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2 2 26 City Clerks NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026, in the second - floor Council Chambers of he Historic Federal Building, 3�500 W. 6th Stree . , ,,� Present: Mayor Cava agh; Council Members Leyend"ecker, Resnick, Rou"ssell, Spr"ank, Star, Wetl1l; City Manager Uan Milligen, City Attorne�4 Brumwell. Absent: `/ Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on Travel Dubuque. WORK SESSION Travel Dubuque Annual Update Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe will present the organization's annual update. 6:acp There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at Xf XX p.m. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 2, 2026, in the second - floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6ch Stree . A Present: Mayor C va}�/agh; Council Members Leyendecker, Resnick, Roussell, Spra✓nk, taver, We ial; City Manag r Van Milligen, City Atj{irney Brumwell. Absent: 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 2025 Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Award Recognition Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl will present on the City's recent recognition by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Iowa Section with the 2025 Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Award for the ImOn Ice Arena Settlement Remediation Project. PROCLAMATIONS Dubuque Military Chaplains Day (February 3, 2026) On behalf of the Dubuque American Legion Post #6. CONSENT ITEMS Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of January 20, 2026; Civil Service Commission of August 13 and October 8, 2025; Community Development Advisory Commission of November 19, 2025; Historic Preservation Commission of December 18, 2025; Housing Commission of July 22, 2025; Human Rights Commission of December 9, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission of November 18 and December 10, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 18, 2025; Proof of Publication on City Council Proceedings of January 5, 2026; Proof of Publication For Expenditure Reports presented at the January 5, 2026 City Council meeting. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Selena Fischer for vehicle damage; Ethan Luedtke for property damage; Steven Meier for vehicle 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: Peter Dotterweich for vehicle damage; Sean Faherty for vehicle damage; Richard Herrig for vehicle damage; Ethan Luedtke for property damage; Steven Meier for vehicle damage; Alyson Nelson for vehicle damage; Daniel Schleter 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. Updated New Housing Units Handout City Manager providing an updated version of the New Housing Units handout. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. March/April 2026 City News Newsletter City Manager providing a copy of the March/April 2026 issue of the City News newsletter that will be distributed with City utility bills from February 5-26. It is also available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/citynews. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavana h Le endecker 7. 2025 Pavement Marking Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the improvements and to authorize the payment of the final contract amount of $201,189.39 to Ostrom Painting and Sandblasting, Inc for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project. RESOLUTION Accepting The 2026 Pavement Marking Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Project Notification Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation, notifying the City Council of bridge cleaning on US-61 over the Peosta Channel. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 9. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street): Approve Grant Funding Agreement City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement for Transportation Alternative Program for the Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street). RESOLUTION Approving The Iowa Department Of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement For A Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project For The Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th To 9th Street) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Stormwater Management Program Consulting Engineering Services Contract Award Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council approval to enter into a contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) for engineering services for the Stormwater Management Program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 11. Acceptance of Permanent Grant of Easement for Street Pavement and Storm Sewer Utility across Part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T89N, R2E, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Property at 1000 June Drive in Dubuque City Manager recommending City Council accept the Permanent Grant of Easement for street pavement and storm sewer utility from Daniel and JoAnn Giese for a recently constructed street pavement and sewer extension improvements across part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T89N, R2E, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, common address 1000 June Drive. RESOLUTION Accepting A Grant Of Permanent Street Pavement And Storm Sewer Utility Easement Through, Under And Across Lot 1 Of Lot 1 Of The SE 1/4 Of The SE 1/4 Of Section 34, T89N, R2E, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Signed Contracts Advantage Sheet Metal for Service HVAC Systems — FY26; Fabric Structures International, Inc. for Park Division Greenhouse Polycarbonate Replacement Project; Handyman Steve for FY26 Handyman Service Contract; Hawkins, Inc for the City of Dubuque Water Sodium Hypochlorite FY26-FY27 Bid; ImOn Communications, LLC for Additional Business Listings; Jeremy & Andrea Biedermann for the sale of City owned property behind Cedar Crest Court; Milestone Systems for License to Data Agreement; Molo Plumbing & Heating for Molo Plumbing and Heating Service Contract — FY26; Molo Plumbing & Heating for Parks and Recreation Inspect Repair and/or Parts; Racom Corporation for the Portable Radio/Battery Maintenance for Transportation Services; Terracon Consultants for the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Subpart ZZZZ compliance report for the diesel generator located at the Eagle Point Water facility. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 13. Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Poly Vinyl Roofing, Inc. for the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. Updated "Tax Increment Financing in Dubuque" Booklet City Manager providing a copy of the updated "Tax Increment Financing in Dubuque' booklet. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC Assigning Rights to Bellevue State, Bank for the Redevelopment of 2541 Central Avenue City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a public hearing for February 16, 2026, on the Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC assigning rights to Bellevue State Bank for the redevelopment of 2541 Central Avenue. RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Collateral Assignment Of Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Hitzler Rental, LLC, To Bellevue State Bank For Property At 2541 Central Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 16, 2026 2. Levi & Sullivan Storm Sewer Extension Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public hearing for February 16, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $122,523.00 for the Levi & Sullivan Storm Sewer Extension Project through the adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION Levi & Sullivan 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 16, 2026 Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Mayoral Selection of Appointment to the Civil Service Commission Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) ofperson(s) selected by the Mayor for appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty days prior to a vote by the city council. Vote on appointment to occur at the March 16, 2026, city council meeting. Civil Service Commission e-4.Y..ea,r_Term through A ril 6, 2030 (Expiring term of Crabill) Applicants: Randall Ludowitz, $67'Barbaralee Dr. olleen McKenna, 1360 Mount pleasant St. Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr. Tom Parker, 2743 Mineral St. Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave. 2. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. 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. Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term of Conrad) Applicant: Rebecca Bruce, 7926 N. Westbrook Dr. Yas Resnick -Nays Sprank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project Public Hearing Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $710,000 for the 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project through adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project: Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,5 Nays Resnick S rank Roussel I Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 2. Public Hearing to approve the First Amendment of the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Bunge USA Grain, LLC Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council 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), and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving 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) Yay,5 Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker PUBLIC INPUT 4"4 ACTION ITEMS City Assessor Assessed and Taxable Valuations Presentation City Assessor Troy Patzner will make a presentation on the 2025 assessed and taxable valuations. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yayr, Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Leyendecker 2. Commercial Air Service Minimum Revenue Guarantee City Attorney and City Manager sharing information regarding the Minimum Revenue Guarantee with Denver Air. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ya s Nays Resnick Sprank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker =I) htaA h� tt (6''• /m2mn i/Lmhnvt� 0, 1^A/1X&14 3. State Historic Preservation Office Programmatic Agreement for use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding City Manager recommending City Council approval and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Programmatic Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa; The Iowa State Historic Preservation Officer; and The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Part 58 programs administered by the City of Dubuque, Iowa. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Programmatic Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque; The Iowa State Historic Preservation Officer And The City Of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission For HUD -Funded Programs Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay4 Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker UPJ'lliRlcIJ.'recp3n) ?e4 CIVis �Qr hec votk 4. Merge, LLC/Port of Dubuque LLC Termination of Development Agreement City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Termination Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Port of Dubuque LLC, and Merge, LLC for a mixed -use development to be located along the corner of Fifth and Bell Streets, west of the Flexsteel corporate office building. RESOLUTION Approving The Termination Agreement Of The Development Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Merge, LLC, Dated November 18, 2019, As Amended, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Assigned By Merge, LLC To Port Of Dubuque LLC By Assignment Of Development Agreement Dated February 13, 2020 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Resnick S rank J. Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 5. Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required for the $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) North English Road Water Main prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds." RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $2,330,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Resnick Sprank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker jsslo 6pr- 44 /; 6. Proceedings to Complete Action for the Issuance of $14,643,000 Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station Project — Phase 2 City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required for the $14,643,000 Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2026 (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station Project — Phase 2 prepared by Bond Counsel and to present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $14,643,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds, and amending certain provisions." RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $14,643,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 and other documents related to the Series 2026 Bonds, and amending certain provisions Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays Resnick Sprank Roussell Stever Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 7. Ordinance Updates following State v. Pagliai City Manager recommending City Council adopt the updates to Ordinance sections 1-4-1 and 1-4-2 to add provisions allowing for the assessment of court costs on dismissed cases. ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 1 General Penalty Section 1 General Penalty And Section 2 Civil Penalty Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker Final Reading and Ado t Yap Nays Resnick S rank Roussel I Staver 14 Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 8. Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance and Related Transient Merchant Amendments City Clerk recommending City Council adopt the ordinance adding mobile food vendors to the city code and adopt the ordinance amending exemptions for transient merchants. ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 4 Business And License Regulations And Adopting A New Chapter 9 Mobile Food Vendors ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 4 Business And License Regulations Chapter 5 Solicitors And Transient Merchants Article B Transient Merchants Section 3 Exemptions Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yas Nays Resnick ` Sprank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker u Final Reading and Adopt Yas Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker 9. Dubuque Housing Creation Projects Update Video Staff from the Communications Office will show a video featuring progress made over the fourth quarter of 2025 on several housing creation projects in the city. The video can also be seen on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/s'rYA2ttNEc Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Ya Nays Resnick S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker Ya s Resnick -Nays S rank Roussell Staver Wethal Cavanagh Le endecker COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS W svA Lv4 Uo� §=V 61�3 4441� � Cie p� ad-k(, jo X" 07"V de-k bAwm4 � z;o� A 31mo,� 0/ AW CLOSED SESSION Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ ` p.m. 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. l Reconvene in open session @ 1 4,C p.m. ADJOURNMENT @ h ry, P.M. ✓q Q� Pam,:,-a�i-./..i �,,,t� � .���ar� ,61Q L� .P�.G:z�,/...� � i Ile 1■I �!�/L.. �., %aa!„/ - __ -t 1, ./.aiJl ALL . �'DA74._l/,✓. - �l1 �/, I I/ ♦ i ANMI , Mwmc— I / I ............ F. Lm N