Proof_City Council Proceedings 05.18.26 Copyrighted
June 15, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings for June 1; Airport Commission for
April 22; Historic Preservation Commission for May 19;
Zoning Board of Adjustment for April 23; Proof of Publication
of City Council Proceedings of May 12, 18, 2026
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Proceedings 6-1-26
2. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 05.12.26 Closed Session
3. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings May 18, 2026
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OI' PUBLICATION
1, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications,Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisl�er
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
cii•culation 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:
OS/29/2026
and for which the charge is 535.53
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S bscribed to be ore me, a Notary Pu lic in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 29th day of May, 2026
Notary ub ic in and for Dubuque Coun y, Iowa.
,�PP�A�S JANET K. PAPE
Z � Commission Number 199659
' • My Commission Expires
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! CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS I
j SPECIAL SESSION '
j The DuUuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m.
i on May 18,202b, in the second-floor CounciS Chambers of the
Historic Federal Building,350 W. bth Street.
� Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members: Leyendeckea•, '
Resnick(attending Virtually),Roussell, Sprank, Staver, I
Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. ,
Mayor Cavanagh read tha call and stated this is a special
� session of the City Council called for the pur�se of
j conducting work sessions on Spring 2026 iJAG City Life&City
� Life Alumni ProgrAm Presentation and Recommendations and on
iYhe Community Foundation Contracted Service Agreement Update.
� WORK SESSIONS NO. 1
� Spring 202b iJAG City Life&City Life Alumni Progrtxm
; Presentation and Recommendations: Community Engagement
4 Coordinator Temwa Phiri played a video of individuAls who
� atteuded these programs. This presentation Allowed Council to
hear di�•ectly fi�om residents and students who spent
i significant time learning from City staff,engaging in
� community conversations, and building a deeper understanding
� of local gover�unent.It also highlights the Citys coiitinued
, commitment to civic engagement,youth leadership devalopment,
� and creating authentic opportunities for residents to
� pardcipate in local decision-making processes. City Council
congratulated high school student JaLiyah Hubbard for being
named President of iJAG for the State of Iowa and being the
voice of har peers.
WORK SBSSIONS NO. 2
Communiry Foundation of Greater Dubuque Contracted Service
Agreement Update: Alex Baum Director of Advocacy,Data and
Learning for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuyue
i presentetl updates on its programs supported by the FY26 City
� Contracted Service A�reements: Envision Dubuque and Project
j HOPE. ,.. _. .. .
j There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
� meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. ,
/sJ'I'rish Gleasou Assistant City Clerk
�� CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCII.PROCEEDINGS
; REGULAR SESSION
� The DuUuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on MAy 18,2026, in the second-floor Council Chainbers of the
Historic Federal Building, 3S0 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members L,ayendecker Resnick
(attending Virtually) ,Roussell, Sprank, Staver,Wethal; City
; Manager VAn Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell.
iMayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular
session of the City Council callsd for the purpose of
coaiducting such business that tnay properly come before the
i City CounciL Assistant City Clerk Trish Gleason announced
� that under Ttems to be set for public hearing, number 7.
; MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Atnendment LeAse Agreement has been
_ pulletl fronl the agenda.
; PLEDGE OF AI.LEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont recognized
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; ZonEiig Advisory Conurussioner Martha Christ for her 32 years of
' service on the Zoning Advisoiy Commission. Christ's term is
� set to expire on July 1, 2026.
i PROCLAMATIONS
I 1. Public Works Week Proclamadon(May I7-23)Accepted by
� Assistant Pnblic Works Director Max OBrian and additional
Public Works staff on behalf of the Public Works Department.
2. National Mississippi Rive��Day(June 2,2026}Accepted by
Jim Earies and others on behAlf of the Shalom Spirituality
Center and Franciscan Land Justice Team.
, CONSENTTTEMS
iMotion by Wethal to receive and file the documents, adopt
� the resoiutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by
� Sprank. Motion passed 7-0 for items 1-14 and 16-22. Ftem No.
� 15 Gronen Development,Inc., Mixed-use Building P�•oject at the
f Corner of West Sth 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, l3, 15, 16,�0,21,22,28,2026 and May 4
� and 12, 2Q26; Housing Convnission of January 27, 2026; Zoning
! Advisory Commission of April 1,2026; Proof of Publication for
� City Council Proceedings of Apri16,7,9, 13, 15, 16,20,21,
22, 2026; Proof of Publication for Expenditures Repoi�ts
jpresented at the Apri16, 2026, nleeting. Upon motion the
� docuine�its were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Donald Boyle for Vehicle
Damage; Thomas Mercer for Property Damage. Upon motion tl�e
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City
Attorney.
� 3. Dispasition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the
; following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa,the Agent for Ehe Iowa Communides Assnrance
' Pool: Thomas Mercer for Property Damage.Upon motion the
� documents were received,filed,and concurred.
I4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion Yhe documents
j were received and filed, and Resolution No. 180-26 Authorizing
i the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain
paymei�ts oP bills that inust 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 Iowa Asphalt
� Maintenance for Vendor 5ervice Agreement; Miovision Sole
; Source for Central Management Software; Mobotrex Sole Source
! for Trafi"ic Signal Pedestrian Buttons; United Leak Detection
for Vendor 5ervice Agreement; Communication Engineering
� Company for Vendor Service Agreement; Racom for Vendor Service
; Agreement; Fred Jackson'It�ckpoindng for Vendor Service
Agreement; Fire recovery USA, LLC for Service Agreement;Trane
USA Inc, for Public I�nprovement Contract; PEH Design for Fire
Headquarters Bunkroom and Bathroom Remodel; Central Tank
� Coatings for Public Improvement Contract; Origin Design Co.
j for Roof and HVAC Replacement; Neztrop, LLC for Second
' Amendment Lease Agreement;CEC CommunicaEion Engineering
ICompany for Master Services Agreement;Midwest Concrete, Inc.
i for Pnblic Improvement Contract; McDermott Excavadng for
Streetlight removal and replacement;Grand River Center for
City Council Goal Setting; GoTo Technologies USA, LLC Por
Services�rder;Fischer Bros. LLC for Public Icnprovement
� Contract Upon motion the documents were received and fiied.
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6.The Arbor Day Poundation named Dubuque a 2025 Tree City
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� USA in honor of its commitment to piant,grow,and maintain
i trees to benefit its community. Upon motion the documents were
� received and filed.
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7. Crescent Community Health Center I.atter of Support for
� application and commitdng to partnering to ensure data-driven
1 insights lead to action,action leacls to access, and Access
i lends to measur�►ble cancer outcomes. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed,and appx•oved.
8. Housing Commission recommending City Council approval to
appoint Commissioner Cuthy Dickens as the Housing Commissioner
Liaison to the Long-Range Pianning Advisory Conamission with a
term expiration date of August 17,2027. Upon motion the �
documents were received, filed, and approved.
9. Civil Service Commission submitting the certi�ied 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.
lfl. City Council approval to receive FY 2027 Iowa Department '
of Public Safety,Governors Traffic Safaty Bureau Grant funds • . •
of$I7,QU0. Upon motion thc documents were received, filed, '
and approved.
11. City Council approve the FY2026 Annual Action Plan
I Amendment#2 as recommended by the Community Development
Advisory Comtnission, Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 181-26 Adopting the Fiscal Year
202G(Program Year 2�25)Community Development Block Grant
{CDBG)Annuai Action Plan Amendment#2 was adoptetl.
� 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 Spaca
and Feasibility Study. Upon motion the documents ware
receivect, filed, and approved.
13. City Council approve�nd Authorize the Mayor to execute
Atnendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement between the City, the
Iowa DOT, and the FHWA for the RAISB TnFrastructu�•e Planning
Grant to coraplete the Engineering Design and NEPA/
Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the B2B2
project. Upon niotian the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 182-26 Approving Grant Agreement Amendment
No. l with the U.S. ➢epartment of Transportation for the
; Awarded Raise Infrastcucture Planning Gi•ant was adopted.
' 14. City Council approval of an agreement with Kellhoff
Properties, L.L.C. (Kellhoffl relatetl to the vacation and sale . . .
of cartain alley riglit of ways adjacent to the property at
386fl Pern Road i��Dubuque, Iowa. Upon motion the documents
were received nnd filed,and Resolution No. 183-26 Approving
Plat of Proposeti Vacated 20 Alley between Toledo Street and
Walker Street and between Lots S21 thru 526 and Lots 527 thru
532 of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque,Iowa,to be
I known as L.ots 521A,522A, S23A,and 524A of North Dubuque, in
� the City of Dubuque,Iowa was adopted.
15. City Council approval of the Plat of Survey
, consolidating Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza and Lot b1B,
� both in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,to be hereinafter known as
� Lot lA of Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of
I Dubuqtte, Iowa, 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.
i 184-26 Approvin�the Plat of Survey (Consolidation)of Blacic
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� 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza and Lot b1B,both in the City of
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Dubuque, Iowa,to be known as Lot lA of Block 17 in Dubuque
Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuyue,Iowa was adopted.
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 docu�nents were received
! and�led, and Resolution No. 185-26 Rescinding Resolution No.
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� 135-26 Which Provided Preliminary Approval of P1Ans,
s Specifications,Porm of Contract,and Estimated Cost for the
' Asbury, Carter, and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
iwas adopted.
� 17. City Manager praviding iuformation far the enrollment of
� the Dodds and Sinclair Sites in Iowa Depai�tment of Natui•al
Resources Land Recycling Program. Upon motion the docnments
C were received and filed.
18. City Council approval of the individual rasolutions of
- support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications to the
Iowa Economic Developinent D�partment being submitted by -
; multiple developers for rcdevelopmenl of�vc properties in
� Dubuque. Upon niotion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 186-26 Supporting the Submission of An Iowa
Economic Development Authority Application to the Workforce
Housing Tax Credit Program by Wilson House Apts., LLC and
Resolution No. I87-26 SuQporling the Submission of an Iowa
; Economic Development Authority Application to the Workforce
� Housing Tax Credit Program By 1301 Central,LLC and Resolution
� No. i88-26 Supporting the Submission of an Iowa F�conomic
� Development Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax
i Ccedit Program by Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat For
- Humanity were adopted.
19, City Council accepting the Deed to cerlain real property
in Dubuque County,Iowa,at 2300 University Avenue from the
� Stephcn J. Butt Trust and the Patricia J. Schrocder Trust.
Upon n�otion the documents were received and tiled, And
Resolution No. 189-26 Accepting the Deed to Certain Real
Estate in Dubuyue County,IowA, from the Stephen J. Butt Trust
and the Patricia J. Schroeder Trust was adopted.
20. City Council approval of the resolution for the Final
i Plat of Sky Blue Estates#3 as it is in compliance witl�tlie
i City of Dubuques Unified Development Code and the Citys poSicy
for sustainability points when receiving public assistance.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 19Q-26 Authorizing Approvai of the Final Plat
of Sky Blue Estates#3 in tl�e Cily of Dubuque,Iowa was
adopted.
i 21. City Council approval of reEail alcohol licenses as
submitted. Upon nlotion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 191-26 Approving applications for retail
; afcohol licenses, as reyuired by City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 4 IIt�siness and License Regutations, Chapter 2
Liquor Control,Article B Liyuor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
� Permits was adopted.
� 22. City Couneil approval of the retail tvbacco permit and
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! device retailer permits as submitted. Upon motion the
; documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 192-26
Approving Applications for Relail Tobacco Permits and Device
Retailer Permits,As ApplicaUle and as Required by Iowa Code
I 453A.47A and 453E.3 was adopted.
� SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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; IVIotion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adogt
� the resolutions,and set ihe public hearings as indicated.
; Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
; l., Frivate Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot
� Program-Phase 2: City Manager reconimending City Council
� adopt the resolution granting preliminary aQproval oP the
Iplans,specifications,form of contract,and estimafed cost of
$3,320,f�Q.00 for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement
Pilot Program-Phase 2(CIP No. 4281U00050), set the public
hearing dAte of June 1, 2026, and hereby autliorize the Water ;
Deparhnent to advertise the project for public bidding. Due to
timing of the project,the funding for this project will be
subject to the first bUciget amendment in FY27. Upon inodon the
i documents were received and filed, and Resolution 1Vo. 193-26 '
To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposeci 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 ut 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, Excelsio��Street and Walker
Street for Vacating Petition{Agreement between City of
Dubuque and Kellhoff Properties, LLC): City Manager
j recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 1,
�' 2Q26,for the vacation of and disposal of city interest in the
alley right of way property described as Lots 521A, 522A,
I 523A, and 524A of North Dubuque, in the City Of Dubuque, Iowa,
through adoption of the enclosetl resolution. Upon motion the
Idocuments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 194-26
� Intent to Vacate and Dispose of#he 20 Alley between Toledo
Street and Walker Street and Uetween Lots 521 thru 52G and
L,ots 527 theu 532 of North Dubuque, in the City af Dubuque,
Iowa,to be known as Lots 521A, 522A, 523A, and 524A of North
Dubuque, in the City of Dubuyue,Iowa was adopted setting a
pubiic hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on dune
i 1,2026 in the Historic PederAl Building.
I 3. Petitioi�to VacAte Certain Street Right of Way Easements
4 in Julien Addition, from Properry Owners Reiss and Blong,
Fondell and Hemesath: City Manager recommending City Council
set a public hearing for June l,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 o€certAin st�•eet right of way easements in
Julien Addition, in the City of DuUuyue, Iowa. 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, Iowa was
adopted setting a public l�earing 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
� Pitblic Hearing for the Asbui•y, Carter&Chaney Traffic Signal
Improvement Project: City Manager recommending City Council
; grant preliminary approval of the construction plans and
I specifications; and establish June I, 2026,as ihe date of the
� public hearing; estimated construction�mount$297,082.25; and
� hereby authorized to advcrtise for Uid proposals for the
; Asbury, Chaney&Carter Traffic Signal Jmprovement Project .
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Upon motion tl�e docziments were x•eceived and filed,and
Resolution No. 196-26 Asbury, Carter, and Chaney Traffic
� Signal Improvement Pc•oject, Preliminary Approval of Plans,
ISpecifications, form of Contract,and Estimateti Cost; Setting
Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of
iContract, and Estimated Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement
; for Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
i commence at 6:30 p.m.on June 1, 2026 in the Historic Fecleral
! Building.
i 5. Southwest Arterial/US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate
� Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing:
� City Mai�agex•recomniending City Council grant prelimivaz•y
approval of the consEruction 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
i authorized to advertise for bid proposals for tl�e Southwest
I Arterial/US 52 ITS Corridor Project. Upon motion tlie
docaments were receivetl and filed, and Resolution No. 197-26
� Southwest Arterial/US 52 ITS Corridor Project,Preliminary •
� Approval of Plans, Specif'ications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public HeAring on Plans,
Specifcatians,Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And
Ordering The Advertisement Por Bids was Adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June
1,2026 in the Historic Federa3 Building.
6. North Schmitt Island Callection 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
icontract and estimated cost of$155,OOU.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; SetCing Date of Public
Hearing on Plans, Speci�cations, Form of Contract, and
; Bstimated 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 Buildin�.
� 7.MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease Agreement:
� Item pulled from the agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
i 1. Request to Rezone 1836 Washington Street: Motion by < <
i Sprank to receive And file the documents and thAt the
r requirement that a proposeci 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 Wcthal.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont made a
presentation. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Sprank for final consideration and passage of
, Ordinance No.2l Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuyue Code
of Ordinances,Unified Development Code, by Reclassifying
! HereinAfter Described Property Located at 1836 Washiugton
� Street{Pin 1024259008}from R-2A Alternate T�vo-Famiiy
i Residential to C-4 Downtown Commercial District. Seconded by
� Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
I 2. Unihed Development Code Text Amendment for Community
i Gardens by Lisdng Community GArdens as a Permitted Use in all
Office, Commercial,and Indastrial Zoning Districts and Zoning
� Advisory Commission recommending approval: Motion by Roussell
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� to receive and file the tlocuments and that the requirement
' that a proposed oi•dinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the n�eeting at which
I it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Wethal. Planning
Services Director Wally Wernimont made a presentafion. Hillary
Dalton, 1629 Washington Street spoke in favor of continuing
community gardens and the benefits they provide.
Motion by Roussell for�nal consideration and passagc of
Ordinance No. 22-26 Amending Tit1e 16 of the City Of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Unii"ied Development Code,Uy Amending
I Articles 16-5-8(OS), 16-5-9 (OC), 16-S-IO(C-1), 16-5-11
(C-2), 1d-5-12{C-2A), 16-5-13{C-3), 16-5-14(C-4), 16-5-15
(C-5), 1b-5-1b (CS), 16-5-17{CR), 16-5-18{LI}, 16-5-39(HI},
and 16-5-20(MHI)by Adding Community Garden as a Principal
Permitted Use. Secondetl 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 Uy Roussell to receive and file the �
documents and Adopt Resolut'ron No. 2(}0-26 Approving A
� Development Agreement by nnd betwccn the City of Dubuque,Iowa
and River City Property Management, I.LC for the Redevelopment
of the Property at 1255-1257 Locust Street, Including the
Issuance of Urban Tax Increment Revenue Obligations. Economic
Development Director 3i11 Connors addressed questions from
Councii. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Fiscal Year 2Q26 Second Budget Amendment: Motian by
Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 201-2G Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending
June 2026(as last certified or amended on 10/20/2025). Cliief
� Financial Officer Jennifer Larson And Budget Manager Laura
j Bendorf(Virtually) addressed questions from Co�mcil. Seconded
by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Bee Branch Traii Project-Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street)
Iowa DOT Project: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 202-26 Bee Branch Creek
Trail Project Phase 3, Iowa DOT TAP-U-2100(711)8I-31,
ApprovAl of Plans, Specifications, Porm of Contract,and
Estimatetl Cost. City E��gineer 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�ile tl�e documents and adopt , -
Resolution No, 203-2b Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop
Project Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract,
and Estimated Cost. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried'1-0.
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
approxitnately Briarwood Dr. within the city limits of Dubuque,
thus allowing the City of Asbury to pass an ATV ordinance for
the City of Asbury.
ICevin Hennings,2100 Macina Crt. Spoke in support of the
variance needed to allow the City of Asbury to pass an ATV
ordinance.
ACTION ITBMS
iAssistant City Clerk announced that Council Member Resnick
� was no longer in attendance.
1. City Manager Recommendation to Appoint Assistant Chief of
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' Police Joe Messerich as the Next City of Dubuque Chief of
� Police: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
E and approve. This appointment rec�Uires approval by a majority
vote of the City Council, in accordance with Iowa Code?
; 4QQ.13{3),which st�ttes: In cities under a council-manager
iform af governnient,the city inanager sliall make the
i appointments with the approval of the city council. Seconded
by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Loras Boulevard&Locust Street Stoz•m Sewer
Reconstruction Project Award Public Iinprovement Contract
Praject to Gansen Excavating,Inc. in the amount of
$512,919.92 for botl�the Base Bid and Alteri�ate No. 1,which
is 8.0% below the revised estimate of probably cost: Motion by
; Sprank to receive and file the ciocuments and adopt Resolution
� No.2�4-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Loras
I Boulevard&L.ocust Street Storm Sewer Reconsh•uction Project.
; Seconded by Rousse3l. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Loras Bouievard Reconstniction and Repairs Project Award
�' Public Improvement Contract be awarded to EAstern Iowa -
; Excavating&Concreta,Inc. of CascAde, Iowa in the amount of
� y�405,706.20. This contract awarci amount is 6.92% more thAn the
i engineers estimate: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
! documents and adopt Resolution No. 205-26 Awarding Public
; Iinprovement Contract for the Loras Boulevard Reconsuuction
' and Repairs Project. Seconded by Wethal.Assistant Public
Warlcs Director Max OBrian addressed qaestions from tlne
Council. Motion carried 6-0.
4. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Award
Public Improve�nent 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 engineers estimate:
Motion Uy Sprank�o receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 206-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project.
� Seconded by Wethal. Motion carr'sed 6-0.
� S. Ordinance EstaUlishing Minimum Sanitary Sewer ChArge for
FY27: Motion by Raussell to receive and�le 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
' Muel�ring addressed questions from Council. Seconded by Wethal.
' MoUon carried b-0.
� Motion by Ronssell for final consideration and passage of . •
� Ordinance No.23-26 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
' O�•dinances Title 13 Public Utilities,Chapfer 2 Sewers and
; Sewage Disposal,Article C Rates, Section 13-2C-3(C)(7)
� Service Charge.Secondad by Wethal. Motion carried 6-0.
� 6. Fire Cost Recovery Billing Ordinance: Motion by WethAl to
; receive and file the documents and to bring bacic to Council
with additional information. Fire Chief Amy Scheller addressed
questions from Council. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried
' 6-0.
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7. Relocate Taxiway A-Combine Construction Phase 4 and
� Phase 6 which servas as a parallel taxiway to Runway 13/31:
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and
approve. Airport Director addressed questions fiom Council.
' Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 6-U.
i8. Rcquest for Qualifications-Fire Headqaartcrs Bunluoom
i Remodei Consultant selection of FEH Design as the consultant
I for the Fire Headquarters Bankroom and Bathroom Reinodel
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i proje�t and to finulize the necessary professionai services
agreement and grant authorization to the City Managex•to sign
� tha Notice to Proceed. Selection: Motion by Wethal to receive
j and file the documents and approve. Fire Chief Amy Scheller
I addressed questions frotn Counci3. Seconcied by Roussell. Motion
� carried 5-0 with L,�yendecker abstaining.
COUNCIL MBMBER REPORTS '
j Council Member Roussell spoke regarding attending the I
kickoff and the wrap up with the Fire Depactment accs•editation
� team; attended the Emptoyee Recognition breakfust; meeting
wit�i Dubttque Forward, Fz•iends of Dubuque Parks, Dubuque Main
Street;church niission team and planted a few t�ees.
Council Member Wethal spoke regarding attending the Employee i
Recognition breakfast; Indigenous Heritage Celebration at tlie
MFC;toured Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency with I
State legislative dele�ates;
; Council Member Leyendecker spoke regarding attending a ,
� cookout for the Boys and Girls Club; participated in the
; announcement at the Field of Drearns, attended a meeting with
Dubuque Forward.
Council Member Sprank spoke regarding attending two
neighborhood association meetings;Employee Recognition
breakfast; Safe Zone h•aining in conjunction with the cities
ERP groups.
Mayor Cavanagh spoke regarding attending the Employee
Recognition breAkfast;TrAvel Dubuyue breakf�st; Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation Workforce Soli�tions 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 Wethai 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 Iowa. Seconded by
I.�yendeckar. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record thAt the
attorney who will consult with City Council on tl�e issues to
be discixssed in the closed session is Ciry Attorney Brumwell.
Motion carried 6-0.
i The City Council reconvened in open session at 10:49 p.m.
stating that staff had beeri given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
� 'There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declare�cl the
meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
� /s✓Trish L,. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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