Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Iowa DOT Project Copyrighted
May 18, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 5.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) lowa
DOT Project
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Bee Branch Creek Trail Project— Phase 3,
lowa DOT TAP-U-2100(711)-81-31, Approval of Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Public Hearing
2. Bee Branch Trail Phase 3 (711) - Initiate Set PH Staff Memo
3. Bee Branch Trail Phase 3- PH Approve Plans Specs Contract Cost RESOLUTION
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street)
Public Hearing
(lowa DOT Project Number TAP-U-2100--(711)-81-31)
DATE: May 13, 2026
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of$236,750.10 for the Bee
Branch Creek Trail Project— Phase 3 Project, lowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) -
-81-31.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer
Bob Schiesl, Asst City Engineer
Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
John Krayer, Civil Engineer
Adam Decker, Engineering Design Technician
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
DATE: May 12, 2026
RE: Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12t" to 9th Street)
Public Hearing
(lowa DOT Project Number TAP-U-2100--(711)-81-31)
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the Bee
Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project, lowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) -
-81-31.
BACKGROUND
This project was originally bid to include bicycle and pedestrian connectivity along Pine
Street from the Lower Bee Branch Trail located at 12th Street, southward towards E. 11tn
Street, along Pine Street, with bike lane connections on both E. 11t" Street and E. gtn
Street. Engineering has solicited bids through the lowa DOT for the project for May 19,
2026.
During the development of the original bid documents, Engineering staff developed in-
house concepts where the trail would connect from 12t" Street and use green space on
between the northbound on-ramp for US 151/61 and Tucker Freight's property to allow
a crossing on E. 11t" Street to the upgraded mixed-used trail along Pine Street. Some
considerations for cyclists traveling westbound on E. 11th Street for crossing the on-
ramp was finalized with lowa DOT staff.
During the design process, coordination with the lowa DOT identified the need to
accommodate the planned reconstruction of the Pine Street and E. 9th Street/Kerper
Boulevard intersection. To avoid future removal of newly constructed improvements, the
trail design has been adjusted accordingly. As a result, bicycle connectivity through this
area will be provided via an on-street lane extending from the intersection to the limits of
the future reconstruction project.
DISCUSSION
Engineering staff worked in-house to create this trail connection while working diligently
with the lowa DOT.
The project will include the construction of a 10' wide mixed-use PCC concrete trail from
along Pine Street from E. 11th Street to E. 9th Street, with on-street bike lane
connectivity on E. 9t" Street and E. 11t" Street. The project will include the following:
- 943 LF of PCC Concrete Trail
- 1,400 LF of On-Street Bike Lanes
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- Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Crosswalk on E. 11t" Street
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Phase III Project is as follows:
lowa DOT Advertisement for Bids May 1, 2026
City Initiate Concurrence in Public Bidding Process May 4, 2026
City Publish Public Hearing Notice on Plans & Specs May 8, 2026
City Public Hearing on Plans & Specifications May 18, 2026
lowa DOT Receipt of Bids Proposals (Bid Letting) May 19, 2026
City Award Construction Contract (Subject to IDOT Approval) June 1, 2026
lowa DOT Late Start Date July 1, 2026
Contract Completion Date 30-60 Working Days
The project will be let by the lowa DOT and will be constructed on a working day
contract. The number of working days will be defined by the Office of Contracts at the
lowa DOT in Ames, IA.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract
and construction estimate for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project,
lowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) --81-31.
BUDGET IMPACT
The original estimate prior to bidding for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3
Project are as follows:
Description Estimate
Construction $ 236,750.10
Contingency 31,485.90
Subtotal $ 268,236.00
Engineering Design and Administration 40,186.00
Total Construction Cost Estimate $308,422.00
The proposed project funding is summarized as follows:
Project Code Description Funding Amount
DMATS TAP Grant (80%) $ 214,589.00
City Funds - Local Match (20%) 53,647.00
5544000006 Construction Subtotal $ 268,236.00
City Funds - Engineering Services 40,186.00
Total Construction Cost Estimate $ 308,422.00
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request the City Council conduct a public hearing to approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail
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Project — Phase 3 Project, lowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) --81-31 through the
adoption of the enclosed resolution.
Prepared By Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer
cc: Bob Schiesl, Asst City Engineer Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
John Krayer, Civil Engineer Adam Decker, Engineering Design Technician
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Prepared by Justine Hull City of Dubuque Engineering, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Trish L. Gleason, City Clerk, 50 W. 13eh St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 202-26
BEE BRANCH CREEK TRAIL PROJECT — PHASE 3 IOWA DOT TAP-U-2100(711)-
81-31 , APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST
WHEREAS, the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project, Iowa DOT Project
No. TAP-U-2100(711) --81-31 will provide for the construction of a 10' wide mixed-use
PCC concrete trail along Pine Street from E. 11th Street to E. 9th Street, with on-street bike
lane connectivity on E. 9th Street and E. 11th Street. The project will include the following:
• 943 LF of PCC Concrete Trail
• 1,400 LF of On-Street Bike Lanes
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Crosswalk on E. 11th Street
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 168-26, dated the 4th day of May
2026, gave preliminarily approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project, Iowa DOT
Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) --81-31 ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published notice and published advertisement for bids, a
public hearing was held on 18th day of May 2026 on the plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project,
Iowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711) --8I-31 .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1 . That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
total cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project — Phase 3 Project, Iowa DOT Project No.
TAP-U-2100(711) --81-31 in the estimated construction amount of $236,750.10, are
hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of May 2026.
Brad avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
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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:
05/08/2026
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 8th day of May, 2026
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct a public hearing on the 18th day of May 2026, at
6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350
W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the
City Council proposes to hear the plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail
Project Phase 3 Project, Iowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-2100(711)
--81-31.
Scope of the project will include the construction of a 10
wide mixed -use PCC concrete trail from along Pine Street from
E. l lth Street to E. 9th Street, with on -street bike lane
connectivity on E. 9th Street and E. l lth Street. The project
will include the following:
-"943 LF of PCC Concrete Trail
-"1,400 LF of On -Street Bike Lanes
-"Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Crosswalk on E.
l lth Street
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 4th day
of May 2026.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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