Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project Copyrighted
June 1, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 6.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement
Project
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider
the Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement
Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form
of Contract, and Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Public Hearing for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project
2. 2026-05- 26 Asbury Carter Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project - PH
3. Asbury Carter Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project - PH Resolution 5-26
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project
Project No. 5524000046
DATE: May 27, 2026
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of$297,082.25 for the Asbury,
Chaney & Carter Traffic Signal Improvement Project through adoption of the attached
resolution.
The Asbury, Chaney & Carter Traffic Signal Improvement Project will provide for the
following: At the Intersections of Asbury and Carter the removal and replacement of
signals, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, removal and replacement of roadway
in designated locations, installations of pavement markings. The Asbury and Chaney
intersection will need to have new conduit, traffic cabinet foundation, the removal and
replacement of existing signals, rewiring of the entire intersection, installation of ADA
compliant sidewalks, removal and replacement of roadway in designated locations,
installations of pavement markings.
With the installation of the mast arms at both intersections along Asbury Road the traffic
signals will allow for protected left turn movements and then switch to a permissive left
turn movement; by allowing both options making left turns off Asbury at these signals
will be easier and safer. The signals will only be connected back to the Traffic
Operations Center via fiber for control and coordination of the signals. By coordinating
the signals together, the signals will operate more efficiently.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
Dave Ness, Civil Engineer III
Duane Richter, Traffic Project Supervisor
Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
DATE: May 26, 2026
RE: Public Hearing for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project
Project No. 5524000046
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing date for the
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
and initiate the public bidding process.
BACKGROUND
The traffic cabinet at Asbury— Carter intersection was damaged in 2024 and remained
in red flash for several months because the underground conduit had deteriorated to the
point that the old wire could not be removed. Because of this issue the City decided to
make changes to the intersection to prepare for this mast arm project. The following
items were completed in 2024 to get the intersection operational: new traffic cabinet,
battery backup system, conduit and wiring were installed. With all these items
completed and able to be reused this makes adding the mast arms and ADA ramps
easier at this intersection.
Asbury and Chaney have the same issues that Asbury and Carter had with deteriorated
conduit and issues with detection loops in the roadway. Because of these issues
Asbury— Chaney intersection will need to be reconstructed as well.
DISCUSSION
The Asbury, Chaney & Carter Traffic Signal Improvement Project will provide for the
following: At the Intersections of Asbury and Carter the removal and replacement of
signals, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, removal and replacement of roadway
in designated locations, installations of pavement markings. The Asbury and Chaney
intersection will need to have new conduit, traffic cabinet foundation, the removal and
replacement of existing signals, rewiring of the entire intersection, installation of ADA
compliant sidewalks, removal and replacement of roadway in designated locations,
installations of pavement markings.
With the installation of the mast arms at both intersections along Asbury Road the traffic
signals will allow for protected left turn movements and then switch to a permissive left
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turn movement; by allowing both options making left turns off Asbury at these signals
will be easier and safer. The signals will be connected back to the Traffic Operations
Center via fiber for control and coordination of the signals. By coordinating the signals
together, the signals will operate more efficiently.
The Asbury, Chaney & Carter Signal project was originally out for bid on May 7th, but
the City received no bids for this project. With the later start date the project's
completion date has changed to October 2nd, 2026. The intersections will be
constructed one intersection at a time so that traffic/ school traffic will have alternative
pathways to travel around the construction.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The project development schedule for the project will be as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process May 18, 2026
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids May 22, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specs May 22,2026
Public Hearing on Plans and Specs June 1, 2026
Receipt of Bid Proposals June 4, 2026
Award Construction Contract June 15, 2026
Completion Date October 2, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and
construction estimate for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement
Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project is summarized in the following table:
PROJECT COSTS ESTIMATE
Construction Contract $ 297,082.25
Contingency $ 44,562.34
Engineering Design and Administration $ 51,246.69
Total Project Cost $ 392,891.27
The proposed funding for the project is summarized in the following table:
Project Number Fund Description Fund Amount
5524000008 Traffic Signal Intersection Recon $ 188,949.00
5524000004 Traffic Signal Mastarm Retro $ 128,956.91
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5524000006 Traffic Signal Conduit Replacement $ 74,985.36
Total Construction Project Funding $ 392,891.27
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 Asbury, Chaney& Carter Traffic
Signal Improvement Project through adoption of the attached resolution.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
Dave Ness, Civil Engineer III
Duane Richter, Traffic Project Supervisor
Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer
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Prepared by Kerry Bradley City of Dubuque Engineering, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 223-26
ASBURY, CARTER & CHANEY TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST
WHEREAS, the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project will
provide for the following: at the Intersections of Asbury and Carter the removal and
replacement of signals, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, removal and
replacement of roadway in designated locations, installations of pavement markings.
The Asbury and Chaney intersection will need to have new conduit, traffic cabinet
foundation, the removal and replacement of existing signals, rewiring of the entire
intersection, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, removal and replacement of
roadway in designated locations, installations of pavement markings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 196-26, dated the 18th day of
May, 2026, preliminarily approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published notice and published advertisement for bids, a
public hearing was held on 1st day of June, 2026 on the plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project.
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 Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
in the estimated construction amount of$297,082.25, are hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of June 2026.
a . Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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:
05/22/2026
and for which the charge is 42.05
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Pub is in and for
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Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 22nd day of May, 2026
Notary Pub in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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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 1st day of June, 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 Asbury, Carter & Chaney
Traffic Signal Improvement Project.
Scope of project: Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project will provide for following: At the
Intersections of Asbury and Carter the removal and replacement
of signals, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, removal
and replacement of roadway in designated locations,
installations of pavement markings. The Asbury and Chaney
intersection will need to have new conduit, traffic cabinet
foundation, the removal and replacement of signals, rewiring
of the entire intersection, installation of ADA compliant
sidewalks, removal and replacement of roadway in designated
locations, installations of pavement markings.
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 18th day
of May 2026.
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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