Minutes_City Council Proceedings 05.18.26 Copyrighted
June 1, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings for May 18; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of April 9; Human Rights Commission
of April 14; Historic Preservation Commission of March 19;
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of February 18;
Community Development Advisory Commission for April 22;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of April 28
and May 4
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 5-18-26 City Council Proceeding 5-18-26s
2. 26-04-09 RCAC Minutes
3. April 14, 2026 OHRC Minutes
4. Minutes HPC 03-19-26 Approved
5. Minutes LRPAC 02-18-2026 APPROVED
6. CD Approved Minutes 4.22.26
7. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.28.26
8. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 5-4-26
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on May 18, 2026, in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members: Leyendecker, Resnick (attending
Virtually), Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney
Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting work sessions on Spring 2026 iJAG City Life & City
Life Alumni Program Presentation and Recommendations and on the Community
Foundation Contracted Service Agreement Update.
WORK SESSIONS NO. 1
Spring 2026 iJAG City Life & City Life Alumni Program Presentation and
Recommendations: Community Engagement Coordinator Temwa Phiri played a video
of individuals who attended these programs. This presentation allowed Council to hear
directly from residents and students who spent significant time learning from City staff,
engaging in community conversations, and building a deeper understanding of local
government. It also highlights the City's continued commitment to civic engagement,
youth leadership development, and creating authentic opportunities for residents to
participate in local decision-making processes. City Council congratulated high school
student JaLiyah Hubbard for being named President of iJAG for the State of lowa and
being the voice of her peers.
WORK SESSIONS NO. 2
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Contracted Service Agreement Update:
Alex Baum Director of Advocacy, Data and Learning for the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque presented updates on its programs supported by the FY26 City
Contracted Service Agreements: Envision Dubuque and Project HOPE.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
6:26 p.m.
/s/Trish Gleason Assistant City Clerk
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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 May 18, 2026, in
the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker Resnick (attending
Virtually) , 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. Assistant City Clerk Trish Gleason announced that under Items to be set
for public hearing, number 7. MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease
Agreement has been pulled from the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont recognized Zoning Advisory
Commissioner Martha Christ for her 32 years of service on the Zoning Advisory
Commission. Christ's term is set to expire on July 1, 2026.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Public Works Week Proclamation (May 17- 23) Accepted by Assistant Public
Works Director Max O'Brien and additional Public Works staff on behalf of the Public
Works Department.
2. National Mississippi River Day (June 2, 2026) Accepted by Jim Earles and others
on behalf of the Shalom Spirituality Center and Franciscan Land Justice Team.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion passed 7-0 for items 1-14 and 16-
22. Item No. 15 Gronen Development, Inc., Mixed-use Building Project at the Corner of
West 5th and Main Streets Agreement. Item No. 15 passed 6-0 with Leyendecker
abstaining.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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
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for Expenditures Reports presented at the April 6, 2026, meeting. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Donald Boyle for Vehicle 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 advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Thomas Mercer 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. 180-26 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. Signed Contracts: Des Moines Area Community College for Education to Health
care students; Eastern lowa Asphalt Maintenance for Vendor Service Agreement;
Miovision Sole Source for Central Management Software; Mobotrex Sole Source for
Traffic Signal Pedestrian Buttons; United Leak Detection for Vendor Service Agreement;
Communication Engineering Company for Vendor Service Agreement; Racom for
Vendor Service Agreement; Fred Jackson Tuckpointing for Vendor Service Agreement;
Fire recovery USA, LLC for Service Agreement; Trane USA Inc. for Public Improvement
Contract; FEH Design for Fire Headquarters Bunkroom and Bathroom Remodel; Central
Tank Coatings for Public Improvement Contract; Origin Design Co. for Roof and HVAC
Replacement; Neztrop, LLC for Second Amendment Lease Agreement; CEC
Communication Engineering Company for Master Services Agreement; Midwest
Concrete, Inc. for Public Improvement Contract; McDermott Excavating for Streetlight
removal and replacement; Grand River Center for City Council Goal Setting; GoTo
Technologies USA, LLC for Services Order; Fischer Bros. LLC for Public Improvement
Contract Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
6. The Arbor Day Foundation named Dubuque a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its
commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
7. Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support for application and
committing to partnering to ensure data-driven insights lead to action, action leads to
access, and access leads to measurable cancer outcomes. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
8. Housing Commission recommending City Council approval to appoint
Commissioner Cathy Dickens as the Housing Commissioner Liaison to the Long-Range
Planning Advisory Commission with a term expiration date of August 17, 2027. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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9. Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of EMS
Field Supervisor and Deputy Fire Chief. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and made a matter of record.
10. City Council approval to receive FY 2027 lowa Department of Public Safety,
Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau Grant funds of $17,000. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
11. City Council approve the FY2026 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 as
recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 181-26 Adopting the Fiscal
Year 2026 (Program Year 2025) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan Amendment #2 was adopted.
12. City Council approval to proceed with Legat Architects (in partnership with
McClaren, Wilson, and Lawrie) with a cost of $92,500 to conduct the Dubuque Law
Enforcement Center Space and Feasibility Study. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
13. City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the Grant Agreement between the City, the lowa DOT, and the FHWA for the RAISE
Infrastructure Planning Grant to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA /
Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the B2E2 project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 182-26 Approving Grant
Agreement Amendment No. 1 with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the
Awarded Raise Infrastructure Planning Grant was adopted.
14. City Council approval of an agreement with Kellhoff Properties, L.L.C. (Kellhoff)
related to the vacation and sale of certain alley right of ways adjacent to the property at
3860 Peru Road in Dubuque, lowa. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 183-26 Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated 20' Alley
between Toledo Street and Walker Street and between Lots 521 thru 526 and Lots 527
thru 532 of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lots 521A,
522A, 523A, and 524A of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
15. City Council approval of the Plat of Survey consolidating Block 17 in Dubuque
Downtown Plaza and Lot 61 B, both in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be hereinafter
known as Lot 1A of Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque,
lowa, pursuant to a Development Agreement with Gronen Development, Inc. (Gronen)
and be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk to consolidate two existing City owned lots.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 184-26
Approving the Plat of Survey (Consolidation) of Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza
and Lot 61 B, both in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lot 1A of Block 17 in
Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
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16. City Council adopt the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 135-26 thereby
canceling the current public bidding process for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic
Signal Improvement Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 185-26 Rescinding Resolution No. 135-26 Which Provided Preliminary
Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Asbury,
Carter, and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project was adopted.
17. City Manager providing information for the enrollment of the Dodds and Sinclair
Sites in lowa Department of Natural Resources Land Recycling Program. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
18. City Council approval of the individual resolutions of support for Workforce
Housing Tax Credit Applications to the lowa Economic Development Department being
submitted by multiple developers for redevelopment of five properties in Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 186-26 Supporting
the Submission of an lowa Economic Development Authority Application to the
Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Wilson House Apts., LLC and Resolution
No. 187-26 Supporting the Submission of an lowa Economic Development Authority
Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By 1301 Central, LLC and
Resolution No. 188-26 Supporting the Submission of an lowa Economic Development
Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Dubuque and
Jackson County Habitat For Humanity were adopted.
19. City Council accepting the Deed to certain real property in Dubuque County,
lowa, at 2300 University Avenue from the Stephen J. Butt Trust and the Patricia J.
Schroeder Trust. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 189-26 Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque County, lowa, from
the Stephen J. Butt Trust and the Patricia J. Schroeder Trust was adopted.
20. City Council approval of the resolution for the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #3 as
it is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code and the City's
policy for sustainability points when receiving public assistance. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 190-26 Authorizing Approval of
the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #3 in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
21. City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 191-26 Approving applications
for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and
Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted.
22. City Council approval of the retail tobacco permit and device retailer permits as
submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
192-26 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.
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SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set
the public hearings as indicated. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program - Phase 2: City
Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary approval
of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $3,320,000.00 for
the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 (CIP No.
4281000050), set the public hearing date of June 1, 2026, and hereby authorize the
Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding. Due to timing of the
project, the funding for this project will be subject to the first budget amendment in
FY27. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 193-26
To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract
and Estimate of Cost for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 2 Project, and the
Taking of Bids Therefor was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between Peru Road, Toledo
Street, Excelsior Street and Walker Street for Vacating Petition (Agreement between
City of Dubuque and Kellhoff Properties, LLC): City Manager recommending City
Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2026, for the vacation of and disposal of city
interest in the alley right of way property described as Lots 521A, 522A, 523A, and
524A of North Dubuque, in the City Of Dubuque, lowa, through adoption of the enclosed
resolution. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
194-26 Intent to Vacate and Dispose of the 20' Alley between Toledo Street and Walker
Street and between Lots 521 thru 526 and Lots 527 thru 532 of North Dubuque, in the
City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lots 521A, 522A, 523A, and 524A of North
Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Petition to Vacate Certain Street Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition, from
Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell and Hemesath: City Manager
recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2026, in response to a
request from property owners Elaine Reiss and Doug Blong (of common address 2501
Harriet Street), Thomas J. and Jean M. Fondell (of common address 2570 Shiras
Avenue), and Ross G. and Julie A. Hemesath (of common address 2630 Shiras
Avenue) for the vacating of certain street right of way easements in Julien Addition, in
the City of Dubuque, lowa. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 195-26 Intent to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in Certain Street
Easements in Julien Addition, City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2026, in the Historic
Federal Building.
4. Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing for the
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project: City Manager
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recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction plans and
specifications; and establish June 1, 2026, as the date of the public hearing; estimated
construction amount $297,082.25; and hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals
for the Asbury, Chaney & Carter Traffic Signal Improvement Project . Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 196-26 Asbury, Carter, and
Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement 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 June 1, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
5. Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate Public Bidding Process and
Setting Date for a Public Hearing: City Manager recommending City Council grant
preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications; estimated construction
amount of $1,791,400.00 and establish June 1, 2026, as the date of the public hearing;
and hereby authorized to advertise for bid proposals for the Southwest Arterial / US 52
ITS Corridor Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 197-26 Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor 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 June 1, 2026 in the Historic Federal Building.
6. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project Contract 2: City Manager
recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public
hearing for June 1, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost of $155,000.00 for the North Schmitt Island Collection
System Project— Contract #2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 198-26 North Schmitt Island Collection System Project — Contract #2,
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 June 1, 2026 in the Historic Federal
Building.
7. MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease Agreement: Item pulled from
the agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 1836 Washington Street: Motion by Sprank to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Planning Services Director Wally
Wernimont made a presentation. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Sprank for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 21 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 1836 Washington Street (Pin
1024259008) from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential to C-4 Downtown
Commercial District. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Unified Development Code Text Amendment for Community Gardens by Listing
Community Gardens as a Permitted Use in all Office, Commercial, and Industrial Zoning
Districts and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval: Motion by Roussell
to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Planning Services
Director Wally Wernimont made a presentation. Hillary Dalton, 1629 Washington Street
spoke in favor of continuing community gardens and the benefits they provide.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-26
Amending Title 16 of the City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Amending Articles 16-5-8 (OS), 16-5-9 (OC), 16-5-10 (C-1), 16-5-11 (C-2), 16-
5-12 (G2A), 16-5-13 (C-3), 16-5-14 (C-4), 16-5-15 (G5), 16-5-16 (CS), 16-5-17 (CR),
16-5-18 (LI), 16-5-19 (HI), and 16-5-20 (MHI) by Adding Community Garden as a
Principal Permitted Use. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
3. River City Property Management, LLC Development Agreement and Providing for
the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to
the Development Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 200-26 Approving A Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and River City Property Management, LLC for the
Redevelopment of the Property at 1255-1257 Locust Street, Including the Issuance of
Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Economic Development Director Jill
Connors addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment: Motion by Wethal to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 201-26 Amending the Current Budget for
Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 (as last certified or amended on 10/20/2025). Chief
Financial Officer Jennifer Larson and Budget Manager Laura BendorF (Virtually)
addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) lowa DOT Project: Motion
by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 202-26 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. City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Conduct Public Hearing and
Approve Bidding Documents: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 203-26 Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project Approval
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of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Dale Leslein, 17345 Asbury Rd. with the Dubuque ATV/UTV Alliance spoke
regarding the need for a variance to a half-mile section of Asbury Rd. from Seippel
Rd. to approximately Briarwood Dr. within the city limits of Dubuque, thus allowing the
City of Asbury to pass an ATV ordinance for the City of Asbury.
Kevin Hennings, 2100 Macina Crt. Spoke in support of the variance needed to
allow the City of Asbury to pass an ATV ordinance.
ACTION ITEMS
Assistant City Clerk announced that Council Member Resnick was no longer in
attendance.
1. City Manager Recommendation to Appoint Assistant Chief of Police Joe Messerich
as the Next City of Dubuque Chief of Police: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and approve. This appointment requires approval by a majority vote of the
City Council, in accordance with lowa Code § 400.13(3), which states: "In cities under a
council-manager form of government, the city manager shall make the appointments
with the approval of the city council. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Award
Public Improvement Contract Project to Gansen Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$512,919.92 for both the Base Bid and Alternate No. 1, which is 8.0% below the revised
estimate of probably cost: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 204-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Loras
Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public Improvement
Contract be awarded to Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc. of Cascade, lowa in
the amount of $405,706.20. This contract award amount is 6.92% more than the
engineer's estimate: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 205-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Loras Boulevard
Reconstruction and Repairs Project. Seconded by Wethal. Assistant Public Works
Director Max O'Brien addressed questions from the Council. Motion carried 6-0.
4. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Award Public Improvement
Contract to WK Construction Co., Inc. of Middleton, Wisconsin in the amount of
$135,229.47. This award contract amount is 7.29% less than the engineer's estimate:
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 206-26
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Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile
Project. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Ordinance Establishing Minimum Sanitary Sewer Charge for FY27: Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Deron Muehring addressed
questions from Council. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-26
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2
Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates, Section 13-2C-3(C)(7) Service Charge.
Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Fire Cost Recovery Billing Ordinance: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the
documents and to bring back to Council with additional information. Fire Chief Amy
Scheller addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0.
7. Relocate Taxiway A - Combine Construction Phase 4 and Phase 6 which serves
as a parallel taxiway to Runway 13/31: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and approve. Airport Director addressed questions from Council. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
8. Request for Qualifications - Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Consultant
selection of FEH Design as the consultant for the Fire Headquarters Bunkroom and
Bathroom Remodel project and to finalize the necessary professional services
agreement and grant authorization to the City Manager to sign the Notice to Proceed.
Selection: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and approve. Fire Chief
Amy Scheller addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
5-0 with Leyendecker abstaining.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell spoke regarding attending the kickoff and the wrap up with
the Fire Department accreditation team; attended the Employee Recognition breakfast;
meeting with Dubuque Forward, Friends of Dubuque Parks, Dubuque Main Street;
church mission team and planted a few trees.
Council Member Wethal spoke regarding attending the Employee Recognition
breakfast; Indigenous Heritage Celebration at the MFC; toured Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Solid Waste Agency with State legislative delegates;
Council Member Leyendecker spoke regarding attending a cookout for the Boys and
Girls Club; participated in the announcement at the Field of Dreams, attended a meeting
with Dubuque Forward.
Council Member Sprank spoke regarding attending two neighborhood association
meetings; Employee Recognition breakfast; Safe Zone training in conjunction with the
cities ERP groups.
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Mayor Cavanagh spoke regarding attending the Employee Recognition breakfast;
Travel Dubuque breakfast; Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Workforce
Solutions Breakfast; Indigenous Heritage Celebration at the MFC; the announcement at
the Field of Dreams, Hills and Dales mural painting event. The Mayor congratulated
graduates of all ages.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Wethal to convene in closed session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss Pending
Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(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 6-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:49 p.m. stating that staff had
been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at
10:50 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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