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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Roussell, Resnick, Leyendecker, Cavanagh, Staver, Sprank, Wethal
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING -IN
1. 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
1. Human Trafficking and Modern -Day Slavery Prevention Month (January 2026)
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On behalf of the Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. 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
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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
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
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
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
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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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
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 $131,501.54 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)
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)
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
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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)
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)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and
Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Greater Dubuque Impact Investment
Fund for the 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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2. Annual Review of Mayor and City Council Board and Committee
Appointments
City Clerk requesting Mayor and City Council review all board and committee
appointments and vacancies for any changes for the 2026 calendar year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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
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
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubugue.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk(a-)-cityofdubug ue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk(a_cityofdubug ue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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