Dubuque Children's Zoo Lease Agreement Copyrighted
April 20, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Children's Zoo Lease Agreement
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider
adopting the attached resolution approving a Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and the
Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Lease Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Children's Zoo
Boosters, Inc. for Real Property Located in the City of
Dubuque, lowa
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Public Hearing and Approval of a Lease Agreement By and Between
the City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc
2. Staff Memo Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. Lease Agreement Memo 4-
2026
3. Approving Lease Resolution- Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters Inc
4. DubuqueChildrensZooBoostersLease signed
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Dubuque
THE CITY OF �
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of a Lease Agreement By and Between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
DATE: April 14, 2026
Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Kalcevich is recommending City Council adopt
the attached resolution approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
lowa and the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed lease agreement and
unanimously approved at their March 10, 2026, meeting.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Matthew Kalcevich, Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
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Dubuque
THE CITY OF �
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Matthew K. Kalcevich, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of a Lease Agreement By and Between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
DATE: April 14, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request the City Council to adopt the attached resolution
approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque
Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
BACKGROUND
The City's current lease agreement with Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. is in full
effect and expires on April 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. leases approximately 10 acres of FDR Park
on North Cascade Road to operate the Storybook Hill Children's Zoo. This area has
been leased to the Zoo Boosters for many years. The Zoo has become one of the
treasures of the community.
The current lease agreement executed in 2019 is a (1) one-year lease with five (5) one-
year renewal terms and will expire on April 30, 2026. The proposed lease is a (1) one-
year lease with five (5) one-year renewal terms and would expire on April 30, 2032, if
annually renewed.
The proposed lease agreement was reviewed, updated, and approved by the City's
Legal Department. The proposed lease agreement has also been reviewed, approved,
and signed by the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed lease agreement and
unanimously approved at their March 10, 2026, meeting.
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ACTION REQUESTED
I respectfully request the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and the Dubuque Children's Zoo
Boosters, Inc.
Prepared by Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
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Prepared: Matt Kalcevich, Parks and Recreation Director, 2200 Bunker Hill Rd., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4263
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 137-26
APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
AND DUBUQUE CHILDREN'S ZOO BOOSTERS, INC. FOR REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) has tentatively entered into a Lease
Agreement with Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. subject to City Council approval,
under which Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. will lease the following -described real
property on 14000 N Cascade Road in Dubuque County, Iowa (the Property):
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park: Lot 1 of the west half of the northeast one -quarter of
Section 4, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County,
Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274,
and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. desires to lease the property
for a term of one-year with five (5) renewable one-year terms during the lease period and
continue to operate the remote controlled model airplane complex; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a published notice, a public hearing was held on the
proposed Lease Agreement on April 20, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of
Dubuque to approve the Lease Agreement, subject to the required public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Lease Agreement attached hereto is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Lease
Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026.
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
Brad M. Cfav :- , Mayor
LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
DUBUQUE CHILDREN'S ZOO BOOSTERS, INC.
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 22nd day of
April , 2026, is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa (the "City"), whose address for the purpose of this Lease Agreement is 2200 Bunker
Hill Road, Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. (Zoo Boosters),
whose address for the purpose of this Lease Agreement is 1610 Lori Ct., Dubuque, Iowa.
WHEREAS, City is the owner of a public facility known, called, and named Franklin
D. Roosevelt Park (the "Park"); and
WHEREAS, Zoo Boosters desires to lease a section of the Park shown on Exhibit
A (the "Leased Premises") from City to operate a children's zoo (the "Zoo"); and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of both parties to this Lease
Agreement and to the public in general that Zoo Boosters lease the Leased Premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
SECTION 1. TERM OF LEASE AGREEMENT. This Lease Agreement is for a term of
one (1) year commencing May 1, 2026, and terminating at midnight on April 30, 2027.
This Lease Agreement shall automatically renew upon expiration from year-to-year, for a
total of five (5) one-year renewal terms, upon the same terms and conditions, unless
either party gives due and timely written notice of its desire to terminate this Lease
Agreement pursuant to Section 13.2 of this Lease Agreement.
SECTION 2. RENT. The annual rental of one dollar ($1.00) must be paid to City by
Zoo Boosters on or before the 1st day of May, 2026, and on or before May 1 of each
renewal term.
SECTION 3. USE OF THE LEASED PREMISES. Zoo Boosters agree that during the
term of the Lease Agreement, the Leased Premises will be used exclusively for zoo
purposes. Animals displayed at the Leased Premises are limited to domestic/farm type
animals. No animals may remain at the Leased Premises between October 1st and May
1st of each year of this Lease Agreement. Zoo Boosters may not allow the Leased
Premises to be used by any other individuals, groups, organizations, or agencies without
the prior written permission from City's Parks and Recreation Director.
SECTION 4. GROUNDS AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
4.1 Zoo Boosters is responsible for parking lot maintenance, well maintenance, and
repair, septic system maintenance and repair, and playground and picnic area
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development and maintenance at the Leased Premises and removal of trash from the
Leased Premises. City will not provide trash pickup.
4.2 Zoo Boosters is responsible for all grounds maintenance and improvements,
including but not limited to grass cutting, walkway, tree, flowerbed, and general grounds
maintenance at the Leased Premises. Zoo Boosters must install, repair, and maintain
fencing sufficient to prevent livestock from entering or exiting the Leased Premises.
4.3 Zoo Boosters is responsible for all building maintenance and improvements,
including but not limited to interior and exterior building repair and painting, heating
system maintenance, plumbing, electric, roof repair and maintenance, and pest control at
the Leased Premises.
4.4 Any improvements made by Zoo Boosters must remain on the Leased Premises
upon termination of this Lease Agreement, and will then become the property of City. Any
proposed material improvements or modifications to the Leased Premises must be
submitted In writing to the Parks and Recreation Director for approval, which approval
may not be unreasonably withheld.
4.5 All improvements made by Zoo Boosters must be built, erected and maintained in
strict conformity with all applicable federal, state, and municipal statutes and ordinances,
and rules and regulations of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation Commission.
SECTION 5. UTILITIES AND REFUSE. Zoo Boosters must pay the costs of all utilities
serving the Leased Premises and must keep the Leased Premises free of litter and trash
at all times.
SECTION 6. STAFFING. Zoo Boosters must provide competent and qualified staff
under appropriate supervision to plan and implement its activities and to care for the Zoo.
SECTION 7. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. Zoo Boosters has the sole
management authority and control of the Leased Premises.
SECTION 8. MONIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS. Zoo Boosters must use all monies and
contributions derived from the use of the Leased Premises to operate, maintain, and
improve the Zoo.
SECTION 9. CARE AND DISPLAY OF ANIMALS.
9.1 Zoo Boosters agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws for the care of
animals displayed at the Zoo. All federal, state, and local licenses or permits for the
confinement and exhibition of animals must be obtained by Zoo Boosters and copies
thereof must be furnished to City.
9.2 All animals must be displayed in a cage or pen in such a manner as to prevent
human contact. The cage or pen must be fenced in such a manner to prevent humans
from reaching into the cage or pen. The petting of animals by visitors to the Zoo must be
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strictly prohibited, except for the petting of goats and horses, which may be displayed in
such a way to allow petting. Any animal found dead must be removed by Zoo Boosters
from the Leased Premises immediately.
SECTION 10. INSURANCE. Zoo Boosters must maintain at all times during the term
of this Lease Agreement insurance as set forth in the attached Insurance Schedule A.
SECTION 11. INDEMNITY. Zoo Boosters agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City,
its officers, and employees, from any and all damages or claims whatsoever, to persons
or property, arising out of this Lease Agreement or by reason of Zoo Boosters' use or
misuse of the Leased Premises.
SECTION 12. ASSIGNABILITY. Zoo Boosters may not assign or transfer any interest
in this Lease Agreement without the prior written approval of City. Such prohibition
includes contracts with third parties for the custody, management, or operation of the
Leased Premises or any part thereof.
SECTION 13. TERMINATION.
13.1 In the event either party fails to keep, perform, or observe in a timely and proper
manner any of its covenants or obligations under this Lease Agreement and any such
violation is not cured or remedied within thirty (30) days after the date the party receives
written notice from the other party of such failure or violation, or, if it is not practicable to
cure or remedy such failure or violation within such thirty -day period, within such longer
period as is reasonable under the circumstances, and as is specified in such notice, then,
in such event, the other party may, at its option, terminate this Lease Agreement by written
notice to the other. Upon termination, City has the right to enter the Leased Premises and
assume exclusive use and control thereof.
13.2 This Lease Agreement may also be terminated by either party for any reason with
or without cause upon sixty (60) days written notice delivered to the other party.
13.3 Upon termination of this Lease Agreement for any cause whatsoever, Zoo
Boosters, at the option of City, agrees to surrender possession of the Leased Premises
in its condition as when first leased or to restore the leased premises to substantially the
same condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
SECTION 14. INSPECTIONS. City reserves the right to conduct periodic inspections
of the Leased Premises for the purpose of determining whether the terms and conditions
of this Lease Agreement are being promptly and faithfully performed by Zoo Boosters.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
DUBUQUE CHILDREN'S ZOO
BOOSTERS, INC.
By: /72rh* vw,, � �By:
Miel C. Van Milligen
City Manager
ATTEST:
Markham, President
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way
Licensees or Permittees
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A
1. Lessee shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the C�ty of Dubuque, lowa for the
coverage required in Exhibit I pnor to the lease, lioense, or peRnd commencement. All lessees of
City property and right of way I�censees or permittees shall submit an updated aertificate
annualfy. Each certificate shall be prepared on the moat current ACORD form approved by the
lowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certficate shall include a statement unde{
Descnption of Operations as to why the ceroficate�vas issued. Lease Agreement dated
2. All pol�cies of i�surance reGuired hereunder shall be with an insurer authonzed to do business in
lowa and all insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Besfs Ra6ng Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be fumi�hed to the Finance Deparlrnent of the Ciry of Dubuque.
4. The lessee, licensee,or permittee shall be required to carry the minimum ooverageJlimits,or
greatef if required by law or other legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required
minimum coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of such r�equirements by the City of Dubuque_
S. Failure to obtain or mairrtain the r�equir�ed insurance shall be considered a material br�each of the
lea�e, license,or permit
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to the certificate_The certificate is due before the
contract/agreement can be approved.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is referenced the current edfion of tt�e fomn must be used unless
an equivalent form is approved by the Chief Financial Officer.The lessee, licensee,or permittee
must identiry and list in writing all deviations and exdusions irom the ISO form.
8. If lessees, licensees,or permittee limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits
then the lessee's, lioer�see's,or permittee's limits shall be this ag�r�eemenYs required limits_
9. Lessee, licensee,or permittee shall require all subcontractors and suboontractors to obtain and
maintain during the performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance
Schedule and shall obtain oertificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub-
subcontractors. Lessee, licensee, or permittee agrees that it shall be liable for the failure of a
subcontractor and sub-suboontractor to obtain and mairrtain such coverage.The City may
request a copy of such oertificates from the lessee, licensee,or permittee.
10. Lessee, license 8,pem►ittees shall be responsible for dedudibles and se#f-insured retention and
for payment of all policy premiums and other oosts associated with the insurance poliaes
required below_
11. All certificates of insurance must indude the agenYs name, phone number and email address.
12. The City of Dubuque reserves the nght to require complete, oerrtified oopies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements, r�equired by this Schedule at any time_
13. The City of Dubuque reserves the nght to modify these requirements, including limits, based on
changes in risk or other speaal circumstances dunng the term of the agreement, subject to the
written mutual agreement attached hereto.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way
Licensees or Permittees
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A (Continued)
EXHIBIT I
A) COMMERCIAL GENERAL UABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2.000.000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1.000.000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
Each OccuRence $1,000,000
Fire Damage Limit{any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments �5,000
1) Co�erage shatl be written on an occurrence,not claims made,form_The general
liability coverage shall be written in aocord with the ISO form CG 00 01 or
business owners form BP 00 02_ All deviations from the standard ISO
commeraal general liab+lity form CG 0001,or Business owners form BP 00 02,
shall be clearly identified_
2) Indude ISO endorsemerrt foRn CG 25 04`Designated Locadon(s)General
Aggregate Limit.'
3) Indude endorsement indicating that ooverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) Indude Preservation of Govemmental Immunities Endorsemerrt(Sample
attact�ed 1-
5) Indude additional insured endorsement for
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officiads,all its
err�toyees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions andlor authorities and
the+r baard members, employees and volunteers_ Use ISO form CG 20 10
(Oix��oing operations)or its equivalent.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others Endorsement_
7) Policy shall include cancellation and material change endorsement providing
thirty(30)days advance written notice of cancellation. non-renewal, reductio�in
insurance ooverage arxir'or limits and ten i10)days written notice of non-payment
of premium shall be sent to:City of Dubuque Finance Departrnent, 50 West 13�^
Street Dubuque, lowa 52001
B� WORKERS' COMPENSATION 8 EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory Benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as
prescribed by lowa Code Chapter 85.
Coverage A Statutory�tate of lowa
Coverage B Empbyers Liability
Each Aocident $100,000
Each Employee-Disease $100,000
Policy Limit-0isease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
Coverage B limits shatl be greater if required by the umbrellalexcess insurer_
OR
ff, by lowa Code Section 85.1A,the lessee, licensee, or permrttee is not required to
purchase Workers'Compensation Insurance,the lessee, licensee,or permittee shall
have a oopy of the State's Nonelection of Workers'Compensation or Employers' Liability
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Licensees or Permittees
Coverage form on file with the lowa Workers'Compensation Irtsurance Commissioner,as
required by Iowa Code Section 8722.Completed form must be attached.
C) AUTOMOBILE UABILITY
Coverage required: _Yes � No
Combined Single Limit 51,000,000
Coverage shall include all awned,non-owned,and hired vehicles. If permittees do not
own any vehicles,coverage is required on non-oHmed and hired veh�cfes.
1) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsemerrt_
D) POLLUTION LIABILITY
Coverage required: _Yes �No
Pollution liabilit�r coverage shall be required if the lessee,contracting party,or permittee
has any pollution exposure for the abatement of hazardous or contaminated matenals
including, but not limited to,petroleum products,the removal af lead,asbestoa,or PCBs.
Pollution products and oompleted operations coverage shall also be covered.
Each occurrence $2,000.000
Policy Aggregate $4.000.000
1) Policy to include job site and transportation coverage.
2) Indude additional insured for:
The City of Dubuque,including all its elected and appointed officials,all its
employees and voluMeers,all its boards, commissions and�or authorrties and
their baard members,employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 2010.
(Ongoing operations)or its equivalent and CG2037(completed operatans)or
its equivalent.
3) Indude Preservation of Govemmental Immunides Endorsement_
4) Provide evidence of ooverage for S years after completion of project.
Sl Indude endorsement indicating that ooverage is pnmary and non�onVibutory.
61 Pol icy shall include waiver of right to recovery nom others endorsement_
E) PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LEASE, LICENSE,OR PERMIT
_Yes �No
Amount $
Indude the Ciry of Dubuque as Lender Loss Payable_
� RIGHT-0E-WAY WORK ONLY:
UMBRELLA/EXCESS $1,000,000
_Yes � No
The General Liability,Automobile Liability and EmpbyePs Liability insurance
requirements may be satisfied arith a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess
Liab+lity Insurance. If the Umbrella or E�ccess Insurance policy does not follow the form of
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the primary poliaes, it shall include the same endorsements as required of the primary
policies including but nat limited to Waiver of Subrogation AND Primary and Non-
contributory in favor of the City.
G) FLOOD INSURANCE
_Yes �No
ff Required Coverage $
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lowa Code Chapter 670, L►ability of Govemmental Subdivisions, provides cities with certain immuni�es
which may be available to you. Naming the Ciry of Dubuque as an additional insured on your insurance
as is requested by this Insurance Schedule may resuft in your waiver of those immunities_ ff you would
liice to preserve those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent form.The preservation of
immunities is for your benefrt.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. PJomvaiver of Governmental Immunrtv. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase
of this policy and the induding of the City of Dubuque, Irnva as an Add�tional Insured does not wa�ve any
of the defenses of go�emmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, lawa under Code of lawa
Section 670.4 as it now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coveraae.The insurer further agrees that this pdicy of insurance shall cover on�y those
daims not subject to the defense of govemmental immunity under the Code of lowa Sedion 670_4 as it
now exists and as it may be amended from time to time_Those claims not subjed to Code of lowa
Section 670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunitv.The Crty of Dubuque, lawa shall be respons�ble for asserting
any defense of govemmental immunity and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
4. Non-Denial of Coveraoe_The insurer shall not deny coverage under this pdicy and the insurer
shall not deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque, lawa under this policy for
reasons of govemmental immuniry unless and until a oourt oi oompeterrt jurisdicGon has ruled in favor of
the defense(s)of govemmental immunity asserted by fhe City of Dubuque, Iowa_
No Other Chance in Pdicv.The abo�e preservation of govemmental irtm�x�i�es shall not othemise
change or alter the ooverage available under the policy.
PE IMEN
(DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILL IN ALL BLANKS AND CHECK BOXES)
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, 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:
04/10/2026
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Subscribed to be ore me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this loth day of April, 2026
Notary Public i'i and for Dubuque Count
Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
r Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2028
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 20th
day of April, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building, 350 West 6th Street, second floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at
which meeting the City Council proposes to approve a Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Dubuque
Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official City Council agenda
will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments on the public hearing may be submitted to
the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all
written comments at the time of the hearing.
Documents related to the public hearing are on file in the
City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the
City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 6th day
of April, 2026.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder,
CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 116-26
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND DUBUQUE CHILDREN'S ZOO
BOOSTERS, INC. FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) has tentatively
entered into a Lease Agreement with Dubuque Children's Zoo
Boosters, Inc. subject to City Council approval, under which
Dubuque Childrens Zoo Boosters, Inc. will lease the
following -described real property on 14000 N Cascade Road in
Dubuque County, Iowa (the Property):
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park: Lot 1 of the west half of
the northeast one -quarter of Section 4, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County,
Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271,
Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274, and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in
Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. desires to
lease the property for a term of one-year with five (5)
renewable one-year terms during the lease period and continue
to operate the childrens zoo; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of both
parties and to the public in general that the Dubuque
Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc. lease and operate the childrens
zoo; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best
interest of the City of Dubuque to approve the Lease
Agreement, subject to the required public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to cause this Resolution and a Notice to be published as
prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on
the City Councils intent to approve the proposed Lease
Agreement, to be held on the 20th day of April, 2026 at 6:30
p.m., to be held at 350 West 6th Street, for the purpose of
receiving public input and comment regarding the proposed
Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
Childrens Zoo Boosters, Inc.
Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place
for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorizing
the Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.
Section 3. "The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at
least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting,
in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language,
published at least once weekly, and having general circulation
in said City, said publication to be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of April, 2026.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: Vs/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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