Minutes_City Council Proceedings 04.06.26 Copyrighted
May 18, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of April 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21,
22, 28, 2026 and May 4 and 12, 2026; Housing Commission
of January 27, 2026; Zoning Advisory Commission of April 1,
2026; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
April 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 2026; Proof of Publication
for Expenditures Reports presented at the April 6, 2026,
meeting
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 4 6 26 City Council Proceedings -Regular
2. 4 7 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 1
3. 4 9 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 2
4. 4 13 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 3
5. 4 15 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 4
6. 4 16 26 City Council Proceedings - Budgegt Hearing 5
7. 4 20 26 City Council Proceedings- Special and Regular
8. 4 21 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 6
9. 4 22 26 City Council Proceedings - Budget Hearing 7
10. 4-28-26 City Council Proceedings - Final Budget Hearing
11. 5-4-26 City Council Proceedings - Special and Regular
12. 5 12 26 City Council Minutes
13. Housing Commission Meeting Minutes.2026-01-27.Approved 2026-04-28
14. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.06.26
15. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.07.26
16. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.09.26
17. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.13.26
18. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.15.26
19. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.16.26
20. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.20.26
21. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.21.26
22. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.22.26
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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 April 6, 2026, in the second-floor
Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Staver,
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Completion of Georgia Smoke Diver Program Recognition: Fire Chief Amy Scheller and Bureau
Chief of Training Martin Fitzpatrick will recognize Fire Equipment Operator Chris Kluesner's
achievement in successfully completing the Georgia Smoke Diver Program.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Sibling Support Day (April 2026) was accepted by Tara Conley on behalf of Supporting Illinois
Brothers and Sisters.
CONSENTITEMS
Roussell requested Item No. 5, Staver requested Item No. 8, and Cavanagh requested Item No. 12
be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the
resolutions, and dispose of as indicated, except for Item Nos. 5, 8, and 12. Seconded by Wethal. Motion
carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of March 16 and 23, 2026; Airport
Commission of January 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Lynn Hancock for property damage; Larry Lambert for property
damage; Thomas Mercer for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities Assurance Pool: Lynn Hancock for
property damage; Larry Lambert for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and concurred.
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4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 100-26 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.
5. Recommendation to Add Two Purchasing and Safety Interns: Motion by Roussell to receive and
file the documents and approve adding two interns to provide support to the Safety and Purchasing
functions. Seconded by Resnick. Purchasing and Risk Manager Tony Breitbach summarized the City's
recent progress in reducing workers' compensation claims, noting that the resulting savings will offset
the cost of the interns. Council acknowledged the expense associated with the intern program and
expressed appreciation for the clarification on the funding source. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Adoption of Supplement Number 2026 S-19 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 101-26 Adopting Supplement No.
2026 S-19 To the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
7. lowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Project Notification Correspondence from
Danielle Alvarez, Assistant District Engineer with the lowa Department of Transportation, notifying the
City Council of bridge cleaning on US- 61 over the Peosta Channel. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
8. Signed Contracts: A-1 Crane Rental & Machinery Moving, Inc. for Crane Rental Services for
WRRC; Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for Speaker/Instructor Agreement to provide state mandated open
meetings and open records training to members of governmental bodies; A-L- L Equipment for FY2026
Air Compressor Servicing at WRRC; All-Seasons Trucking for Terminal Street LS Bypass Pumping;
Anderson Welding & Repair, LLC for Welding & Repair Services for WRRC; Apple Blossom LLC for
FY26 Catering Services; Century Laundry Distributing, Inc. for Various maintenance of washing
machines at 6 fire stations; CivicPlus for consolidation of services (PDF Accessibility, Websites,
Agenda and Meeting Management, and Social Media Archiving); Contract Authority Report for Randy
Gehl from January through March 2026; Contract Authority Reports for Deron Muehring for July 2025
through March 2026; Contract Authority Report for Amy Scheller from January through March 2026;
Dietz Enterprises LLC for the Energy Savers Program Contractor Participation & Services Agreement;
Digital Designs/Print Plant for Graphics on Fire Apparatus; Diversified Design Group for Consulting on
Sound Reinforcement and Video Systems; Dubuque Appliance for 2 Washers and 2 Dryers for Fire
Headquarters; Dubuque Community School District for the PEG Access Channel Operator Equipment
Grant Award Agreement; Dubuque Pride Inc. for the Community Building Grant Program Agreement;
Dubuque Water Sports Club for Miller Riverview Park Lease Agreement; Ed M. Feld Equipment Co.,
Inc. for Various Maintenance on SCBA Fill Station; Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
for Laboratory Services Agreement with the Water & Resource Recovery Center; Garratt-Callahan
Company for FY2026 Water Treatment Services for WRRC: Geosyntec Consultants for Site Access
Agreement; Globalcom Technologies DBA: Westphal & Company to move and install cables and
furnish and install wireless access points at Fire Headquarters; Heartland Video Systems for CableCast
Support; HDR Engineering Inc. for Amendment 02 to Task Order No. 2 for the Sanitary Sewer Asset
Management Plan Services; HDR Engineering Inc. for Amendment 02 to Task Order No. 3 for the
Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan Services; Huseman Electric for Repair remotes for 2 Ceiling
Fans at Fire Station 5; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement regarding Comprehensive Master Plan; Kruser Septic Service for Terminal Street lift station
bypass pumping; KWWL for Digital Advertising Services; Lamar for Rental of Six Digital Billboards; Lee
Manufacturing Co LLC for Service and/or Repairs; Loras College for the PEG Access Channel Operator
Equipment Grant Award Agreement; McAuliffe Excavating for the Detention Basin Outfall Berm Repair
Project; MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Executive Recruitment for the position of Chief of Police;
Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2025 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project One and Project Two Closeout;
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Modern Companies for Boiler Condensate Piping; Municipal Pipe Tool Company for Sole Source
Procurement Justification Form for Vacall supplying; Northeast lowa Community College for the Site
Access Agreement; Playground Guardian for Playground Inspection Software Annual Fee; Origin
Design Co. Task Order No. 25-02 for Force Main Easement Exhibit Revisions; Polco Confluence, Inc.
for Balancing Act solution; RACOM for Ruby Sutton - 2nd Floor Cameras; Sabel Mechanical for Plant
Service Work; Resilient Mind Psychology, LLC for Psychological Services provided to the Fire
Department; Sabel Mechanical for WRRC Bar Screen Replacement; Sedona Staffing Services for
Temp/To-Hire staffing for Water and Resource Recovery Center; Shive Hattery for Task Order No. 2
for Federal Building Loading Dock; Strand Associates, Inc. for Change Order No. 2 to the Water Utility
SCADA Upgrade; Strand Associates, Inc. for the Task Order No. 26-01 for the Water and Resource
Recovery Center On-Call Services; Strand Associates, Inc. for the Task Order No. 26-02 for the Water
and Resource Recovery Center Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition 2025-2026 SCADA
Assistance Phase 2; Strand Associates, Inc. for the Task Order No. 26-04 for the Water and Resource
Recovery Center Solids Processing Building Electrical and Control Room Replacement; Triple J Septic
Service for Terminal Street LS Bypass; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the Detention Basin Uility Work
Cedar Crest Ridge Lot B; TownSquare Ignite for Digital Marketing Campaign for Pet Licensing
Promotion; Tschiggfrie Excavating for Flexsteel Stormwater Pump Station Access; Wesco for On-Site
Safety Services for the Water and Resource Recovery Center; Westphal & Company for Flexsteel
Pump Station Transformer Replacement; Westphal & Company for UV Cable Replacement; WHKS &
Co. for Task Order #27-Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs. Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members asked for clarification about the
recent increase in the number of contracts presented. Van Milligen and Brumwell explained that
updates to City procedures have resulted in more individual contracts, and they anticipate the volume
will decline as the City implements master service agreements. Brumwell also clarified the resolution
granting Van Milligen the authority to execute certain contracts, and noted that this item is for the
Council to receive and file. Council Members discussed the level of information they need to feel
adequately informed about contracts being executed. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Valentine
Construction Company LLC for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Project - Bid Package 1; Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program,
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 2. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
10. First Amendment to Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and FitzGerald
EnterpriZes, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 2400 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 102-26 Approving A First Amendment to Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and FitzGerald EnterpriZes, LLC was adopted.
11. Asphalt Profile Milling Recommendation to Request Bids: Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
12. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement- Crescent Community
Health Center - Mobile Dental Unit: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 103-26 Authorizing Execution of CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Crescent
Community Health Center. Seconded by Wethal. Cavanagh announced that he would abstain from the
item due to his spouse serving in an executive role at Crescent Community Health Center. He noted
that neither of them receives any financial benefit from the agreement, but he would still prefer to
abstain. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from Cavanagh.
13. Acceptance of Grant Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Rhomberg Property off Old Mill
Road in Dubuque as Part of Phase One of the Old Mill Road Lift Station Project: Upon motion the
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documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 104-26 Accepting A Grant Of Easement For
Sanitary Sewer Utility Through, Under And Across Parts of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Mineral
Lot 512, and Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Mineral Lot 507, and Lot 10 of Mineral Lot 501, All in the City
of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
14. Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Connection Project - Acceptance of Public Improvement
Construction Contract: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 105-
26 Accepting the Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Connection Project and Authorizing Final Payment to
the Contractor was adopted.
15. Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 106-26 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.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public
hearings as indicated. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and HG APT LLC Assigning Rights to Bellevue State Bank for
the Redevelopment of 2901 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 107-26 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
lowa on a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa
and HG APT LLC, to Bellevue State Bank for Property at 2901 Central Avenue 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.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Iron Creek Group, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 108-26 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa on a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, lowa and Iron Creek Group, LLC, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations Relating thereto, 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 April 20, 2026 in the
Historic Federal Building.
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Development, LLC Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 109-26 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of
the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa on a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Companies, LLC, Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations Relating thereto, 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 April 20, 2026 in the
Historic Federal Building.
4. Consent to Assignment of Development Agreement By and Between the City of Dubuque, lowa
and Carmac Management, Inc. to Linseed Lofts, LLC: Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 110-26 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, lowa on the Assignment of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
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lowa and Carmac Management, Inc. to Linseed Lofts, LLC 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 April 20, 2026
in the Historic Federal Building.
5. Consent to Assignment of Development Agreement By and Between the City of Dubuque, lowa
and Outfly Development, LLC to Verena Ct Exchange, LLC: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 111-26 Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, lowa on the Assignment and Assumption of a Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, lowa and Outfly Development, LLC to Verena Ct Exchange, LLC 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 April 20, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
6. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project- Bid Package 4: Initiate
Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 112-26 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk
Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 4 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 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.
7. Public Works Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and
Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 113-26 Public Works Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing 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 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.
8. Setting a Public Hearing for the Residential Parking Permit District Amendment — District A: Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 114-26 Setting a Public Hearing on
Amending Residential Parking Permit District A to Include Grace Street from North Grandview Avenue
to North Algona Street 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.
9. Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools: Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 115-26 Intent to Dispose of City Interest by Grant of Storm Water Detention
Basin and Sports Field Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, lowa, Across Part of Lot
2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 in Section 15, Township 89 North, Range 2 East and Part of Lot 1 of
Mineral Lot 383, all in the City of Dubuque, lowa 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.
10. Setting a Public Hearing for a Lease Agreement by and Between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
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, lowa 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.
11. 2026 Pavement Marking Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public
Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 117-26 2026
Pavement Marking Project: Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
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Estimated Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids 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
Applications were reviewed for the following Boards and Commissions. Applicants were invited to
address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2027 (Vacant term of Wall). Applicant:
Cathy Mauk Dickens, 431 Alpine St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan for Federal
Fiscal Year 2026: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 118-
26 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Certification by State or Local Office of Public Housing Agency
(PHA) Plan's Consistency with the Consolidated Plan and Approval of the PHA Federal Fiscal Year
2026 Annual Plan. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Conducting a Public Hearing for the Jule's-lowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Funding: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 119-26
Authorizing Resolution: Approval of Consolidated Funding Application to lowa DOT. Seconded by
Wethal. Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey responded to questions regarding ridership
numbers. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Petition to Vacate a Portion of West 6t" Street Right of Way known as City Lot 61 B, in the City of
Dubuque, lowa For Vacating Petition (Agreement Between City of Dubuque and Gronen Development,
Inc. for the Mixed-use Building Project at the Corner of West 5t" and Main Streets): Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 120-26 Vacating a Portion of City Lot 62A,
in the City of Dubuque, lowa, being a part the West 6t" Street Right of Way, Legally Described as Lot
61 B, in the City of Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from
Leyendecker, which he announced due to his employer's potential involvement with the project.
PUBLIC INPUT
Clark Schloz, 2925 Burlington St., provided input property tax rates and assessments.
Andy Butler, 898 Mt. Carmel Dr., spoke in support of Action Item No. 3.
Katherine Sorenson, 2613 Jackson St., spoke regarding the budget data published on the city's
online budgeting software and debt obligations.
Brooklyn Williams, 250 W. 6th St. Apt 501, spoke about the aspects that enhance the city.
Leonard Dress, 541 Groveland PI., spoke about the proposed utility rate increases.
Roger ArendsdorF, 3935 Creston St., spoke regarding the city's proposed property tax rate.
ACTION ITEMS
1. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project- Bid Package 3 Award
Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 121-26. Seconded by Wethal. Van Milligen summarized the asphalt overlay program.
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson responded to Council questions regarding the project's funding
sources. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos outlined the federal requirements for ADA-compliant ramps
associated with the project. Brumwell added that there are consequences for failing to comply with
these requirements. Motion carried 7-0.
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2. RFP Comprehensive Fire Station Location and Facilities Study Recommendation: Motion by
Wethal to receive and file the documents and approve moving forward with Wendel, Five Bugles
Design, in partnership with Mitchell Associates Architects, to complete the Fire Department's Fire
Station Location and Facilities Study for $97,500. Seconded by Sprank. Fire Chief Amy Scheller
responded to questions regarding the project timeline, the factors that guided the consultant selection,
and the previous studies conducted. City Council Members emphasized the purpose of the study and
highlighted the aspects they intend to focus on. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Support of a Town Clock Lighting Partnership with Dubuque Forward: Motion by Roussell to
receive and file the documents and approve proceeding with the project to light the Town Clock and
authorization to sign the final agreement that will be completed soon, consistent with the described
understanding, so the project can be completed by July 4, 2026. Seconded by Wethal. Architect and
Dubuque Forward member Mike Stickley responded to questions about the technical aspects of the
lighting and the replacement of fixtures. Parks and Recreation Director Matt Kalcevich noted that his
department has experience with this type of lighting and will participate in the installation. Council
Members expressed their appreciation to Dubuque Forward for the project and the partnership. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Jeffris Challenge Grant - Eagle Point Park: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents
and approve informing the Jeffris Family Foundation of the City's intent to apply for a Capital Campaign
Challenge Grant. Seconded by Wethel. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont summarized the
City's work with the Jeffris Family Foundation. City Council Members expressed support for identifying
funding for improvements to the park. Motion carried 7-0.
5. 2025 Dubuque Police Department Annual Report: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Wethel. Police Chief Jeremy Jensen made a
presentation on the report. City Council Members commended the Police Department for its strong
community engagement and its efforts that have resulted in a safe community. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Work Session Request: Economic Mobility Update: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for April 20, 2026, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Seconded by
Roussell. Motion by 7-0.
7. Work Session Request: Smart Parking & Mobility Master Plan: Motion by Resnick to receive and
file the documents and schedule the work session for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by
Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Work Session Request: Sustainable Dubuque: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and schedule the work session for Monday, June 15, 2026. Seconded by Sprank. Motion
carried 7-0.
9. Dubuque Gate and Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16t" St Detention Basin) Project Update Video:
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Roussell. It can
also be seen on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/InZMkn-QjMY. Motion Carried 7-0.
10. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendation: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
and hear the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. Van Milligen made a presentation and answered
questions regarding allocations for capital improvement projects and contingencies. Larson noted that
the City's Open Expense software offers information on the city's budget, including any amendments
made to it. Van Milligen added that the City will review the software to determine whether the data can
be presented to the public in a clearer, less confusing format. Motion carried 7-0.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wethal reported on meeting with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's (GDDC) new
President and CEO, Jason White, meeting with the Dubuque YMCA, and attending a Presentation
Lantern Center event.
Roussell reported on signing up to volunteer for RAGBRAI, Board Meetings for Main Street and
GDDC, attending the Presentation Lantern Center Event, meeting with the Dubuque Soccer Club,
participating in a food distribution event at her church, recent volunteering with Dubuque Trees Forever,
and the first meeting of her newly created organization Friends of Dubuque Parks
Leyendecker also reported on meeting with GDDC's President and CEO and meeting with Bluff
Strokes.
Cavanagh reported on the RAGBRAI route and logo announcement, meeting with students at local
schools, and attending the National League of Cities (NLC) conference and Dubuque Night in Des
Moines.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Wethal to convene in closed session at 9:38 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real
Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(a),(c),(j) Code of lowa. Seconded by Leyendecker. Mayor Cavanagh 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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 11:48 p.m.
/s/Adrienne N. BreitFelder, CMC, City Clerk and Trish L. Gleason, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
1t 4/17
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