Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque July 3 Fireworks Copyrighted
June 15, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 7.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque July 3 Fireworks
Permit
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a Fireworks Permit
to Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for a fireworks display
on July 3, 2026, along Volunteer Drive.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo July 3rd Fireworks Permit
2. Staff Memo
3. Jaycees and Radio Dubuque Letter
Page 139 of 1594
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: July 3rd Fireworks Permit
DATE: June 10, 2026
Assistant Fire Marshal Derek Paulson is recommending City Council approval of a
Fireworks Permit to Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for a fireworks display on July 3,
2026, along Volunteer Drive.
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
Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
Page 140 of 1594
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TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
DATE: June 10, 2026
RE: July 3rd Fireworks Permit
INTRODUCTION
Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque has applied for a Fireworks Permit to be held
along Volunteer Dr. on July 3, 2026. Aerial fireworks displays require the
approval of the City Council prior to permit issuance.
BACKGROUND
A permit application has been received from Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for a
fireworks display on Volunteer Dr. on July 3, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m. The
fireworks display will be a public display and advertised to the public. The applicant
has submitted all required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance
and the qualifications of the pyrotechnics operator. No rain date scheduled.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend submittal to the City Council requesting approval to issue a permit to Perry
Mason with Radio Dubuque for a fireworks display on July 3, 2026.
cc: Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
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I To Whom It May Concern,
�f This lefiter is being sent to you as a courtesy and at the request of the City of Dubuque Police and
Fire Departments.The Annual Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque Fireworks&Air Show will be
' held on July 3�d�starting at 12:OOpm/noon and ending at approximately 10:3dpm.The "Fire Site"
1 will be in its usual location on the levee, n@arthe utility building.
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; The National Fire Protection Association {NFPA) recommends that an area 300 to 800 feet around
r the fire site be designated as a safety zone in which NO people should be allowed.Your business is
`� either in or close to this zone. Realizing that we cannot keep you,your employees,or your guests
� from your property,we feel an obligation to inform you of the NFPA recommended safety zone.
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As in the past, we do not expecfi any problems at this year's event.We do however ask that you
exhibit caution when on your premises and to keep patrons from wandering through the safety
; zone.Any persons or personal possessions on your property during the fireworks display other
� than permanent structures are your responsibility and every action should be taken to protect
� persvns and property from potentiaf fallout damage.The Dubuque Jaycees/Radio Dubuque and
the other sponsars of this fireworks display assume no responsibility for said pre�entable damage.
j In addition,the City of Dubuque �ire Department will have zero tolerance for personal firewarks in
� and around the event area on July 3rd. Police, Fire Department, and Security personnel will
i confiscate any fireworks they find.There will also be a zero tolerance for persons who tamper with
the snow fence,the caution tape,or move barricades that are in place to protect the fire zone.That
is a "permit area" and it will be considered trespassing.
� Like in past years, Kerper 81vd will close for ali incoming and outgoing traffic,once the three
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� parl<ing lots off of Shiras Ave Ext are full.The exact time varies year to year, but it will
� approximately be 6:00-7:OOpm when Kerper Blvd closes. Kerper Blvd will reopen to traffic 30
� minutes after the fireworks end, approximately 10:30pm.Please plan accordingly wifih these
' anticipated closures.
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f We appreciate the support you have given us in the past and we know that we can count on your
� support again this year. If you have any questions regarding this letter or anything else in regard to
Cthe event, please contact the Dubuque Jaycees at 563-5$3-5555 or
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