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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Cavanagh, Staver, Wethal, Resnick, Leyendecker, Roussell, Sprank
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM - Confidential Records - Chapter 21.5(1)(a) Code of Iowa
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space
City staff and consultants from Confluence will present on the Historic Millwork District
(HMD) Outdoor Community Space.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
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1. Recognize Grand River Center for 2026 EXHIBITOR Magazine Centers of
Excellence Award
Grand River Center and Oak View Group (OVG 360) staff will be recognized for
their recent Special Award in EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2026 Centers of Excellence
Awards.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of January 5, 2026; Airport Commission of October 28,
2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of September 30, October 28,
and November 18, 2025; Library Board of Trustees of August 28, September 25,
and November 20, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
December 15, 2025; Proof of Publication for Expenditure Reports presented at the
December 15, 2025 City Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Peter Dotterweich for vehicle damage; Richard Herrig for vehicle damage; Alyson
Nelson for vehicle damage; Ryan Scherrman for property damage; Daniel Schleter
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: Steven
Palmer for property damage; Ryan Scherrman for property 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. Resolution Approving a First Amendment to Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC for the
Redevelopment of 2541 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving a First
Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC for the redevelopment of 2541 Central Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving The First Amendment To Development Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Hitzler Rental, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Iowa Department of Transportation HMA Sealing Project
Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, District Engineer with the Iowa Department
of Transportation, notifying the City Council of HMA joint and crack sealing on US-
61 from Dubuque Airport to Lake Eleanor Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Request for City Council Ratification of the First Amendment to the
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local #234 July 1, 2024
CBA
City Manager recommending City Council ratify the First Amendment to the
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local #234 July 1, 2024 CBA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Request for City Council Ratification of the Second Amendment to the
Dubuque Professional Firefighters Association (DPFA) July 1, 2024 CBA
(Specifically, FLSA OT at 204 Hours, a five (5) year CBA Duration, Wage Re -
opener in Years 4 and 5 of the CBA)
City Manager recommending City Council ratify the Second Amendment to the July
1, 2024 DPFA (Fire) CBA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Acceptance of Grants of Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer Utility across
parts of Lots 11 and 12 in Block 3 in Birch Acres, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa from James F. Breitbach and Kelly K. Breitbach, and from Benjamin T.
Graham and Cindy J. Graham
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution accepting the grants
of easement for storm sewer utility from James F. Breitbach and Kelly K. Breitbach,
and from Benjamin T. Graham and Cindy J. Graham for a proposed storm sewer
extension project across parts of Lots 11 and 12 in Block 3 in Birch Acres, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Accepting A Grants Of Permanent Easement For Storm Sewer
Utility Through, Under And Across Parts Of Lots 11 And 12 In Block 3 In Birch
Acres, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. City Council Contact Information and Ward Map Flyer
City Manager providing a copy of the City Council Contact Information and Ward
Map Flyer, which is being mailed with City utility bills from January 13 through
February 3, 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Winter Reminders Flyer
City Manager providing a copy of the Winter Reminders Flyer, which is being
mailed with City utility bills from January 13 through February 3, 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Signed Contracts
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A&G Electric for FY26 Electrical Installation and Repair Service Contract; CrossFit
Dubuque for Physical Training For The New Hire Academy; Department of the
Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District and Union at the Marina for Flowage
Easement Disposal; Elevated Landwrx for City Property Maintenance of Tree
Clearing, Brush Mowing, and Site Restoration Work; Leadership Shapers PTY
Limited for the Complete Mentoring Program Facilitator Pack; Modus Engineering
for the Eagle Point WTP Boiler Replacement Project - Study Phase; Neiland
Refrigeration for the Grand River Center Walk -In Cooler Compressor Replacement;
Northwest Mechanical, Inc for Boiler Replacement at 950 Elm Street — Intermodal
Facility; Oak View Group for hosting the City of Dubuque Recognition Day at the
Grand River Center; Racom Corporation for 5th Street Ramp Camera
Replacement; The Painter Lady, LLC to Paint walls in Room 208B and Base
Cabinet Faces in Room 208; ViDL Solutions for Amendment #3 to organizational
cultural work; Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa for the Administrative
Services Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
Offset Construction LLC for the Rockwood Court Storm and Sanitary Sewer
Repairs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Request for Qualifications for a fundraising campaign consultant for
restoration at Eagle Point Park
City Manager recommending City Council approval to distribute the enclosed
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with the purpose of engaging a fundraising
consultant for the restoration of the Alfred Caldwell -designed buildings at Eagle
Point Park, a collaboration under the Parks and Recreation and Planning Services
Departments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension Project: Award Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension Project to Gansen Excavating
Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of $101,249.28, which is 22.42% below the
engineer's estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Tanglewood Court
Storm Sewer Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists for Fire and Police Promotional
Positions
Civil Service Commission submitting the recertified list for the positions of Fire
Lieutenant, Division/Bureau Chief, Assistant Fire Marshall, EMS Supervisor, and
Fire Captain. The Fire Equipment Operator segment of the Fire Promotionals List
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was previously exhausted. Therefore, a new list of qualified Fire Equipment
Operator candidates has been certified. Additionally, the commission is submitting
the certified lists for the positions of Police Lieutenant, Police Corporal, Police
Captain, and Assistant Chief of Police.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Request to Apply for an Environmental Protection Agency Community -wide
Assessment Grant in the Amount of $500,000
City Manager recommending City Council approve the request to apply for an
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community -wide Assessment Grant in the
Amount of $500,000.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Filing Of A Grant Application With The
Environmental Protection Agency To Assist With Funding Community -Wide
Brownfield Assessments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Tobacco Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Pink Cloud at 4835 Asbury Rd.
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Tobacco
Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement with Pink Cloud, for their establishment
at 4835 Asbury Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations,
Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco
products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project: Initiate Public Bidding Process
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and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the
construction plans and specifications with estimated construction of $710,000; and
establish February 2, 2026, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby
authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel
Project through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project: Preliminary Approval
Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of
Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost;
And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for February 2, 2026
2. Setting a Public Hearing to Approve First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Bunge USA
Grain, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for February 2,
2026, to approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Bunge USA Grain, LLC (f/k/a Viterra
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 Bunge USA Grain, LLC For Real Property In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for February 2, 2026
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution of
Necessity that begins the process of creating an Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan, Version 2026.1 for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area and
any other applicable updating that may be necessary, and set the public hearing on
the proposed plan for February 16, 2026.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2026.1, For The Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Area And Setting The Date For A Public Hearing And
Consultation On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan,
Version 2026.1, For Said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for February 16, 2026
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
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the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the
next City Council meeting.
Civil Service Commission
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for
appointment by the mayor to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30)
days prior to a vote by the city council. Mayoral selection of appointments to occur
at February 2, 2026, city council meeting with the vote on appointments to occur at
March 16, 2026, city council meeting.
One, 4-Year Term through April 6, 2030 (Expiring term of Crabill)
Applicants:
Randall Ludowitz, 867 Barbaralee Dr.
Colleen McKenna, 1360 Mount Pleasant St.
Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.
Tom Parker, 2743 Mineral St.
Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year Term through February 15, 2029 (Expiring Low to Moderate Income
Area Representative term of Brown)
Applicant:
Talma Brown, 2004 Windsor Ave.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Conrad)
Applicant:
Rebecca Bruce, 7926 N. Westbrook Dr.
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. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment of Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the assignment of the Development Agreement for the Grand Harbor Hotel from
Westdale Capital Investors 3, LP to RG Hospitality, LLC, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment of Lease Agreement
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of
the assignment of the Lease Agreement for the Grand Harbor Hotel from Westdale
Capital Investors 3, LP to RG Hospitality, LLC, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Assignment Of The Lease Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa And Westdale Capital Investors 3, LP As Successor In Interest To
Platinum Holding LLC To RG Hospitality, LLC
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. Request for New Ordinance - Medians 9-8-321.330
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a new ordinance to regulate
pedestrian use of medians within the City of Dubuque.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles And Traffic, Chapter 8 Pedestrians' Rights And Duties And Adopting A
New Section 321.330 Pedestrian Safety; Use Of Certain Medians Prohibited
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the 2026 Federal Legislative
Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. New Ladder Truck - Static Display
City Manager sharing that the Fire Department plans to display the new 2025 E-
One Cyclone ladder truck before the Monday, February 2, 2026, City Council
meeting starting at 5.30 p.m. in front of the Historic Federal Building on 6th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Annual Update
Travel Dubuque President & CEO Keith Rahe requesting the City Council schedule
a work session for February 2, 2026, at 6.00 p.m. to present an annual update.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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5. Work Session Request: City Budget Resources and Online Transparency
Tools
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on March 2,
2026, at 5:15 p.m. for a presentation on City Budget Resources and Online
Transparency Tools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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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 cityofdubugue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
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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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