 NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 29 T89N R2E, SE
¼ NW ¼ Section 29 T89N R2E, SW ¼ NW ¼ Section 29 T89N R2E, Lot 2 SW SE and Lot 2 SE
SE Section 30 T89N R2E, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right of -way, all in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Section 2. Attached hereto and made a part of this zoning reclassification approval is an amended
Conceptual Development Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned Unit Development. It
is recognized that minor shifts or modifications to the general plan layout may be necessary and
compatible with the need to acquire workable street patterns, grades, and usable building sites. The
general plan layout, including the requirements shall be used as the implementation guide.
Section 3. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 414.5 (2015), as amended, and as an express condition
of the reclassification, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all of
which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public needs
that are caused directly by the zoning reclassification:
A. Definitions
1. Building Related Features - Building related features are defined as all constructed items which
rise above the grade surface of the lot. These include:
a. The primary building
b. All accessory or secondary buildings
c. All exterior storage areas
d. Exterior refuse collection areas
e. Exterior mechanical equipment
f. Containerized or tank storage of liquids, fuels, gases, and other materials.
2. Vehicle Related Features - Vehicle related features are defined as all areas used for the
movement and parking of all vehicles within the lot. These include:
a. Employee and visitor parking spaces.
b. Driveways from the street right-of-way line to and from parking spaces.
c. Loading spaces outside of the building.
d. Maneuvering spaces outside of the building.
e. Parking spaces for company-owned commercial vehicles.
f. Fire lanes.
g. Railroad tracks.
3. Open Space Features - Open space features are defined as those exterior areas and devel-
oped features of the lot which include:
a. Landscaped space containing lawn areas and plantings.
b. Paved, hard-surfaced, pedestrian areas such as walkways, plazas, entryways and court-
yards.
c. Surface storm water detention areas not otherwise used for building -related or vehicle-related
purposes.
d. Open recreation areas and recreational trail.
e. Other non-building and non-vehicular related space.
B. Use Regulations - The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above
described PUD District:
Zone A: General Purpose and Description. Zone A is intended to provide for a limited amount of
commercial development that will serve industrial park employees with daily commercial and ser-
vice needs. The development of Zone A shall resemble a small shopping center with shared ac-
cess, parking and signage to promote a unified commercial appearance. Exterior storage is pro-
hibited.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Public or quasi-public utilities including substations
b. Business services
c. Gas station/convenience/car wash
d. Laundry/dry cleaner
. Indoor restaurant
f. Drive-in/carry-out restaurant
g. Drive-up automated bank teller
h. Banks, savings and loans, and credit unions
i. Group day care center
2. Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to the following - Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PUD District of a limited duration as established in Section 3 -19 Temporary Uses of the Unified
Development Code.
Zone B: General Purpose and Description. Zone B is intended to provide for a variety of uses
primarily involving light manufacturing, assembly and fabrication, warehousing, wholesaling, of-
fice uses and business services. Exterior storage is prohibited.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities
b. General offices
c. Medical/dental lab
d. Mail-order houses
e. Printing and publishing
f. Laboratories for research and engineering
g. Wholesale sales/distributor
h. Vending/game machine sales/service
i. Cold storage/locker plants
j. Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to include stockyards or slaughter
houses
k. Tool, die, and patter making
l. Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and electronic products, components or
equipment
m. Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-warehouses
n. Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or other comparable treatment
of goods or materials, entirely within enclosed buildings
o. Childcare centers
p. Early learning centers
q. Data centers
r. Emergency call centers
2. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling products produced on -site and
only as accessory to the principal use.
b. Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
3. Temporary uses shall be limited to the following - Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PUD District of a limited duration as established in Section 3 -19 Temporary Uses of the Unified
Development Code.
Zone C: General Purpose and Description. Zone C is intended to provide for a variety of uses
primarily involving light manufacturing, assembly and fabrication, warehousing, wholesaling, and
office uses. Exterior storage is allowed with some restrictions, and must be screened from view
from both the public right-of-way and surrounding privately owned property.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities
b. Corporate offices
c. Medical/dental lab
d. Mail-order houses
e. Printing and publishing
f. Laboratories for research and engineering
g. Moving/storage facilities
h. Wholesale sales/distributor
i. Freight transfer facilities
j. Vending/game machine sales/service
k. Cold storage/locker plants
l. Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to include stockyards or slaughter
houses
m. Tool, die, and pattern making
n. Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and electronic products, components or
equipment
o. Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-warehouses
p. Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or other comparable treatment
of goods or materials, entirely within enclosed buildings
q. Animal hospital or clinic
r. Kennel
s. Pet daycare or grooming
2. Conditional uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Day care center, within a primary office/industrial building or as an accessory structure on the
same lot. Day care centers are subject to state and local regulations.
i. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas occu-
pied by cribs as per State Code;
ii. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas not
occupied by cribs times the licensed capacity as per State Code;
iii. Fenced outdoor recreation space, must be provided per child using the space at a given
time as per State Code;
iv. Such facility shall provide for the loading and unloading of children so as not to obstruct
public streets or create traffic or safety hazards;
v. All licenses have been issued or have been applied for awaiting the outcome of the Board's
decision;
vi. No group day care center may be located within the same structure as any gas station,
bar/tavern, automated gas station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing or renting vehi-
cles;
vii. The parking group requirements can be met
viii. The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on which the group day care cen-
ter will be located complies with, and will for so long as the group day care center is so lo-
cated, continue to comply with all local, state and federal regulations governing hazardous
substances, hazardous wastes, and hazardous materials, including, but not limited to Iowa
Code chapter 455B (1991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 of the Federal Comprehensive Envi-
ronmental Response Compensation and Liability Act; 40 C.F.R. Section 3-2.4; and Section
302 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; and
ix. If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Emergency Management Director shall certify whether
or not the applicant has submitted a current inventory of extremely hazardous substances
kept or stored on the premises. If any such extremely hazardous substances are kept or
stored on the premises, the applicant shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premis-
es a notice indicating a description of the extremely hazardous substances, and the physical
and health hazards presented by such substances.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling products produced on -site and
only as accessory to the principal use.
b. Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to the following - Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PUD District of a limited duration as established in Section 3 -19 Temporary Uses of the Unified
Development Code.
Zone D: General Purpose and Description. Zone D is intended to provide appropriate locations
for heavy industrial uses. Exterior storage is allowed, provided it is screened from view from pub-
lic right-of-way.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities
b. Corporate offices
c. Mail order houses
d. Printing and publishing
e. Laboratories for research and engineering
f. Moving/storage facilities
g. Wholesale sales/distributor
h. Freight transfer facilities
i. Fuel and ice dealers
j. Cold storage/locker plants
k. Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to include stockyards or slaugh-
ter houses
l. Compounding, processing and packaging of chemical products
m. Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and electronic products, components
or equipment).
n. Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include miniwarehouses
o. Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or other comparable treatment
of goods or materials
2. Conditional uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Day care center, within a primary office/industrial building or as an accessory structure on the
same lot. Day care centers are subject to state and local regulations.
i. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas occu-
pied by cribs as per State Code;
ii. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas not
occupied by cribs times the licensed capacity as per State Code;
iii. Fenced outdoor recreation space must be provided per child using the space at a given time
as per State Code;
iv. Such facility shall provide for the loading and unloading of children so as not to obstruct
public streets or create traffic or safety hazards;
v. All licenses have been issued or have been applied for awaiting the outcome of the Board's
decision;
vi. No group day care center may be located within the same structure as any gas station,
bar/tavern, automated gas station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing or renting vehi-
cles;
vii. The parking group requirements can be met
viii. The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on which the group day care cen-
ter will be located complies with, and will for so long as the group day care center is so lo-
cated, continue to comply with all local, state and federal regulations governing hazardous
substances, hazardous wastes, and hazardous materials, including, but not limited to Iowa
Code chapter 455B (1 991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 of the Federal Comprehensive Envi-
ronmental Response Compensation and Liability Act; 40 C.F.R. Section 3-2.4; and Section
302 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; and
ix. If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Emergency Management Director shall certify whether
or not the applicant has submitted a current inventory of extremely hazardous substances
kept or stored on the premises. If any such extremely hazardous substances are kept or
stored on the premises, the applicant shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premis-
es a notice indicating a description of the extremely hazardous substances, and the physical
and health hazards presented by such substances.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling products produced on -site and
only as accessory to the principal use.
b. Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to the following: Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PUD District of a limited duration as established in Section 3 -19 Temporary Uses of the Unified
Development Code.
Zone E: General Purpose and Description. Zone is intended to provide a location for businesses
that require exterior handling or storage of materials or equipment. Exterior handling or storage is
allowed, except along Seippel Road, where it is prohibited.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Public or quasi-public utilities
b. Corporate offices
c. Mail-order houses.
d. Printing and publishing
e. Laboratories for research and engineering
f. Moving/storage facilities
g. Wholesale sales/distributor
h. Freight transfer facilities.
i. Fuel and ice dealers
j. Cold storage/locker plants
k. Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to include stockyards or slaugh-
ter houses
l. Compounding, processing and packaging of chemical products
m. Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and electronic products, components
or equipment
n. Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-warehouses
o. Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or other comparable treatment
of goods or materials entirely within enclosed buildings
p. Contractors shop/yard
q. Recycling industries entirely within enclosed buildings with no outdoor storage
r. Timber processing
2. Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling products produced on -site and
only as accessory to the principal use.
b. Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to the following: Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PUD District of a limited duration as established in Section 3 -19 Temporary Uses of the Unified
Development Code.
Zone O: General Purpose and Description. Zone O is intended to serve as an amenity to the in-
dustrial park, providing open space and control of storm water to protect downstream properties.
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities
b. Parks, nature areas, playgrounds, and similar recreational uses
c. Picnic areas
d. Recreational trails
e. Club houses, shelter houses, tennis courts, or playground equipment, or other recreational
buildings and structures when associated with parks, nature areas, playgrounds, recreational
facilities
f. Construction of dams, reservoirs, or detention ponds
2. Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Any use customarily incidental or subordinate to the principle use it serves.
4. Temporary uses reserved for future use.
C. Lot and Bulk Regulations - Development of land in Zones A, B, C, D, E and O shall be regulated
as follows:
1. All building structures and activities shall be located in conformance with the attached concep-
tual development plan and all final site development plans shall be approved in accordance
with provisions of the PUD District regulations of this ordinance and of Section 5 -24 PUD
Planned Unit Development of the Unified Development Code.
2. All buildings related features in Zones A, B, C, D, E and O shall be in accordance with the fol-
lowing bulk regulations chart:
Zone
Minimum Lot
area In Acres
Lot Front-
age Min.
Front Yard
Setback
Min. Ft.
Side Yard
Setback
Min. Ft.
Rear Yard
Setback
Min. Ft.
Building
Height
Max. Ft.
A 1/2 acre 100 20 10* 20 30
B 2 acres 100 50 10 25 50
C 2 acres 100 50 25 25 75
D 2 acres 100 50 25 50 100
E 2 acres 100 50 10 25 50
O N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
*0-foot side yard setbacks from property lines shall be permitted for attached buildings.
a) Lots smaller than minimum will be allowed if the parcel is consolidated or combined with a
larger lot. Substations for public and quasi-public utilities shall be exempt from lot frontage
and lot area requirements.
b) Maximum lot coverage shall be 80 percent. All building and vehicle related features shall be
considered when calculating total land area coverage, except fire lanes and railroad tracks.
c) Maximum building height shall be as stipulated in the bulk regulations chart above, except the
following may exceed the height limit: cooling towers, condensers, elevator bulkheads, stacks
and other necessary mechanical equipment and their protective housing. Heating, ventilating
and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is limited to 10 feet above height limitation, except in
Zone A where 30 feet maximum height includes HVAC equipment.
d) Within required front, side and rear setbacks, only driveways, fire lanes, railroad tracks, open
space features, and primary and secondary signage are allowed. Parking lots may encroach
up to 50% into a required front yard setback.
D. Parking and Loading Regulations
1. All vehicle-related features, except for railroad tracks, shall be surfaced with either asphalt or
concrete.
2. All parking and loading spaces shall be delineated on the surfacing material by painted strips
or other permanent means.
3. The number, size and design of parking spaces shall be governed by applicable provisions of
City of Dubuque Unified Development Code.
4. The number, size and design and location of parking spaces designated for persons with disa-
bilities shall be according to the local, state or federal requirements in effect at the time of de-
velopment.
5. The location and number of private driveway intersections with public streets shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer. Access shall generally be limited to internal streets.
6. No on-street maneuvering of delivery vehicles will be allowed on any street. Lots shall provide
all necessary maneuvering space for delivery vehicles within the boundaries of the lots.
7. All loading docks for shipping and receiving of raw and manufactured goods shall be designed
to provide for the direct movement of goods between the deliver vehicle and the interior of the
building.
E. Sign Regulations
1. Applicability of Cit of Dubuque Ordinances: The provisions of Section 15 Signs of the Unified
Development Code shall apply unless further regulated by this section.
2. Off-Premise Signs: Off-premise signs shall be prohibited.
3. On-Premise Signs: On-premise signs shall be erected or constructed in accordance with the
following regulations.
a. Allowable content: signs, messages and graphics shall be limited to the following contents:
i. Industrial Center signs: limited to identification of Dubuque Industrial Center West
• Entrance signs
• Directory signs
ii. Company primary signs: limited to identification of uses in Zones B, C, D and E
• Identification of company name
• Identification of company products or services by generic name only
• Graphic symbol or logo identified with the company
iii. Commercial primary signs: limited to identification of uses in Zone A
• Identification of business name
• Identification of business products or services by generic names only
• Graphic symbol or logo identified with the business
iv. Secondary signs: allowable in all zones
• Street address
• Directional messages necessary for the safe and efficient flow of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic on the lot
• Identification of visitor entrances to the building, shipping and receiving docks and other
delivery points
• Identification of assigned parking spaces and parking spaces accessible to persons with
disabilities
• Temporary announcements of pending or new construction
• Commemorative messages
b. Schedule of sign regulations: allowable structural type, size, number and height shall be limited
to the following requirements.
Type of Sign Maximum Size Maximum Number Allowable Structure
Type
Maximum
Height*
Industrial Center
Entrance Signs
200 sq. ft. per sign face Six (6) signs Monument 12 ft.
Industrial Center
Directory Signs
30 sq. ft. per sign face Three (3) signs Monument 8 ft.
Company Primary
Signs
10% of building wall sign
is mounted on or 400
total sq. ft. of sign area,
whichever is less.
2 signs per street
frontage per business
Wallmounted Below eave or
parapet
150 sq. ft. per sign face 1 sign per business
restricted to interior
street frontages only
Monument 10 ft.
Commercial Prima-
ry Signs
100 sq. ft. per sign face 2 signs per business
provided only 1 sign
may be a monument -
style sign
Wallmounted Below eave or
parapet
Monument 10 ft.
Secondary Signs 24 sq. ft. per sign face No maximum number Wallmounted Below eave or
parapet
Monument 6 ft.
*The height of monument-style signs shall be measured from average grade to top of sign structures.
c) Variances: Variances from sign requirements for size, number and height may be requested.
Such variances shall be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with Sec-
tion 86 Variance Procedure of the Unified Development Code.
d) Lighting: Signs may be illuminated only by means of indirect lighting, whereby all light sources
and devices are shielded from view by opaque or translucent materials, or internally illuminat-
ed by means of a light source completely enclosed by the sign panel.
e) Motion: No signs may include any device or means, mechanical, electrical or natural, which
shall cause any motion of the sign panel or any part thereof. No flashing lights or changing
colors shall be allowed.
F. Exterior Storage Regulations - Exterior storage shall be in accordance with the following regula-
tions:
Zone Allowable Products
Stored Allowable Location Allowable Screening Mate-
rials Min. Opacity Max. Height of
Screening
A PROHIBITED
B PROHIBITED
C Finished Goods Rear or side yards Synthetic materials, wood,
masonry, brick or stone
similar to building color
50% 10 feet
D Raw or finished goods;
equipment
Rear or side yards Similar to building color 50% 12 feet
Raw of finished goods;
equipment
Rear or side yards Similar to building color 100% 15 feet
O PROHIBITED
*Exterior storage is prohibited on lots fronting Seippel Road.
1. Exterior storage of materials, which could be blown into the air or strewn about by the wind,
shall be prohibited.
2. Exterior storage, where allowed, shall not encroach into a front yard. A front yard may exceed
the required front yard setback.
3. The ground area coverage of exterior storage areas shall be the area contained inside the re-
quired screening. This area shall be considered to be a building-related feature for purposes of
calculating total land area coverages.
4. Exterior storage (where allowed. must be screened from view from adjacent public right-of-
way. In Zone C, exterior storage must be screened from both the public right -of-way and sur-
rounding privately owned property.
5. The screening height shall be measured from the ground level outside the line of the screen.
Screens built on sloping grades shall be stepped so that their top line shall be horizontal.
6. Required screening is intended to buffer surrounding property from the negative visual impact
created by the storage of raw or finished goods, materials and equipment that can adversely
impact the value of adjacent property.
7. The City Planner may grant a waiver for screening to exceed the maximum height allowed,
when topography or height of individual finished products or equipment could make it impossi-
ble to completely screen a storage area from every vantage point. The City Planner may not
grant waiver in maximum screening height for raw materials or stacked goods.
8. All exterior entrances to a screened storage area shall be provided with a gate or door of simi-
lar design to that of the screen.
9. Long-term storage of products or materials in semi-trailers or shipping containers is prohibited.
G. Exterior Trash Collection Area Requirements
1. Exterior trash collection areas shall include collection bins, dumpsters, and similar waste re-
ceptacles for the short-term storage and collection of trash. Trash shall include garbage, scrap,
recyclables, debris and similar materials.
2. The storage of trash shall be limited to that produced by the principal permitted use and acces-
sory uses of the lot. Exterior storage of trash, which could be blown into the air or strewn about
by the wind, shall be prohibited.
3. The ground area coverage of exterior trash collection areas shall be the area contained inside
the required screening. This area shall be considered a building -related feature for purposes of
calculating total land area coverages.
4. Exterior trash collection areas shall be located in rear or side yards only. Exterior trash collec-
tion areas shall not encroach into a front yard. A front yard may exceed the required front yard
setback.
5. All exterior trash collection areas and the materials contained therein shall be screened from
view from the adjacent public right-of-way.
6. The screening shall be a completely opaque fence, wall or other feature not exceeding a height
of 10 feet measured from the ground level outside the line of the screen. Screens built on slop-
ing grades shall be stepped so that their top line shall be horizontal.
7. Exposed materials used to construct the opaque screen shall be similar in appearance to ma-
terials used for exterior building walls. All exterior entrances to a screened trash area shall be
provided with a gate or door of similar design to that of the screen.
8. If a 10-foot-high screen fails to shield the exterior trash collection area from view from the adja-
cent public right-of-way, evergreen plantings may be required in addition to the screening. Ev-
ergreen plant materials shall be selected and designed so that they will screen the area from
the adjacent public right-of-way within five (5. Years).
H. Landscaping Regulations - The following Landscape Regulations shall apply to each lot:
1. Plant Materials: The open space area of each lot shall be planted with permanent lawn and
ground covers, shrubs and trees. It is the intent of these regulations that the development of
required open spaces shall reflect a high quality of environmental design.
2. Landscaping: The following is the minimum requirement of trees and shrubs, by number and
size, and the type of ground cover required. Street trees planted in public street right -of-way
shall not be counted toward fulfillment of the minimum site requirements set forth below. Plant
species to be used for landscaping shall be in accordance with the City of Dubuque Street
Tree policy. Existing trees and shrubs to be retained on site may be counted toward fulfillment
of the landscaping requirements.
a. Minimum tree planting requirements for any new development in the Dubuque Industrial Cen-
ter West shall be one (1) tree of the following size per 1,600 square feet of required open
space:
40% minimum: 2-2 1/2" caliper diameter deciduous and/or 8-foot height or greater evergreen.
Balance: 1 1/2 - 2" caliper diameter deciduous and/or 6-foot height evergreen.
b. Minimum shrub requirements at the time of planting for any development in the PUD District,
shall be 6 shrubs, or 1 shrub per 1 ,000 square feet of required open space, whichever is
greater.
Shrubs shall be a minimum of 18" height or minimum of one (1) gallon potted.
3. Landscape berms and/or plantings shall be required as screening for parking areas adjacent to
public streets and shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in height and can utilize natural grade
changes to achieve the required 50% opacity landscaping screen. Parking lot screening is in
addition to required landscaping of open space areas.
4. Trees shall be provided in all parking lot islands, which are of sufficient size to ensure the
growth and survival of the trees. Trees planted in parking lot islands may be counted toward
the minimum tree planting requirements.
5. The developer of any lot fronting Seippel Road and/or Chavanelle Road shall participate in the
planting trees compatible in species and spacing with tree plantings, which have previously
been completed by the City along said streets.
6. The installation of required planting materials may be phased in direct proportion to the phas-
ing of building construction. Required landscaping shall be installed by the date the Building
Services Department issues an occupancy certificate, or if winter weather prevents planting,
within six months of being issued an occupancy certificate.
7. To reduce erosion, all disturbed open space areas shall have ground cover of grass or native
vegetation, which is installed as sod, or seeded, fertilized and mulched.
8. The lot owner is required to replant any and all plant materials, which have died due to any
cause during the effective period of this PUD Ordinance.
9. A detailed landscape plan shall be required as part of submittal for final site development plan
approval.
10. The area between the public street and the right -of-way line shall be planted with grass and
maintained by the lot owner.
11. Industrial Center landscaping: Common areas and streetscapes of the PUD District shall be in
accordance with the landscape plan, a copy of which is attached and made a part of this PUD
ordinance.
I. Performance Standards – The development and maintenance of uses in this PUD District shall
be established in conformance with the following standards:
1. Site Lighting: exterior illumination of site features and location and design of site lighting shall
be in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Exterior Illumination of site features shall be limited to the illumination of the following:
• Parking areas, driveways and loading facilities
• Pedestrian walkway surfaces and entrances to building
• Screened storage areas
• Building exterior
b. Location and design of site lighting shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
• All exterior lighting shall be designed, installed and maintained so as not to cause glare or
to shine in adjacent lots and streets.
• No light source shall provide illumination onto adjacent lots, buildings or streets in excess
of 1 .0-foot candle.
• All exterior lighting luminaries shall be designed and installed to shield light from the lumi-
naire at angles above 72 degrees from vertical.
• Fixtures mounted on a building shall not be positioned higher than the roofline of the build-
ing.
• Wooden utility type poles are acceptable only for temporary use during construction.
• All electrical service lines to posts and fixtures shall be underground and concealed inside
the posts.
2. Utility Locations: Service lines and mechanical equipment for utilities shall be located in ac-
cordance with the following requirements.
a. Service Lines: All electrical, telephone cable and other similar utility lines serving the building
and other site features shall be located underground.
b. Mechanical Equipment: All ground-mounted electrical transformers, switching gear, relay
boxes, meters, air conditioning units, heat pumps and other similar mechanical equipment
shall be screened from view. Screening may consist of plantings or masonry walls. Plantings
shall achieve 50% opacity after three (3) growing seasons and a masonry wall shall appear to
be an integral part of the building's overall architectural design.
3. Site Plans: Final site development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 12 Site
Plans of the Unified Development Code prior to construction of each building and vehicle -
related feature unless otherwise exempted by Section 12 Site Plans.
4. Storm Water Conveyance: The developer of each lot shall be responsible for providing surface
or subsurface conveyance(s) of storm water from the lot to existing storm sewers or to flow line
of open drainage ways outside the lot in a means that is satisfactory to the Public Works De-
partment of the City of Dubuque. Other applicable regulations enforced by the City of Dubuque
relative to storm water management and drainage shall apply to properties in the PUD District.
5. Platting: The conceptual development plan shall serve as the preliminary plat for this PUD Dis-
trict. Subdivision plats and improvement plans shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter
11 Land Division of the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code.
6. Noises: Noises generated within the PUD District shall be regulated by Chapter 33, Article IV
Noises, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
7. Street Lighting: Streetlights shall be installed in accordance with City of Dubuque standards.
8. Flood Plain Regulations: The area of the PUD District that lies within the flood plain of Catfish
Creek shall be subject to the regulations of Section 6-4 Flood Hazard Overlay Districts of the
Unified Development Code.
9. Phased construction of Buildings and Parking Spaces: The construction of off -street parking
spaces may be phased in proportion to the percentage of total building floor area constructed
at any one time. Ground area set aside for future parking, loading spaces or driveways or for
parking provided in excess of the minimum required number of parking spaces shall not re-
duce the minimum required area for open space.
10. Other Codes and Regulations: These regulations do not relieve an owner from other applica-
ble City, County, State and Federal codes, regulations, laws and other controls relative to the
planning, construction, operation and management of property in the PUD District.
J. Open Space and Recreational Areas - Those areas not designated on the conceptual develop-
ment plan as "open" shall be maintained as open space by the property owner and/or associa-
tion. The recreational trail shall be maintained by the property owner and/or association.
K. Ordinance History
1. Ord. 43-23: Rescinding Ord. No. 6-23, and allowing animal hospital or clinic, kennel, and pet
daycare or grooming as permitted uses in Zone C of the Dubuque Industrial Center West PUD
Planned Unit Development district with a PI Planned Industrial Designation.
2. Ord. 6-23: Rescinding Ord. No. 32-18, and allowing childcare centers, early learning centers,
general offices, data centers, and emergency call centers within Zone B of the Dubuque Indus-
trial Center West PUD Planned Unit Development district with a PI Planned Industrial Designa-
tion.
3. Ord. 32-18: Rescinding Ord. No. 83-04, No. 07-02, and No. 14-98 and rezoning an approxi-
mately 124-acres of property from Agricultural District and approximately 36 -acres of property
from PI Planned Industrial to the regulations of the Dubuque Industrial Center West Planned
Unit Development with a PI Planned Industrial designation.
4. Ord. 83-04: Amending Ord. No. 14-98 and No. 07-02 by reclassifying hereinafter described
property located east of Seippel Road and south of Middle Road from Agricultural District to
PUD Planned Unit Development with a PI Planned Industrial designation and adopting a con-
ceptual development plan.
5. Ord. 07-02: Reclassifying an approximately 25-acre property located east of Seippel Road
and North of the county farm from Agricultural designation to PUD Planned Unit Development
District with a PI Planned Industrial designation and adopting an amended conceptual develop-
ment plan, with conditions, for the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
6. Ord. 14-98: Reclassifying property located east and west of Seippel Road and north of the
county farm from Agricultural designation to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PI Planned
Industrial designation.
L. Transfer of Ownership - Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PUD District shall in-
clude in the transfer or lease agreement a provision that the purchaser or lessee acknowledges
awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of the district.
M. Modifications - Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in ac-
cordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 9 of the Unified Development
Code.
N. Recording - A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the expense of the property owner(s)
with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the conditions accepted as part of
this reclassification approval within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this ordinance. This or-
dinance shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and assigns.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Com-
mission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 5. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
4. Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment Project Public Hearing: Motion by Sprank to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 375-25 Comiskey Park Phase 2 Redevelopment
Project: Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost. Seconded by
Jones. In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Matt Kalcevich and Acting Project
and Facilities Manager Marie Ware explained that grant funding often determines the scope of work.
They noted that security cameras are already installed in the park, and additional pedestrian lighting,
conduit, and cameras will be added, along with new pavilions and trees. Ware also confirmed that the
proposed redevelopment plan includes the removal of the tennis courts. City Council Members ex-
pressed appreciation for the park improvements. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 375-25
COMISKEY PARK PHASE 2 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total cost for the Comiskey
Park Phase 2 Redevelopment Project, in the estimated construction amount of $3,376,900.00, are
hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Peter Arling, Legal Counsel for DuTrac Community Credit Union (DuTrac), 1000 Main St., stated
that he and DuTrac Senior Vice President of Operations and Facilities Kim Adams were available to
answer any questions regarding Action Item No. 2.
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), resid-
ing at 205 Hill St., spoke in support of Action Item No. 2.
Joe Callahan of Callahan Construction, 7269 Commerce Park, spoke in support of Action Item No.
6, requesting that the updated permit fee structure be reviewed after one year to ensure it remains
effective.
Breitfelder announced that written input regarding Action Item No. 2 was received from James Ya-
ger, Andrew Hawkingson, and Terry Mozena, 196 Bluff St.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque Nature Everywhere Request for Approval of Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights
(COBOR): Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 376-25
Dubuque Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Approval and Adoption by City Council. Seconded by Far-
ber. Colleen McKenna of Dubuque Nature Everywhere gave a presentation. In response to questions,
she noted once the current funding for the Dubuque Nature Everywhere cohort is exhausted, the
group will pursue additional grant opportunities. McKenna also shared that Dubuque’s COBOR will be
the first in Iowa. Jared McGovern, also a member of the organization, confirmed that Dubuque Nature
Everywhere is currently operating under Dubuque Forward’s fiscal agency agreement and utilizing its
501(c)(3) status. City Council Members commended the group’s enthusiasm and recognized the
timely alignment of their efforts with the upcoming release of the City’s Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and ongoing initiatives on Chaplain Schmitt Island. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-25
DUBUQUE CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS APPROVAL AND ADOPTION BY CITY
COUNCIL
Whereas, the City of Dubuque and a team of partners became a Nature Everywhere Accelerator
Community in September of 2024; and
Whereas, children are healthier, happier, and more hopeful, and perform better in school when
they learn and play in nature; and
Whereas, children are more resilient, more confident, more creative, and better problem solvers
when they have safe access to parks, nature centers, rivers, streams, and other outdoor spaces; and
Whereas, all children feel welcome at all of Dubuque’s parks, pools, trails, waterways, and open
spaces; and
Whereas, communities enjoy stronger health outcomes, including lower mortality rates and dis-
ease, with easy and regular access to nature; and
Whereas, children who develop a positive relationship with nature are more likely to become to-
morrow’s stewards of our natural heritage; and
Whereas, through its parks, trails, waterways, open spaces, and other natural spaces, Dubuque
and regional collaborators provide a wide variety of quality outdoor opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Dubuque Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights is hereby approved and adopted by the
City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2. DuTrac Community Credit Union – Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conserva-
tion District Boundaries: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed 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 Resnick. Brumwell stepped out
for the action item and Assistant City Attorney Jason Lehman served as legal counsel in her absence.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont gave a presentation. In response to questions, Peter
Arling confirmed that DuTrac is scheduled to close on the 1305 Elm Street property in early Decem-
ber. DuTrac intends to demolish the building, and no tenants will reside in the property at the time of
closing. Arling also noted that City staff have represented the Building Bridges to Elevate Employ-
ment (B2E2) Project to DuTrac as forthcoming and will impact access to DuTrac’s building. He em-
phasized DuTrac’s commitment to remaining in the downtown area. Wernimont stated that he could
not confirm the final access points for DuTrac following the completion of the B2E2 Project, as the
project remains in its preliminary stages. City Council Members discussed the Historic Preservation
Commission’s limited scope for considering demolition permits of structures in historic districts and
acknowledged that 1305 Elm Street lacks historical significance. While some Council Members rec-
ognized DuTrac’s proactive approach in anticipation of the B2E2 Project, one Council Member ex-
pressed that having finalized project plans would be helpful before moving forward with the request.
Council Members also reflected on the challenges of approving demolition requests within historic
districts and affirmed that such decisions are made with careful consideration. Motion carried 6-1 with
Wethal voting nay.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 42-25 Amending Title 16 of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending Article 10-8-A-4
Pertaining to Alteration of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District to Remove the
Block Bounded by Washington Street, E. 14th Street, Elm Street and E. 13th Street. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 6-1 with Wethal voting nay. After the vote, Brumwell returned to Council
Chambers to serve as legal counsel for the remainder of the meeting.
3. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Design Phase 1 Recommendation for Selection of
Professional Consultant Services: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve
the selection of Bolton & Menk, Inc. as the first -ranked Consultant and that the City be authorized to
negotiate a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to complete a corridor design for Phase 1
for Central Avenue and White Street between 14 th Street and 22nd Street and the feasibility of corridor
solutions, including first steps with parking needs and then pavement marking restriping, while incor-
porating feedback from continued public engagement and a holistic approach. Seconded by Farber.
Traffic Engineer Justine Hull gave a presentation. In response to a question about next steps, Hull
stated that the City will begin contract scope negotiations, with the finalized contract expected to be
presented to the City Council for approval by January. Future updates will be provided during the En-
gineering Department’s budget presentation. When asked about the value of hiring consultants for
such initiatives, Van Milligen emphasized that consultants bring specialized technical expertise not
typically available within City staff, an important asset for complex and rare projects like this one. City
Council Members acknowledged the value of consultant expertise and noted that the corridor design
will play a key role in supporting the area’s economic development. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project - Award Public Improvement Contract:
Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 377-25 Awarding Pub-
lic Improvement Contract for the Ambassador Court Storm Sewer Replacement Project. Seconded by
Sprank. City Council Members thanked Ambassador Court residents for their advocacy for this pro-
ject. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-25
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE AMBASSADOR COURT STORM
SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Ambassador Court Storm
Sewer Replacement Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 341 -25 and Notice to Bidders
published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on
the 22nd day of October 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 6th day of November 2025 and it
has been determined that Temperley Excavating Inc. of East Dubuque, Illinois, in the bid amount of
$113,629.65, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Temperley Excavating
Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of
the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
5. Request for Ordinance Modification-City Code 7-7-6 Bicycle Lighting Requirements: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be con-
sidered 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. When asked about the classification of e-bikes and
scooters, Police Chief Jeremy Jensen stated that e-bikes are considered bicycles per state code defi-
nition. He also confirmed that the Police Department’s School Resource Officers (SROs) are explor-
ing the possibility of offering bike safety training in local schools. Jensen stated that the department
plans to communicate the change in city code directly to the public and through social media chan-
nels. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 43-25 Amending City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire, and Public Safety, Chapter 7 Bicycles, Section 6
Equipment. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 43-25
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 7 POLICE, FIRE, AND PUBLIC
SAFETY, CHAPTER 7 BICYCLES, SECTION 6 EQUIPMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. Section 7-7-6 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7-7-6: EQUIPMENT:
A. Each bicycle, when in use on the streets, sidewalks, highways, parks, or multi-use trails of
the city between sunset to sunrise, and at such other times when conditions such as fog, snow,
sleet, or rain provide insufficient lighting to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles at a dis-
tance of five hundred feet (500') ahead, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a
white light visible from at least three hundred feet (300') to the front and with a lamp on the rear
exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of three hundred feet (300') to the rear; except that a
red reflector of a type approved by the United States consumer products safety commission may
be used in lieu of a rear light. Other lamps are permissible if no red light is directed towards the
front, nor white light to the rear.
B. The use of sirens or whistles on a bicycle is prohibited.
C. No person shall drive a bicycle unless it is equipped with a functional brake. Unicycles are
exempt from the brake requirement.
D. A person propelling a bicycle on the streets, sidewalks, highways, parks, or multi -use trails of
the city shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicy-
cle.
E. Each bicycle driven along the streets, sidewalks, highways, parks, or multi-use trails of the
city shall have such other equipment, and the equipment shall be in such condition, as will allow it
to be operated safely.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of November 2025.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
6. Proposed Changes to Permitting and Valuation Practices: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and approve the revised permit valuation model for new construction and fee proposal
change to the permitting fee structure for residential alterations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
permits, and solar and swimming pool permits. Seconded by Farber. Assistant Housing and Commu-
nity Development Director Michael Belmont gave a presentation. In response to questions, Belmont
clarified that the valuation model does not change the permit process and is already in use by other
cities. He noted that building permit data is public, allowing contractors to provide feedback, and cau-
tioned that the number of permits issued annually can fluctuate. To account for this, the department
will compare similarly sized projects and expects to have relevant data available for inclusion in its
upcoming budget presentation. City Council Members expressed support for the valuation model and
the effort to collect data to evaluate its effectiveness. They also supported its inclusion in the Housing
and Community Development Department’s annual budget presentation. Council Members also en-
couraged contractors to continue sharing feedback with City staff and Council, and they thanked the
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board for its contributions. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Fire Station Building Condition Assessment and Station Location Study : Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and approve issuing the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultation
Services: Fire Station Building Condition Assessment and Station Location Study, and to authorize
the reallocation of funds from CIP Project #1315000028 to support the consulting contract. Seconded
by Jones. In response to questions, Fire Chief Amy Scheller stated that the cost of consultation ser-
vices is not expected to exceed $100,000. She noted that hiring a consultant will help streamline the
fire station projects and intends to set the RFP submission deadline for January or February 2026.
City Council Members expressed support for issuing the RFP, emphasizing the importance of ap-
proaching fire station upgrades in a thoughtful and strategic manner. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Work Session Request for Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Draft: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for December 8, 2025, at
6:00 p.m. Seconded by Farber. Resnick noted a potential scheduling conflict that might cause a late
arrival but declined to adjust the work session start time, stating he would make every effort to arrive
on time. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones reported on his recent loss for re-election in the general city election, the Dubuque County
E911 Emergency Communications Center ribbon cutting, the Envision 2030 event, a Sons of Ameri-
can Legion event, a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) meeting, the HEART
Partnership open house, and J&J Pool, Spa, & Billiards ribbon cutting for their recent expansion.
Sprank reported on being re-elected in the general city election and attending North End and Point
Neighborhood Association meetings.
Farber reported on the recent passing of Tami Ryan.
Wethal reported on the HEART Partnership open house and the Attitude of Gratitude event for
Opening Doors.
Resnick reported on performing with the Loras Jazz Group in the Dupaco Voices Building.
Cavanagh referenced the higher-than-usual voter turnout in the general city election, along with
the strong attendance at the meeting, as a reflection of the community’s current momentum and ex-
pressed hope that this energy continues.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:49 p.m. to discuss Confidential Records, Pend-
ing Litigation, and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),(j) Code of Iowa. Second-
ed by Resnick. 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 11:02 p.m. stating that staff had been given prop-
er direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk