1 5 26 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026, in the second-
,ioor Council Chambers off he Historic Federal Building, 35Q W. 6th Streit.
Pre ent: Mayor Cav 15agh; Council Members Leyenddecker, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Staver;
Weth1; City Managern Milligen, City AtVney Brumwell.
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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
SWEARING -IN
Swearing -In of Elected Officials and Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor -Elect Brad Cavanagh, Council Members -Elect Chris Staver, Tyson Leyendecker, and
Danny Sprank, and Mayor Pro Tern David Resnick will be sworn in.
PROCLAMATIONS
Human Trafficking and Modern -Day Slavery Prevention Month (January 2026)
On behalf of the Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation.
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of December 15, 2025; Cable TV Commission of November 19,
2025; Historic Preservation Commission of October 16, 2025; Library Board of Trustees
Update of November 20, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of November 20, 2025; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of December 1, 2025; Proof of Publication for
Expenditure Reports presented at the December 1, 2025 City Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Joseph Mayefski for vehicle damage; William Odefy for property damage; Steven Palmer for
property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Christian Heim for
vehicle damage; Randy Johnson for vehicle damage; Joseph Mayefski for vehicle damage;
William Odefy for property damage; Lindsey Williams for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain payments
of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Acceptance of Public Improvements in Vintage Estates Subdivision
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the public
improvements in Vintage Estates Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements In Vintage Estates In The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Request of Approval CY2026 Civil Service Alternative Process for Police and Fire
Hiring
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the change to forego the Civil Service
Approval process as allowed under Iowa Code 400.12A and again authorize the creation of a
police officer hiring eligibility list of up to 40 police officer candidates and a firefighter eligibility
list of up to 40 firefighter candidates which is outside the Civil Service Commission approval.
,_, Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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7. Signed Contracts
Axon for the Prepared Assist Communications Service; Cintas for Uniform Product Rental and
Workplace Services Products; Clarke University for clinical learning experiences for BSN
Nursing Students; FEH Design for the Five Flags Civic Center Fire Escape Inspection; Manders
Quality Concrete for Paver Installation; Racom Corporation for the 5th_Street Ramp Camera
Replacement; Zephyr Aluminum Products, Inc. for the ImOn Ice Arena ADA Swing Door
Actuator Installation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Mediacom Rate Change Notification Letter
Correspondence from Ryan Young, Government Relations Director with Mediacom, informing
the City of video programming changes and rate adjustments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Setting a Public Hearing to approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Viterra USA Grain, LLC
( City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, to
approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Viterra USA Grain, LLC for the property located on Commercial Street
(aka East Seventh Street).
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Consider The First Amendment To The Amended
And Restated Lease Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And Viterra Usa Grain,
LLC For Real Property In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and
File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 20, 2026
2. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment of Development Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, for the
assignment of the Development Agreement for the Grand Harbor Hotel from Westdale Capital
Investors 3, LP to RG Hospitality, LLC. RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing
Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment Of The Development
Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Westdale Capital Investors 3, LP As
Successor In Interest To Platinum Holdings, LLC To RG Hospitality, LLC, Fixing The Date For
A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On The Proposed
Assignment Of The Development Agreement, And Providing For
The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
January 20, 2026
3. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment of Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, for the
assignment of the Lease Agreement for the Grand Harbor Hotel from Westdale Capital
Investors 3, LP to RG Hospitality, LLC.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment Of The Lease Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa And Westdale Capital Investors 3, LP As Successor In Interest To Platinum Holdings,
LLC To RG Hospitality, LLC, Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of
The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On The Proposed Assignment Of The Lease Agreement, And
Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
January 20, 2026
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension Project Public Hearing
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $131,601.64 for the Tanglewood Court
Storm Sewer Extension Project through the adoption of the attached resolution, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension Project: Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Disposal of City Owned Property North of Cedar Crest Court
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution
approving for the disposal of City Owned Property lying north of Cedar Crest Court in
Dubuque, Iowa to JJR Investments, LLC and BNZ Properties, LLC via Quit Claim Deeds, and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate Located North Of
Cedar Crest Court Pursuant To Agreements Between The City Of Dubuque And JJR
Investments, LLC And Between The City Of Dubuque And BNZ Properties, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and GT Novelty Condos, LLC, Including the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and GT Novelty Condos, LLC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa And Gt Novelty Condos, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, Masterpiece Properties, LLC, and Mound City Bank
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached
Resolution approving a Subordination Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Masterpiece Properties, LLC, and Mound City Bank, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Subordination Agreement By And Among The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa, Masterpiece Properties, LLC, And Mound City Bank For Interest In City Properties
Located At 675 W 3rd Street And 677 W 3rd Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and Between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund for the
�j Redevelopment of 1550 Elm Street
City Attorney recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a First
Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund for the redevelopment of 1550 Elm Street in
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To The Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Work Session Requests - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly
Updates
Correspondence from Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation (GDDC), requesting to reschedule their previously scheduled work session from
January 20 to February 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
GDDC also requests that additional work sessions be scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on the following
dates: April 20, 2026, July 20, 2026, October 19, 2026, and January
19, 2027.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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4. Work Session Request -Historic Millwork Outdoor Community Space Update City
Manager requesting City Council schedule a work session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at
6:00 p.m. for a presentation on the Historic Millwork Outdoor Community Space concepts.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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