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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Leyendecker, Roussell, Cavanagh, Wethal, Sprank, Staver, Resnick
WORK SESSION
6:00 PM - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Quarterly Update
President and CEO Jason White will present a quarterly update on Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. 2025 AACE Rising Star Award Recognition
City staff will recognize Housing Inspector Lucas Gonyier for receiving the 2025
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Rising Star Award from the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE).
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of February 2 and 9, 2026; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of October 30 and December 4, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission
of December 3, 2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of January
20, 2026; Proof of Publication for Expenditure Reports submitted at the January 20,
2026 City Council meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Thomas Davis for property damage; Joselma Fautsch for vehicle damage; Deon
Lawrence for vehicle damage; Kim Schmelzer 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:
Joselma Fautsch for vehicle damage; Selena Fischer for vehicle damage; Kim
Schmelzer 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. Final Plat of Genesis Subdivision
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending that the City Council approve the
Final Plat of Genesis Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Genesis Subdivision, Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Plat of Survey of Adair Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending that the City Council approve the Plat
of Survey of Adair Place subject to waiving the lot area and lot frontage
requirement for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Approving The Plat Of Survey Of Adair Place, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Final Plat of Hirsch Place 2nd Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending that the City Council approve the
Final Plat of Hirsch Place 2nd Addition.
RESOLUTION Approving The Final Plat Of Hirsch Place 2nd Addition, Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Certified Local Government (CLG)
Annual Report for 2024 and HPC Annual Work Plan for 2025
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the CY2025 CLG Annual
report for submission to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. 2024 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project - Canceling the Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council approve the cancellation of the 2024
Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project and rescind the Public Improvement
Contract with Temperley Excavating Co. through adoption of the attached
resolution.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 137-24 Which Awarded The Public
Improvement Contract For The 2024 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project To
Temperley Excavating Co. Cancelling The Project And Contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Iowa Department of Transportation Five -Year (2026-2031) 28E Agreement
Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities
City Manager recommending City Council approve and authorize the City Manager
to execute the Five -Year (2026-2031) 28E Agreement for Maintenance and Repair
of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the Iowa Department of Transportation
(Iowa DOT) and the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to
Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
approving the temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement
takes effect but no later than September 30, 2026.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC
Midwest, LLC To Operate An Electric Transmission System In The City Of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Merge, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
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the Warranty Deed from Merge, LLC, for real property described as: Lot 2 Adams
Company's 5th Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa which will satisfy the terms of
the Termination Agreement.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Deed To Certain Real Estate In Dubuque County,
Iowa From Merge, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Signed Contracts
Access Systems for printer installation, repair and/or parts; All Star Environmental
LLC for Asbestos Services 6505 Pennsylvania Ave.; Automation Technical
Services to Provide Materials, Inspection, and/or Repairs; Dubuque Fire Equipment
for Annual Equipment Inspections; Dubuque Plumbing & Heating Co. for the City
Hall Annex — Misc Plumbing Improvements; Heiar Fencing Inc. for Install Fence
And Railing For Purposes of Safety; Hoyne Power & Landscaping Co. for Trucking
and Construction Services; J&R Supply Co, Inc for providing access point ring and
lids for maintance projects and asphalt overlay project; Kafer Lawn Care LLC for
Snow and Ice Control Silver Oaks Dr.; State of Iowa for the Fiscal Year 2022 State
and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program; Top Grade Excavating, Inc for the
Pennsylvania Culvert Undermine Repair; Tri-City Electric Company to Provide &
Install Technology Equipment in Classroom at Fire Headquarters; Valentine
Construction Co for Julien Dubuque Bridge Sidewalk Snow & Ice Control.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Wildhorse Productions LLC Pyrotechnics Permit
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a pyrotechnic permit to
Wildhorse Productions LLC for an upcoming show at the Five Flags Center on
Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21 st, 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Civil Service Recertified List - Police Captain
Civil Service Commission submitting the recertified list for the position of Police
Captain due to an inadvertent omission of a candidate's name from the previously
certified list.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
16. 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)
17. 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
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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. 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project: Initiate Public Bidding Process
and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the
construction plans and specifications; estimated construction cost of $250,000; and
establish March 2, 2026, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby authorized
to advertise for bid proposals for the 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project
through adoption of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer 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 March 2, 2026
2. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project
Bid Package 1 - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public
Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the
construction plans and specifications having an estimated construction amount of
$372,000.00; and establish March 2, 2026, as the date of the public hearing; and
hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt
Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1 through adoption
of the attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Project - Bid Package 1: 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 March 2, 2026
3. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project
Bid Package 2 - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public
Hearing
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City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the
construction plans and specifications having a construction estimate of $89,000.00;
and establish March 2, 2026, as the date of the public hearing; and hereby
authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay
Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 2 through adoption of the
attached resolution.
RESOLUTION 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Project - Bid Package 2: 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 March 2, 2026
4. Setting a Public Hearing for the adoption of the Public Housing Authority
Annual Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2026
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for April 6, 2026, to
receive input on and adopt the Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for the Public
Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Review And Approve The Public
Housing Authority Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for April 6, 2026
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Application Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the
next City Council meeting.
Human Rights Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2029 (Vacant terms of Kurczek and Zanger)
Applicants:
Courtney Engevold, 2756 Jackson St.
Juan Montogomery, 36 West 41h St.
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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. Request to Rezone 1090 Radford Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Luke
Hoffmann - Kellhoff Properties, LLC, to rezone a portion of property located at 1090
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Radford Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale to AG Agriculture
zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located At 1090 Radford Road From CS Commercial Service And Wholesale
District To AG Agriculture District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone Rustic Point #2
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Brian
Riniker to rezone Rustic Point #2 from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-2 Two -
Family Residential to zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, By Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property
Located Along Wagon Wheel Lane And Rustic Point Lane Within The Rustic Point
Estates Subdivision From R-1 Single -Family Residential To R-2 Two- Family
Residential Zoning District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Planned Unit Development Amendment - 555 John F. Kennedy Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Justin
Somerville, Cafaro Company, to amend the conceptual plan and signage
regulations for the Kennedy Mall Planned Unit Development at 555 John F.
Kennedy Road with PC -Planned Commercial designation, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16, The Unified Development Code Of The City Of
Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Rescinding Ordinance 19-24 Which Provides
Regulations For A PUD Planned Unit Development District With A PC Planned
Commercial Designation At 555 John F Kennedy Road And Adopting An Amended
PUD Ordinance To Amend The Conceptual Development Plan And Signage
Regulations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Resolution Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area Version 2026.1
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a
resolution adopting an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2026.1 for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For
The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Resolution Approving a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Hitzler Rental, LLC to Bellevue
State Bank
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Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
attached Resolution approving 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, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving 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)
6. Levi & Sullivan 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 $122,523.00 for the
Levi & Sullivan Storm Sewer Extension Project through the adoption of the
attached resolution, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Levi & Sullivan Storm Sewer Extension Project: Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
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 Approval and Adoption of the Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive Master Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive Master Plan and to allocate $50,000 towards a study of the
existing aquatic facilities.
Parks and Recreation staff, along with the consultant from Kimley-Horn, will
present the plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Presentation
2. Presentation on Impact of Proposed Iowa Property Tax Bills
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson will make a presentation on the impact of
the proposed Iowa property tax bills, which include Senate Study Bill 3001, the
Governor's bill Senate Study Bill 3004, and House Study Bill 596.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
3. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Phase 1 - Parking Mitigation
Strategy (14th - 22nd Street) - Approve Professional Consultant Services
Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the attached resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Consultant Services
Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the amount of $87,824.00, to complete
Phase 1 - Parking Mitigation Strategy from 14th - 22nd Street, for the Central
Avenue and White Street corridor.
RESOLUTION Approving Professional Services Consultant Agreement With Bolton
& Menk, Inc. To Complete The Phase 1 - Parking Mitigation Strategy For The
Central Avenue And White Street Corridor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Open Container Ordinances
City Attorney recommending City Council amend the open container ordinances to
include the state of Iowa amendments regarding tetrahydrocannabinol.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles And Traffic Chapter 7 Operation Division 4 Criminal Offenses, Section 9-
7-321.284: Open Containers In Motor Vehicles; Drivers And Section 9-7-321.284A:
Open Containers In Motor Vehicles; Passengers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Off -Premises Sign Regulations Moratorium Extension
City Manager recommending City Council approval to extend of the Temporary
Building Permit Moratorium related to off -premises signs until July 1, 2026.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 14 Building
And Development, Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition And Moving,
Section 14-2-4 Moratorium For Construction Or Other Work On Certain Streets,
Areas, Or Facilities By Extending The Off -Premises Sign Moratorium Effective Date
To July 1, 2026
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Tax Increment Ordinance for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
City Manager recommending City Council approval of a tax increment ordinance,
Version 2026.1 of the Amended and Restated Plan, amending the tax increment
financing (TIF) District for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 53-24, As Amended, Providing That
General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All Property Located
Within The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Of The City Of Dubuque,
County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa,
City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And
Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And
Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds
Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended
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And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, By Adding The Old Mercy Subarea To The Division Of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Work Session Request: Dubuque Main Street
Dubuque Main Street Executive Director David Barba requesting the City Council
schedule a work session for March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to present Dubuque
Main Street's annual report and an overview of the organization.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Confidential Records, Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate —
Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),U) Code of Iowa
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