Proof_City Council Proceedings 12.15.25City of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1 5 26 City Council Minutes
2. Airport Commission Minutes of October 28 2025
3. Arts Commission Minutes October
4. Arts Commission Minutes September
5. Arts Commission Minutes November
6. August-28—Library Board Minutes
7. September —Library Board Minutes
8. November-20—Library Board Minutes
9. City Council Proceedings of December 15, 2025
10. Proof of Publication for Expenditure Reports
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on December 15, 2025, in the second -floor Council Chambers of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones,
Resnick, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City
Attorney Brumwell.
Absent: Council Member Roussell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting such business that may properly come before the
City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Iowa DOT District 6 Engineer Jim
Schnoebelen: Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl recognized
Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 6 Engineer
Jim Schnoebelen on his retirement and acknowledge his
contributions to the City of Dubuque throughout his tenure.
2. Recognition of Outgoing Council Members Susan Farber and
Ric Jones: City Council Members acknowledged the service of
outgoing Ward One Council Member Susan Farber and At -Large
Council Member Ric Jones.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Veterans Appreciation Month (December 2025) was accepted
by Beth Fleming, Terry Lewis and Bob Schemel, and Anne Friends
on behalf of Dubuque County Veteran Services, Tri-State Women
Warriors, and Veterans Freedom Center.
CONSENT ITEMS
Council Member Farber requested Item No. 25 be held for
separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated,
except for Item No. 25. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried
6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings
of December 1 and 8, 2025; Airport Commission of September 23
and October 9, 2025; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory
Commission of September 8, 2025; Human Rights Commission of
November 18, 2025; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of
October 21, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of November 5,
2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
November 17, 2025; Proof of Publication for Expenditure
Reports presented at the November 17, 2025, City Council
meeting. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Christian Heim for vehicle
damage; Randy Johnson for vehicle damage; Lindsey Williams for
vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the
following claim had been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Julio Vega Chacon for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 386-25 Authorizing
the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain
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payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment
in accordance with City procedures was adopted.
5. Debt Management Policy Revisions: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. January/February 2026 City News Newsletter: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
7. Power Outage Preparedness Flyer: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
8. 2026 State Legislative Priorities: Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
9. Update on Neighborhood Evolution Contract Services: City
Manager provided an update on activities underway through the
Citys contract with Neighborhood Evolution to support
small-scale development. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Housing Creation Incentives Updated Matrix: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
11. Funding Request for State Mandated Open Meetings and
Open Records Training: City Manager recommended City Council
approval to allocate $2,500 annually for state -mandated open
meetings and open records training for members of governmental
bodies who were elected or appointed after July 1, 2025. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
12. Plat of Survey of Stockel Acres: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 387-25
Approving The Final Plat Of Stockel Acres, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
13. 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 388-25 Accepting
The 2025 Maintenance Dredging Project And Authorizing Final
Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
14. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation
Project - Award Construction Contract: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 389-25
Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project
Awarding Public Improvement Construction Contract For The
Eagle Point Water Treatment Plan Roof Rehabilitation Project
was adopted.
15. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection
assessments: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 390-25 Authorizing The City To
Collect Delinquent Grass And Weed Cutting And Garbage
Collection Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title
6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
was adopted.
16. Parking Revenue Collector FTE Allocation Change: City
Manager recommended City Council approval to allow
Transportation Services Parking Department to modify the
full-time employee (FTE) allocation for the Parking Revenue
Collector position to 0.50 FTE with a 0.15 FTE Custodian
position. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
17. Areas of Persistent Poverty RFP: City Manager
recommended City Council authorization to release the Areas of
Persistent Poverty RFP and that the City Manager be authorized
to negotiate and execute an agreement with the recommended
consultant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
18. 2025 Tree City USA Application Approval Process: City
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Manager recommended City Council approval to apply for Dubuque
to become recertified as a Tree City USA and for the Mayor to
sign the attached Tree City USA designation application. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
19. Housing and Community Development Staffing Request: City
Manager recommended City Council approval to add a full-time
Grants Supervisor and add a full-time Administrative Support
Professional (Grants) under the grants division in the Housing
and Community Development Department. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. Berry vs. City Of Dubuque & Schmalz Precast Concrete
Manufacturing Company: City Attorney recommended approval of
the mutual release with Schmalz Precast Concrete Manufacturing
Company as part of the mediation of Berry vs. City Of Dubuque
& Schmalz Precast Concrete Manufacturing Company. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
21. Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Grant
Application Submittal: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
22. Signed Contracts: Biechler Electric, Inc. for Community
AED Implementation; Center for Public Safety Excellence for
self -assessment of the Dubuque Fire Department; Dubuque
Visiting Nurse Association for the Healthy Homes and Childhood
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program; Emergency Services
Consulting International to conduct personnel assessment
programs for promotion to various positions in the Dubuque
Fire Department; Everflow, LLC First Amendment for snow
removal; Geisler Brothers Co for WRRC HVAC PM Services;
Hattery Real Estate Appraisals, LLC for Acquisition review
appraisal and potential excess property review appraisal;
Houck Transit Advertising for Transit Exterior Advertising;
Hoyne Landscaping & Snow Plowing, Inc. for 2025-2026 Snow/lee
Removal from Public Sidewalks; Lamar Companies for Lease
Agreement; Lange Sign Group Quotation and Purchase Agreement
for Parking Ramp Electronic Sign; Leslein Trucking for Water
treatment lime sludge hauling and disposal services; Lotus
Engineering & Sustainability, LLC for Green House Gas
Inventory; Shive-Hattery for design services for electrical
vehicle charging stations for the City of Dubuque JULE site;
Strand Associates for Design Services, Bidding-Relatcd
Services, and Construction -Related Services Terminal Street
Pumping Station Phase 1 Improvements. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
23. Resolution Approving the Consent to Assignment in the
matter of the Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and CARich Properties, LLC: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 391-25
Approving The Assignment Of The Development Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And CARich Properties, LLC To
Rider Lacy Block, LLC was adopted.
24. Adoption of Supplement Number 2025 S-18 to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 392-25 Adopting
Supplement No. 2025 S-18 To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
25. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 393-25
Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control,
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Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits. Seconded
by Sprank. Farber announced her abstention from voting due to
her business, Magoos Pizza, listed as a recipient on the
resolution for a retail alcohol license. Motion carried 5-0
with abstention from Farber.
26. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, and Device
Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 394-25 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.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set the public hearings as indicated.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Setting a Public Hearing to Dispose of City Owned
Property North of Cedar Crest Court in Dubuque Iowa: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 395-25 Of Intent To Dispose 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension Project - Setting
a Public Hearing and Initiate Public Bidding Process: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 396-25 Tanglewood Court Storm Sewer Extension 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Setting a Public Hearing to approve the Subordination
Agreement for properties located at 675 and 677 West 3rd
Street: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 397-25 Setting A Public Hearing For 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 And 677 W 3rd
Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the Historic
Federal Building.
4. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment Of Development Agreement:
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 398-25 Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of
The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment
Of The Development Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
And Westdale Capital Investors 3, LP As Successor In Interest
To Platinum Holdings, LLC To Riddles Group, Inc., 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
was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the Historic Federal
Building.
5. Grand Harbor Hotel - Assignment of Lease Agreement: Upon
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motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 399-25 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 Riddles Group, Inc., 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 was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
6. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and GT Novelty Condos, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to
the Development Agreement: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 400-25 Fixing The Date
For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa On 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 Relating Thereto And Providing For The Publication
Of Notice Thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026 in the
Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: One,
3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant At Large term of
Loney-Bichell). Applicants: Jim Albee, 535 West 5th St.; Ryan
Arians, 1201 Madera St.; Addison Aronson, 208 Bluff St.; Aaron
Hefel, 515 ? West 8th St.; Rodrigo Marin, 2240 Central Ave.;
Erin Martin, 2860 Danlin CC.; Sarah Ndagire, 1536 Kehl Ct.
Upon roll call vote, Aronson was appointed to the term. A
first round of voting resulted in Arians receiving one vote
(Sprank), Aronson receiving three votes (Cavanagh, Wethal, and
Resnick), and Martin receiving two votes (Farber and Jones).
Upon a second round of voting, Aronson received four votes
(Sprank, Cavanagh, Wethal, and Resnick) while Martin received
the remaining two votes.
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term
through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Evens). Applicant: Lucas
Delaney, 1284 University Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint
Delaney to the term. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One 5-Year term through March
25, 2026 (Vacant term of McCoy). Applicant: Ben Loeffelholz,
3180 Keokuk Crt. Motion by Jones to appoint Loeffelholz to the
term. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 514 and 518 East 22nd Street: Motion by
Sprank 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.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont explained that the
zoning change is prompted by an existing legal nonconforming
triplex, and the rezoning would bring the property into
compliance. The property owner also intends to add an
additional unit, which requires the rezoning. Wernimont noted
that the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment identifies
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infill development and increased density as priorities. Motion
carried 6-0.
Motion by Sprank for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 47-25 Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying
Hereinafter Described Property Located At 514 East 22nd Street
And 518 East 22nd Street From R-2A Alternate Two -Family
Residential District To R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family
Residential District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Request to Rezone 2900 Block of Davenport Street: 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 Sprank.
Applicants Korrin and Sean Schriver, 2884 Davenport St.,
stated that the purpose of the rezoning request is to allow
additional goats as part of participation in a rotational
grazing program with the Natural Resources Conservation
Service. In response to questions, Wernimont stated that
roosters are prohibited within city limits and that existing
regulations sufficiently address this issue. Wernimont also
noted that rezoning a property to AG is uncommon. City Council
Members expressed support for the rezoning. Motion carried
6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 48-25 Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying
Hereinafter Described Property Located At 2900 Block of
Davenport Street From AGc Agriculture with Conditions
(PIN1014281004) and R-1 Single Family Residential (PIN
1014278025) to AG Agriculture District. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Staver-Muench, LLC
Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development
Agreement: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 401-25 Approving A Development
Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And
Staver-Muench, LLC, Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Seconded by Wethal.
Responding to questions, Van Milligen explained that the
property cannot accept Housing Choice Vouchers because Chris
Staver, an incoming City Council member, is the developer, and
the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development prohibits
City Council members from accepting such vouchers. Van
Milligen noted that development agreements can be executed
with City Council members, provided they abstain from voting
on them. Brumwell added that individual circumstances must be
evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, residing at 205 Hill St., spoke on
Action Item No. 1. Dickinson thanked the City Council for its
efforts on air service, shared frustrations with the lack of
financial support from the federal government to expand air
service, and read comments from residents who have traveled
through Dubuque Regional Airport.
Breitfelder announced receipt of written input regarding
Action Item No. 1 from Mary Giesler, 2310 High Cloud; DBQ Air;
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Gail Chavenelle and Bill Dicken, 1155 Kelly Ln.; Joel
Pusateri; and Brian Klinkner.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Commercial Air Service Minimum Revenue Guarantee: Motion
by Resnick to receive and file the documents and refer to the
City Council for discussion. Seconded by Wethal. City Council
Members expressed disappointment with the current situation,
noting that while flight participation has grown, it has not
increased quickly enough to sustain service without additional
financial support. They provided a summary of the history of
federal air service funding and current federal funding
initiatives. Council acknowledged that losing air service
would make securing future options difficult but emphasized
their commitment to continue advocating for air service.
Members discussed varying perspectives on using city general
funds to support air service. In response to a question, Van
Milligen confirmed that if the city terminates air service on
January 15, 2026, under Option #1 from his memo, which he
recommends, around $685,000 would remain from city funds
previously budgeted for the Minimum Revenue Guarantee (MRG).
MRG payments typically range from $200,000 to $300,000 per
month, which would cover costs through April, however, no
funding options are available beyond that point. Van Milligen
also noted that Dubuque County allocated $100,000 toward the
MRG but would not spend those funds if Council approved his
recommendation. When asked about the appropriate motion to
accept the City Managers recommendation and whether it should
direct the Airport Commission to issue the termination notice,
Airport Director Todd Dalsing stated that the Commission had
authorized him to negotiate with Denver Air. City Attorney
BrumwelI clarified that the motion should be to receive and
file and select Option #1. Council Member Resnick moved to
amend the motion to receive and file the documents and accept
Option #1: terminating service with Denver Air on January 15,
2026, at an estimated cost of $215,515 for January. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 5-1 with Farber voting nay.
2. Contract for Services Between the City of Dubuque and
Greater Dubuque Housing Trust Fund: Motion by Jones to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 402-25
Authorizing Execution Of Contract For Services Between The
City Of Dubuque And Greater Dubuque Housing Trust Fund.
Seconded by Sprank. In response to questions, Urban
Development and Housing Rehabilitation Project Manager Maddy
Haverland reported that at the recent Greater Dubuque Housing
Trust Fund meeting, members discussed inviting a City Council
member to join the fund, with further discussion planned for
their January meeting. Haverland explained that while the City
currently has a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF), the Iowa
Finance Authority (IFA) does not certify the structure of the
Citys trust fund. The Greater Dubuque Housing Trust Fund is
organized as a nonprofit, a structure the Iowa Finance
Authority (IFA) recognizes as eligible for certification and
one that provides access to additional grant opportunities.
Haverland also confirmed that the Greater Dubuque Housing
Trust Fund would specifically serve the City, as Dubuque
County already has its own LHTF. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Repeal of Title 2, Chapter 5, Article D - Trust Fund
Advisory Committee: Motion by Resnick 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
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prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Farber. Brumwell confirmed that repealing the
Trust Fund Advisory Committee was a necessary action now that
City Council approved the contract with Greater Dubuque
Housing Trust Fund. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 49-25 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 2 Boards And Commissions, Chapter 5 Housing
Agency And Community Development Commissions, Article D Trust
Fund Advisory Committee By Repealing The Entirety Of Article
D. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Special Events Ordinance Amendment and Process
Improvements: 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 Sprank. Breitfelder, Assistant City Manager Cori
Burbach, and Assistant Police Chief Joe Messerich made a
presentation. In response to questions, Police Chief Jeremy
Jensen stated that event organizers will remain responsible
for barricade costs for any beyond the Citys inventory, as the
City does not maintain enough barricades to meet all security
needs. Jensen also confirmed that permanent signage
restricting parking for recurring events has been effective.
Messerich outlined the process for deploying removable
bollards and noted ongoing discussions regarding payment
responsibilities for their use. Breitfelder addressed
questions on the proposed fee reductions. City Council Members
expressed support for the fee reductions and for continued
City support with special events. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 50-25 Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 4
Parades, Assemblies And Special Events. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 6-0.
5. Approval of Updates to Downtown Rehabilitation and
Housing Creation Incentives Guideline Documents: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 403-25 Approving Updated Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
Program Guidelines And Amended Downtown Housing Creation Grant
Guidelines Version 2025.1. Seconded by Wethal. Economic
Development Director Jill Connors and City Manager Mike Van
Milligen explained the rationale for setting a three-year
vacancy threshold for existing units to qualify for a Downtown
Housing Creation Grant, noting that this timeframe is
considered a reasonable indicator that a landlord requires
assistance. City Council Members discussed whether three years
is appropriate or if a shorter period, such as two years,
should be considered. Connors also confirmed that Section 8
vouchers may be applied toward rent or a mortgage. Motion
carried 5-1 with Resnick voting nay.
6. Ninth Amendment to the Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and GT Novelty, LLC and GT
Novelty Condos, LLC: Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 404-25 Approving The Ninth
Amendment To The Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Gt Novelty, LLC And Gt Novelty Condos,
LLC. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Farber reported on her terms with Dubuque Initiatives and
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the Sister City Committee concluding due to her City Council
term ending. She also reported on the upcoming annual
legislative dinner, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study (DMATS) meeting, NAMIs holiday gathering, and community
outreach for the Field of Dreams, including the Green Bay
Packers future tailgate tour.
Resnick reported on the Merry Millwork Market event.
Jones reported on the recent work session on the Parks and
Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Draft, former Parks and
Recreation Director Marie Wares retirement celebration, the
Prescott Elementary School Soup Luncheon, the upcoming annual
legislative dinner, and board meetings with the Dubuque Racing
Association (DRA), Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency (DMASWA), and Travel Dubuque.
Sprank reported on North End and Point neighborhood
association holiday events, the Merry Millwork Market, the
Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Draft work
session, a church cookie walk, attending Iowa Jobs for
Americas Graduates (iJAG) classes at Dubuque Senior High
School, and a food giveaway event.
Wethal reported on performances of The Nutcracker and
attending a Dubuque County Early Childhood Board meeting.
Cavanagh reported on meeting with members of the loway tribe
that recently visited and wished everyone a happy holiday.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 9:47 p.m. to
discuss Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Wethal. Mayor
Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will
consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the
closed session is City Attorney Brumweil. Motion carried 6-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 11:00 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 11.00 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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