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Proof_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 Page 20 of 2358 17. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 18. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 16, 2026 19. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 16, 2026 meeting Page 21 of 2358 STATE OF IOWA 5S: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I, Kathy Goetziuger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Commutucations, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: 03/25/2026 and for which the charge is 41].72 ._ __ �---,�`l � ��'���_ � Subscribed to be ore me, a Notary P\itblic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 25th day of March, 2026 Notary u ic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. P���S JANET K. PAPE oP `�v Commission Number 199659 ? - My Commission Expires �owa 12/11/2028 Page 88 of 2358 Ad text : 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 thc sccond-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Fedei•al Buildina, 350 W. 6th 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 Dubuyue Main Street Director David Barba presented Dubuque Main Street's annual report and an overview of the organization. City Council Mcmbcrs praiscd the organizations various initiatives. There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Resnick declared the meetina adjourned at 6:26 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA C1TY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2026, in the second-tloor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Resnick; Mayor Cavanagh (attended virtually); Council Members Lcycndcckcr, Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Managcr 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 fron�the agenda. PROCLAMATION(S) I. Honeybee Day (March 25, 2026) was accepted by H.R. Cook and Ava Melbourne on behalf of the Iowa Honcy Producers Association and Swiss Vallcy Bcc 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 Rcports presented at the February 2 and 16, 2026 City Council meetings. Upon motion the documents were rcceived and filed. 2. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents Page 89 of 2358 were received and tlled, and Resolution No. 75-26 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that nnist be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted. 3. Reyuest for City Council Approval ro Provide Letters of Support to Developer: City Manaeer recommended City Council approval to providc two Letters of Support to d�e developer for inclusion in Spring 2026 Iowa Historic Tax Credit Part 2B applications. These letters pertain to the rehabilitation of the Rouse & Dean Company Foundry Building (990 Washington Street) and First Con�regational United Church of Christ (255 W. lOth Street), two historic properties within priority redevelopment areas. Upon motion the documents were received, t71ed, and approved. 4. Request for Special City Council Meeting on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM: City Manager recommended City Council approval ro 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 Developntent Agreement Amcndment for the mixed-use project at Sth and Main St►•eets and associatcd platting actions. Thc mceting will take place prior to the 6:30 p.m. public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 tax rate and will be conducted as a separate meeting, as required by Iowa 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 documcnts were received and filcd, 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 Sth 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 Sth 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 Lut 62A And City Lot 62B, In The City Of'Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. 8. Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of City Lots 648C, 648D, and Lot 1B and 2A of Woodward Placc, in the City of Dubuquc, Iowa For Vacating Pctition (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, Iowa was adopted. 9. Agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College for prop�sed Building Entrance Site Improvements at 700 Main Street in Dubuyue, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 80-26 Approving An A�reement between the City o1'Dubuque, Iowa and Northeast Iowa Community College which provides for a futurc vacation and sale proccss for a portion of the W. 7th Street right-of-way lying East of Main Street and facilitates an improvement Page 90 of 2358 project by Northeast Iowa Community College was adopted. 10. Calendar Year 2025 Urban Revitalization Program Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and iiled, and Resolution No. RI-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. 4281(}00024) and ro submit an Iowa SRF Planning and Design (P&D) Loan to tinance planning and design costs associated with the project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 13. Grant Application and Letter of Support co Climate Smart Communities Initiative: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 83-26 Retroactively Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For The Climate Smart Communities Initiative(CSCI) Grant was adopted. 14. Exclusive Sofr 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 Btmker 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 Acaustics for Cloud Consulting at the Grand River Center; Ehrlich Excavating Inc. for Utility removals and excavation W. 8th St.; Environmental Management Services of Iowa, INC EMSI for 6505 Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement; Ferguson Waterworks for the Neptune 360 AMI software support�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 Dubuquc Wc11 Fields Fiber 408 Pcrmitting; Shive Hattery Task Order#1 for the Federal Building Parkina 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 Reyuest, 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 recommcnded City Council approval of the Cable TV Commissions recommendations for a rotal expenditure not to exceed $110,624.21 ($100,567.46 Page 91 of 2358 in requested fimds plus �10,0$6.75, 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 Ame►�daient and Expansion of City Space at 7900 Chavenelle Road with Dubuque Childcare Collaborative, LLC: City Manager recommended that the City Council approve an amcndment to the leusc agrccment between thc Cily of Dubuquc 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. Z0. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and Tiled, and Resolution No. 84-26 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubuyue Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Pennits was adopted. 21. Appro��al of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the documents were received and tiled, and Resolution No. 85-26 Approvin=Applications for Retail Tobacco Permits and Device Retailer Permits, As Applicable and as Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3 was adopted. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and tile 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, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 86-26 Intent To Dispose Of An Intcrest In City Of Dubuque Rcal Estate By Salc 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, Iowa 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 Histoi•ic Federal Building. 2. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 20"?6.1: Upon motion the documcnts were received and filed and Rcsolution No. 87-26 Authorizing And Directing The City Mana�er To Prepare An Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.1 For The Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District, Settin� A Date For The Public Hearing, And Directing The Consultation Process On The Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Rene���al Plan Version 2026.1 For Said Distc•ict 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 ri,ht of way in the block bounded by Locust Strcet, West 8th Strect, Bluff Street, and West 7th Street in thc City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement between City of Dubuque and Dubuque Museum of Art): Page 92 of 2358 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 Satisfics Thc Offcring Requircments 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, Iowa, To Be Known Ciry Lots 648C, 648D, AND LOT 1 B AND 2A Of Woodward Place, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa 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 Appointmcnts wcrc madc to thc following boards/commissions. 1. Civil Service Commission: Iowa Code `'400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected by the Mayor foc-appointinent 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 �vith 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 Mo�mt Pleasant St.; Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.; Tom Parker, 2743 Mineral St.; Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave. Motion by Wethal to appoint Ludowitz to thc tcrm. Bi•umwcll adviscd amcnding the motion ro approvc thc Mayors appointmcnt. Motion amcndcd by Wethal and seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August ]7, 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 Adviso�y 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 ro 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 Locffclholz, 3180 Keokuk Ct. Motion by Wcthal ro appoint Loeffelholz to the term. Seconded by Sprank. Mation carricd 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Disposal of City Owned Property North of Cedar Crest Court in Dubuque Iowa: Motion by Cavanagh to receive and tile the documents and adopt Resolution No. 89-26 Disposing Of'An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate Located North Of Cedar Crest Cottrt Pursuant To An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And Jerenry 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 Hcaring: Motion by Roussell to receivc and filc the documents and adopt Resolution No. 90-26 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Page 93 of 2358 Project -Bid Package 3: Appc•oval Of Plans, Specitications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Public Hearing and Approval of Third Amendment ro the Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Dubuque County Historical Society: Motion by Wethal to rcccive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 91-26 Approving A Third Amcndmcnt To The Leasc Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And Dubuque County Historical Society. Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC INPUT Nick Fisch, 2040 Btmker Hill Rd., Northeast Iowa Conununity College (NICC) Board Member, thanlced 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 Dubuquc Code Of Ordinanccs, Unified Devclopment Code, By Rcclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located Along Wagon Wheel Lane And Rustic Point Lane Within The Rustic Point Estates Subdivision From R-1 Single-Family Residentia] To R-2 Two- Family Residential Zoning District. Seconded by Spra�il:. Motion carried 5-2 with Staver and Leyendecker voting nay. 2. 2026 Catherine Street Storm Sewer Project: Award Public Improvement Contract: Motion by 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 Counci] Members commended the Engineering Department for their extensive planning of this project. Motion carried 7-0. 3. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidcwalk Curb Ramp P�roject -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 In�provement Contract: Motion by Wethal to receive and hle the documents and adopt Resolution No. 94-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For Thc 2026 Public Works Asphalt Ovcrlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project -Bid Package 2. Seconded by Lcycndecker. Motion carried 7-0. 5. Approve Professional Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Smart Trafiic 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 Efticient And Effective Traft7c System (Streetsj Project (Iowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100(699)-7Y-31). Seconded by Wethal. Assistant City Engineer Bob Schies] explained that, because the project is First of its kind, it has experienced delays in implementation. City Manager Mikc Van Milligen outlined the projects funding sources, and Schiesl confirmed that the Page 94 of 2358 dela}�s in the project timeline will not affect any grant funding. Civil Engineer Dave Ness provided an overview of the STREETS project, including its backgrou�d and purpose. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Dubuyue Fire Department Ladder Truck 4 Push In Ceremony Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and vicw the video. Seconded by Leyendecker. Staff from the Communications Of'fice showed a vidco fcaturing 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://youtube.con�/shorts/UyfmzjEiPZM?si=zxfOJoL2ItcZuqi 1. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cavanagh reported on attending the Iowa League of Cities (ILC) Local Leaders Day at the State Capirol. Leyendecker reported on his department orientation with khe Transportation Services Department, a Dubuque Initiatives board meeting, and meeting with David Gamble on downtown strategy. Roussell reported on attendina 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�roup. Spratil: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. 3taver reported on meeting with Travel Dubuque President and CEO Keith Rahe. City Council Members acknowlcdgcd Van Milligcns birthdzy 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 Iowa. Seconded by Roussell. Mayor Pro Tem Resnick stated for the record tliat the attorney �vho will consult with Ciry 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 Rcsnick declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk 1 t 3/25 Page 95 of 2358