Proof_City Council Proceedings 04.06.26 Copyrighted
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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. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker,
Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Manager Van
Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayar 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
Kluesners achievement in successfully completing the Georgia
Smoke Diver Program.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Sibling Support Day (Apri12026)was accepted by Tara
Conley on behalf of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters.
CONSENT ITEMS
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 7anuary 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 Iowa,the agent far the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Lynn Hancock for property damage; Larry Lambert for
property damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 100-26 Autharizing
the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain
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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 Citys recent
progress in reducing warkers 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 5-19 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 5-19 To the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
7. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Project
Notification Correspondence from Danielle Alvarez, Assistant
District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation,
notifying the City Council of bridge cleaning on US-61 over
the Peosta Channel. Upon morion the documents were received
and filed.
8. Signed Contracts: A-1 Crane Rental&Machinery Moving,
Inc. far 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 Distriburing, Inc.
for Various maintenance of washing machines at 6 fire
starions; CivicPlus for consolidation of services(PDF
Accessibility, Websites, Agenda and Meeting Management, and
Social Media Archiving); Contract Authority Repart for Randy
Gehl from January through March 2026; Contract Autharity
Reports for Deron Muehring for July 2025 through March 2026;
Contract Authariry 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 far 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 Sparts Club for Miller
Riverview Park Lease Agreement; Ed M. Feld Equipment Co., Ine.
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
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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; Modern Companies for Boiler Condensate Piping;
Municipal Pipe Tool Company for Sole Source Procurement
Justification Form for Vacall supplying; Northeast Iowa
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 Mechanicai 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
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Ramp Project-Bid Package 1; Midwest Concrete, Inc. far 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, Iowa 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 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, Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
]. Resolurion Setting a Public Hearing on a Collateral
Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa 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, Iowa on a Collateral
Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa 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,
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2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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
far a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque,Iowa 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 Apri120,
2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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, Iowa on a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa 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 Apri120,
2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Consent to Assigmnent of Development Agreement By and
Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa 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,
Iowa on the Assignment of a Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa 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, Iowa and Outfly Development, LLC
to Verena Ct Exchange, LLC: Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. ll 1-26 Fixing the date
for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the Assignment and Assumption of a
Development Agreement by and between the Ciry of Dubuque, Iowa
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 Apri120, 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, Farm of
Contract, and Estimated Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement
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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, Farm 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 Apri120,
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, Iowa, 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, Iowa 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, Iowa and the Dubuque Childrens
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 Childrens Zoo Boosters, Inc. for Real
Property Located in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted
setting a public bearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on Apri120, 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 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
Councii 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
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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)Plans 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 Jules-Iowa 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 Iowa 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 6th Street Right of
Way known as City Lot 61B, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For
Vacating Petition(Agreement Between Ciry of Dubuque and
Gronen Development, Inc. for the Mixed-use Building Project at
the Corner of West Sth 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 Ciry of Dubuque,
Iowa, being a part the West 6th Street Right of Way, Legally �
Described as Lot 61B, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0 with abstention from
Leyendecker, which he announced due to his employers 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 citys online budgeting sofrware
and debt obligations.
Brooklyn Williams, 250 W. 6th St. Apt 501, spoke about the
aspects that enhance the city.
Leonard Dress, 541 Groveland Pl., spoke about the proposed
utility rate increases.
Roger Arendsdorf, 3935 Creston St., spoke regarding the
citys 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 projects 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.
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 Departments Fire Station Location and
Facilities Study for$97,500. Seconded by Sprank. Fire Chief
Amy Scheller responded to questions regarding the project
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timeline, the factors that guided the consultant selection,
and the previous studies conducCed. 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 Chat 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 Citys intent to apply for
a Capital Campaign Challenge Grant. Seconded by Wethel.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont summarized the
Citys work with the Jeffris Family Foundation. City Council
Members expressed support far 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 wark 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 (16th 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 Citys Open Expense software offers information on the
citys 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
Corporations (GDDC) new President and CEO, 7ason 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 GDDCs 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 Iowa. 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
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