Minutes_City Council Proceedings 03.16.26 Copyrighted
April 6, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 16 and 23, 2026; Airport
Commission of Janauary 27 and February 23, 2026; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 27 and
February 24, 2026; Building Code Advisory and Appeals
Board of October 30, 2025; Cable TV Commission of
February 17, 2026; Community Development Advisory
Commission of January 21, 2026; Historic Preservation
Commission of February 19, 2026; Human Rights
Commission of February 10, 2026; Library Board of Trustees
Update of February 26, 2026; Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission of February 10, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of March 4, 2026; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of March 2 and 16, 2026; Proof of
Publication for Expenditure Reports presented at the March 2
and 16, 2026 City Council meetings.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 3 16 26 City Council Minutes
2. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes - 6 pm Meeting
3. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes -630 pm Meeting
4. Airport Commission Minutes of January 27 2026
5. Airport Commission Minutes of February 23 2026
6. Arts Commission Minutes 1.27.26
7. Arts Commission Minutes 2.24.26
8. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes
9. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
10. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
11. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
12. Human Rights Commission Minutes
13. Parks and Recreating Advisory Commission Minutes
14. Library Board of Trustees Council Update
15. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 2, 2026
16. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 2 meeting
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17. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
18. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 16, 2026
19. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 16, 2026 meeting
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on March 16, 2026, in the second-
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Resnick; Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Council Members
Leyendecker, Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Pro Tem Resnick read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Dubuque Main Street.
WORK SESSION
Dubuque Main Street
Dubuque Main Street Director David Barba presented Dubuque Main Street's annual report and an
overview of the organization. City Council Members praised the organization's various initiatives.
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Resnick declared the meeting adjourned
at 6:26 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder, CMC
City Clerk
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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 March 16, 2026, in the second-
floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Resnick; Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Council Members
Leyendecker, Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Pro Tem Resnick read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Breitfelder announced that Consent Item No. 17 was removed from the agenda.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Honeybee Day (March 25, 2026)was accepted by H.R. Cook and Ava Melbourne on behalf of the
lowa Honey Producers Association and Swiss Valley Bee Club.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Brumwell advised the motion to be amended to exclude Item No. 17.
Motion amended by Cavanagh and seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of March 2, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of February 4, 2026; Zoning Board of Adjustment of January 22, 2026; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of February 2, 9, and 16, 2026; Proof of Publication for City Council
Expenditure Reports presented at the February 2 and 16, 2026 City Council meetings. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 75-26 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 was adopted.
3. Request for City Council Approval to Provide Letters of Support to Developer: City Manager
recommended City Council approval to provide two Letters of Support to the developer for inclusion in
Spring 2026 lowa Historic Tax Credit Part 2B applications. These letters pertain to the rehabilitation of
the Rouse & Dean Company Foundry Building (990 Washington Street) and First Congregational
United Church of Christ (255 W. 10th Street), two historic properties within priority redevelopment
areas. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
4. Request for Special City Council Meeting on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM: City Manager
recommended City Council approval to schedule a Special City Council Meeting on March 23, 2026, at
6:00 p.m. to keep the approval timeline on track for items associated with the Gronen/Kilbourne
Development Agreement Amendment for the mixed-use project at 5th and Main Streets and associated
platting actions. The meeting will take place prior to the 6:30 p.m. public hearing on the proposed Fiscal
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Year 2027 tax rate and will be conducted as a separate meeting, as required by lowa Code. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
5. 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 76-26 Accepting
The 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
was adopted.
6. 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction
Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 77-26 Accepting
The 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project Two And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
was adopted.
7. Plat of Survey for Right of Way Dedication — Portions of West 5th Street, West 6th Street, Main
Street, and the City Alley, as Part of the Gronen Development, Inc. Mixed-use Building Project at the
Corner of West 5th and Main Streets: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 78-26 Approving The Plat Of Survey For Right Of Way Dedication Of City Lot 62A And
City Lot 62B, In The City Of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
8. Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of City Lots 648C, 648D, and Lot 1 B and 2A of Woodward
Place, in the City of Dubuque, lowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and
Dubuque Museum of Art): Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 79-
26 Approving The Plat Of Survey For Proposed Vacated Streets And Alley Right Of Way Areas In Parts
Of City Lots 623B, 648A, 648B, And Lot 2 Of Woodward Place, In The City Of Dubuque, lowa was
adopted.
9. Agreement with Northeast lowa Community College for proposed Building Entrance Site
Improvements at 700 Main Street in Dubuque, lowa: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 80-26 Approving An Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
Northeast lowa Community College which provides for a future vacation and sale process for a portion
of the W. 7th Street right-of-way lying East of Main Street and facilitates an improvement project by
Northeast lowa Community College was adopted.
10. Calendar Year 2025 Urban Revitalization Program Applications: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 81-26 Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications
Submitted By Property Owners In Urban Revitalization Areas And Authorizing The Transmittal Of The
Approved Applications To The City Tax Assessor was adopted.
11. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 1 Project Acceptance: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 82-26 Accepting The Lead Service
Line Replacement— Phase 1 Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor was adopted.
12. Lead Water Main Replacement Project - Authorization to Solicit Consulting Engineering Design
Services RFQ: City Manager recommended City Council approval to release a request for qualifications
(RFQ) for design of the Lead Water Main Replacement Project (CIP No. 4281000024) and to submit
an lowa SRF Planning and Design (P&D) Loan to finance planning and design costs associated with
the project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
13. Grant Application and Letter of Support to Climate Smart Communities Initiative: Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 83-26 Retroactively Authorizing The Filing
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Of An Application For The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant was adopted.
14. Exclusive Soft Drink Provider Agreement for Parks & Recreation Department Facilities: City
Manager recommended City Council approval of the Lime Rock Springs 3-year Agreement as the
exclusive soft drink provider for the Bunker Hill Golf Course, McAleece concession, Flora and Sutton
pool concession, Veterans Memorial Park and the Port of Dubuque Marina. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Signed Contracts: Avant Acoustics for Cloud Consulting at the Grand River Center; Ehrlich
Excavating Inc. for Utility removals and excavation W. 8th St.; Environmental Management Services of
lowa, INC EMSI for 6505 Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement; Ferguson Waterworks for the Neptune
360 AMI software support 2/1/26-1/31/27; Geisler Brothers Co. for Administration Building Boiler
Additionl (Building 80); Great Sounds Audio Video for JOTC Training Room Projector Replacement and
Installation; Municipal Well & Pump for the Flexsteel East Pump — Pull & Inspect; Municipal Well &
Pump for the Flexsteel West Pump — Pull & Inspect; Oasis Well & Pump for City owned House DNR
approved well abandonment; Origin Design Co. for Task Order No. 24-06B (Amendment No. 2) for the
Dubuque Well Fields Fiber 408 Permitting; Shive Hattery Task Order#1 for the Federal Building Parking
Lot Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen
Construction, Inc. for the 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
17. FY26 Budget Amendment No. 2 Request, Reallocation of remaining Granger Creek Sanitary
Sewer Improvements SRF funding from the two completed projects to the Granger Creek Lift Station
Project: This item was removed from the agenda.
18. PEG Fund Expenditures: City Manager recommended City Council approval of the Cable TV
Commission's recommendations for a total expenditure not to exceed $110,624.21 ($100,567.46 in
requested funds plus $10,056.75, to cover increased equipment and shipping costs since applications
were submitted) in PEG Equipment Fund expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
19. Lease Amendment and Expansion of City Space at 7900 Chavenelle Road with Dubuque
Childcare Collaborative, LLC: City Manager recommended that the City Council approve an
amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Childcare Collaborative
LLC (DCC) that would allow the City to lease additional space, specifically Unit 6 and certain corridor
areas, totaling 6,300 square feet. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 84-26 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 was adopted.
21. Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 85-26 Approving Applications for Retail
Tobacco Permits and Device Retailer Permits, As Applicable and as Required by lowa Code 453A.47A
and 453E.3 was adopted.
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public
hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed First Amendment to Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Gronen Development, Inc.: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 86-26 Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate By
Sale To Gronen Development, Inc. Pursuant To A First Amendment To Development Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque And Gronen Development, Inc. And Fixing The Date For A Public
Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, lowa On The First Amendment To 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 March 23, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2026.1 : Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 87-26 Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.1 For The Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, Setting A Date For The Public Hearing, And Directing The Consultation
Process On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.1 For Said
District was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 20, 2026
in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate and Dispose of Portions of the West 7th Street and
Bluff Street right of way and of the alley right of way in the block bounded by Locust Street, West 8th
Street, Bluff Street, and West 7th Street in the City of Dubuque, lowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement
between City of Dubuque and Dubuque Museum of Art): Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 88-26 (1) Approving The Minimum Requirements, Competitive Criteria,
And Offering Procedures For The Development And The Sale Of Certain Real Property And
Improvements In The Greater powntown Urban Renewal District; (2) Determining That The Offer To
Purchase Submitted By Dubuque Museum Of Art Satisfies The Offering Requirements With Respect
To The Real Property And Declaring The Intent Of The City Council To Approve The Development
Agreement And Sale To Dubuque Museum Of Art In The Event That No Competing Proposals Are
Submitted; (3) Declaring The Intent To Vacate And Dispose Of Parts Of City Street Right Of Way Being
City Lots 623B, 648A, 648B, And Lot 2 Of Woodward Place, In The City Of Dubuque, lowa, To Be
Known City Lots 648C, 648D, AND LOT 1 B AND 2A Of Woodward Place, In The City Of Dubuque,
lowa And (4) Soliciting Competing Proposals was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 20, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1. Civil Service Commission: lowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(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. Mayoral selection of appointments occurred at the February 2, 2026, city
council meeting with the vote on appointments to occur at this meeting. One, 4-Year Term through April
6, 2030 (Expiring term of Crabill). Applicant Selected for Appointment by the Mayor: Randall Ludowitz,
867 Barbaralee Dr. Remaining Applicants: Colleen McKenna, 1360 Mount Pleasant St.; Brian Neises,
1841 Phyllrich Dr.; Tom Parker, 2743 Mineral St.; Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave. Motion by
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Wethal to appoint Ludowitz to the term. Brumwell advised amending the motion to approve the Mayor's
appointment. Motion amended by Wethal and seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2028 (Vacant term of Dickens).
Applicant: Wyatt Pierce, 696 University Ave. Motion by Sprank to appoint Pierce to the term. Seconded
by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2028 (Vacant term
of Davis). Applicant: Parker Scott, 2455 Woodlawn St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Scott to the term.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2031 (Expiring term of
Loeffelholz). Applicant: Ben Loeffelholz, 3180 Keokuk Ct. Motion by Wethal to appoint Loeffelholz to the
term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Disposal of City Owned Property North of Cedar Crest Court in Dubuque lowa: Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 89-26 Disposing Of An Interest
In City Of Dubuque Real Estate Located North Of Cedar Crest Court Pursuant To An Agreement
Between The City Of Dubuque And Jeremy L. And Andrea A. Biedermann. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. 2026 Public Works Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project- Bid Package 3 Public Hearing:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 90-26 2026 Public
Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 3: Approval Of Plans,
Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Public Hearing and Approval of Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and Between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque County Historical Society: Motion by Wethal to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 91-26 Approving A Third Amendment To The Lease
Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, lowa, And Dubuque County Historical Society.
Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Nick Fisch, 2040 Bunker Hill Rd., Northeast lowa Community College (NICC) Board
Member, thanked City Council for their support of NICC and summarized how their support
benefits NICC.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request to Rezone Rustic Point#2 -Third Reading: Motion by Roussell for final consideration and
passage of Ordinance No. 11-26 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. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 5-2
with Staver and Leyendecker voting nay.
2. 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project: Award Public Improvement Contract: Motion by
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Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 92-26 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract For The 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project. Seconded by Roussell.
City Council Members commended the Engineering Department for their extensive planning of this
project. Motion carried 7-0.
3. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project- Bid Package 1: Award
Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 93-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay
Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
4. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project- Bid Package 2: Award
Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 94-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay
Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 2. Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-
0.
5. Approve Professional Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Smart Traffic Routing
with Efficient & Effective Traffic System (STREETS): Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 95-26 Approving Consultant Professional Services -
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Between The City Of Dubuque And Parsons Transportation Group,
Inc. For The Smart Traffic Routing With Efficient And Effective Traffic System (Streets) Project (lowa
DOT Project No. EDP-2100(699)-7Y-31). Seconded by Wethal. Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl
explained that, because the project is first of its kind, it has experienced delays in implementation. City
Manager Mike Van Milligen outlined the project's funding sources, and Schiesl confirmed that the
delays in the project timeline will not affect any grant funding. Civil Engineer Dave Ness provided an
overview of the STREETS project, including its background and purpose. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Dubuque Fire Department Ladder Truck 4 Push In Ceremony Video: Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Leyendecker. Staff from the Communications
Office showed a video featuring the Dubuque Fire Department's push-in ceremony at Station #4 for the
new ladder truck. The video can also be seen on the City's YouTube Channel at
https://voutube.com/shorts/UyfmziEiPZM?si=zxfOJoL2ltcZuqi1 . Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Cavanagh reported on attending the lowa League of Cities' (ILC) Local Leaders Day at the
State Capitol.
Leyendecker reported on his department orientation with the Transportation Services
Department, a Dubuque Initiatives board meeting, and meeting with David Gamble on
downtown strategy.
Roussell reported on attending the Rivers and Roots Expo at the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium, a Dubuque Trees Forever board meeting, and initiating the Friends
of Dubuque Parks group.
Sprank reported on attending neighborhood association meetings, board meetings for the
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Crescent Community Health Center,
the recent opening of a new record store on Jackston St., and the upcoming perFormance of
The Diary of Anne Frank at Five Flags.
Wethal reported on attending a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
(DMASWA) Board Meeting.
Staver reported on meeting with Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe.
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City Council Members acknowledged Van Milligen's birthday and sang "Happy Birthday."
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Wethal to convene in closed session at 7:34 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real
Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of lowa. Seconded by Roussell. Mayor Pro Tem Resnick 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. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 7:49 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Resnick declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49
p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder, CMC
City Clerk
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