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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Staver, Leyendecker, Sprank, Wethal, Resnick, Cavanagh, Roussell
WORK SESSION
5:30 PM – Sustainable Dubuque - Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell will provide an update on the progress
towards meeting the 50% by 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal as well as
share information about setting a longer-term, science-based target.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Dan and Beth Kennedy for property damage; Nicholas Holzer for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Austin
Bodenhofer for vehicle damage; Shannon Brenner for personal injury and vehicle
damage; Nichloas Holzer for vehicle damage; and Dan and Bet Kennedy for
property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City
expenditures.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Signed Contracts
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Consulting Services Agreement-FEMA BRIC
Grant BCA Assistance; Cahoy Pump Service for Deep Well No. 8 Emergency
Repair; Cook Appraisal for Property Appraisal Services Contract-Old Mill Road Lift
Station Phase 4 Sanitary Interceptor Project; Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc. for Small Government Enterprise Licensing Agreement Quote; FEH
Associates, Inc. dba FEH Design for AIA Document - Design Agreement-Fire
Headquarters Bunkroom; Global Payments-TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC for
Updated Contract - ule Transit Passport Parking; ImOn for Telephone Services
Adjustment; Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. for Site Access Agreement; MSA
Professional Services, Inc. for Lead Water Main Replacement Project Engineering
Design; Opening Specialists Inc. for Public Improvement Contract-Electronic
Strikes for Federal Building; Strand Associates, Inc. for Contract Addition Five
Flags - Task Order Amendment; The East Central Intergovernmental Association
for Agreement for Services-ACRES Updates; Tyler Technologies, Inc. for
Amendment; Valentine Home Improvement for Vendor Service Agreement-Service
Line Assistance 239 Plum; All Seasons Heating and Cooling for Master Services
Agreement; All Star Environmental LLC for Master Services Agreement; Altorfer,
Inc. for Master Services Agreement; CBD Utility Contractors for Master Services
Agreement; Heiar Brothers Fencing Inc. for Master Services Agreement; Midwest
Concrete for Master Services Agreement; Neiland Refrigeration for Master
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Services Agreement; Overhead Door Co. of Dubuque for Master Services
Agreement; Racom Corporation for Master Services Agreement; Tri-State Shred,
Inc. for Master Services Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Dubuque Golf & Country Club July 4 Fireworks Permit
City Manager recommending approval of a Fireworks Permit to Lance Marting of
the Dubuque Golf & Country Club for a fireworks display on July 4, 2026, at the
Dubuque Golf & Country Club.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque July 3 Fireworks Permit
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey
City Manager providing information on the annual U.S. Census Bureau Boundary
and Annexation Survey (BAS). The City of Dubuque, along with other units of
government across the country, received notice in January to participate in BAS.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Approval of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing New
Interagency Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the 28E agreement with Iowa Department
of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for performance of food and hotel licensing,
inspections, and enforcement with respect to retail food establishments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Theisens Warehouse LLC 2025 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of
Settlement Notice
Senior Council transmitting notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for the 2025
property tax appeal filed byTheisens Warehouse LLC for their property located at
6201 Chevenelle Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Dubuque Main Street’s SWAP Grant Funding and Newly Awarded Projects
Updates
City Manager providing information on the allocation of funds previously committed
by the City Council to support Dubuque Main Street’s SWAP Grant Program to
recipants: Troy Froistad – 1838 Central Ave., Damyrah McDaniels / Nail Vixens –
1810 Central Ave., Korrin Schriver / ReEvolution Farms – 2418 Central Ave.,
Joseph Ungs – 1527 Central Ave., and Eric Whitfield / Bluff Street Books – 409
Bluff Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Jeffris Family Foundation Capital Campaign Challenge Grant - Eagle Point
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Park
City Attorney recommending approval to submit a proposal for the Jeffris Family
Foundation Capital Campaign Challenge Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the
proposal on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Urban Sustainability Directors Network Catalyst Fund Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of the grant application and
funding request to the Urban Sustainability Directors Network Catalyst Grant Fund
Program.
RESOLUTION Retroactively Authorizing the Filing of an Application for the
Catalyst Fund with Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Love Your Block Grant Application
City Manager recommending authorization to submit the City of Dubuque’s
application for the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation Love Your Block 2026–
2028 grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Letter of Support to Love Your Block Grant Application
Mayor Cavanagh transmitting a letter of support for the City of Dubuque’s
application for the Love Your Block 2026–2028 grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Letter of Support for Cresent Community Health Center
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for the Crescent
Community Health Center’s application for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program under the Gus Schumacher
Nutrition Incentive Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Letter of Support for an Extension Request to the Workforce Housing Tax
Incentive Program by Millwork Flats, LLC
City Manager recommending approving a letter of support to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program on behalf of
Millwork Flats, LLC for a project at 1065 Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION Approving a Letter of Support to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program to Extend the Compliance
Period for Contract No. 26-Whtip-026 on Behalf of Millwork Flats, L.L.C. for a
Project at 1065 Jackson Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services
Agreements presented by Housing and Community Development Director Maddy
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Haverland for Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Four Mounds HEART, and
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
the contracts on behalf of the city.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services
Agreements, presented by Economic Development Director, Jill Connors for the
Dubuque Area Labor - Management Council, Dubuque Dream Center, Dubuque
Main Street, the Fountain of Youth Program, Four Mounds Foundation to manage
the Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation, Travel Dubuque, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts
on behalf of the city.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
City Attorney recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services
Agreements presented by Economic Development Director Jill Conners for the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque; Envision Dubuque and Project HOPE,
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Fiscal Year 2027 Purchase of Services Grant Recommendations &
Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Purchase of Service
Agreements as recommended by the Community Development Advisory
Commission (CDAC) at their May 20, 2026, meeting with Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Dubuque, Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Opening Doors
Emergency Shelter Program, Opening Doors Extended Stay Program, and
Opening Doors Transitional Housing Program, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the contracts on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Opening Doors Emergency Shelter Program
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Opening Doors Extended Stay Program
RESOLUTION Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Opening Doors Transitional Housing Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. Approval of Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2026 – Period 12
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving a
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transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements. Iowa
Administrative Rules Code 545-2.5(5), which implements Iowa Code Section
384.18, was amended to require that all transfers of moneys from one budgeted
fund to another budgeted fund must be approved by a resolution beginning April
13, 2019.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to make the Appropriate
Interfund Transfers of Sums and Record the same in the Appropriate Manner for
the FY 2026 for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
23. Public Works Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing Project Acceptance of
Public Improvement
City Manager recommending accepting the public improvements and giving
authorization for the payment of the final contract amount of $178,120.00 to
Eastern Iowa Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., for the Public Works Concrete Banding
and Crack Sealing Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Public Works Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing
Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
24. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Joel
Callahan (CCI5, LLC) Property at 150 Cedar Cross Road in Dubuque
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Sanitary
Sewer Utility from CCI5, LLC (developer Joel Callahan) for a public sanitary sewer
extension as part of the Joel Callahan apartment complex development on Cedar
Cross Road (known as The Landings on Cedar Cross).
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility Through,
Under, and Across Part of Lot 1 Cedar Ridge Commercial Park, In The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
25. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 - Phase 2 Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending accepting the improvements and authorize the final
payment for the Well No.7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 – Phase 2 to Peerless Well
& Pump in the amount of $308,115.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Well No.7 Rehabilitation 2024 - Phase 2 Project and
Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
26. Final Plat of Tamarack S.E. Fifth Subdivision Approval
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of
Tamarack S.E. Fifth Subdivision as submitted, subject to waiving the street
frontage requirement for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval of the Plat of Survey of Tamarack S.E. Fifth
Subdivision, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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27. Final Plat of Bucks Run Subdivision Approval
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Bucks
Run Subdivision as submitted, subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for
Lots 2 and 3.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval of the Final Plat of Bucks Run Subdivision,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
28. Final Plat of Bluff Strokes Approval
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Bluff
Strokes subject to waiving the minimum lot size and front yard setback
requirements for Lot 1 and the front and side yard setbacks and maximum lot
coverage requirements for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval of the Final Plat of Bluff Strokes in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
29. White Street Cycle Track - Iowa Department of Transportation State
Recreational Trails Grant
City Manager recommending authorizing city staff to submit the Iowa Department
of Transportation (IDOT) State Recreational Trails grant application for the White
Street cycle track project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Filing of a Grant Application with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) State Recreational Trails Grant Assist with
Funding the White Street Cycle Track Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
30. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
31. Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail tobacco permit and
device retailer permits as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications For Retail Tobacco And Device Retailer
Permits, As Applicable And Required By Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
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1. Setting a Public Hearing on the Assignment of Development Agreement with
Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC.
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for July 6, 2026, for the
assignment of the Development Agreement by and between Gronen Development,
Inc. and 5th & Main, LLC.
RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate by
Approving an Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC, Fixing the date for a
Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the Assignment
of Development Agreement and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 6, 2026
2. Setting a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $50,000 Water
Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning and Design Loan (State Revolving
Loan Fund Program) Lead Water Main Replacement Project
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for July 6, 2026, for the
Issuance of Not to Exceed $50,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning
and Design Loan (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Lead Water Main
Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION To fix a Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Water
Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in
a Principal Amount not to Exceed $50,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 6, 2026
3. Setting a Public Hearing on Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project and
Initiate Public Bidding
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for July 6, 2026, for
preliminary approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost of $80,000.00 for the Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project 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.
RESOLUTION Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 6, 2026
4. Setting a Public Hearing on Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel
Project Initiate Public Bidding
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for July 6, 2026, for the
preliminary approval of the construction plans, estimated construction cost of
$640,354.00, and specifications; and hereby authorized to advertise for bid
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proposals for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project.
RESOLUTION Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 6, 2026
5. Setting Public Hearing for a Proposed Second Amendment to Development
Agreement with Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc.
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for July 6, 2026, to consider
the proposed Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for development
of a SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc.,
Including the Proposed Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations Relating thereto, and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for July 6, 2026
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2028 (Vacant Arts Representative term of
Ochoa and Expiring Arts Representative term of Donald)
Applicants:
Douglas Donald, 2920 Arbor Oaks Crt. Qualifies for Arts Representative
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln. Qualifies for Arts Representative
Board of Library Trustees
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring terms of Bland and Gregory)
Applicants:
Andrew Bland, 1227 Timber Hyrst Crt.
Tasha Rosenbaum, 1205 Adeline St.
Paul Uzel, 61 North Algona St.
Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant Commercial Construction
Professional term of Beard)
Applicant:
Rod Schumacher, 3552 Eclipse Cir. Qualifies for Commercial Construction
Professional
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Cable Television Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring terms of Guerrero, Maloney
and Tigges)
Applicants:
Georgina Guerrero Galvan, 245 Princeton Pl.
Scott Goedert, 2042 Deborah Dr. .....Additional Applicant
Pauline Maloney, 506 Saint George St.
Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr. .....Additional Applicant
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Expiring Architect At-Large term of Monk)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Expiring Living within the Langworthy
District term of Witthoeft)
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2027 (Vacant Living within the Old Main District
term of Gustafson)
Applicants:
Matthew Kline, 220 West 2nd St. Qualifies for Living within the Old Main District
Christina Monk, 2770 Van Buren Ave. Qualifies for Architect At-Large
Chad Witthoeft, 430 Alpine St. Qualifies for Living within the Langworthy District
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring terms of Rabagia and Ward)
Applicants:
Aaron Higgins, 3589 Crescent Ct. .....Additional Applicant
Carolyn Kelly, 515 Sunset Rdg. .....Additional Applicant
Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2029 (Expiring terms of Axtell and Kennicker)
Applicants:
Ron Axtell, 1895 Norland Dr.
Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Expiring term of Christ)
Applicant:
Jake Koch, 1537 Irving St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund Development Agreement - 455 E.
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15th Street
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider Development
Agreement with Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund for the redevelopment
and sale of the property at 455 East 15th Street and City Attorney recommending.
RESOLUTION Approving the Sale of Real Property Owned by the City of Dubuque
by Sale to Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund Pursuant to a Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Greater Dubuque Impact
Investment Fund
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the Municipal Services
Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project,
Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report and Finance Manager Brian DeMoss will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File, Presentation
2. Asbury, Carter, and Chaney Traffic Signal Project Award
City Manager recommending awarding the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the Asbury, Carter, and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project to
Portzen Construction in the amount of $348,287.98, which is 17% above the
estimate of probable cost.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Asbury, Carter, and
Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2 Award
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City Manager recommending awarding the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #2 to
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. in the amount of $225,133.80, which is 45% above the
estimate of probable cost.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the North Schmitt Island
Collection System Project – Contract #2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Award
City Manager recommending awarding the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project to Eastern Iowa
Directional Drillers, LLC in the amount of $1,593,173.08.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Southwest Arterial /
US 52 ITS Corridor Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project Award Construction Contract
City Manager recommending awarding the Greyhound Park Road Water Main
Loop Project contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC of Cascade,
Iowa in the amount of $204,993.75, which is 29.5% lower than the estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the Greyhound Park
Road Water Main Loop Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Off-Premises Sign Regulations Moratorium Extension Ordinance Amendment
City Manager recommending approval to extend the Temporary Building Permit
Moratorium until January 31, 2027. This extension will provide additional time to
complete the review and update of the Unified Development Code, ensuring that
proposed changes are thorough and reflect community feedback.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition and Moving, Section
14-2-4 Moratorium for Construction or Other Work on Certain Streets, Areas, or
Facilities by Extending the Off-Premises Sign Moratorium Effective Date to January
31, 2027.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Request to Continue Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance to City Council Meeting
in July
Assistant City Attorney recommending that the fire cost recovery ordinance be
removed from the June 15th agenda and placed on the agenda for a Council
meeting in July.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. City Manager Executive Recruitment Services Request for Proposals (RFP)
Draft
City Attorney recommending approval of the Request for Proposals (RFP) of City
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Manager Executive Recruitment Services and to request guidance on how the
Council would like to proceed with evaluating responses and determining next
steps in the selection process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive, File, Approve, and Council Direction
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
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